Flat Tummy in 3 Simple Steps

You can have the lean, flat tummy you’ve always wanted! Make this nutrition, exercise, and posture tips part of your daily life and you’ll blast away your belly fat.

Eating for a Flat Tummy:

1. Maintain a healthy body weight. If you’re already above your ideal weight, you’ll need to burn more calories than you consume to lose those excess pounds. It’s great to tone your stomach muscles, but they’ll remain hidden until you shed any fat that covers them.
2. Get plenty of fiber. A diet high in fiber such as our VG Power Fiber Supplement will help prevent bloating. Whole foods and other grains also help you feel fuller faster, and most vegetables are low in calories.
3. Cut down on sodium. Many people eat twice as much sodium as health experts recommend. Too much salt can lead to high blood pressure as well as bloating. The biggest culprit is processed food, so read those nutrition labels and prepare your own dishes from fresh ingredients. Drinking plenty of water also helps to lower your sodium levels.
4. Try intermittent fasting. You can pick a daily approach, which restricts daily eating to 16 to 8 hour period each day. For instance, you may choose to try 16/8 fasting: eating for eight hours and fasting for 16.
5. Drink water. Drinking enough water may suppress your appetite, boost your metabolism, and make exercise easier and more efficient.

Exercising for a Tighter Tummy:

1. Understand the myth of spot reduction. Your body gains weight all over and loses it the same way. Forget about the miracle gadgets advertised on television that promise instant results. Save your money and devote your energy to more sensible eating and regular exercise.
2. Exercise 3-5 times a week. Aerobic exercise is the best way to burn more calories. Take a daily walk or run. Go swimming or cycling. Aim for about 30 minutes of activity a day. Supplement that with lifestyle changes like using the stairs instead of the elevator.
3. Strengthen your upper body muscles. Building strong muscles in your shoulders, chest, and back will improve your posture and keep your abdomen from sticking out. Do some weight training or Pilates a few times each week.
4. Tone your stomach muscles. Spot exercises are effective in combination with aerobics and strength training. Crunches and leg lifts tighten and tone your stomach muscles.
5. Have fun. Make your exercise routine enjoyable so you’ll want to stick with it. Design a variety of activities. Reward yourself when you make progress towards a slimmer waistline.

Improving Your Posture:

1. Tuck your tummy in. Imagine that you’re pressing your navel back against your spine. Even if it feels a little awkward at first, it will quickly become a habit with regular practice. The results are fast. Your abdomen will look flatter. You’ll breathe more deeply and feel more energetic. Even your clothes will look better.
2. Pull your shoulders back. Letting your shoulders drop back and relax helps to raise your chest up. This way, all of your core muscles support your weight instead of making just your abdomen carry the load.
3. Keep your body in alignment. Whether sitting or standing, try to position your ears, shoulders and hips in one vertical line. Balance your weight evenly over the balls and heels of your feet while walking or standing. Switch positions occasionally when sitting or standing for a long time.

A flat tummy can work wonders on your health and appearance. Eat right, exercise, and stand up straight. You’ll love your new look.