How to lose belly fat and reduce stress?

November 12, 2022 13:51

Many people find themselves with problem areas of their body that they just can’t seem to lose. Raise your hand if you’re one of them, millions of people find themselves with a stubborn layer of fat around their midsection.

It can be frustrating when, no matter how hard you try to eat and exercise, you still feel like you can't lose the fat around your midsection. With an active lifestyle, there are steps you can take to help you slim down or maintain your figure.

According to Samantha Clayton - OLY, ISSA-CPT - Vice President of Sports Performance of Herbalife Nutrition Group, shares a few ways to improve and maintain a balanced figure:

Debunking Fat Loss Myths

I’m sorry to say that there is no such thing as spot-on fat loss. We can’t choose where our bodies store fat and then remove it from places we don’t want it. It’s a disheartening fact, but hundreds of crunches won’t make you lose that belly fat overnight. The good news is that a healthy diet combined with regular exercise can help you burn off that extra fat. Follow these three tips to lose belly fat and you’ll soon see your belly fat disappear.

Three Simple Ways to Reduce the Appearance of Belly Fat

Here are three belly fat loss methods that help me stay stress-free and take control of my figure.

Method 1: Make Time to Exercise

While it is impossible to target fat loss in a specific area and only target a toned stomach, do not underestimate the benefits of daily physical activity. If you make time for physical activity every day, you will soon see your body become more toned.

Staying active and healthy is also a great way to reduce stress in your life. Exercise can give us time to relax and calm down. What’s more, exercise time is time when we can’t eat!

Method 2: Deep breathing

Practice conscious breathing by inhaling through your nose and letting the air fill your belly, then exhaling through your mouth. Taking 5-10 conscious breaths can calm the mind and help us have a restful and energizing time. Don’t let stress build up and leave you feeling tired at the end of the day; this can lead to uncontrolled eating. Try to incorporate this breathing technique as often as you remember. Take time to think about your body and how you want it to look. This technique can help you avoid thinking about that cake or rescheduling a trip to the gym.

Method 3: Pull your shoulders back and suck your stomach in.

Schedule breaks that include stretching instead of snack breaks. We can do simple stretches and exercises in our office chairs or while we are on the phone. Try pulling in our stomachs while we are sitting or standing for 30 seconds at a time and you will work the core muscles of our stomach. And, if we have a minute, take a moment to stand up straight, pull our shoulders back, and walk with our feet high. Improving our posture can help us feel more alert and look better.

While there are no quick fixes, you will feel better immediately if you start exercising, taking control of your figure, and taking time to think about yourself. Whatever our problem is – a pot belly, big thighs, or a double chin – with a daily exercise routine and a little patience, we can improve our posture.

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