Get Flatter Abs
The skinny on getting the flat abdominal muscles you've been wanting.
 Tired of your belly bulging past where it belongs? Wish there was a way to
pull it back behind your belt? Then you've come to the right place. Whether
you've been ignoring your abs for the last few years or just can't seem to get
them to flatten out no matter what you do, here are a few ways you can
actively help your belly to get in place and stop sticking out where it
doesn't belong. These techniques won't turn your abs into an instant six-pack,
but they will help take away the pooch and set you up for the rock-hard abs
you've been wanting.
The Standing and Sitting Technique
If you want an instant change in the shape of your stomach, you're in for a
treat! All it takes to improve your belly shape is to improve your posture.
Instead of slouching while standing in line or crashing in your favorite
chair, get your body in a completely vertical position. Your back will thank
you, and your mid-section will begin to look like abdominals rather than a
little ball of dough. The basic rule of posture is to keep each pivot point
directly over the next point: knees over ankles, hips over knees, shoulders
over hips, and ears over shoulders (okay, your ears aren't exactly pivot
points). In addition, keep your shoulders open instead of pulling inward
toward one another, and try to balance equal amounts of your weight on both
the heels and balls of your feet.
The Open Mouth, Insert Less Technique
As you probably guessed, getting a flatter stomach is going to take more than
good posture. It's also going to take a little bit of discipline - including
what you put in your mouth. If you tend to eat whatever winds up in front of
your face, your dietary choices are going to have to change. In your quest for
slim, shapely abdominal muscles, you're going to have to forego the buffet
line, fried foods, extra sauce, certain salad dressings, and your favorite
after-meal dessert. But when you weigh the option (a few extra pounds on your
belly), these sacrifices are usually worth any pain you may go through.
The Don't Eat Foods that Give You Gas Technique
As you know, some of the best foods you can eat can also result in unwanted
gas issues. Broccoli, beans, and some dairy items can all be guilty of causing
your belly to fill up with air that wants to get out. While this problem is
only temporary, it keeps you from enjoying the flat abs that you seek. To keep
your flat abdominal muscles looking nice and flat, figure out what foods cause
you to gas up, and do your best to avoid those foods. If you find yourself
unable to avoid foods that induce gas, try taking some medicine that relieves
gas pain and bloating. This way, you can still enjoy the perks of your
favorite fruits and veggies, but you don't have to suffer through the
embarrassment and frustration of a bulging tummy.
3 to Grow On
Want a few more tips on how you can shrink your belly and make it as flat as a
tabletop? Tuck these three tips in your memory and you'll be five steps closer
to flat.
- Relax. Too much stress makes your body hold onto pounds - including the
extra pounds you'd like to lose around your abdomen.
- Suck Up. You'll get a few laughs when you say your belly is looking
great if you simply suck up your stomach. However, doing this actually helps
your stomach flatten out in the long-term.
- Decline. In case you didn't know, the term “beer belly” is fitting, as
the pooch can often grow larger due to drinking lots of high-calorie beer.
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