The curves that build up around the tummy can become a daily worry and weigh on your self-image. Yet it’s never too late to take action. Exercise, cosmetic textiles and cosmetics, diet, alcohol, massage devices and stress management: here are our top 7 strategies for looking after your waistline, at your own pace.
Exercise regularly
“Sedentary living is your worst enemy (…)” Professor François Carré – Cardiologist and sports physician.
Beneficial for your overall health, regular physical exercise to work your waist is one of the levers for maintaining a stable weight, alongside a suitable diet.
Endurance sports (swimming, cycling, brisk walking, dancing, etc.) draw in particular on fat reserves, one of the body’s sources of energy.
To work your waist, regular physical activity or sport is recommended (45 to 60 minutes per day), at a pace suited to your fitness level. To keep up your progress over time, the ideal approach is to increase the intensity gradually.
Try cosmetic textiles
Ever more innovative, cosmetic textiles are based on a highly advanced microencapsulation technique for active ingredients such as caffeine and other moisturising agents. They are worn against the skin, just like a garment.
How does it work? Billions of microcapsules are embedded in the fabric fibres and gradually release their contents onto the skin throughout the day, activated by the body’s natural movements and friction.
Comfortable and discreet, slimming shorts, bodysuits and flat-stomach briefs are an interesting option for supporting your figure and visually trimming your waist.
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Change your eating habits
To counter weight gain that can be detrimental to your health, a few adjustments on your plate, without a drastic diet, are part of good everyday habits.
Nutritional needs vary depending on physiological factors (age, sex, pregnancy…), physical activity and daily food intake. This is why the National Nutrition and Health Programme (manger-bouger) recommends a varied diet in appropriate quantities.
In practice, to reach and maintain a healthy weight, increase your energy expenditure, reduce your sugar intake and, to a lesser extent, your fat intake — though not all fats should be demonised. Dietary fats are important for the body’s balance and represent a significant source of energy.
That said, so-called “saturated” fats — generally of animal origin (eggs, cheese, butter, cured meats, fatty cuts of meat, etc.) — should be consumed in moderation. High in calories (1 g of fat = 9 calories) and harder to digest, they encourage fat storage.
Take care of yourself with slimming cosmetics
Combining sensory pleasure with a moment of self-care, slimming cosmetics gently complement your goals.
The range of oils, gels and massage creams offers a variety of products specifically designed to target the stomach and hips.
Massage helps these different textures sink well into the skin on the abdomen.
With our body care set, you combine a daytime treatment with a cooling effect and a night-time treatment.
Limit your alcohol consumption
Alcohol contains 7.1 kilocalories per gram (source: INSERM).
Several studies highlight the effects of alcohol consumption on weight gain. Combined with a sedentary lifestyle and a high-fat diet, alcohol encourages the accumulation of fat deposits around the abdomen.
Drinking alcohol during a meal has a two-fold negative effect on the metabolism. On one hand, the combustion of fatty acids is slowed by alcohol intake, reinforcing the formation of fat deposits. On the other hand, alcohol reduces the feeling of fullness, encouraging the consumption of additional sugars and fats that are quickly stored by the body.
Discover massage devices
For those who prefer a “no effort, no pain” approach, various devices are designed to complement your waist care routine (massage therapy, sweat belts, electrostimulation belts, etc.).
Please note that using slimming devices at home or in a beauty salon does not replace a healthy diet and regular physical activity to stabilise your weight.
If you’re still wondering about these devices, we recommend our massage device. It works through high-speed rotations and vibrations and can be used on all areas of the body.
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Stay zen
A source of frustration and tension, weight gain can take a real toll on morale. Stress peaks place heavy demands on the body, in particular through the secretion of cortisol, commonly known as the “stress hormone”.
Cortisol is involved in managing the body’s energy reserves, but an excessively high level increases blood sugar levels and fat storage.
Stress creates a vicious cycle, triggering certain eating disorders (junk food cravings and uncontrolled snacking) that are harmful to the waistline, among other things.
Learn to manage your stress and explore relaxation and meditation techniques. Practices such as sophrology, tai chi and qi gong are also popular for coping better with everyday stress.
How to slim your waist without exercise: which solutions to combine?
If exercise isn’t your priority right now, several of the ideas in this article are still easy to fit into everyday life. You can adjust your diet, cut back on alcohol, learn to manage your stress, wear a shaping garment or massage your tummy with a suitable treatment. Massage devices can round off this routine.
These habits are no substitute for movement, though. A simple brisk walk, at a pace suited to your fitness level, is still a great ally for looking after your waistline and your energy levels.
Also read: Should you really drink tea to lose weight?
Frequently asked questions
Which massage device should I choose for my waist?
There are several types of device: massage therapy, sweat belts and electrostimulation belts. Our massage device works through high-speed rotations and vibrations. These devices do not replace a healthy diet and regular physical activity. They are designed to complement them, as explained in the section on massage devices.
How can I slim my waist and lose belly fat?
The same levers apply. Keep active regularly, for example by swimming, cycling or brisk walking. Cut down on sugar and go easy on saturated fats and alcohol. If you experience ongoing digestive discomfort, seek advice from your GP.
How can I have a slimmer-looking waist day to day?
Shaping garments such as shorts, bodysuits and tummy-control knickers hug the figure throughout the day. Massage treatments care for the skin on the stomach and hips. Combined with a balanced lifestyle, they support you in your goal.
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Useful categories: Slimming the Waist, Slimming by Body Area.
