You’re desperately looking to quickly get rid of that little tummy that’s crept up on you over time — the only problem is, working out obsessively isn’t exactly your idea of fun.
And let’s be honest, the thought of surviving on nothing but green salad doesn’t exactly thrill you either — and we completely get it!
We’ve handpicked 5 slimming tips to help you slim your waist in 2 weeks, without feeling miserable along the way.
1. Adjust your eating rhythm
You might think that skipping a meal, or pushing back your next mealtime is a smart way to eat less and lose weight.
Think again — skipping a meal risks causing your blood glucose levels to drop.
The direct consequence? You can quickly find yourself hit by energy slumps and cravings… which you’ll want to satisfy by snacking!
Sticking to a consistent routine of three meals a day helps you feel satisfied and keeps snack cravings at bay.
That way, you avoid accumulating all those little slip-ups throughout the day that end up settling around your waist.
You’ll notice results within the first few weeks.
2. To slim your waist, you need to exercise!
Let’s be real — to slim your waist quickly you’re going to need to put in a little effort.
Exercise is a must if you want to lose inches around your waist, but that doesn’t mean you need to push yourself to the limit.
Just 30 minutes of daily exercise is enough to start seeing results quickly.
Working out activates your metabolism, which kickstarts the fat-burning process.
Choose the activity you enjoy most — the one you’ll actually look forward to doing.
You can also build good habits into your everyday routine, like getting off the bus one stop early, making a conscious effort to stand or sit up straight, or always taking the stairs instead of the lift.
Small choices that quickly become second nature and support you on your journey to a slimmer waist.
3. Boost your protein intake
You’ll find animal proteins in abundance in meat, fish and eggs.
But there’s no need to become a committed carnivore. You can get plenty of plant-based proteins from almonds, walnuts and certain seeds, as well as from many legumes such as beans, broad beans and lentils.
One of the many benefits of these low-fat foods is their high satiety power which keeps you comfortably full until your next meal without any cravings.
A balanced, protein-rich diet helps you burn fat without losing muscle.
4. Drink up… but make it water!
Don’t underestimate the importance of staying well hydrated. It’s recommended to drink at least 1.5 to 2 litres a day to replenish the water your body needs.
Drinking plenty of water doesn’t cause water retention — in fact, it’s quite the opposite. It’s actually depriving your body of the water it needs that could trigger it to store water.
As for sugar-free and diet drinks, the psychological and long-term effects of these products can be harmful to your figure.
Even though these drinks are calorie-free, a study by Texan scientists showed that diet soda consumption is directly linked to an increase in waist size.
The waist measurements of diet drink consumers increased 70% more than those of non-consumers.
The culprit is the artificially sweet taste of these drinks, which indirectly leads us to eat more.
Opting for a tea, a coffee or simply a glass of water alongside a piece of fruit will do far more for your figure.
5. Cut out sugar
We often tend to think that the first thing to cut when dieting is fat.
While it’s true that consuming too much fat is harmful, it’s just as important not to overlook the impact of carbohydrate consumption on the body.
It’s the consumption of sugar that triggers the production of insulin, also known as the storage hormone.
Eating overly sugary foods essentially puts a stop to your body’s natural fat-elimination process.
Which can completely undo all your other efforts to lose inches around your waist.
It’s worth knowing that a sweet tooth is something we develop over time — it can be thought of as a bad habit.
Start by cutting sugar from your drinks and dairy products, and you may well find you quickly acquire a taste for it — and even wonder how you ever enjoyed things so sweet before!
Another benefit of drastically reducing your sugar intake: you’ll find that a sensible amount of fat fits perfectly into a balanced diet.
Which means you can bring a lot more variety back to your meals.
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