When people refer to a muffin top this is the nice way of saying that you have excess fat on your abdomen hanging over your waist line. Getting rid of...
When people refer to a muffin top this is the nice way of saying that you have excess fat on your abdomen hanging over your waist line. Getting rid of muffin top is high on the to-do of a lot of women who have this problem.
Let me share 3 simple things you can do that will help you get rid of that muffin top:
Dieting as a Means to Get Rid of Your Muffin Top
Changing your diet is the first step on the road to losing that muffin top. A lot of people know that they eat unhealthily but can't seem to get out of that habit. First of all,
cut fast food and junk food from your diet. To be honest with you, any food that has a high calorie count or a lot of sugar is going to bad for your waistline. It's important to get in the habit of checking the nutrition label on the back of everything you eat to see what's really in the food you eat (prepare to be surprised...).
On your new diet you need to next make sure that you begin eating the right foods. To prevent hunger pains you should try to eat healthy meals low in calories but also very filling (hint: think fiber). Reach for a healthy snack like fruit instead of chips.
Make sure you are not eating portions that are too big, no matter how healthy they are. You will not lose fat if you eat too much food, even if it is healthy. Check daily to make sure that you are eating the right amounts of the right foods. Remember, that one serving of meat, for example, is actually only the size of a deck of cards.
Exercise Tips for Getting Rid of Your Muffin Top
In order to lose the muffin top you will normally have to exercise as well as diet.
You might be tempted to go crazy at the beginning and try to do as many sit-ups or crunches as possible. Unfortunately though that is not the best approach to losing abdominal fat. Running till you're ready to pass out isn't the best way to lose weight either.
The main thing to concentrate on is strength training. Do exercises that increase muscle strength like squats and lifting weights. It is a common concern for a lot of women that too much weight lifting will give them unwanted muscles. There is however, not really any risk that your average woman will pack on too much muscle. Most women don't have the natural testosterone levels in their body to be able to do that. You will, however, get a toned body that you can be proud of.
By working out you'll be breaking down your major muscle groups. This is what causes that "burning" feeling after a good workout. You'll find that your muffin top starts to shrink from these kinds of workouts because as your muscles rebuild themselves they consume more calories and burn fat.
Making Time for Yourself Will Get Rid of Your Muffin Top
If you are feeling stressed then your body has a tendency to store more fat. It may surprise you, but taking the time to relax is good for more than just your mental health.
Some of the best methods I've seen are meditation and yoga. However, if you don't see yourself doing yoga, meditating, or any other "hippy" activities like that, then you can unwind by simply playing some soothing music and lighting some candles before you go to sleep.
And that's how to lose a muffin top. By following all three of these guidelines you will see great results in no time.
