There it is again, the bumpkin. And we would much prefer a flat stomach .
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- Before: these mistakes cause a big belly
- After: a flat stomach
- The healthy diet tip
Finally, we have enough wool sweater and a warm down jacket to keep warm in the closet! The main responsible for fat on the stomach are in most women, the holiday stress and a lot of sweets in the Advent season. In order to get rid of the tummy again, an active metabolism is the alpha and omega. All you need to do is discard some old behaviors - and get used to a few new ones.
Before: these mistakes cause a big belly
Bloated, cramped, lethargic - Stop these mistakes!
Too much salt
Overcooked ready meals and preserves are stuck to the lid full of sodium. The mineral binds body water and makes the belly appear thicker than it is.
Important to know: it only helps to drink against tissue water! Best still, lukewarm water or tea. This way, the edema is lost again quickly.
White flour every day
Our brain loves one energy supplier more than the others: sugar . However, because we know that this must not come only from gummy bears and chocolate, we have developed an insatiable craving for baked goods in recent decades.
The problem: rolls and cakes bring the insulin level out of step and make us so insane.
Swallow air through hectic rush
In a hurry or during particularly stimulating table discussions, we often swallow more air than good for the stomach. Carbonated drinks and mental tension intensify the effect. Up to three liters of air a day so burden the digestive system and leave the waistband tension.
"Stehesser" are thicker
A morning coffee with a croissant to go, a sandwich in the bistro for lunch and in the evening a large plate of pasta in front of the TV. Those who eat too fast, too hectically while standing or even walking, block their satiety.
Means: We do not give the brain enough time to realize how much we have already eaten.
water retention
In women, abdominal and thighs often lead to water retention. Debt is a hormonal imbalance that sets in the days before the period or long-term with the onset of menopause . However, only in combination with too salty, spicy foods and too little exercise.
Stress blocks the metabolism of fat
Above all, our modern life is hectic. This makes the metabolism difficult and activates a pattern of primeval times, as it was vital for our body to save energy in the form of fat during stress.
Bloating belly due to wrong foods
Although many a diet food is healthy and low in calories, the belly inflates visibly. Cabbage, onions, peppers, legumes and wholegrain are such candidates.
But only the mass is a problem. Simply eat small portions and chew thoroughly. Then the unpleasant gas formation is quite sure.
Too many snacks
We are taking less and less time to enjoy three large meals a day in peace. We prefer to grab finished snacks that are unpacked and pushed in no time. After all, advertising promises that we will not be burdened anymore. But that's not true. Because the calorie account groans under the small appetizers.
After: a flat stomach
Finally relaxed, firm, ready to move
Chewing, chewing, chewing
"Well chewed is half digested!" There is really something in this wisdom from grandma's time. Also, always try to drink some time after the meal.
This trick forces us to chew for a long time. Nevertheless, our body naturally needs fluid to burn fat. It should be 1.5 liters of water a day.
Probiotic drinks instead of soda and juice
Strengthen probiotic yoghurt drinks without sugar - drunk daily - the intestinal flora and thus digestion. That supports a flat stomach. 500 ml are the ideal substitute for a regular breakfast or dinner.
Less sugar, less belly fat
Sweets and white flour can turn our metabolism into energy faster than body fat. As a result, the bulges on the abdomen will not give up noticeably on carbohydrates until the day we manage to do so.
Who perseveres, will be rewarded: the appetite for sweets can quickly by itself to ...
Tea and spices speed up digestion
If you are prone to digestive problems under stress, use herbal teas and spices to avoid bloating.
Our tips: drink a tea mixture of anise, fennel and caraway seeds after eating or chew two green cardamom pods instead of chewing gum.
"Sitzesser" are slimmer
Eating is an important part of our social life. Also during a diet. For a meal to be lingering and satisfying for a long time to come, hunger and enjoyment must be equally satisfied. It works best in society on a nicely laid table.
The top abdominal exercise tightens
You can do it even with little time - 10 minutes Crunches in the morning work wonders: Lie down on a mat or thick towels on the floor. Legs bent, feet set up. The fingertips touch the back of the head, the elbows spread, the chin not on the chest, loosely held. Now lift the upper body, while exhaling. Head and arm remain unchanged. Repeat 20 to 30 times.
3 times a day exercise
Nothing stimulates the metabolism as much as physical exertion. The magic formula is 3 times a day for 20 minutes. A flat stomach - not inaccessible with jogging or Nordic walking.
Medium sized portions with lots of protein
Long meal breaks give the metabolism time to use up existing fat reserves. A daily rhythm of 3 to 4 medium-sized meals with plenty of simmering protein (eggs, poultry, dairy products) prevents cravings and feeling of fullness.
The healthy diet tip
Measuring instead of weighing: Belly fat can also be a health problem. Whether you are at risk reveals a tape measure. If it shows more than 80 cm in the strongest part of the abdomen in women and more than 94 cm in men, there is an increased risk of developing cardiovascular diseases, dementia and diabetes . Also, if the scale shows normal weight.
