A flat stomach is a lifelong dream for most of us, especially for those who hate working out. Yes, some people are blessed with (almost) no fat in their abdominal region, but the chances of you being that person are low, right?
Moreover, these lockdown months are only making everything worse. As it limits your movements, it is apparent that without proper exercise, every man and woman’s stomach area will grow bigger in no time. What should we do?
Don’t panic, though – we will share some intelligent methods to trim and tone your abdomen without any (or less) exercise. It might sound ridiculous at first, but believe us – it works!
Slurp Your Americano Every Day
vruyr/Unsplash: Coffee can help reduce fat from your body
Many people consider this statement a myth, but drinking coffee to reduce your body fat is scientifically proven. According to the study from the University of Nottingham, coffee can decrease sugar and fat level in your body. That’s good news for every caffeine addict!
Get Enough Sleep
brucemars/Unsplash: You can trim down your body by sleeping regularly
Regular sleep will help you to burn fat better, rather than to stay up all night. When you do overtime work until late, the body produces a type of hormone called cortisol that transforms your body into the survival mode.
Then, instead of burning the fat, the mechanism insists on storing and conserving fat. Well, lesson learned – get enough sleep starting today!
Replace All Snack with Dark Chocolate
dovilerm/Unsplash: Dark chocolate is the best health booster
Rather than eating a bowl full of Cheetos as an evening snack, it is way better to replace it with half a packet of dark chocolate. Besides the lower-calorie advantage, this bitter-sweet bar will enhance your metabolism speed, giving new spirit and energy to everyone who eats it.
There is one major drawback—most of the dark chocolates are much more expensive than other snacks, so choose this option wisely.
Drink Infused Water (With Lemon)
The infused water has started to gain fame in recent years. Aside from its refreshing taste, who knew that this simple drink provides some benefits if consumed in the morning? Having warm infused water will heal your gut and stomach, decrease the gas, and make your beloved belly look leaner compared to before.
Control Your Meal
To successfully obtain the perfect belly, you need to control not only the portion but also the type of foods. By consuming less-fatty meals and whole grain items, one will absorb lots of high vitamins and energy rather than bad fats. It is beneficial for anyone who wants to look thinner.
Compared to the other four mentions, we must say that this is the hardest one, as many people still cannot do without fried stuff, including us!
There are many more ways to trim your belly, and applying only these five tricks is already tricky, especially if you have not motivation. But if you’re able to implement these methods consistently, people will definitely be amazed at your changes once the lockdown is over!