In women, fat is naturally stored around the thighs, the buttocks… and the belly! That said, a little extra around the middle is far from inevitable. With the right habits, it’s entirely possible to tackle it head-on. So if you want to effectively burn belly fat, read on for our top tips.
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Choose the right foods
A bloated belly can be linked to excess fat combined with poor digestion. To get a flatter stomach, the best approach is to focus on fat-burning foods and foods that support healthy digestion. Among the fat-burning foods to add freely to your plate: apple, oat bran, lemon, pineapple, lean proteins, caffeine and aubergine. These foods have the ability to break down ingested fats before they have a chance to settle as unwanted bulges and cellulite.
As for foods that aid digestion, look for those rich in fibre. As well as helping you achieve a flatter stomach, they’ll keep hunger at bay! Great options include wholegrains, almonds, pears, green beans and hummus.
Burn belly fat through exercise
To get rid of that extra belly and burn fat, exercise is essential! Focus on activities that combine strength training and cardio to effectively shed fat and strengthen the abdominal muscles. Great options include Nordic walking, skipping rope, swimming, pole dancing and Swedish gymnastics. Alongside these, don’t forget core-strengthening exercises — they’ll firm up your midsection and help you achieve a flatter stomach and a more defined waist.
Choose targeted treatments
If you want to burn belly fat, using targeted body treatments is a brilliant idea! The right belly-focused products can help prevent fat storage, reduce fatty deposits and support fat-burning. The result: a flatter stomach and a slimmer waist!
Ideally, combine a day treatment and a night treatment for round-the-clock action. For example, try the Cold Slimming Belly Gel in the morning — ultra-refreshing and perfect for summer — and apply the Night Slimming Belly Treatment in the evening.
Drink plenty
To show off a beautifully flat stomach, staying well hydrated is key. Drinking water, herbal teas or green tea helps improve digestion, prevent bloating, limit fat storage, reduce water retention and flush out toxins — all in one go!
In summer, make yourself detox waters by infusing pieces of fruit in cold water — you’ll easily hit the recommended 1.5 litres a day without even thinking about it.
Massage yourself
To slim the belly and smooth out any cellulite that has settled there, pinch-and-roll massages are your best allies! By massaging the area, you’ll break down the fatty deposits responsible for dimpling and help your body drain accumulated fats and toxins — the very culprits behind that dreaded orange-peel skin… For quick, easy and effective massages, reach for your Cellublue Cup.
Practice deep breathing
The positive effects of abdominal breathing on the body are well established. Breathing deeply, from the belly, helps to:
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Restore overall balance
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Better manage stress and everyday pressure
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Improve oxygen supply to vital organs and release toxins
What about its “flat stomach” effect? It’s very real. Abdominal breathing stimulates the transverse abdominis — a deep muscle located beneath the rectus abdominis. This muscle acts as a natural corset, protecting the digestive organs. Regular breathing exercises engage it, causing it to firm up and become denser.
What’s more, abdominal breathing encourages a posture that benefits the abdominal muscles, since it requires you to stand tall. Regular deep breathing sessions can therefore help tone and strengthen your core.
Move more every day
Nothing comes without effort… And when it comes to small efforts, no excuses! If you want a firmer belly, look for ways to add more movement to your daily routine:
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Cycle to work on your bike instead of driving
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Take the stairs instead of the lift
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Go for a rollerblade session instead of a trip to the cinema
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Head out dancing with friends instead of staying on the sofa
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Get up regularly if you have a desk job — for example, take calls standing up
All these little things add up: you’ll burn your excess belly fat far more quickly and easily than you might think!
Harness the power of plants
What if nature could lend a hand in your quest for a flatter stomach? Certain plants have remarkable properties, starting with their fat-burning effect. Thanks to their draining, diuretic, appetite-suppressing, lipo-blocking or thermogenic properties (meaning they support lipolysis), plants can give a real boost to your other belly-slimming efforts. A genuinely useful helping hand! It’s worth exploring phytotherapy — and don’t hesitate to ask your pharmacist or doctor for advice.
By adopting these 8 tips to burn belly fat, you’ll soon be able to say goodbye to that little extra — for good!