A
toned, flat tummy is a goal many of us strive to achieve, but endless crunches
and ditching all your favorite foods aren't the right—or fun—way to do it. A
sculpted core and trim tummy can be attained by incorporating small changes
into your day, like holding in your abs while you walk and adding the right
healthy fats to your diet. Here, some simple ways to flatten your belly.
How to get Flat Tummy in some simple steps
Eat
Lean Protein
Importance of eating lean
proteins for a flat belly. First and most important is to understand that lean
proteins are proteins from sources that supply little or almost negligible
amount of fat. The Harvard School of Public Health notes that lean sources of
protein aid in keeping the saturated fat intake at a healthy level. When you
are on sources of proteins such as chicken, beans you find yourself losing body
fat and at the same time giving shape to your body. You get most of the
vitamins from these sources which improve your health as well.
Eat more fiber
For every 10 grams of fiber you
eat daily, your belly will carry almost 4% less fat. Thankfully, there are more
enjoyable ways to increase your fiber than scarfing down a box of bran flakes:
Two apples, ½ cup of pinto beans, one artichoke, or two cups of broccoli will
all give you 10 grams of belly-flattening fiber.
Talk
and walk
Instead of catching up with
friends over food and drinks, suggest a reunion on the move—you're likely to
work out 104% harder if you have an exercise buddy. Suggest a weekly
walk-and-talk session, form a friendly fitness club, or try a new class at the
gym together.
Try
out Spidey moves
Try the Spiderman Climber: Get
into plank position with arms and legs extended, hands beneath shoulders, and
feet flexed. Keeping your abs tight, bend your left leg out to the side and
bring the knee toward the left elbow. Pause, then return to start. Switch
sides. Do 20 reps, alternating sides, with 30 minutes of cardio 5 to 6 times a
week.
Eat
low-glycemic index foods
These items take longer to
digest, so you feel full longer. Your body will slowly absorb the nutrients so
you'll avoid any spikes or drops in your blood sugar until your next meal. Some
of the best low-GI foods are Cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, cucumbers,
zucchini, dark leaf lettuce, onions, pears, tomatoes, watercress, broccoli,
bananas, apples, and berries are all good foods to eat.
Do
aerobic exercises daily
Sure, you can do 100 crunches a
day, but if you've got a layer of belly fat covering up your ab work then
what's the point? You need to burn the top layer of stomach fat to see the
changes. Cardio exercises will heat up your core temperature and improve
circulation, both of which will aid in acquiring a flat stomach. Strive for at
least 30 minutes a day minimum, but include 1-2 days of rest each week.
· Activities
such as dancing, running, tae-bo, swimming, cycling, and walking at a good pace
will all provide a great aerobic workout. In fact, anything that brings your
heart rate up will do the trick! Boxing provides an excellent cardio workout,
while the muscles involved in throwing punches will help to flatten your
stomach.
· Try
interval cardio training, such as alternating between sprinting and power
walking. You can try sprinting for as long as you can. When you become too
tired, you should walk. When you feel that you've caught your breath, sprint
again. Do these alterations for a total of 20 minutes at a time.
Try
the Roll-Up
Hold a resistance band taut
between your hands and lie on the floor face up, with legs extended and arms
overhead. Pull abs in, tuck your chin, lift arms toward the ceiling, and roll
head, shoulders, and torso up and over your legs as far as you can. Keep heels
firmly on the floor and reach hands towards your feet. Pause, then slowly roll
back down. Do 5 to 8 reps with 30 minutes of cardio 5 to 6 times a week.
Do the simple three-step crunch
You will have a flat stomach in no time!
· Lie down
on the floor with your hands on your side and you knees bent.
· Keep your
feet on the ground and sit up.
· Repeat 10
times and increase the amount you do daily.
Eat
Avocado
Just half an avocado contains 10
grams of MUFAs (monounsaturated fatty acids), which halt blood sugar spikes
that tell your body to store fat around your belly. Eat these in ¼ cup servings
to ward off belly fat without overdoing it.
Skip
your daily soda habit
Where do you think all those
bubbles from carbonated drinks end up? They gang up in your belly! Swap soda,
diet soda, and seltzer for Sassy Water, a Flat Belly Diet staple beverage.
Sprinkle
seeds on your salad
Sunflower seeds are packed with
tons of MUFAs and B vitamins, which play an important role in protecting
against inflammation. Sprinkle two tablespoons on top of your salad and
stir-fries.
Stand
tall while pumping iron
Stand as much as possible when
doing strength training exercises. That way your abs will naturally help to
balance and stabilize your body. To add an extra flat belly boost to your
weight routine, concentrate on keeping your abs tight and maintaining good
posture while you lift, but without holding your breath.
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