This is the first time I've had significant foot pain. For some reason in the last year or so I've gained weight which has appeared to cause the foot issues. Yesterday I did a 6-7 mile hike in a couple hours with Nike shoes, usually I will wear boots on significant hiking for foot support. I could barely walk this morning. I've got a lot of muscle and my legs have bulked up. 6'6" and 250 pounds or so. I stopped drinking beer and cutting back on beef. Personally I believe the body mass index to be ridiculous for a lot of people. I have been drinking a lot of yerba mate (something I picked up from the twelve tribes), tulsi and other herbal teas in bulk of quality nature for a long time.

What's the best way to work off the belly fat? Sit ups and enough exercise to keep the metabolism up?