Slimming down takes time and dedication, but a few quick tricks can help
you feel a little bit lighter in just one day. Read on to get Popsugar tips
for feeling less bloated and puffy — and having a flatter belly — by the
end of today!
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1. Morning: Drink Hot Water and Lemon
A mug of hot lemon water in the morning wakes up your digestive system
and helps get things moving. You can drink green tea with lemon if you
don't like the taste of warm lemon water on its own.
Many people feel belly discomfort after
eating dairy. If that's you, leave out the cream and yogurt from your
morning breakfast.
3.Morning: Detox With Yoga
Yoga twists help rid your body of toxins by aiding your digestion. This yoga detox sequence includes plenty of twists and stretches to help you wake up and feel your best.
4.Midmorning: Have a Tropical Snack
Both pineapple and papaya contain enzymes —
bromelain and papain, respectively — that help banish bloat by breaking
down protein and easing digestion. Snack on a bowl of cut-up fruit, or
make papaya, pineapple, and coconut water smoothie for a mid-morning snack.
Eating too quickly can cause air to be
trapped in your system, so chew slowly to minimize bloating caused from
getting too much air trapped in your system.
6. All Day: Don't Chew Gum
It's a secret of de-bloating brides
— stop the gum-chewing to feel less puffy. And it's not only because
chewing gum causes you to swallow more air; many gums contain sugar
alcohol, which also can make you feel bloated.
7.All Day: Drink More Water
Good old H2O helps flush out toxins and extra salt (which can be
responsible for that puffy feeling) from your system, so remind yourself
to drink more water throughout the day. Keeping a water bottle with you
at all times is a great way to ensure you're always filling up.
The reason you're feeling full and bloated
could be your portion sizes. If you find that you're constantly feeling
stuffed after a meal, download and print our visual guide to portions that just uses your hands.
9.Afternoon: Have a Fiber-Rich Snack
Many women don't get enough fiber, which is
the key to feeling full, energized, and bloat-free. You should aim to
get 25 to 30 grams of fiber a day; reach that goal by snacking on
fiber-rich foods like avocado, raspberries, chia seeds, and pears (remember to skip ones like beans and cruciferous vegetables, which may cause stomach discomfort).
10.Evening: Skip Happy Hour
Whether it's a glass of wine with dinner or a
cocktail at happy hour, that drink can make you feel bloated for many
reasons. Not only can the alcohol cause digestion issues, but all that
sugar in your fruity drink can make you feel sluggish as well. Not only
that, those drinks can lead to deep-fried decisions when dinnertime
rolls around. Keep temptations away by skipping out on happy hour or
sticking to non-carbonated water with lemon.
11.Dinner: Go For Asparagus
Asparagus encourages digestive health by
stimulating the growth of good bacteria in your body. Eat a dinner
that's heavy on the veggies, and add a lean protein like chicken or fish
for further de-bloating properties.
12.Evening: Skip the Dessert
Fatty, sugary foods can cause bloating, as
can foods high in artificial sweeteners. Skip the carb-heavy, sugary
desserts, and go for fresh fruit, which is high in fiber and water, to
help you debloat.
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Spices like cinnamon and ginger help clear out your system, so have a mug of debloating tea — like this ginger lemongrass tea
— before you go to bed. Mint tea can also help soothe your stomach, so
opt for that if you need a refreshing end to your dinner.
14.Night: Get to Sleep on Time
Sleep helps regulate your metabolism, so lack of sleep can make you feel
sluggish in more ways than one. Keep your body working at its best by
ensuring you get seven to nine hours of sleep at night.
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