But it’s not all bad: Lose the habits that thicken your belly and you’ll trim your tummy.
“Excess fat around the hips and thighs isn’t as dangerous.”Įxtra poundage around the tummy – known as visceral fat – is nestled deep around vital abdominal organs and actively thrives on the hormones and internal chemicals affecting our health. “Storing fat in the belly (is) associated with a higher risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes and stroke,” says Tammy Lakatos Shames, a registered dietician and certified personal trainer, and one half of The Nutrition Twins. Now for the bad news: Carrying excess pounds in your midsection isn’t good for your health, and I’m not even talking about the extra weight. In fact, all of the tips I’m going to discuss are non-workout-related, meaning it’s possible to flatten your belly by making changes to your lifestyle, not necessarily to your workout routine (though hitting the gym once in a while is never a bad idea).
Most of us want a flat stomach (I know I do), but when it comes to our collective dream of a flatter tummy, there’s good news and bad news.įirst, the good: It’s possible to get a flatter stomach without doing endless sit-ups or crunches.
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