How to Get a Flat Tummy in 7 Days
Everyone wants a well-toned body capable of running a marathon and turning heads. Sometimes, we need that look fast. Diet and exercise can change the way you feel and the way your tummy looks. How long that change takes depends on various factors, including genetics and current physical condition. Lifestyle changes can alter the way your pants fit in a short amount of time, but extreme changes take time, and results do vary based on the individual.
Things You'll Need
- Running or walking shoes
- Whole grains
- Water
- Nuts
- Fruits
- Vegetables
- Exercise mat
Tips For You
- Drink plenty of water. Oftentimes, people confuse hunger with thirst. Maintaining proper hydration ensures that when you feel hungry, you actually need food. Furthermore, getting enough water cuts down on bloating and cleanses the body, which lead to a flatter stomach.
- Change your diet. Cutting down on the amount of salt and carbonated beverage consumption will lower the amount of water weight you retain. Salt-heavy foods and carbonated beverages cause bloat, especially in the belly area. While dairy, like skim milk, is a staple of a nutritious diet, dairy products can also cause bloating; therefore, cutting down on consumption will flatten your tummy. Limiting or eliminating these items from your diet for the seven days leading up to your target date will reveal a flatter tummy. Stay away from fatty or sugary foods altogether, and replace those late-night snacks with protein and fiber-rich snacks to help burn fat and maintain that feeling of being full. Try fruits, veggies, whole grains and nuts.
- Move your body. Cardiovascular activities, such as walking, running and biking, can help your metabolism speed up and burn fat faster.
- Tone your abs. Low-impact activities like pilates and yoga, as well as the exercises included in the Resources section, help strengthen core muscles, reduce belly fat and flatten your tummy. Before doing these abdominal exercises, lay out an exercise mat that is sticky enough to avoid slipping and thick enough to cushion your spine and joints while laying down.
- Create a consistent sleep routine.Your body needs rest to rejuvenate for the next day's workout and to help your body burn fat. A regular sleep schedule will keep you from overeating when you are tired and encourage you to stick to your tummy-flattening routine.
