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Our stomach is one area of our body that accumulates fat very easily. It is also the only area that takes the longest to lose the fat. It is therefore vital that when you set out to reduce the size of your stomach you make some permanent changes to lifestyle. These changes will include following a thoroughly well planned and healthy diet as well as a regularized exercise routine.
The first change that you will have to make in your diet is to cut down on foods that are high in 'bad' carbohydrates. This would include foods like fried potatoes, white rice, white bread, corn, processed foods, and so on. But since at least 35 per cent of your diet should include carbohydrates - as carbohydrates are our source of energy - eat foods like brown rice, multi-grain light bread, baked potatoes (without any cream or butter), and beans. Apart from this, make sure your diet includes an adequate amount of vegetables and fruits which are an excellent source of proteins, vitamins and mineral. Also, do not forget to add fibrous foods such as apple, peaches, papayas, pears, and so on to your diet. Fibrous foods help with the digestion and the smooth passage of the food. And last but not the least; drink at least 10 liters of fluids every day. This should preferably be water. In fact, a tall glass of warm water with half a cup of lemon juice and one tablespoon of honey mixed into it, taken first thing in the morning, will prove to be very beneficial. This concoction helps to melt the fat stored in our body. Apart from water, you can also have fruit juices provided the juices are made from fresh fruits. Canned juices will do more harm since they are full of preservatives and sugar.
Since we are targeting the stomach, only a diet will not help reduce it. You will need to accompany it with some stomach specific exercises. One of the well known and most effective exercises is obviously the stomach crunches. Apart from this you can also do another simple exercise. Lie down on your back and lift one leg up to 90 degrees. Now, in a wide circle, rotate your leg clockwise and then anti-clockwise. Do each set six times. Perform the same exercise with your other leg as well. This will not only work your whole stomach but your thighs as well.
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