For both women and men, the body tends to store fat in specific areas, the belly being one of the most common. When we tend to eat fatty foods, a small lower belly pouch can form, often spilling over the waistband. Getting rid of this stubborn fat has become a real concern, especially for many women. Here are our everyday tips if you’d like a flatter stomach: cardio, diet, fibre, skincare, alcohol, aerobics, a massage device and sugar.
Lower belly fat in women
The pouch of fat on the lower belly is also known as a spare tyre. Rather than looking for a single solution, the idea is to change several lifestyle habits at once by combining the tips below. If you have any discomfort, pain or concerns, speak to your GP.
Do cardio exercise
To move more, you can take up sports that use up calories. Among cardio options, you can choose walking, jogging, cycling or cardio training.
Walking is easy to do and remains one of the most accessible ways to stay active every day. A 30-minute walk is already a good habit to start. Add stretching and trekking to vary or increase the effort. Like walking, jogging and cardio are great solutions to keep moving. If you do these exercises on a regular basis, your body will start using more energy.
Adopt a healthy diet and limit fatty foods
As tempting as a hearty meal can be, adopting a healthy, balanced diet is recommended. What you eat matters as much as how active you are. If you exercise without working on your diet, you’re missing out on part of the right habits.
First, it’s worth noting that spreads and margarine tend to be high in fat and calories, so they’re best eaten in moderation. For a balanced routine, vary your food intake to maintain the right caloric balance your body needs.
Eat more fibre
To adapt the way you eat, it’s often worth consulting a nutritionist or dietitian. As health professionals, these experts can guide you towards increasing your fibre intake.
Abdominal bloating can have several causes, such as poor digestion or sluggish bowel transit: in this case, speak to your GP. Day to day, 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, which can help reduce the urge to snack or reach for fatty dishes.
Use slimming care products for the stomach
To look after your lower belly, you can also turn to targeted products designed specifically for the stomach area. Our belly gel uses a cryotherapy-inspired complex for a cooling sensation on the belly.
Our night cream cares for your stomach area in the evening, all while you sleep.
With these two products, you can look after your stomach day and night. Both are available in our Anti-Cellulite Products.
Alcohol: a product to avoid when tackling belly fat
Alcohol consumption is often said to be linked to fat storage around the stomach. When you drink alcohol, you can disrupt your body’s metabolism, and the liver rapidly absorbs it.
It’s therefore best to drink alcohol in moderation and keep it for special occasions.
Aerobics: an all-round workout
Daily physical activity and a healthy diet help tone the body, but some disciplines give you a more all-round way to stay active. Aerobics is a fitness discipline that works both your cardio and your muscles to help you use up energy.
Made up of several rhythmic exercises, aerobics actively works the whole body. For example, practising 30 minutes of aerobics a day at your own pace is a good start, rising to an intense session as you progress. You can commit to aerobics and gradually increase the intensity of your workouts.
Use a massage device for the stomach
Our massage device has a ball head that kneads deeply and a wave head. Used for just 15 minutes a day, it lets you massage localised areas such as the stomach, love handles and other areas of the body.
The cordless massager: 2 900 rotations per minute to stimulate your skin
- A deep mechanical massage: rotations and vibrations, up to 2 900 turns per minute, knead the skin on your thighs, stomach, arms and bottom
- 2 complementary heads: the ball head kneads deep down, then the wave head smooths and tones the surface
- 5 intensity levels on a touchscreen, a blue light, cordless and quiet
Cut down on sugar
The body needs sugar to function, but it’s best to limit the amount: sugar and sugary drinks should be reduced in your everyday meals. Energy drinks, sodas and fruit juices should no longer feature on your menu every day.
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.
What about love handles or upper belly fat?
Stubborn fat isn’t always limited to the lower belly. It can also build up on your sides, around the love handles, or on the upper stomach. The same habits apply: regular cardio, aerobics, a varied diet that includes plenty of fibre, and less sugar and alcohol.
When it comes to skincare, the Cellublue massage device mentioned above can be used on the love handles as well as the stomach. Consistency and patience are your best allies.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get rid of lower belly fat?
It’s best to combine regular physical activity (walking, jogging, cycling, aerobics), a varied diet that includes plenty of fibre, and less sugar and alcohol. For skincare, our belly gel and our night cream can complement this routine.
How can I lose belly fat through exercise?
Cardio such as walking, jogging, cycling or cardio training, as well as aerobics, helps you use up energy. Start at your own pace, for example with a 30-minute walk, then gradually increase the intensity. If you have a medical condition, speak to your GP before you start.
How can I get rid of belly fat through diet?
Focus on a varied, balanced diet: wholegrains, fruit and vegetables for fibre, and fewer fatty foods such as margarine or spreads. Also cut down on sugar, sugary drinks and alcohol. For advice suited to you, speak to a nutritionist or dietitian.
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