Not everyone is lucky to have a flat and taut stomach. If you are one of those who are not, this article is perfect for you. According to many experts there are five types of stomach and each of them requires a special way of treatment in order to tighten it and eliminate the problems that bother you. Keep reading and find your type of stomach, along with the advice linked to that type. Following the advice can help you solve the existing problem.
1. Baggy Stomach
Women who work a lot and women with careers are most likely to have this type of stomach. Even if they exercise or follow some diet, women with this type still have lowered the stomach, and lower abdomen.
- Drink plenty of water; choose foods rich in protein, whole grain cereals, and green leafy vegetables.
- Perform exercises intended to strengthen the stomach. Lie face down and rely on your forearms. Push away from the floor and lift the toes and elbows. Your body should be parallel to the floor. Start with ten seconds, and gradually increase the time until you get to a minute.
2. Bloated Stomach
Bloated or swollen bellies tend to be flat in the morning, but during the day they swell as a result to gas or obstacles in digestion. People usually consume some food without even being aware that they cannot stand it. The ones having this type of stomach are usually wheat gluten intolerant. This intolerance causes inflammation of the intestines, which in turn makes the stomach look bloated.
It is recommends to consume more raw products. Moreover, you are supposed to go to testing and determine which products interfere with your stomach.
3. Spare Tire ( Rim, Tire Rescue)
There are three things which are associated to this type of stomach. You are either too emotional and eat all the time, or you sit on your couch for longer period of time. The third reason is having a job that requires sitting in front of your computer/ desk a lot. People with having a spare tire stomach tend to consume white bread, alcohol, a lot of sugar and carbohydrates, cakes, rice, biscuits, and cakes.
- Reduce your intake of alcohol and stay away from snacks. Opt for healthier foods instead. Moreover, try to climb the stairs more often and avoid using the elevator. It is important to walk as much as possible. Hard workouts and going to the gym are not crucial, as yoga glass, walking, and easier workouts can be very helpful as well.
4. Mother Stomach
As the name itself suggests, this type is typical for women after giving birth. These women are often under stress and become obsessed with trying to get back the weight they had before pregnancy.
- Consume omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. In case you are vegan, use flaxseed oil which is a great source of these nutrients. Moreover, try to eat more nuts (hazelnuts, walnuts, almonds) as well as olives and olive oil. They help in reducing the symptoms of fatigue, help in fat loss, and improve the absorption of vitamins from food.
- Practice Kegels` exercises which are proven to help in flattening the stomach. Avoid abdominal exercises right after giving birth, as they are forcing the muscles to go further apart, this making more harm than good. The only practice you are allowed to do is doing Kegels` exercise. Make sure you deeply inhale while standing on your feet and slowly deflate while doing them.
5. Stomach Due to Stress
People, who are very ambitious, have huge goals and strive to great achievements, tend to be perfectionists. This causes stress and directly affects the stomach function. It interferes with the digestive system, and it leads to bloating and makes their bellies look much worse.
The fat is situated in the middle part of the stomach, around the navel. If you are wondering what links stress to this type of stomach, the answer lies in the increased production of corsisol, a hormone that stimulates the body to retain fat around the belly. This makes this type of stomach so tough.
- Limit the intake of coffee to a maximum of two cups daily.
- Go the bed earlier and sleep more. Lack of sleeps disrupts the production of leptin, a hormone which is responsible for regulation of metabolism and appetite.
- Practice yoga, swimming, and going for longs walks.
- Relax more: meditate, try exercises and deep breathing, drink chamomile tea, and take a bath before bedtime.
