Say yes to less stress.
Even if you eat well and exercise, stressing out can prevent your stomach from deflating.
Next time your stress levels go through the roof, brew a pot of black tea.
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Here are15 Easy Ways to Lower Cortisol Levels so You Don’t Feel as Stressed.
Straighten your back.
Having good posture can help you look slimmer in seconds.
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Plus, it can also strengthen your stomach muscles, giving you that long, lean look you crave.
Whether you’re sitting, standing, or walking, be sure you’re staying as upright as possible.
Become an early riser.
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Rise and shine, sleeping beauty!
Quit chomping.
Skip the gum altogether or opt for an organic variety like Glee gum or Simply gum instead.
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They’re still low-cal, but they don’t use sweeteners that’ll make you puff up.
Drink kefir.
We like Lifeway’s Veggie Kefir line.
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Each bottle has 110 calories, 15 grams of sugar, and a full serving of veggies.
Delay breakfast and exit the kitchen early.
While the research was done on mice, we think the study findings are quite promising.
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Eat more arginine.
Dress up your veggies.
How does it work?
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According to Japanese researchers, ACV produces proteins inside the body that burn fat.
Add some to your salad with olive oil and spices for a sweet and tangy topping.
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Muster up the mustard.
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Since eating protein can boost your calorie burn too, combining them is a fat-frying double whammy!
Eat more beans.
to get to combat this, the body has to use extra energy to break them down.
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Other research notes that this throw in of starch can increase fat oxidation and decrease long-term fat accumulation.
Not a fan of beans?
Cook up some pasta, pop it in the refrigerator and eat it cold.
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When you cool down noodles, the drop in temperature changes their chemical structure to include resistant starch.
Pile on the peppers.
This is great news for those who can’t stand anything too spicy!
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Speaking of the metabolism, you’re going to love these29+ Healthy Metabolism-Boosting Recipes for Weight Loss.
Rock out!
Trying to increase your speed?
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Listen to songs with fast tempos.
Side plank your way skinny.
When you perform a plank on your forearms, your body has four points of contact with the floor.
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A harder exercise equals harder abs.
Hit the weights first.
you’re able to thank us later.
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Just double-check to avoid these15 Exercise Mistakes That Are Ruining Your Workout.
Phone a friend.
Eat like a kid.
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This is a great tactic for long-term flat stomach success.
Here are18 Easy Ways to Control Your Portion Sizes.
Make a special request.
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Eat dark chocolate.
Chocolate lovers, rejoice!
There are compounds in dark chocolate that slow the rate of digestion, helping you feel fuller, longer.
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Now that’s sweet!
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Go orange.
What’s more, according to scientists, smelling oranges can reduce anxiety.
What’s that have to do with getting flat abs?
Stock up on snacks.
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Stock your office, glove box, and kitchen withgood snacksthat are ab-friendly.
Bloat-banishing bananas are one of our favorites.
They keep well on a desk and pair nicely with hunger-fighting peanut butter.
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Hard-boiled eggs are another easy option.
They contain a metabolism-spiking nutrient that wards off belly fat storage.
Pair the eggs with some baby carrots to get even more vitamins and a dose of belly-filling fiber.
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You could also prep one of these35+ Best Immune-Boosting Snacks!
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