Ravi Speaks:
“Following this, I will surely reduce my bulging tummy?”
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| BULGING TUMMY-MY CONCERN |
Yes, you’ve got it right. I’m really worried about my growing belly causing me a lot of trouble. The problem is more my thinking and less my physical disability happens because of the same thing. I became lethargic and very sluggish because of the heavier belly. My clothes didn’t fit properly, and this problem became more apparent after I retired in October 2019. I considered myself a very active person and people would tell me I had good stamina and could stand for hours without support. However, recently, I realized that after a while; I was looking for a place to sit or lean on one side to share the extra weight.
Morning walks should be made regular.
Recently, I met my schoolmates after almost four decades and they have also changed their appearance, but none has become as deformed as I am. A close friend of mine even told me I must never give up my morning hike at all costs. He spoke to me in a way that sounded like he was worried about my swelling, mainly my abdomen.
Genetic factors were not responsible in my case.
My family members are all within the normal limits of appearance and body weight. In particular, my wife is getting thinner, and she especially encourages me to reduce my portion sizes and exercise more. As everyone’s curiosity, I also try to read all the lifestyle magazines on body weight and waist circumference disproportionate to the rest of the body.
The seriousness of taking the remedial course hardly lasts for one week.
What I did after reading all this caution was to follow some guidelines myself, but unfortunately, that serious-follow up didn’t last more than a week. I also realized that with this non-serious approach, I couldn’t change myself to maintain perfect health.
Recently, a friend of mine who is a doctor told me that if I do the following three things, I will reduce my belly significantly in just 15 days.
These three are:
- Drink water- Start your day with warm water.
- Walk – Walk after each meal to prevent body fat gain.
- Eat less – Losing weight doesn’t mean not eating at all.
I realize that although it is easy to hear all this very difficult to continue at the same time. Still, I make it a daily habit to follow carefully without indulgence. I’ve only been following him for a few days now because I don’t find it difficult to follow these three things. Let me see where I landed.
Stop sugar intake at least in tea.
Another thing which I did was stop the sugar intake, especially with the tea which I normally take many times during the day. Many close friends and so-called advisors have told me that stopping sugar altogether would also help me in reducing my belly. I did it almost for a month. I, after coming from the morning walk daily in the morning, started checking my weight on the electronic weighing machine. What I noticed is that checking my weight daily is also not accurate as I can’t find any weight change even when I stop eating sugar. However, I still want to continue doing so because it is probably quite early for me to get results.
Lots of great tips and exercises were given for me to follow.
A lot of great tips have been given to me to reduce my waist size. Most of them are very convincing in incorporating aerobic exercise into your daily routine. Reduce refined carbs. Add fatty fish to your diet. Start the day with a high-protein breakfast. Drink enough water. Reduce your salt intake. Consume soluble fiber. Get more sleep.
Others have even told me special foods to eat every day to burn calories, like Going on a High Protein Diet. Add vinegar to your diet. Eat more healthy fats. Drink Healthier Beverages. Fill up on Fiber. Cut Down on Refined Carbs.
There are both surgical and nonsurgical methods to reduce the tummy.
Even while going through the latest techniques being employed for abdominal reductions came to know that there are both nonsurgical and surgical ways to reduce the tummy. If we want to lose belly fat without surgery, non-invasive fat loss may be the way to go. The most popular non-surgical fat loss option is CoolSculpting. Also known as fat freezing, CoolSculpting removes fat cells by freezing them to death.
And of course, in surgical procedures, two types of the tummy tuck are performed. There are two types of total and partial blepharoplasty or small area blepharoplasty. Total abdominoplasty is aimed at removing fatty tissue, loose skin, and stretch marks by vertically tightening your abdominal muscles. Partial or mini abdominoplasty surgery aims to remove fat from the area below the navel. If you have bulging or loose skin due to weight loss, multiple pregnancies, or lack of results from diet and exercise, you are a suitable candidate for this procedure.
