How to slim your waist with the right exercises, foods and looks

No body is the same as the other. Some women have wider hips or shoulders, others have larger breasts or thicker legs, among other characteristics that make each person unique. And the tip for all of them is to know how to value what is most beautiful in their physical shape and, if necessary, have some guidelines and even “tricks” to disguise any detail that bothers you.

A common desire among many women is to have a thinner waist, which gives productions a special charm, regardless of the occasion. And the good news is that there are several physical exercises and foods that help in the pursuit of this goal.

In addition, choosing the right clothes is also important and can give a woman the idea of ​​a slimmer waist.

Below, check out several guidelines to actually “thin the waist”, with exercise and food, and also some “fashion tricks” that can help in this goal, giving you the appearance of having a slimmer waist.

Physical exercises

Rodrigo da Silva, Physical Education professional and regional manager of Smart Fit in Brasília, explains that the exercises that most help women to thin their waist are the abdominals (obliques and transverses). “They help the person to have a more upright posture and, consequently, the thinning of the waist happens”, he says.

The professional highlights that some exercises can even be done at home. As per the guidelines:

Exercise (1)

Starting position: lying on your back on a mat, with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor, hands clasped holding the back of your neck.

Movement: flex the trunk diagonally, directing the right elbow to the left knee and returning to the starting position; repeat the other side.

Exercise (2)

Starting position: lying on your side on a mat, with your knees bent and resting on the floor.

Movement: supporting the right side on the floor, flex (elevate) the trunk laterally, bringing the elbow to the hip, and return to the starting position. Repeat the movement on the other side.

Exercise (3)

Starting position: lying on your side on a mat, resting your elbows on the mat, legs extended and feet flat on the floor.

Movement: supporting the right side on the floor, suspend the hip and hold for 30 seconds, and return to the starting position. Repeat the movement on the other side.

“Start with few repetitions and increase according to your conditioning”, guides Rodrigo da Silva.

Foods for a slimmer waist

Nutritionist Sabrina Lopes explains that there are foods that help slim the waist, because they help burn abdominal fat and help fight inflammation in the cells. Below, the professional quotes and talks about them:

Whole grains: help regulate intestinal function and keep insulin and blood glucose levels in balance. They are also rich in B vitamins, which help control the body’s cortisol (this hormone in excess, along with stress, accumulates fat in the abdominal region).

Raw Salads and Fruits: they have a high fiber content, ensuring the proper functioning of the intestine and helping to reduce measurements.

Broccoli: in addition to being high in fiber, it also has a good content of calcium – a mineral that helps to ward off fat.

Parsley: has a diuretic action, cleaning the kidneys and filtering the blood. In this process, a good amount of sodium is eliminated from the body, making it “thin the waist”.

Red Fruits (strawberry, cherry, blackberry, raspberry and blueberry): these fruits are antioxidants that help control the inflammatory process, better known as “fat”. They also help with blood cleansing.

Red Pepper: Capsaicin, an active ingredient in pepper, has a thermogenic effect that accelerates metabolism and helps with energy expenditure and the breakdown of fat cells.

Ginger: like red pepper, it has a thermogenic effect that speeds up metabolism.

Cinnamon: in addition to having the thermogenic effect, it also helps to reduce the feeling of hunger.

Green Tea: Green tea is a powerful ally, because it has a thermogenic effect, helps with hydration, reduces excessive hunger and improves digestion. These effects prevent the accumulation of toxins in the body.

Hibiscus tea: helps regulate the intestines, fights free radicals as it is rich in antioxidants and fights fluid retention.

Lemon Juice: Has a diuretic effect. In the bark it has fibers that help to give a feeling of satiety, and also has a positive effect on metabolism.

Salmon, Tuna, Cod and Sardines: These are fish rich in omega 3, which increases HDL and reduces LDL. This prevents the accumulation of unhealthy cholesterol and helps improve metabolism. Omega 3 also works by increasing satiety.

Low-fat yogurt: rich in calcium and low in fat. It helps in the reduction of fats, because it messes with the metabolism accelerating the burning of fats.

Mushrooms, Nuts, Asparagus and Brewer’s Yeast: they are rich in chromium, which helps in the reduction of abdominal fat and total fat. It also helps reduce cravings for sweets and controls appetite.

Looks that slim the waist and enhance the silhouette

Some clothes have the power to give a woman the appearance of a slimmer waist.

Ana Vaz, image and style consultant, explains that the right looks for this are those that respect the design of the waist or create it. Thus, blouses, blazers, coats and straight-cut dresses are excluded. “Straight-cut blouses will only create the illusion of a slim waist if they’re made from soft fabrics and worn inside pants and skirts,” she says.

According to the style consultant, A-line skirts are the best to create this illusion, as are pants of this cut (shorts with not too wide legs and in soft fabrics).

“If the woman has a thicker waist, it is worth investing in dark colored blouses and lighter undergarments”, highlights Ana Vaz.

Also according to the consultant, blouses and coats that create the illusion of a waist are those that already have the design of this waist in the garment itself (taper towards the waist and open from there, creating an hourglass design).

Get inspired by some pieces and looks that follow the concepts described above:

Now you already have good tips to conquer a thinner waist! And the proposal is to unite all these guidelines – following a good diet, doing exercises that help in this process and choosing the right pieces when putting together your looks – to achieve better results.

It is also worth mentioning that, when associated with a good diet and physical activities, some massages can also help to thin the waist. A tip is to look for an aesthetic clinic and see which treatments can help you reach your goal or, also, do massages at home with the application of reducing creams.