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We Indians have this problem of a protruding tummy even if we are slim otherwise. It has to do with the way we eat and our lack of exercise. Most people think they need to join expensive gyms and do 100 crunches everyday to get those celeb-like flat abs. But the truth is it is just about eating the right food, doing some belly-busting yoga poses and trying these simple exercises. How to get Flat tummy with some Light Exercise  Crunches / Sit ups This exercise is beneficial for your upper abdomen. Lay on the floor and hold your hands by your ears rather than behind your head to prevent a neck strain. Bend your knees with your feet on the floor. Then lift your shoulders and upper back up and away from the floor with your face pointing toward the ceiling. Exhale as you come up as far as you can, hold for a second, then inhale as you return to the starting position. Repeat 15-25 times. Punch your way to a flat stomach. Take your workout indoors with boxi...

We all want a toned, flat stomach. No surprise there. But since many women are still relying on crunches to get it, we want to make one thing clear: Crunching is not the most effective abs workout. Exercise is an effective method for losing belly fat. If you want to speed up belly fat loss, you can select cardio activities that shed more calories per minute. Regular strength training is also important to boosting your daily calorie burning. Through increased cardio and strength training activity, you can meet your belly loss goals. Effective Exercises to lose belly fat Side Plank This abs exercise is more challenging than a traditional plank because you're supporting your entire body weight on two points of contact instead of four. As a result, you must work your core harder to stay stabilized. Lie on your left side with your elbow directly beneath your shoulder and legs stacked. Place your right hand on your left shoulder or on your right hip. Brace your abs and ...

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...

Having a healthy and fit body is essential to anyone, and there are actually many ways to do so especially if you are really determined and dedicated to achieve your goal. Including a variety of fruits and vegetables is one of the easiest and most effective things that you can do. Avocado is among this list – in fact it is very recommended if you are trying to flatten your tummy. It is also considered to be very effective when it comes to weight loss. How to use Avocado for flat tummy Avocado Tomato Herbed Wrap Spread 1 wholemeal wrap with 2 tbs Philadelphia garlic-and-herb cream cheese and fill with 1 sliced small tomato, 1/4 cup sliced avocado, whole basil leaves and 1 tsp balsamic vinegar. Avocado Bruschetta Spread 2 slices toasted multigrain bread with 1/4 cup sliced avocado, mashed, and top with 2 small sliced tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve with 1 medium apple. Vegie Burger Fill 1 multigrain roll with 1 lentil, ch...

Description Fitness Tracker is an easy to use app for people of all ages who would like to improve their health by setting up their individual weight loss and exercise plan of action. Whether you wish to lose weight through diet or gain weight by bulking this app is right for you. With help from the unique “Before and After” photo feature you'll be able to visually track your progress! It is the FIRST Android App to offer this seamless, Before and After scrolling photo function! Fitness Tracker also offers many useful tools such as Body Mass Index BMI calculator, Waist to Height ratio WTH calculator, Resting Metabolic Rate RMR calculator, Basal Metabolic Rate BMR calculator and much more. Nothing to learn with this app – it’s all intuitive. You’re up and running in less than a minute. Unlike many other complicated health and fitness apps, Fitness Tracker keeps to the basics and may just be all you really need! Fitness Trackers 60 Second Plan 1.    ...

After carrying your precious bundle of joy for nine months, you've given birth--and now the hard work begins. In addition to caring for your baby, losing weight and regaining your pre-baby figure likely are high on your to-do list. You may have a difficult time achieving a flat stomach after pregnancy because your muscles have weakened and moved to make room for your baby. Plan a healthy diet, exercise consistently and use resistance training to tone your muscles to lose the baby weight and get a flat tummy. How to reduce belly after pregnancy Step 1 A diet filled with nutrient-rich foods, such as fruits, vegetables, low-fat dairy products, whole grains and lean proteins will help you to lose weight fast. Such foods will give you the energy you need to care for your baby and exercise--they also will make you feel full, yet help you lose weight. Step 2 Practice proper posture, which may have suffered during your pregnancy. Slumping shoulders and poor...

Description The principles of the Flat Belly Diet are simple: Have four 400-calorie meals a day (including one snack you can consume in the morning or afternoon), eat every 4 hours and have MUFA-rich food, e.., peanut butter, almonds, avocados and even semi-sweet chocolate chips, at every meal. Sticking to the following menu of flat belly diet recipes will help you lose up to 15 pounds this month. Download Google Play

It doesn't matter that you are a man or woman, a flat stomach is considered generally desirable. However, getting a flat stomach can be elusive for many. Much of how people store body fat is genetic. Thus, people that store fat around the waist and stomach, have a difficult time getting the elusive flat stomach. In addition, women that have had children may have a difficult time. The combination of diet and exercise is key. Posture One easy trick for making your stomach flatter is to always stand up straight. Also, don't hunch over while sitting. Not only does this pull in your stomach which makes it look and feel flatter, but pulling and contracting the stomach muscles strengthens them which also can also lead to a flatter stomach over time. Be confident and stand up straight. Stability Ball One way to target abdominal muscles is to work them out using a stability ball. Do the exercises a minimum of three times per week. One such exercise is to ...

Vinegar has been touted by some as having fat-burning abilities. There have been several studies that have found that consumption of apple cider vinegar lead to weight loss, reduction in abdominal fat and lower triglycerides. Other studies have found that consuming apple cider vinegar before a meal can reduce blood sugar spikes. However, there haven’t been very many studies involving humans and vinegar. Therefore, more studies need to be conducted to prove vinegar has an effect on weight. One great thing about vinegar that doesn’t need more proof is its amazing ability to add a burst of flavor to your foods with busting your jeans button. Vinegar has only three calories per tablespoon. The tips below will show you how to use vinegar to cut calories and eat more vegetables. Vary Your Vinegars There is a plethora of vinegars available now, including everything from your basic distilled white vinegar (very versatile) to fancy herb- and fruit-infused vinegars. In fact, t...

Amla or Gooseberry is a vibrant green color fruit recognized by its succulent, sour and bitter taste. It is often consumed raw or used as an ingredient in various pickles, juices and sweets. Let us have a look at the nutritional and health benefits of amla. Amla for Weight Loss: All the health conscious and obese people must add this fruit in their diet. Amla juice has been found to lowerthe fat content in the body. It helps in increasing the metabolism of food which leads to reduction of food accumulation in the body. Fat accumulation can generate toxins in the body. These toxins slow the digestion process and hence hamper the health of a person. Amla is a rich source of Vitamin-C which can flush down these toxins. It is most effective when consumed empty stomach in the morning.

Everything you do burns calories—breathing, sleeping, standing, and all of the active pursuits you enjoy. But what does it take to burn just 100 calories? You may be surprised by how little—or how much—activity you have to do to achieve that goal! To put it all in perspective for you, we’ve gathered 50 different ways to burn 100 calories. From standard exercises you do at the gym, to everyday chores around the house, you can burn 100 calories in just a few short minutes of your day. Keep in mind that not all movement is created equal. In order to classify an activity as a cardio ''exercise,'' you must be working at 60-80% of your maximum heart rate. However, even though periods of less intense activity may not count as part of your workout, they still provide health benefits and burn extra calories. After all, the less sitting you do, the better! 6 Awesome Ways to Burn 400 Calories in One Hour 1. Walking This is one of the most basic exercises th...