Reduce Waistline And Burn Fat: Here’s How
In women, the waist and hips are undoubtedly the most sensual parts of the body. Very often, you feel the need to lose a few pounds and reduce the waistline in order to show off a pair of tight jeans or a skirt.
It is not simply a cosmetic problem, but it is also a question of health and willingness to keep fit. One way to reshape these parts of the body is to do a series of simple exercises, like the ones we propose in this article.
First of all, there is no magic wand capable of granting any of our wishes. Each of us has our own constitution and metabolism, this means that there are people who will be able to reduce the waistline and lose the extra pounds in a short time compared to others who will take a little longer. The important thing is to have willpower and be consistent.
We assure you it’s worth it, so why not give it a try?
Basic tips to reduce the waistline and slim the hips
1. Nutrition advice
Start the day with a purifying juice, or even with a lemon, pineapple or papaya juice or with a beetroot and apple juice.
Half an hour later, have a hearty breakfast: a slice of toasted wholemeal bread or a cup of oats, a yogurt with fruit… Remember that breakfast is essential. Never skip the meals of the day, but try not to overdo the food, but to reduce the quantities.
Avoid dairy products, fatty meats and sweets. Increase your consumption of vegetables, fiber and omega 3 fatty acids. Infusions can also help you, for example ginger tea, green tea, dandelion tea, aloe vera tea.
2. Physical activity
Do two exercise sessions, one indoors and one outdoors.
- You can choose to walk an hour a day or run fast for fifteen minutes.
- The second exercise session should be done at home and should last about half an hour. This is a series of simple exercises that we will illustrate below.
3. Stay hydrated
The ideal is to drink at least 2 liters of water per day (including natural juices). Don’t forget to bring a bottle of water with you when you leave the house. In fact, taking a sip of water from time to time will help keep you hydrated.
4. Avoid sitting too long
A passive and sedentary lifestyle is one of the main causes of the accumulation of fat in the hips and waist area. Monitor the time you spend sitting watching television or working on the computer. Try to move a little every hour.
5. Be consistent
You have to be consistent if you want to lose weight. Quite often, changes in diet and daily physical activity are difficult to carry out.
A good way to do this is to involve one or more friends. In this way it will be less demanding to go out for a walk and you can also compare yourself with regards to nutrition. You will certainly be more motivated to lose weight.
Exercises to reduce the waist and hips
Leg Raise
Get on all fours, that is, resting your knees and hands on the ground. Lift one leg until it is parallel to the floor, as in the image. Maintain the position for twenty seconds. Then, repeat the same exercise with the other leg. Do two sets of 15 lifts.
Lifting of the buttocks
Lie on your stomach with your legs bent. Now place your feet firmly on the ground, keeping your arms extended along the body. From this position, lift your abdomen as high as possible for twenty seconds. Do two sets of 15 lifts.
Lifting and circular movements
Now lie on your side and lift one leg as shown in the picture. Then, start making small circles in the air, smoothly, clockwise and counterclockwise. The exercise should last twenty seconds, then switch legs.
Side lifts
Get on your feet. Separate your legs a little and put your hands behind your back. Lift one leg, being careful not to lose your balance. Hold the position for about fifteen seconds as you see in the image. Then repeat the exercise with the other leg.
Push-ups
This exercise is very simple to do, but the movement is very effective in reducing the waistline. Stand up, stretch your arms out in front of you and bend over to your knees. Try to do this simple exercise at least ten times.
As you can see, these are really simple exercises. You just need to find half an hour each day to do them, alternating them. Physical activity will be more enjoyable with some background music. Remember that the most important thing is to be consistent if you want to achieve your goal.
