Having a flat abdomen can be the desire of many people, especially women, and why not set a goal for this 2023 to achieve that desired body? It is possible, especially understanding that the perfect figure does not exist and exercise and a balanced diet should always go hand in hand.
Daniela Ovallos, specialist in sports and clinical nutrition, explained to ‘Revista ALÓ’ that losing weight in a healthy way consists of: “That the body loses general, visceral fat (the one that surrounds the organs and is located in the abdomen), improves body composition, muscle mass and bones “and proposes starting from realistic goals.
In this sense, if you want to focus on the abdomen, you must do focused exercises, but also follow a food plan.
The best exercises for the abdomen
To get a marked belly you should not only do the traditional sit-ups, but there are also jumping jacks (which help burn fat), side planks (isometric exercises strengthen the muscles in this area), Russian twists (which also work waist) and even jumping rope.
This, for example, is a short but very effective routine:
(Keep reading: Abdominals: what are the reasons why ‘the squares’ are not marked?).
Foods that contribute to fat loss
Now, compared to the recommended diet to follow, it is important to be clear that each body is different and wanting to lose weight quickly can lead to eating disorders, just like following advice without taking into account your physiognomy.
Salvador Ferrando, dietitian-nutritionist and head of the Metabolic Medicine and Weight Control Unit of the Ricart Medical Institute, shared the following recommendations with ‘Hello’:
Cucumber: improves digestion, relieves constipation, aids in weight loss, and even reduces inflammation on the skin, making it ideal when you have wounds.
almonds: rich in vitamin E, Omega 3, proteins and fiber.
Eggs: according to the doctor, they contain amino acids and proteins of high biological value that do not turn into fat in the belly.
Watermelon: produces a feeling of satiety, as it is made of a lot of water.
Green tea: It is anti-inflammatory and antioxidant.
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