An excessively bulky belly will ruin even the slimmest figure. However, getting rid of fat and saggy skin in the abdominal area is not easy. To tighten the belly, create a strong muscle corset and restore elasticity to the skin, use a set of measures - gymnastics, massage, diet and properly selected body care products.
Diet for the abdomen and sides: getting rid of excess
To tighten your belly, follow a diet. Reduce the consumption of meat, fatty semi-finished products, sweets. Eliminate foods that contribute to bloating from the menu - legumes, sugary fruits, raw cabbage, sodas. Avoid high-calorie fruits and desserts, as well as alcoholic drinks that stimulate the appetite. Instead of coffee, which retains water in the body, drink freshly brewed green tea, as well as clean drinking water.
Be sure to include fiber-rich foods in your diet. They ensure normal digestion, preventing waste products from being trapped in the body.
Creams, massages and wraps: remove a saggy belly
Home treatments can help tighten saggy skin. Learn self-massage techniques. Every evening, knead the fat folds on the abdomen, rub them with the edge of your palm, pinch them - this will ensure blood flow and activate metabolic processes. To make the massage more effective, combine it with the application of a firming cream or gel. Look for products that are easily absorbed with caffeine, algae extracts and other active ingredients. Apply the product to the abdomen and waist area twice a day, immediately after water treatment.
An effective way to get rid of excess fat is homemade nori seaweed wraps. Dry sheets are moistened with warm water, applied to the press area and secured with a film. The duration of the procedure is 20-30 minutes. The algae can then be removed and a firming cream applied to the skin.
If home treatments seem ineffective to you, try salon skin tightening programs.
Exercise for abs and waist
It is best to remove a sagging belly with special exercises that strengthen the abdominal muscles. Exercise daily for at least 15 minutes. Three times a week it is worth doing more intense gymnastics using weights. The best time to exercise is morning or evening. Do abdominal exercises at a slow pace, with good amplitude.
Before class, do a warm-up - for example, dance at a fast pace for 5-7 minutes. Then perform bends back and forth, left and right, and turns in different directions. Repeat each movement 10 times. This warm-up will not only warm up the muscles, but will also help improve posture and coordination of movements.
After softening up, go to the main complex. Lying on the floor, raise your straight legs 30-40 cm from the floor. Cross your legs without bending your knees or arching your back. After completing 6-8 movements, lower your legs. Do at least 10 repetitions.
Bend your knees with your feet under the support. With a sigh, sit down slowly, keeping your hands locked at the back of your head. Hold for a few seconds and return to the starting position with a deep exhalation. Repeat the exercise 10-12 times.
Get on your knees, leaning on straight arms, keep your back straight. Take a deep breath and then exhale, drawing in the abdominal wall. Round your back and lower your head. Hold for 6-8 seconds, then relax your muscles and inhale. Repeat 10-12 times.
Lying on your back, raise your bent legs so that your knees touch your chest. Hold for a few seconds and lower your feet to the floor. The exercise can be made more difficult by lowering your straight legs behind your head. Repeat each option 8-10 times.