Diet control and certain exercises are mainly the safest way to reduce your tummy.
After learning all the procedures available for the reduction of the bulged belly, I simply pray to God that no procedural method be used in my case and I shall strictly go ahead with the diet control and the above exercises which I have already started. I get horrified even with the word `surgery’. So you can very well understand my plight had I to go in for an adverse situation like going in for Abdominoplasty.
Taking your favorite snacks helps greatly.
That’s right, I eat a lot of snacks during the day, except for the heavier ones we eat twice a day. As I understand it, snacks are foods that differ from the heavier meals we normally eat. The following six snacks are my favorites and are readily available to me:
1. Mixed nuts:-
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| Nuts-the ideal nutritious snacks |
Nuts the ideal nutritious snack: Nuts are an ideal nutritious snack, providing the perfect balance of healthy fats, protein, and fiber.
Besides being delicious, they are associated with many health benefits and are very filling. Studies also show that despite their higher calorie and fat content, eating nuts in moderation can help you lose weight.
You can choose from a variety of nuts, including walnuts, almonds, Brazil nuts, hazelnuts, pine nuts, macadamia nuts, cashews, and pistachios.
Because they don’t require refrigeration, they’re a splendid choice for on-the-go snacking. Be mindful of your portion sizes and try to eat around 1 ounce or 1/4 cup.
2. Apple slices with peanut butter:
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| Apple slices with peanut butter |
Apples and peanut butter are a natural pair, both in terms of nutrition and taste.
However, Apple is a fruit rich in fiber. Peanuts provide healthy fats, plant-based protein, and fiber — nearly all of the filling nutrients you should look for in a snack.
By combining apples with peanut butter, you’ll enjoy a crunchy and creamy snack. Try adding a little cinnamon for extra flavor.
Note that many brands of store-bought peanut butter contain added sugars and oils. Check the ingredient list and choose one that contains only peanuts and salt.
3. A piece of Banana: –
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| A piece of Banana |
Healthy snacking doesn’t have to be complicated. Just one fruit can make you extremely satisfied.
Easy-to-eat and portable fruits include bananas, apples, pears, grapes, grapefruit, and oranges.
Fruit contains fiber and minerals and is a great snack. To make it more satisfying, combine your fruit with nuts or yogurt.
4. Hard-boiled eggs:-
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| Hard-boiled eggs |
Eggs are one of the best health and weight loss foods you can eat. They are incredibly nutritious, thanks to their protein content.
Although high cholesterol levels have given them a bad name for many years, recent studies suggest that moderate egg consumption – defined as 3 to 4 eggs per week – can be beneficial for hardening arteries, a risk factor for heart disease.
Hard-boiled eggs are a convenient way to enjoy a high-protein snack on the go. Save the yolks for important nutrients like vitamin D and choline.
5. Popcorn:-
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| Popcorn |
But the popcorn looks thin – not the popcorn covered with butter and salt.
Popcorn provides fiber and less than 100 calories in a rich 3-cup serving
Add flavor with a little olive oil, Parmesan, or nutritional yeast.
6. Roasted chickpeas:-
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| Roasted chickpeas |
Roasting chickpeas helps turn them into a crunchy and delicious snack.
Chickpeas are a significant source of fiber and vegetable protein.
You can make your own or find roasted chickpeas in the snack section of your grocery store.
When my next craving hits, I’ll aim for nutritious whole foods for my day instead of less nutritious, highly processed options. Having healthy options at my fingertips can keep me satisfied, add more nutrients to my diet, and aid in weight management that way.
With such snacks, we can easily keep the control of heavier diets:
With the above-selected snacks, we can easily avoid the heavier diets and our dependence on them would also get significantly reduced. Thus, the possibility of taking in the heavier and fatty nutritious things would be minimum. This sort of strict adherence to the heavier foodstuff would automatically help in the weight reduction as a matter of logic.
In the end, it will be my own ‘discipline’ that will bring results for me. Note that this equally applies to you if you are overweight and your belly is also bulging.
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