This month's issue of InStyle magazine shares tricks to flatter your tummy... without trying too hard!
1. Go High-Waisted: Whether you wear pants or a skirt, a high waist downplays ab flab.
2. Switch to Green Tea: In a Tufts University Study of moderate exercisers, green tea drinkers lost notably more belly fat than a control group who drank another caffeinated beverage.
3. Stop Obsessing Over Crunches: Cardio is just as important as working you core muscles. Pounds tend to melt off quicker with at least 20 minutes of cardio, 3 times per week.
4. Get a Good Night's Sleep: Researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine found that subjects who sleep from 6-8 hrs a night have significantly less stomach fat thank those who sleep fewer than 6 hrs.
5. Work on Your Back Muscles: A strong back is critical to good posture, which in turn sucks in stomach pooch.
6. Avoid the 3 C's: To prevent stomach bloating, nutritionist Lauren Slayton suggests steering clear of the 3 C's-
Canned (try fresh instead)
empty Carbs (try protein instead)
Carbonated Drinks
(drink non-carbonated drinks instead)
7. Eat Wheat Berries For Breakfast: Whole grains have been known to fight the belly fat associated with heart disease and diabetes, whereas refined grains like those in white bread and pasta offer none of those benefits. So skip the bagel, and boil up some wheat berries instead! Served with agave syrup, they're a tasty alternative to oatmeal.
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