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Top 5 Ways to Slim Your Waist

Dr. Veena Madhankumar

May 28, 2019 — 3 min read

Having excess fat around your waist does not only make you look bad but it can also bring in some serious threats to your health like stroke, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, type-2 diabetes and even certain types of cancer.

All of us want to have a slim and muscular waist. But it still remains a task unachievable for a lot of us. Here are a few specific and useful tips which will help in the process of reducing your waist.

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1.Diet

Studies have consistently shown that a diet rich in fruits, whole grains, and healthy vegetables helps to reduce the fat you might otherwise consume. Whole grains are considered very healthy as they do not contain any preservatives. Experts say that you will have to burn 3500 calories to a pound on the scale. A healthy weight loss should have a threshold of two pounds every week. Diet does not mean starving yourself. It simply means eating healthier.

2.Drink Water

Drinking a lot of water is another important habit you should follow to lose weight in the right way. Without enough water, your body can at times, become confused between thirst and hunger. Drinking more water will help you reduce binging on food. Drinking a lot of water can do good for your skin and hair as well.

3.Focus On Quality

Eating enough and healthy is very important while dieting. Some people tend to focus on starving which is very unhealthy. The proper way to do is to make sure you eat enough while cutting out on food that can add unwanted excessive calories to your body.

4.Eat smaller, frequent meals

Make it a habit to eat smaller meals but in frequent intervals. The point is not to become too hungry and engorge on food unnecessarily. This habit stimulates your metabolism as well and helps your body burn more calories.

5.Do plenty of cardio

Losing weight is very important while you are looking at reducing a few inches around your waist. The fact is that there are not many specific ways which will help you lose weight in a particular area. The only option is to make sure your weighing scale tips down. Doing a lot of cardio can help you burn calories and regular workout session is an important factor in your weight loss session.

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