While more and more Malaysians are adopting better habits for their health, many find themselves having problem areas where they are unable to lose fat.
Raise your hand if you’re one of the millions of people who have noticed a stubborn layer of fat around your waist?
It’s frustrating to feel like you can’t get rid of the fat around your stomach even though you’re working hard on your diet and exercise.
An active lifestyle involves several steps to toning or maintaining your overall body.
Destroying Fat Loss Myths
Sorry, there is no spot redemption.
The body chooses where to store fat and cannot remove it from the target location when it decides it is not needed.
The disappointing fact is that you won’t lose your spare tire any time soon after doing sit-ups and sit-ups hundreds of times.
The good news is that eating and exercising together can help you burn excess fat.
Follow these three belly fat destroying tips and your spare tire will deflate in no time.
3 simple tips to reduce the appearance of belly fat
Here are three go-to belly busters to help you de-stress and keep your figure in control.
Tip 1: Make time to be active
While you can’t just target a flabby tummy, the benefits of exercise in general shouldn’t be underestimated.
If you can find time to do one physical activity every day, you will soon notice your whole body toning.
As you may have heard, staying active and fit is also a great way to reduce stress in your life.
Exercise gives you time out and helps you reprioritize.
Even better, the time you’re exercising is the time you can’t eat.
Deep breathing has many health benefits, including stress relief.
Point 2: Take a deep breath
Practice conscious breathing by inhaling through your nose, expanding your belly, and then exhaling through your mouth.
Taking 5-10 conscious breaths gives you a calming, refreshing time-out.
Don’t leave yourself stressed out and exhausted by the end of the day. This can lead to comfort food.
Try this breathing technique as many times as you can remember (put a sticky note on yourself).
Take some time to think about your body and think about how you want it to look.
This technique can help you avoid donuts or prioritize trips to the gym.
Tip 3: Pull shoulders back and tummy
Schedule a stretch break instead Taric break down.
You can do simple stretches and exercises from the comfort of your office chair or while on the phone.
Try pulling your tummy while sitting or standing for 30 seconds at a time. This will strengthen your core stomach muscles.
If you have the time (I definitely do!), take a moment to stand up straight, pull your shoulders back, and walk taller.
Improving your posture will help you feel more alert and feel better.
There’s no one-size-fits-all solution, but if you start exercising, take control of your body, and take time to think about yourself, you’ll feel better in no time.
Whether your problem areas are a wobbly stomach, lightning thighs, or a double chin, a consistent exercise routine and some patience can improve your physique.
Samantha Clayton is Vice President of Sports Performance and Fitness Education for Herbalife Nutrition. For more information, please email starhealth@thestar.com.my. The information provided is for educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. star does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, functionality, usefulness, or otherwise of the content in this column. star We disclaim all liability for loss, property damage, or personal injury suffered directly or indirectly from reliance on such information.
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