This includes eating meals at appropriate times to match the body's cycles.
Starting at 6 a.m. and ending at 10 p.m. follows the body's circadian rhythms.
The doctor advised incorporating this strategy during meal times, particularly breakfast and dinner, to boost fat burning.
Dr. Ali recommends eating breakfast within an hour of waking up.
If you get up at 6 a.m., have breakfast by 7 a.m. Dinner should be eaten 2-3 hours before bed.
For example, dinner should be around 7 p.m. if bedtime is 10. This lets the body digest food before sleep inhibits metabolism.
"This schedule supports insulin sensitivity and helps control hunger hormones throughout the day, thereby helping to reduce belly fat," the expert said.