Title: Fat Tummy, 15 quick tips for Blasting fat For Good URL Source: https://watchurdiet.com/fat-tummy-15-quick-tips-for-blasting-fat-for-good Published Time: 2022-06-17T21:37:00+00:00 Markdown Content: ### Make this ONE change to help you lose your fat tummy. So you are doing really well on your healthy eating plan and eating well, but are you struggling to ditch the extra weight around your tummy? Most importantly, the good news is – you can help banish it by doing this ONE SIMPLE thing… However, here’s the answer:Cut back dramatically on your alcohol intake. Here we look at the effects of alcohol and weight loss – especially alcohol and a fat tummy. When you take in more calories than you burn, the excess calories are stored as fat. [Where your body stores that fat is determined in part by your age, sex, and hormones.](https://www.watchurdiet.com/how-to-lose-weight-fast-healthy-versus-fast/) Alcohol is metabolized differently from other foods and beverages. Under normal conditions, your body gets its energy from the calories in carbohydrates, fats, and proteins, which are slowly digested and absorbed within the gastrointestinal system. ![Image 1: drinks-alcohol-with-friends](https://www.watchurdiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/drinks-alcohol-bridgesward-from-pixabay-768x512.webp) ### Digestion changes when alcohol is present. However, this digestive process changes when alcohol is present. When you drink alcohol, it gets immediate attention (because it is viewed by the body as a toxin) and needs no digestion. Generally speaking, alcohol intake is associated with having a bigger waist, because when you drink alcohol, the liver burns alcohol instead of fat. ### Alcohol suppresses testosterone Alcohol also suppresses testosterone production, the primary metabolic hormone, which can last up to 24 hours following consumption. So not only does alcohol delay your liver’s ability to break down fat, but it also obstructs your body’s access to the hormones it needs to help you break down the fat in your tummy. When the body is focused on processing alcohol, it is not able to properly break down foods containing carbohydrates and fat. Therefore, these calories are converted into body fat and are carried away for permanent storage in your body. Even though alcohol contains calories, it doesn’t satisfy us in the same way that food does. This means we don’t end up consuming fewer food calories to compensate for those we’ve drunk. ### Alcohol makes you want to eat more! In fact, alcohol can make us want to eat more! Alcohol increases your appetite by suppressing leptin, the hormone that normally tells your brain to stop eating, and negatively affects many other brain chemicals that are involved in appetite suppression. It can also make us lose our inhibitions, making the decision to grab a slice of pizza or a greasy kebab all the easier. Our healthy food choices become less important to us! ### Alcohol causes dehydration Another important fact to remember is that alcohol is a diuretic, meaning that it causes water loss and dehydration. Along with this water loss, you lose important minerals, such as magnesium, potassium, calcium, and zinc. These minerals are vital to the maintenance of fluid balance, chemical reactions, muscle contraction, and relaxation. ![Image 2: drinking-friends-night-out](https://www.watchurdiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/drinking-friends-night-out-768x512.webp) ### Alcohol hinders sleep Alcohol hinders your body in other negative ways. For one, it may help induce sleep, but the sleep you get isn’t very deep. You get less rest, which can trigger you to eat more calories the next day. ### How to enjoy alcohol while trying to lose weight All this information can be good and well,[but a drink here and there can be okay too](https://www.healthymummy.com/two-glasses-red-wine-bed-can-aid-weightloss/). But just remember that when drinking, try to have one low-calorie drink, ideally water, between each alcoholic beverage to limit your intake. Have a meal before you start drinking and choose low-energy-density foods. However, filling up on foods that provide few calories. It is a good way to reduce your overall energy consumption. [Vegetables and fruit](https://www.healthymummy.com/12-ways-sneak-fruit-veggies-diet/)are ideal for this and are also highly nutritious. But if you are totally serious about losing that fat tummy, we encourage anyone to rethink their drinking habits, as alcohol consumption will lead to a larger waistline and a bigger belly. ### Mum’s share their top tips to help you lose fat tummy [![Image 3: Dani’s-Top-10-tips-to-lose-that-stubborn-tummy-fat!](https://www.watchurdiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Danis-Top-10-tips-to-lose-that-stubborn-tummy-fat-600x600.webp)](https://www.watchurdiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Danis-Top-10-tips-to-lose-that-stubborn-tummy-fat.webp) ### Dani’s Top 10 tips to lose that stubborn belly fat! **1. Stay away from trans fats** _“Read your labels and avoid products that contain trans fats, often listed as Hydrogenated Fats (and sorry! But those deep-fried chips from the local takeaway are full of them!).”