Tired of stubborn belly fat? Here are 8 effective ways to deal with it

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Tired by those failed attempts of getting a flat tummy? Wondering how to lose belly fat? Don’t panic! Incorporate these easy tips in your routine and bid adieu to belly fat.


1. Side plank When looking for the perfect exercise to reduce fat, side plank is your port of call. Giving your body support at just two ends, it is considered one of the most difficult exercises one can attempt. Don’t worry; regular practicing of this can make you an expert. Include it in your exercise routine and notice the difference on your own.

Side plank

2. Alligator drag An amazing fusion of stability and strength, alligator drag also involves movement inducing burning of those extra calories. To perform this exercise, move forward in a push-up position involving both your legs and hands. Similarly, move backward. Incorporate this exercise which is a complete package on its own to your workout regime and you’ll see, that flat belly isn’t far away.

Alligator drag 

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3. Walkout from push up position
Involving a full body motion, walkout-from-push-up-position is a blessing for all those wanting to reduce their bellies. Slightly different from the traditional push-up, this exercise involves a forward-backward movement of hand rather than the upward-downward one.

walkout-from-push-up-position



4. Consuming fiber is the key
Fiber is one of the most important nutrients when it comes to digestion. Indigestible in nature, consumption of soluble fiber can actually help in weight loss by reducing visceral fat and easing digestion. Effective in reducing belly fat, consumption of fiber through any source like fruits or cereals like oats can do wonders to your ‘getting a flat belly’ routine.

5. Stick to yoga
There is no scruple to the fact that yoga is the best thing you can do to your body. With a variety of breathing exercises and asanas, yoga can be miraculous for rejuvenating your inner organs and increasing metabolism. Keeping you healthy from inside out, yoga helps in lowering cortisol, which is a stress hormone linked to belly fat. A yoga routine of 10-30 minutes should be definitely included in your day for getting that desired flat belly.

Yoga Position

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6. Adhere to that cup of green tea
Ever watched those green tea advertisements claiming a reduced belly? Think of all those claims as futile? Well, no. Green teas contain antioxidants known as catechins, which when consumed by you can actually boost the process of reducing belly fat.

7. Be active
When aiming to reduce belly fat, it’s important to get going all the time. Avoid escalators or lifts and prefer stairs instead. Indulge in activities like swimming or biking and jog every morning for at least half an hour; all these activities will significantly help in burning those calories and hence reduce your belly fat.

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8. Take a sound sleep
We have been repeatedly told to at least sleep for 8 hours every night. But how many of us actually do that? In the course of sticking to those laptop screens for watching movies, chatting or playing games, we often end up sleeping late. Sleeping less can actually catalyze fat levels in our body. To avoid this take a proper sleep every night, wake up fresh and you will see the difference in your physical as well as mental health