Monday, November 3, 2014

FLAT BELLY

FLAT BELLY


Dudes and dudettes, here's my explanation on the easiest ways to achieve a flat belly for women after childbirth, and how it differs from reducing a beer belly for men. While the basic principles of achieving a flat belly —healthy eating, regular exercise and patience  — apply to both women after childbirth and men with beer bellies, the specific approaches may vary based on individual factors such as hormonal changes, metabolism and lifestyle habits as well as due to the unique physiological changes that occur in each gender. 

However, it's important to consult with a healthcare professional before starting any new diet or exercise regimen, especially after childbirth or if you have underlying health conditions.


Flat belly
Flat stomach


For Women After Childbirth:


Postpartum Exercises:
Incorporate exercises that target the abdominal muscles, such as pelvic tilts, gentle crunches, planks, and pelvic floor exercises (Kegels). Start with low-impact exercises and gradually increase intensity as your body heals.

Healthy Eating:
Focus on a balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains. Breastfeeding mothers should ensure they are consuming enough calories to support milk production while still making nutritious food choices.

Patience and Time:
Understand that it takes time for the body to recover after childbirth. Be patient with yourself and avoid putting pressure on achieving rapid weight loss. Allow your body the time it needs to heal and adjust.


For Men with Beer Bellies:


Healthy Diet: Reduce your intake of refined carbohydrates, sugary foods and beverages, and alcohol, which contribute to abdominal fat accumulation. Focus on eating a balanced diet that includes plenty of vegetables, lean proteins, and healthy fats.

Regular Exercise: Incorporate both cardiovascular exercise and strength training into your routine. Cardiovascular exercise helps burn calories and reduce overall body fat, while strength training helps build muscle mass, which can increase metabolism and aid in fat loss.

Limit Alcohol Consumption: 
Beer bellies are often associated with excessive alcohol consumption. Cut back on alcohol intake or opt for lower-calorie options to reduce the empty calories and excess sugar associated with alcohol.

Stay Consistent: 
Consistency is key to achieving and maintaining a flat belly. Make exercise and healthy eating habits a regular part of your lifestyle rather than relying on short-term fixes. Stick to your plan consistently and be patient. Achieving a flatter belly takes time and dedication, so stay committed to your healthy eating and exercise routine.

For both Men and Women:


Healthy Eating:
Focus on a balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains. Avoid processed foods, sugary snacks, and excessive sodium, which can contribute to bloating and abdominal fat.

Hydration:
Drink plenty of water throughout the day to stay hydrated and help flush out toxins. Limit sugary drinks and alcohol, as they can contribute to bloating and water retention.

Portion Control:
Pay attention to portion sizes and avoid overeating. Eating smaller, more frequent meals can help keep your metabolism steady and prevent bloating.

Cardiovascular Exercise:
Incorporate regular cardio workouts such as brisk walking, jogging, cycling, or swimming to burn calories and reduce overall body fat, including abdominal fat.

Strength Training:
Include strength training exercises targeting the abdominal muscles, such as crunches, planks, leg raises, Russian twists, and bicycle crunches. These exercises help tone and strengthen the core, leading to a tighter and flatter stomach.

Core Stability:
Focus on exercises that improve core stability, such as yoga, Pilates, and stability ball exercises. These activities engage the deeper abdominal muscles, helping to create a firmer and more defined midsection.

By following my flat belly plan and incorporating these lifestyle changes, you can work towards achieving a flatter belly (tummy) and a more toned midsection. Remember to listen to your body, stay consistent, and celebrate your progress along the way!


Thursday, October 30, 2014

FLATTEN STOMACH

GET A FLATTEN STOMACH FAST

Most women would love a flatten stomach. So, those with a bit extra around the waistline often resort to corsets, girdles, step-ins, neoprene body sheaths, body contour underwear and elasticated body stockings. All of which, purely act as a crutch that only provide a temporary appearance of a flatten stomach until they take them off. Then reality kicks-in, along with gravity followed by despondency and often low self esteem. Ladies, I know its not easy, especially after the kids are born.

My advise, lets keep it real, and this also applies to the men in your lives. Yes, dudes, I'm talking to all of you too. And what's even better, there is no need for any exercise equipment. Come to terms with your shape and your weight. Accept yourself and admit that you are a bit fat around the waist and make a firm intention that you will do your utmost to loose those extra grams, pounds or kilograms- starting now!  Repeat this declaration to yourself over and over until you are committed and in believe that you will follow through.. Repeat it when you see food, repeat it when you smell food. Repeat it just for the hell of it.

Next, you have to watch what you eat and more particularly how much you eat. In order to determine how much you should eat, you will have to do the following quick exercise. But before we continue, let me reassure you that  the best exercises to flatten stomach muscles is to eat stomach flattening foods. Restated, it emphasizes the amount of food that you should eat without stretching  those muscles unduly.  So, stand up, with your arms along your sides take a deep breath and pull-in your stomach as much as you can. 

Keep it in and hold your breath until you feel your stomach muscles starting to ache then they will start to quiver. Kept it for fifteen more seconds, release and breath out. Repeat it a few times. Do this often until you become conscious of the feeling. Do this every time after you've eaten. This included drinking, coffee, tea, beverages or water. If you cant get to the quiver or are unable to do it, you've eaten too much. Be conscious of this and repeat after your next meal until you succeed regularly.

Flatten Stomach

The best way to flatten stomach is through your own consciousness. Be constantly aware of your posture. Keep you spine erect as much as possible, both standing and sitting especially whilst driving a car or sitting in a bus or train. Breath with your chest whilst keeping the spine erect and pull-in that stomach. Ladies, this will do amazing things for your bust line. Please, not the other way round. Meaning, sitting with an arched back, slumped shoulders and breathing with your stomach going in and out. 

This actually limits you air intake and deprives you of oxygen, the oxygen needed by your stomach muscles to strengthen and burn away the fat. If you do this religiously, it will get rid of, and flatten belly fat fast, or let me rather say, it  will most certainly flatten tummy fast. You will even feel better when you get more oxygen in your system, it will flatten belly fast and don't forget the exercises. It really doesn't matter whether you say, flatten belly exercises or flatten tummy exercise or flatten stomach exercise it is  all one and the same. Some say tomato and some say tomayto, some say  Belly, and some say tummy, and some even say stomach, either way the above exercise is designed to flatten belly and flatten abs fast.