7 Top tips for a Flat Tummy

Flat tummy tips –  7 top tips for a flat tummy -FAST

Evacuate!
"Most women don't want to talk about it, but you really have to set aside a specific time each day to use the bathroom," says Dr. Judith Reichman at the University of California. "If you don't, it's too easy to give in to feeling rushed, and ignore the urge to go." Once you've trained your brain to dismiss your body's signals, you set the stage for bloat-inducing constipation. Oh poo!
Masticate mindfully
Rather than scoffing down meals, make a point of chewing each bite 10 times before swallowing. "The body has to work overtime to break down food in the intestines, which can lead to major gas and indigestion," Dr. Reichman says. Plus, when you eat quickly, you're prone to swallowing air which can produce a potbelly!
Walk tall
"Straighten up," advises The Biggest Loser trainer Kim Lyons, and your figure will look better. "When your posture is good, you're automatically engaging and toning your stomach muscles." If you need to remind yourself to stand tall, she says, a few strategically placed Post-it Notes should do the trick.
Drink up!
Keep those fluids coming! "Being dehydrated causes the body to hoard water," says Lyons, which can lead you to carry up to four excess pounds around your midsection. Try for six to eight 8-oz. glasses of water or other fluids daily but avoid fizz as you'll bloat like a balloon with all that pop!
Break a sweat
Yes, I know you've heard it before but sit-ups or crunches can help fight the flab. You won't see a change immediately and you may need to build up to doing 10-15 sit-ups a day but you'll see the results eventually! Always hold your hands by your ears rather than behind your head so you don't strain your neck or back.
Cull the caffeine
A single cup of coffee raises cortisol (a hormone pumped out by the body at times of stress) levels for 12 to 14 hours. Studies show that prolonged elevated cortisol levels increase the deposit of fat in the deep belly area so replace your morning espresso with a green tea for a trimmer tum.
Avoid anxiety
When you're stressed, your mind and body can conspire to load the lard around your waist. The stress hormone cortisol, signals the body to store fat on the belly as a reserve for times of life preserving exertion but if (thankfully!) you don't suffer these events, the blubber just stays put on your belly for good.