_ **2. Eat more fiber** _“Soluble fiber absorbs water and forms a gel during digestion, so it will obviously help keep you fuller for longer. Soluble Fibre can be found in Barley, Lentils, Beans, Oat Bran, Nuts, Fruit & Veg, Peas, and Flaxseed. Want more? Read Why is fiber so good for me? Get the [FREE high-fiber choc orange nut bites recipe](https://www.healthymummy.com/recipe/high-fibre-choc-orange-nut-bites/).”_ ### 3. Reduce alcohol _“Party pooper alert, don’t shoot the messenger lol. However, studies have linked alcohol consumption to an increased risk of central obesity. Central obesity is the spare tire around your waist!_ Read[10 Alcoholic drinks you want to avoid if you are trying to lose weight](https://www.healthymummy.com/10-alcoholic-drinks-avoid-lose-weight/). **4. Eat a high-protein diet** _“High protein consumption increases the release of the hormone PYY, the “fullness” hormone, which decreases appetite & promotes the feeling of fullness. Protein also raises metabolic rate and helps you retain muscle mass during weight loss.”_ [![Image 4: Protein-Snacks-Collage-for-tummy-fat](https://www.watchurdiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Protein-Snacks-Collage-600x600.webp)](https://www.watchurdiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Protein-Snacks-Collage.webp) ### 5. Say no to soft drinks ### 9. Drink Green Tea _But, “Green tea contains the antioxidant EGCG, which boosts metabolism.”_ Read[Here is how green tea really helps with weight loss](https://www.watchurdiet.com/lose-weight-lemongrass-tea/) ##### **10. Resistance/ Weight train** _“Building lean muscle mass will not only make you stronger and protect your bones and joints, but it will also help you burn more calories even at rest!”_ Read[The benefits of using weights for weight loss](https://www.watchurdiet.com/lose-weight-lemongrass-tea/). The Healthy Mummy team would like to congratulate Dani on her amazing transformation and for sharing her valuable tips with us. [![Image 5: Nikita-Baxter-birthday-shoot-after -lost-her-tummy-fat](https://www.watchurdiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Nikita-Baxter-ba-8th-birthday-shoot-768x768.webp)](https://www.watchurdiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Nikita-Baxter-ba-8th-birthday-shoot.webp) ### Nikita’s top 10 tips for blasting fat tummy. Nikita Baxter is a mum who has overcome many health battles in her life, including losing over 30 kgs and a flat tummy. She shares her top 10 tips to lose tummy fat below. ### Read more of her story. 1. _**FOOD!**It’s so important to fuel your body with the best. This is where The Healthy Mummy played a VITAL role in my transformation (Check out the[TUMMY smoothie here](https://secure.healthymummy.com/product-category/flat-tummy/)). Delicious, clean, and EASY family-friendly healthy meals, snacks, and drinks!_ 2. _**CALORIES!** So many people under-eat, thinking this will help them lose weight…no! This will only encourage your body to store fat as it thinks it’s in starvation mode. Eating the correct amount of calories for your [BMR](https://www.healthymummy.com/what-is-your-bmr/)is incredibly important. Use the app to help you track!_ 3. _**AM WALK!** I find going for a walk first thing in the morning has always helped keep my bloat at bay. I walk before I have my morning smoothie._ 4. _**PM WEIGHTS!** I try to fit in a weight session every afternoon. I don’t tend to target areas but complete a full-body workout with dumbbells and a barbell. You burn calories long after the sessions are complete, so I find playing with some weights boosts my results.**The Healthy Mummy app** has a fantastic weight section!_ 5. ##### _**WATER!**_ _Upping your water intake is imperative! You need to be hydrated for your body to feel nourished and flourish. Believe it or not – it also reduces bloat!_ 6. _**ENGAGE!** It’s incredibly important when doing ‘AB’ exercises to engage your core properly. If you haven’t correctly engaged, your muscles aren’t activated, and ultimately, you won’t see results. Correct activation also helps reduce any back discomfort and reduces the chance of injury._ 7. _**PLANK!** You’ve probably heard this a thousand times – that’s because IT WORKS! It tightens, tones, and strengthens your core muscles. Everything we need._ 8. _**CONSISTENCY!** You need to be consistent. In everything you do! Food, exercise, sleep – everything. It’s important to keep your body in a routine to ensure progress. We all have moments, but it’s how we recover from them that determines the impact. Why wait until Monday when you overdo a Friday night? Start Saturday morning! Back on the train._ 9. _**PLAN!**I work full-time. I have a 2 1/2-year-old. My husband works away. I have to plan my days and weeks. I**meal prep** on a Sunday (lunches and dinners), pack lunches and bags the night before, set alarms for exercise, and follow through! If I can’t exercise before daycare pickup, I do it when my son goes to bed. I always find a way to tick off my daily to-do list. Meal plan!_ 10. ##### **COMPARE!