Conquer a flat stomach in five steps –

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Did you overindulge during the holidays? No need to despair. We separate five sure tips for you to regain your shape.

bet on liquids

Especially if you lost your hand the night before. To annihilate the bulging tummy, invest in low-calorie soups, juices and smoothies. If you can add fiber to these preparations, even better: leafy vegetables are the right choice. To help even more, combine them with a slice of papaya or pineapple as their enzymes aid digestion.

go for thermogenics

Cinnamon, green tea, ginger and pepper are great options to warm up the body. “They accelerate the metabolism and make the body burn more calories”, explains Jéssica Berto, sports nutritionist at Estima Nutrição, in São Paulo.

Move yourself

As tempting as it may be to spend the day on the couch watching the hottest series on Netflix, going for a walk will stimulate your gastrointestinal system and help move waste out of your intestines. Another thing that works is yoga, as its postures end up massaging the abdomen.

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Drink tea

Especially fennel, mint and chamomile. The first contributes to the reduction of swelling. The other two calm the gastrointestinal muscles, releasing gases from the region and stimulating their elimination.

fight constipation

It’s normal to notice a little tummy after a period of exaggeration, even if it was short. The natural thing is that, with simple measures like the ones we have listed, the body returns to normal. But if you notice that your abdomen is getting more and more bloated, be aware that it could be a sign of constipation. To solve the problem and regain a flat stomach, stay hydrated, exercise regularly, consume probiotics and add more fiber to your diet.