For both women and men, the body’s metabolism is naturally designed to store consumed fat in specific areas — the belly being one of the most common. When we tend to eat fatty foods, a small lower belly pouch often forms, spilling over the waistband. Getting rid of this stubborn fat has become a real concern. Here are 6 tips to help you eliminate excess fat and achieve a flat stomach.
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Do cardio exercise
When it comes to getting rid of belly fat, nothing beats sports that help burn calories and fat. Among cardio options, you can choose walking, jogging, cycling or cardio training.
Walking is easy to do and remains one of the most effective ways to burn fat. Experts estimate that a 30-minute walk can burn up to 45% of body fat. Add stretching and trekking to increase the effort. Like walking, jogging and cardio are great solutions to lose belly fat. If you do these exercises on a regular basis, your body will start using fat as its primary energy source.
Adopt a healthy diet and cut out fatty foods
As tempting as a hearty meal can be, adopting a healthy, balanced diet is essential if you want to lose belly fat. The whole process is closely linked to your digestive system and what you eat. Exercising without addressing your diet simply won’t be enough.
First, it’s worth noting that the lower belly is the first place where calories from spreads and margarine tend to be stored. For a toned, pouch-free silhouette, vary your food intake to maintain the right caloric balance your body needs.
Eat more fibre
To speed up the process of eliminating belly fat, it’s often worth consulting a nutritionist or dietitian. As health professionals, these experts will guide you towards increasing your fibre intake.
In most cases, abdominal bloating stems from poor digestion and sluggish bowel transit. To address this, it’s recommended to eat fibre-rich foods such as wholegrains, fruits and vegetables. As a rule, the fibre in these foods promotes a feeling of fullness and reduces the urge to snack or reach for fatty dishes.
Use slimming care products for the stomach
To tackle lower belly fat, you can also turn to targeted slimming products designed specifically for the stomach area. Le Gel Cryo Minceur Ventre Cellublue uses a cryotherapy-inspired complex to help limit fat storage in the stomach area through a cooling action.
The Crème Amincissante Nuit Ventre Cellublue works to reduce fatty deposits on the stomach with a slimming action — all while you sleep.
Together, these two products let you target belly fat effectively, day and night. Both are available in our Programme Ventre Extra Plat.
Alcohol: a product to avoid when tackling belly fat
Alcohol consumption is well known to promote fat storage around the stomach. When you drink alcohol, you disrupt your body’s metabolism — the liver rapidly absorbs it, while carbohydrates and proteins are stored as fat.
Unlike stored fat, alcohol cannot be converted into an energy source by the body. This triggers a real hormonal imbalance and leads to fat accumulation in the lower belly area. An occasional glass of wine won’t have a significant impact, but excessive alcohol consumption is a different story.
Aerobics: the go-to remedy against belly fat
While daily physical activity and a healthy diet help tone the body, some disciplines are particularly effective at eliminating belly fat quickly. Aerobics is a fitness discipline that works both cardio and muscles with the goal of burning fat accumulated in the lower belly.
Made up of several rhythmic exercises, aerobics actively promotes fat burning. Practising 30 minutes of aerobics a day burns an average of 200 calories, rising to 500 calories for an intense session. To shed belly fat, commit to aerobics and gradually increase the intensity of your workouts.
Use a slimming device for the stomach
L’Appareil Massage Amincissant Cellublue burns and breaks down fat through vibrations. Effective in just 15 minutes a day, it helps target localised fat deposits on the stomach, love handles and other areas of the body.
Cut down on sugar
The body needs sugar to function, but in excess it becomes a driver of fat accumulation — and therefore a key factor in the appearance of belly fat. To get rid of lower belly fat sugar and sugary drinks should be eliminated from your diet. Energy drinks, sodas and fruit juices should no longer feature on your menu, as they contribute to the production of the stress hormone cortisol — which is directly linked to fat storage, particularly around the stomach.
If you need something sweet, try replacing sugar with natural alternatives such as dates, raspberries or blueberries. These can easily provide the sweetness your body craves.