** _Not just the number on the scales. But the cm’s around your waist, numbers on your clothes tag, and photos! I always compare my very first photo to the current one, as it reminds me how far I’ve come and where I’ve been. It’s so humbling to remember my journey – struggles and successes._ ### Kelly’s top 5 tips to BLAST belly or fat tummy! [![Image 6: kelly-taylor-Kelly’s-top-5-tips-to-BLAST-tummy-fat!](https://www.watchurdiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/kelly-taylor-Kellys-top-5-tips-to-BLAST-tummy-fat-600x600.webp)](https://www.watchurdiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/kelly-taylor-Kellys-top-5-tips-to-BLAST-tummy-fat.webp) **1. Meal prep is key!** _“Take the time to sit down and do your plan to make sure the meals suit all tastes in the family,”_ she says. Some of Kelly’s favorite recipes include our[stovetop lasagne](https://www.healthymummy.com/recipe/stovetop-lasagne/) (pictured below), Mexican lasagne, chicken enchiladas, and mocha banana bread. ![Image 7: Stovetop-Family-Friendly-Beef-Lasagne](https://www.watchurdiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Stovetop-Family-Friendly-Beef-Lasagne-900x675-1-768x576.webp) She also loves the[App](https://www.watchurdiet.com/shop-products/),as you can access heaps of recipes from what’s already in her fridge or cupboard! _“This saves me so much time and money, which is important for me just coming off maternity leave and sticking to a budget for my family and me,”_ Kelly adds. #### **2. Get your workout done early** Kelly says,_“I work out in the morning before anyone in my house wakes up. This works perfectly for me and sets me up for a day. I also have more patience and mental clarity during the day, which is a big benefit._ _If I don’t get to work out in the morning and it’s my day off from work, I pop my exercise gear on and won’t change until a workout has been done. YES – I am now one of the ladies who wear her activewear out, and I couldn’t be prouder!”_ While she enjoys using her cross-trainer and weight machine, as well as going for walks with her kids, Kelly loves the convenience of the exercises. _“I will be focusing on my core exercises and strength, and using the [App](https://www.healthymummy.com/top-7-ways-to-get-the-most-out-of-your-app/) to help me. After injuring my back in March, I have been told by my physio to strengthen the core, so this challenge is perfect for me and these goals!_ #### **3. Plan EVERYTHING!** However, Kelly says, _“I know when I’m working out each day, I know when I’m meal prepping and doing the grocery shopping. I stick my meal plan on the fridge so I know what to defrost ready for that night._ _Use your Healthy Mummy diary or notebook and write it all down if that helps!_ ![Image 8: Breville-Slow-Cooker-BSC500-high](https://www.watchurdiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Breville-Slow-Cooker-BSC500-high-768x444.webp) **4. Invest in a slow cooker** Seriously, if you want something delicious and warm that requires minimal effort, grab one of these babies! _“You can put dinner on in the morning (try the[slow-cooked Asian chicken](https://www.healthymummy.com/recipe/healthy-slow-cooked-asian-chicken/)) and then get home to a hot meal ready to go, and your house smells awesome when you get home,”_ says Kelly. ##### **5. Never skip breakfast** Skipping meals is a big no-no for health and weight loss, and Kelly knows that starting the day with the right brekky will get that metabolism firing! _“There are plenty of amazing quick breakfasts in the hub, or do as I do, and grab a Healthy Mummy Smoothie and take it with you. But, these are golden on the days when I have to work and do school drop-off,”_ says Kelly. Top tips, we have no doubt you’ll [blast your fat tummy](https://www.watchurdiet.com/healthy-lifestyle-more-about-losing-weight-fast-and-dieting/)! ![Image 9: A healthy smoothie diet green Juice](https://www.watchurdiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/A-smoothie-diet-green-Juice-350x250.jpg) ### Healthy Smoothie Our breakthrough Tummy Smoothie contains our unique Healthy Mummy Tummy Complex It is scientifically designed for gut health, digestion, stomach, and weight loss. This will aid with digestion and bloating, and it tastes DELICIOUS – it is a creamy vanilla flavor. It is also high in fiber and protein and will help you feel fuller for longer! This smoothie is also free from artificial sweeteners, fillers, and caffeine.[Check it out here](https://www.watchurdiet.com/shop-products/) #### In Conclusion If you want to lose weight and improve your energy, not to mention help improve your overall health and wellbeing, our 28-Day Weight Loss Challenge is awesome. **The Challenge includes:** * 28 days of at-home exercise routines (no gym needed) – with video instruction * **Customizable and breastfeeding-friendly meal plans**(including 7 Day Cleanse) * Time-efficient exercises for busy mums – under 30 mins * Challenge combines Pilates exercises with interval and circuit training (HIIT) * Suitable for basic to advanced fitness levels * Home to thousands of**EASY-TO-MAKE**[recipes](https://www.watchurdiet.com/how-to-make-vegetarian-recipes-with-7-instant-pot-vegetarian-choices/)! _Kindly express your opinions within the comments section of this article or any other content available on our platform._