Most important tips for a flatter stomach

Quick fixes to beat the fats without spending money on a gym membership

 

Stand up straight

That old trick of sucking your stomach in might actually work but you need to keep at it. Standing up straight with your shoulders, hips and ankles in a line and sucking your belly button towards your spine will tone and lengthen your abs area – try doing it as you brush your teeth every morning.

 

Get rid away from the gum

Chewing gum can trap air causing a bloated feeling. Switch it for mints (ones with peppermint oil) for fresh breath and to relax your stomach.

 

Chew properly

Elder’s was right all along when they said, “Don’t rush your food”. Wolfing it down means you swallow air causing you to bloat, plus taking your time will make you feel fuller quicker, meaning you can eat smaller portions and lose weight without missing a meal.

 

Go for a spin

It’s not the start of a joke, dancing will keep yourselves in shape. Pinch the kids’ hoops when they’re not looking or buy a weighted version for faster results. Join dance class and keep fit plus removing fat while exercise.

 

Hold a plank

Tighten up your abs with a plank: Lie face down, supporting yourself with your forearms, elbows under shoulders. Keeping your toes on the floor, suck in your belly and lift your legs so you’re in a straight line – a plank – from head to heels. Hold for as long as you can – or start with 15 seconds if it’s your first go.

 

Add herbal tea to remove fatty stomach

If your rounded tummy is due to a big meal or water retention, sip an herbal tea. Look out for stomach-soothing peppermint, chamomile, ginger and liquorice and cleansing fenugreek seeds, fennel and cloves. Gentle enough to be taken during pregnancy, herbal teas can also help ease colic in children and toddlers.

 

Try to stress less

Cortisol, the hormone that is released when we are stressed, directs your body to store fat round your middle. It also slows down your digestion, causing food to hang around in your gut, which can lead to bloating. Try to relax and unwind by going for a daily walk, having a bath or curling up with a good book.