It’s the worst position in the world to be in: you have a body that you wish was a little bit tighter and little bit firmer, but you can’t stand the idea of all the diet and working out that it would take to get there! I’m not going to sit here and tell you that you can get the body of your dreams without those basics of fitness, but in the meantime there are definitely a few things that you can do. Here are 12 ways to get a flat belly for girls who hate dieting and exercise!
Get into the habit of going to bed earlier than you do now. Getting to sleep at an earlier time means that you aren’t likely to indulge in late night snacking, and getting a full night’s rest can also help your metabolism to be quicker over the course of the next day.
Starving yourself isn’t the way to getting a flat tummy, because it isn’t sustainable. If you skip breakfast, for example, you are only going to crash later in the morning and fall foul of an unhealthy snack.
Skipping meals might seem like a quick fix, but it can backfire dramatically. Your body needs a regular supply of nutrients to maintain energy levels throughout the day. Miss a meal, and you're setting yourself up for intense hunger pangs that could lead to overeating later on. Rather than eliminating meals, focus on eating smaller, more balanced portions that include plenty of vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains. This way, you're not starving your body and are more likely to avoid the temptation of unhealthy snacks that can sabotage a flat belly.
Work on sitting up straighter and perfecting your posture. When you are sitting up straight, you are automatically working on engaging and toning your stomach muscles.
You should be taking on as many fluids as you can. Being hydrated keeps you from mistaking thirst for hunger, so try to get in your recommended eight glasses per day.
And don’t just take on water through drinking, try to eat more foods that are water heavy. There are plenty of fruits and vegetables that are incredibly high in water, and they can give you more things like fibre at the same time.
Almonds are your new best friend! Snacking on nuts is the best thing for keeping your waist circumference now and small. They don’t cause anything like bloating, and they contain lots of goodness that will help to boost your metabolism.
A nice cup of coffee in the morning is a good habit to get into, because it acts as a natural diuretic that can help to eliminate excess water in your body. The less excess water you have, the less bloated you will look.
It is important to get your breakfast right, in the form of things like low fat milk instead of full fat. The minerals found in full fat dairy products have been identified as something that can cause bloating in many people.
Keep an eye on your bowel movements to make sure that they are regular and normal. The more regular you are, the less bloated your belly is going to look at any given time!
Just try to be more mindful about what you are eating, that doesn’t necessarily have to mean a restrictive diet. Take your time when eating to let your body start breaking down food before it has been packed full.
It’s not necessarily hard exercise, but something that you can do is make more of an effort to walk places rather than drive or take public transport.
If you are gum chewer, it might be worth giving up the habit. The process of gum chewing leads to lots of excess air being swallowed, which of course, can lead to some bloating!