Aah, those little love handles and cellulite around the stomach and hips… So many of us desperately try to get rid of them to finally achieve a flat, firm stomach! Unfortunately, this area is one of the hardest to slim down. Yet there are solutions that are accessible to everyone and deliver results quickly. We explain everything in this article.
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Build healthy lifestyle habits
Relax
The more you stress, the more cortisol your body produces — this hormone encourages our body to store energy as abdominal fat and around the hips… The result? Love handles and cellulite settle in quietly, and a flat stomach becomes a distant dream!
Sleep better
The same mechanism applies here as with stress: the later you go to bed, the more cortisol your body produces and, as a result, the more fat it stores. That fat goes straight to the dimpled areas around the stomach. Try to sleep at least 8 hours a night to avoid these cortisol spikes and get your flat stomach back.
Drink more for a flat stomach
Dehydration — the kind we can experience every day without even realising it — puts our body under stress. It reacts, as we now know, by triggering cortisol spikes. On top of that, a lack of water causes digestive issues, poor fat elimination and toxin build-up: everything you want to avoid if you’re looking to reduce cellulite on the stomach and hips! The only solution: drink before you feel thirsty, and at least 1.5L per day.
Eat regularly
It might seem counterintuitive to eat more often to get a flat stomach… Yet by spreading your intake throughout the day, you avoid sharp blood sugar spikes and therefore the storage of that sugar as fat and cellulite, most often around the waistline.
The ideal approach is to have small, regular meals and stop eating around 8pm, giving your body time to rest and benefit from this gentle overnight fast.
Apply targeted treatments for a flat stomach
Targeted treatments designed to help you achieve a flat stomach do exist. That’s the case with the Cellublue Regenerating Slimming Treatment and the Cold Slimming Gel. Thanks to their slimming and fat-releasing actives, they help reduce fatty deposits and act locally on love handles.
Cut back on alcohol
Alcohol is packed with sugar, so if you do drink, opt for options with less sugar, such as red wine. And no more than one or two glasses, twice a week at most! By adopting this good habit, you’ll improve your digestion, avoid water retention, the appearance of love handles and the build-up of cellulite.
Eat better for a flat stomach
More fruit and vegetables
Make the most of their vitamins, nutrients and low calorie content. Vegetables in all their forms are the foundation of a perfect diet for a flat stomach! They promote a feeling of fullness, help us load up on fibre and improve digestion…
Eat more fat and more protein!
Yes, but be careful — the good kind of fat! Fat rich in Omegas -3 and other essential fatty acids! Think eggs, white fish, avocados, tofu, olive oil, and so on.
These foods will keep you satisfied and provide essential nutrients for your body to function at its best — nothing but benefits!
Choose unrefined foods
In other words, forget anything that comes straight out of a factory and generally contains everything you don’t need: refined sugars, hydrogenated oil, preservatives, salt, etc.
Want cookies? Make them yourself! For a start, you’ll eat fewer of them, because you won’t have a ready-made packet within arm’s reach; plus, you’ll enjoy the satisfaction of homemade baking, you’ll know exactly what you’re putting into your body and you’ll be in control of the quantities of each ingredient.
Embrace superfoods!
Certain foods are recognised for their slimming and anti-cellulite properties. Among them, you’ll find green tea, guarana, cherry stalks, seaweed… But to reap their benefits, you often need to incorporate them in large quantities into your daily diet… which can quickly become quite complicated! So to make the most of the slimming and anti-cellulite powers of these foods, simply consume them in the form of food supplements! The drainer and the capsules bring together ultra-effective actives to help you eliminate cellulite and get a flat stomach.
In summary, to achieve visible results around the stomach quickly, it’s essential to adopt a balanced diet. Note that we’re not talking about a low-calorie diet here, but a genuine nutritional rebalance!
For a flat stomach in one month, keep in mind that you should:
- Favour wholegrain starchy foods
- Cut out refined sugar and its derivatives
- Choose lean proteins
- Stay well hydrated
- Avoid snacking between meals
- Steer clear of ready meals and processed products
- Give up fizzy drinks and alcohol
- Incorporate food supplements
Also read : 10 foods to eat for a flat stomach without the effort!
And of course, get moving!
The more you move, the more fat you burn and the more you break down cellulite! It’s simple, straightforward and effective. So forget escalators and lifts — take the stairs and feel the burn!
The ideal approach for a flat stomach is to combine cardio and strength training. Cardio will help you burn as much fat as possible, while strength training will reshape your silhouette.
For cardio, opt for sports like skipping rope or running, which will tap into your body’s fat reserves.
For strength training, choose targeted exercises that will effectively work your waist and stomach.
The essential move: the plank
If you could only choose one exercise to help you get a flat stomach, it would be the plank. Every muscle in your body will be engaged, especially the oblique abdominals. By working these muscles in depth, you’ll see your waist gradually slim down.
How to do it?
Lie face down, then prop yourself up on your forearms and the tips of your toes. The aim is to lift your hips so that your heels, glutes and shoulders are aligned. Don’t arch your back and don’t lift your hips too high. Engage your core to help you hold the position.
For this exercise to be effective, hold the position for 1 minute and repeat the movement 3 times, every day.
Anti-cellulite massage for the stomach
To eliminate cellulite on the stomach, try anti-cellulite massage. The best-known technique is the pinch-and-roll. For ease of use, we recommend using the Cellublue cups, which replicate the pinch-and-roll motion. They help combat cellulite, firm and tone the skin. It’s the most effective method for targeting fatty deposits on the stomach.
The first step to a successful anti-cellulite massage is to apply the Massage Oil. This will allow the cups to glide smoothly over your stomach.
Next, take your Cup, squeeze the sides to release the air. Always start with light pressure.
To control the suction of the cup on your skin, press the sides to release more or less air.
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Divide the stomach into two sections — right and left. Place the Cup in the centre, at the bottom of the stomach, and work in diagonal strokes towards the love handles. Repeat.
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Continue with circular movements, diagonally, on each side of the stomach. Repeat.
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Follow with circular movements over the love handles, working upwards. Repeat.
