Flat Stomach Tips You Must Try
Had too much to eat over the weekend and now wondering how you can lose belly fat before that trip to Palawan? Check out some of these flat stomach exercises and tips that should help you in your quest to reduce belly fat and have a flat stomach!
Try the Windshield Wiper.
Try this flat stomach exercise: Lie on your back with arms stretched out, palms down and legs bent at 90 degrees to keep your feet above the ground. Tighten your stomach and lower legs slowly to the left as far as you can, while keeping shoulders on the ground. Pause, then return to your original position. Repeat it to the right. Do 20 of these, with alternating sides.
Get protein in the afternoon.
According to The Hormone Diet author Natasha Turner, eating a snack that contains protein from 3PM-4PM can boost metabolism and balance your blood sugar. And lower blood sugar means lower insulin levels, the hormone responsible for storing fat in the mid-section. Try to eat every three to four hours to keep blood sugar even. Snacks that contain protein include low-fat cheese, organic apple, almonds or a protein bar.
Do cardio work-outs.
A study from Duke University found that aerobic exercises are the most effective way of burning deep belly fat. The study concluded that aerobic training can burn 67% more calories as compared to resistance training or a combination of both exercises.
Eat avocado.
A half avocado contains 10 grams of MUFA’s (monounsaturated fatty acids) which can prevent blood sugar spikes and stop your body from storing fat around your belly. Eat ¼ cup servings of avocado to lose belly fat without overeating avocados.
Avoid sugar.
One of the most basic tips to a flat stomach is to avoid sugar. The Belly Fat Cure author Jorge Cruise has advised that “eating as close to zero grams of sugar” will keep insulin levels low as well as keep glucagon levels high. Glucagon is the hormone that aids in reducing fat.
Relax. Stress can increase your cortisol levels, a hormone that can direct fat to the stomach. So keep cortisol levels low by finding a quiet place to sit, and taking several slow deep breaths to clear your mind. Do this for 5 to 10 minutes 1-2x a day to calm down.
Drink liquids.
To ward off pre-menstrual bloating, drink lots of water to flush away bloating. Another tip is to drink milk together with exercise to help reduce belly fat.
Tuck your stomach in.
A helpful tip to lose belly fat and to have a flat stomach is to imagine that there is a magnet pulling your belly button towards your spine –in other words tuck your stomach in until it becomes a habit to you. By doing this regularly, you will start tightening your stomach’s muscles/
Play tennis.
Doing backhand and forehand moves as well as turning to make a move can strengthen the oblique muscles on both sides of your stomach.
Sleep.
A study from the University of Chicago found that people who sleep at least 7 hours a night can lose twice as much fat and are not as hungry as people who get less than 7 hours of sleep.
Get a slimming treatment.
If flat stomach exercises are not working wonders on your goal to reduce belly fat, you might also want to try a slimming treatment professionally done at a salon just like this 3-in-1 slimming treatment from YSAC (Young Skin Aesthetic Center) discounted today at Supreme Deals Philippines. Their salon is located in San Juan so this is ideal for those who live near the area.
