3 Ways To Lose The Muffin Top And Feel More Confident

     A muffin top is excess fat that hangs over the top of your pants. It doesn't matter how cute the phrase sounds this is a problem that can do real damage to a woman's self-esteem.

Let me share 3 simple things you can do that will help you get rid of that muffin top:

Lose the Muffin Top with Dieting

Diet is an all-too important factor to keep in mind when in comes to losing weight and getting rid of a muffin top. A lot of people know that they eat unhealthily but can't seem to get out of that habit. You should try not to consume too much junk food and fast food if any at all in your new diet. To be honest with you, any food that has a high calorie count or a lot of sugar is going to bad for your waistline. Checking labels before eating food is going to be important from now on in your diet so that you know with absolute certainty what you're eating.

On your new diet you need to next make sure that you begin eating the right foods. To prevent hunger pains you should try to eat healthy meals low in calories but also very filling (hint: think fiber). Find healthy alternatives for calorie packed snacks. Replace chips with fruit for example.

Make sure you are not eating portions that are too big, no matter how healthy they are. You will not lose fat if you eat too much food, even if it is healthy. Check daily to make sure that you are eating the right amounts of the right foods. It may surprise you to know that the serving size for a piece of meat is actually the size of a deck of cards which isn't much.

Sweating Off That Muffin Top

Working out is a great way to compliment a diet which sometimes alone isn't good enough.

The first reaction a lot of people have is to get down on the floor and start doing as many crunches as they can. Unfortunately though that is not the best approach to losing abdominal fat. Running till you are ready to collapse also isn't the best approach.

In fact, weights are the way to go if you really want to lose that muffin top. Lifting weights and building lean muscle will help you more than bouncing on a treadmill for hours. Some women have concerns about doing too much weight lifting. But this really isn't something that you need to worry about. Most women just don't have to testosterone levels needed to build that kind of muscle. What you will end up with though is the body you want--lean and toned.

Building up strength will build your muscles and burn fat as you target certain muscle groups. Allowing the muscles time to recover in between workouts will mean that your body's metabolism with skyrocket as your body burns calories and melts fat.

Relaxing to Get Rid of a Muffin Top

Stress results in certain hormones that cause us to store more body fat. It may surprise you, but taking the time to relax is good for more than just your mental health.

Some of the best methods I've seen are meditation and yoga. It's amazing what a few candles and some calm music will do for you after a hard day if you don't see yourself really doing the whole meditation or yoga thing.

These three tips will give you everything you need to lose a muffin top. By following all three of these guidelines you will see great results in no time.

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