Getting a flat stomach in no time, as our headline promises, is an ambitious goal that many will tell you is impossible. But our experts have come up with a plan that is sure to work if you follow it strictly; you can use some style and posture tricks to help your stomach appear flat for that big date, anniversary or similar such occasion by simply following these clever tricks:
Diet:
- Eat small frequent meals or snacks instead of large foods that will fill your stomach and tax your digestive system
- Eliminate high fiber foods like broccoli, beans and cauliflower, because they cause gas and bloating. You can add them back after the event has come and gone, but for now minimize them because they bother your stomach.
- Raw vegetables and fruits cause your stomach to stretch, even though they do have some benefits for overall health. Its best to eat them in smaller potions, never in bulk.
- Try to eat low lactose foods such as yogurt, because dairy products can cause uncomfortable bloating, and may have difficulty digesting sugar found in dairy.
- Eat potassium rich foods like avocado, banana, mango, papaya and non-fat yogurts which help reduce water retention and bloating.
Fluids:
- You always need to drink water and stay hydrated, so make water number one on your things to eat and drink list. Water can be especially important if you are trying to get a flat stomach, as it helps your body maintain proper fluid balance and makes you feel full so you’re less prone to eat more. To give your water a little flavor boost, add lemon or orange or even cucumber slices.
- Green tea can help you reduce belly fat thanks to the catechins it contains. So turn to green tea, and have a sip or two before working out for extra fat-burning.
- Add some fresh, grated ginger to your green tea or boil some to make ginger tea, because ginger helps calm your gastrointestinal tract and reduces bloating.
- Carbonated and fermented beverages have gas, and when you drink them, you end up with gas in your intestinal system which leads to a swollen and bloated body; so, you should avoid them as much as possible.
- Certain types of alcohol do have medicinal benefits but for the sake of achieving that flat looking stomach, alcohol is a no-no. This is because it makes your body store more of the fat you eat and burn about 30% less fat than you normally would.
EXERCISE TO FLATTEN YOUR STOMACH
- Cardio exercises are the best option for
- Work your core with side planks, push-ups and climbing robes. Your core is made up of your abdominal muscles plus the muscles of your lower back, pelvic, floor and hips; you need to exercise and target all these muscles for a really flat stomach.
- When doing crunches, do pelvic tilt crunches and arms over straight leg crunches. These will work the muscles on the front and side of your abdomen.
You can enhance the impression of having a flat belly by simply improving your posture, which could give you the look you want without causing you any discomfort or pain. Try these amazing tips and you can be sure you will see amazing results.
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