Whether you are trying to get an attractive hourglass figure or
you are just having an expectation to lose a few inches off of your belly,
these tips about weight loss, dedicated exercising and strategic clothing
choices can get the job done.
Changing the diet
Be prepared to change your diet
Of course, a
healthy diet and exercise are the two elements in the journey to weight loss
which leads to a smaller waist. You have to combine the reduced food intake and
smart food choices to really see the result. For example, based on a scientific
study, people eating all whole grains (in addition to 5 servings of vegetables
and fruits, 3 servings of low-fat dairy and 2 servings of lean meat, fish or
poultry) could lose more inches of belly fat than those eating the same diet,
but with all refined grains. Keep in your mind that fruits have sugar, so an
excessive intake of fruits per day will impede your progress. Another caution
is if you want to lose a pound of weight, you have to cut 3500 calories from
your diet. Health experts advise that the level of a healthy weight loss is one
to two pound a week, so you shouldn’t get yourself starved or follow a fad diet
to melt up weight more quickly.
Start with a healthy breakfast
A good breakfast
kicks a start to the metabolism, allowing you to burn more calories within the
day. It also helps you remain full for longer reducing your cravings for snacks
throughout the morning and afternoon. Try a combination of filling whole-grain
cereal and bread, protein-rich egg and high-vitamin fruits for your perfect
breakfast. You should also try to drink a big glass of water before breakfast
to prevent your body from confusing thirst with hunger that makes you even eat
more than you need. Further, it keeps you hydrated which is very important.
Eat smaller and more frequent meals
It is a
common way which many dieters try to do is starving them, but the actual result
is that they even eat much more than normal when the food is in front of them.
A secret here is you should divide three usual large meals into smaller ones
with smaller portions to eat within the day. This not only helps dieters become
less hungry and eat less overall but also promotes the metabolism which lets
the body burn more calories. Try eating 6 small meals per day and you will find
your weight-loss plan easier.
Eat healthy fats
Many dieters
avoid fat to lose weight, but in reality, eating a certain amount of healthy
fat helps to balance the diet and can aid weight loss. Studies suggest that a
diet of higher content of monounsaturated fats (MUFAs) such as nuts, seeds,
avocado, and soybeans… can prevent the accumulation of abdominal fat.
Therefore, you should include 25 to 30% of healthy fats into your daily diet.
Another type of healthy fats is polyunsaturated fats like omega-3 fatty acids
present in mackerel, herring, walnuts…Remember to stay away from trans fats
found in cookies, crackers… that result in more fat depositing in the abdomen.
Get more fiber
Fiber-rich
foods are vital for a number of reasons. Firstly, they help to improve the
bowel movements, minimizing bloating and stagnation. Secondly, they help you
stay full for longer. It also has lower calories than other types of foods.
Avoid processed foods
Processed
foods typically have high amounts of sugar and starch which does make you gain
weight and lead to the formation of toxins in the body.
Tailoring your exercise routine
Commit to an exercise routine
Great
results only comes with hard work, so be sure you are prepared to put in the
necessary effort before starting. However, you will easily give up if you begin
exercising too rigorously. Therefore, try making an exercise plan where you
activate at a reasonable level and gradually increase to more intense exercise
routine.
Do plenty of cardio
Running,
skipping and cycling are excellent cardio options for being cheap and not even
require a gym membership. You should aim to do 30-minute exercise period, 4 to
5 times per week for the best result.
Do specific waist-shaping exercises
Some
effective waist-shaping exercises include doing the “hundred” exercise, sucking
in your stomach, doing sit ups, doing twist crunches, doing the bridge and
doing the horizontal plank.
Try something different
You may find
exercise regime repetitive and boring that makes you less inclined to follow,
so you can try something new such as using a hula-hoop, dancing, using
dumbbells or doing yoga.
Dressing right
Wear waist-cinching belts
Get
attention to your waist by wearing a waist-cinching belt which emphasize and
nip in your middle. Wear them over long tops, dresses or even winter coat to
get an attractive hourglass which helps give the illusion of smaller waist.
Wear A-line dress
This type of
dresses is tight at the hips and flare out towards the hem giving the illusion
of a smaller waist.
Try wearing a corset
The corset
provides an effortlessly sexy silhouette whether under other clothes or on its
own. Steel-boned corsets do the best job of cinching in your waist and can even
reduce the size of your waist with prolonged wear.
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