5 Steps to a flat tummy in 7 days
Here is an exclusive plan to help you shape up in 2013...
Step one:
If you want to build muscle and burn fat at the same time, you have to
perform circuit training, three days per week. How can you achieve this?
Indulge in full body exercises like lunges, push-ups, and pull-ups, for one set
of 15 repetitions. Don't forget to follow every exercise with one minute of
jumping rope. You should be able to burn around 500 to 600 calories per
workout.
Step two:
You have to work on your abdominal muscles three times in the week. Crunches
and leg raises for three sets of 20 repetitions should be done. Also, do planks
by holding your body in a push-up position on your elbows for 30 to 60 seconds
for four sets.
Step three:
The kind of food you will eat in this period is vital in bringing about any
change. Natural foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grain breads and pastas,
chicken, beef, fish and low fat dairy should replace processed foods full of
sugar.
Step four:
To minimize water retention, lower your sodium intake. This means you need
to avoid salt. You can flavor your food with other herbs and spices instead.
Step five:
Stressing and anxiety can cause the over-production of a certain hormone
called cortisol, which encourages weight gain about the belly area. So try to
keep your cool!
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