Steps to Achieve a Flat Abdomen

If you really want to tone your abdomen, there are other options besides just doing crunches. The best strategy is to try to burn cortisol. Cortisol is the hormone in the body that reduces lean muscle and stores fat in the abdominal area. One of the most important ways to help this process is by reducing stress in your life, as it causes cortisol levels to rise.   Apart from this reduction, it is necessary to: Get good sleep. Reduce or eliminate the consumption of refined sugars from your diet. Breathe slowly. Exercise (high-intensity interval training). Supplement with vitamin C. Eat healthy fats like omega-3s found in salmon, avocado, and nuts.   The strategy Getting good sleep not only helps normalize cortisol levels but is also important for optimizing your circadian clock, which can have a profound impact on metabolism and weight. But the master key is really nutrition, closely followed by the type of exercise. About 80% of your ability to reduce excess body fat is determined by what you eat, while the remaining 20% is related to exercise and other healthy lifestyle habits, such as sleep and stress reduction. What this means is that if your diet is based on processed foods and sugar-fructose, your chances of having a flat abdomen, even if you exercise a lot, are very slim. To start Reduce or eliminate sugar. This includes all forms of sugar and fructose, whether refined or one hundred percent natural like agave and honey, as well as grains (including organic ones), since grains convert to sugar, which in turn converts to fat. Increase your intake of healthy fats, such as healthy saturated fats and omega-3 fats from animal sources. One of the most pernicious dietary influences on your weight loss goals is fructose, which is hidden in many processed foods and beverages; it is practically impossible to avoid unless you change your shopping and cooking habits. Avoid processed foods in general and replace them with whole organic foods cooked at home.   Article courtesy of    View original article. Try these secrets to achieve a flatter abdomen:   How to make a treatment to prevent flaccidity         How to make a green juice for weight loss