6 Easy Steps to a Flat Belly
Aug 22, 2018Tired of second guessing your outfit because of annoying belly fat? Haven’t quite found your magic mirror?
We all know that belly bloat is the struggle and we all want those picture-perfect abs we so desire. We all have the eagerness to feel strong, confident, and fit.
Seems impossible right?
In reality, it’s really not that far out of reach if you’re willing to put in the work. Knowing the right combination of diet, exercise, and proper supplementation is the key to achieving your fitness goals.
When we talk about a flat stomach, we don’t mean the six pack abs from the movie 300; this isn’t Sparta. There is a major distinction between having six pack abs and having a flat stomach. Six pack abs take serious dedication and a very strict diet and exercise regimen.
A flat stomach, however, is much more feasible. This is easily achieved just by learning how your body loses weight, eating healthy, and using targeted exercises that tone the abs, obliques, and core muscles.
The Common Problems with Diet & Exercise
“Being super fit is super healthy”
Being “super fit” does not necessarily lead to physical health, mental health and wellbeing. Restricting yourself of so many calories and exerting large amounts of energy everyday can lead to depression, anxiety, and tons of other health problems.Listening to your body and adhering to its boundaries is a very important part of improving yourself and your fitness levels. Marathon runners don’t start their running career with a marathon, they start out training for a 5k, or running track in high school. If you aren’t accustomed to running and sign up for a marathon, chances are you will end up severely hurt. Building up to your goals takes time.
Take body composition into consideration. The current averages of body fat in America are 22-25% for men and 25-31% for women. Ideally, the average population should have body fat percentages that fall within the following ranges:
[table id=20 /]These percentages can be obtained with the right lifestyle changes and regular exercise.
For those of us who need a little more help getting to the desired body image, supplements come in handy. It isn’t always feasible to go to the gym every night for an hour, whether that’s due to the fact that you work and have children, you are remodeling your home, or maybe it’s just because you have a few favorite shows to watch during the week. Whatever the case may be, NutraKey’s Toning & Slimming Stack is a good way to help you balance and achieve your desired results.
“Counting calories makes losing weight easier”
If you’re like me, you don’t have time to log your calories for every meal or snack that you sit down to eat… or eat while running to the next meeting. That’s OKAY. Luckily for us, there isn’t necessary. A general change in the foods you choose on a daily basis should be enough to offset your weight loss journey. Starting with small changes is going to be the easiest transition.
Choosing foods that are high in protein, fiber, and beneficial fats will give you more energy, help balance blood sugar, and promote optimal health.
Our favorite fat busting foods:
Almonds
Apples
Avocados
Berries
Eggs
Leafy greens
Quinoa
Fish
A diet heavy in these foods will charge up your exercise routines and your daily life without bloating or leading to fat in the belly.
“All I need is cardio… right?”
Wrong! For both men and women alike, a weekly routine that includes cardio AND strength training is the key. Strive for 45 minutes of moderate intensity cardio at least three times per week and strength training or high intensity intervals three or four times weekly.
For a flat stomach, targeted moves that engage the core give premium belly shrinking results.
Some of Our Favorite Core Engaging Exercises:
Planks (including side planks)
Pike extensions
Chest Flys with Leg Extensions
Standing Side Crunches
Bicycle Crunches
Leg Lifts
Don’t forget to add in your everyday activities too. Simple activities like housework, tennis, and swimming are great for losing weight!
Combine a healthy diet with ab-friendly exercises and NutraKey’s Toning and Slimming Stack you’ll see changes in a matter of a few short weeks.
…Now, add the six secret tips into the mix and really supercharge your results!
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Six Top Steps For a Flat Belly
Hydrate – It seems counterintuitive to drink more water in order to enjoy a flatter belly, but dehydration causes your cells to conserve water. One study said that a person who was chronically dehydrated was likely to carry up to four extra pounds of water weight around their midsection. Balance your water intake drastically reduces this.
Eat right – This refers to the way you are eating rather than what you are eating. Try not to eat so quickly, take your time, and enjoy your food. This will allow the digestive enzymes in your stomach to work against bloating and stomachaches.
Supplements – Supplements that promote a flat stomach are made up of things that will shed excess water weight, tone muscle, increase metabolism, burn fat, and boost your energy levels. Look for fat burners that work your metabolism harder and fill your body with energy. L-Carnitine works to build and tone your muscles! Diuretics will shed the excess water weight and show more definition. For a complete set of all of these supplements, check out NutraKey’s Toning and Slimming Stack.
Improve your posture – Your mother was right when she encouraged you to sit up straight! This tones the entire core, improves digestion, and nurtures the best circulation!
Cut the fake sugars – Your body needs sugars because your body is fueled by glucose. Giving your body the artificial/diet sugars may stimulate your taste buds and satisfy you but they can cause bloating and other problems. When you’re having a sweet tooth try adding honey, raw sugars, or fruit to your snack instead!
R & R – Get good sleep each night and find ways to de-stress daily. This cuts down on the body’s production of stress hormones that are yet another leading cause of belly bloat.
Doesn’t sound as hard as you thought it was right?
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