Ever wonder how many crunches those people with flat and firm abs do to get them that way? Usually none. I’m going to give you the tips and tools on how to flatten your belly so you never do another sit-up again.
A flatter belly comes from what you eat, and what you omit, also…whether you have muscle on your body or your body stores fat.
Ever say, “ I have tight abs underneath all this fat?” A lot of people say that, and think that more sit-ups will help reveal them. The truth is, that flat abs, a flat belly, or a six-pack, is created by what you eat, and what you don’t eat.
Want a 6-pack with definition? That will come from a bit of your natural genes, and, whether you train your entire core, and pelvic area to get stronger or not.
Certain foods and lifestyles create a body that stores fat. And, let’s face it. If you are close to 40, then most of that shows up around your waistline. Daily steps can help with long-term goals.
Whether it be health reasons or vanity…both are fine goals because it’s easy to hide this under clothes!
Below is a list of foods to limit, or eliminate to help flush out excess fat.
Chips, pretzels, crackers, salty snacks with trans fats.
Pre-packed foods. These are loaded with chemicals, salt, and preservatives.
Alcohol, especially beer.
Soda pop, including ones with fake or “zero” sweeteners. These cause bloating.
Fried foods.
Foods high in fats, and carbs. Pizza, Chinese, and most take-out foods – unless you are ordering things grilled, and with a lot of veggies.
And, here is a list of foods to add to help facilitate a flatter belly, and to flush out toxins that love to hang around in your gut.
Protein. Lean, pasture-raised animal protein. Rootz Protein Superfood Powder.
Eggs
Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and Avocado Oils
Raw nuts and seeds
Vegetables – the more color and the more fiber the better!
Fruits – Berries, Grapefruit, apples
Water, teas, and Kombucha teas
Fermented foods – kefir, kimchi, pickled cabbage
And TONS of water to flush it all out, and keep you energized.
Want to know what exercises are the ones to do to keep you lean? It’s not just certain exercises, but posture, and nutrient intake – as well as quality of sleep and hydration levels.
Building more lean muscle tissue on your entire body – especially your largest muscles – will keep your metabolism on high, even while at rest. This will result in less stored fat.
Getting your heart rate up at least 3 X weekly, will burn calories, and keep your internal furnace on high. And, help you burn off excess calories.
And, focusing on a tight core when exercising, erect posture when standing and sitting, and doing moves such as planks, are better than ANY crunches ever.
Right now. Elongate your spine, and pull that belly in tight.
It’s flatter already – right? 😉
Now practice this daily, while breathing at the same time.
To your lean, flat, and youthful-looking waistline,
Dawn
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