As a young teen, one of the goals that I dreamed about was a flat stomach.  I didn’t care about the “6-pack” look…or the washboard abs…

I just wanted a flat stomach—like what I would see on the cover of magazines.

But no matter how much work I did—I was unable to get that flat-stomach look.

Does this sound familiar?

After plenty of trial and error, I was able to finally get the flat stomach I was looking for.  And today, I would like to share those tips with you.

If you’re looking for a flatter, more defined stomach—and FAST—then these tips should help:

1. Stop Stressing Out

Stress is associated with increases in cortisol levels.  And for some reason, that cortisol directly impacts your stomach.

In fact, when your cortisol levels are high, you tend to store more fat in your abdominal area than any other. Hence the increased bloat feeling and saddle bags appearing.

If you’re serious about a flat belly…then you need to take the time to de-stress with some helpful meditation, or another stress-reducing activity. You can journal, meditate, go for a walk, etc….

2. Eat More Fiber

Abs are made in the kitchen—and not so much in the gym.  If your abs aren’t popping, than it’s time to take a hard look at your diet—and what you can change. Do you need to add some more to your diet or take some things away?

One easy switch to make is to add in more fiber-rich foods.  Fiber, which takes up space in your stomach and prevents you from eating more, may also improve your digestive health.

The more “regular” you are, the better it will be for your stomach.  If you’re low in fiber, just remember to start off slow…as too much fiber can cause gas and bloating.

3. Elevate Your Heart Rate

All the work you’re doing on your abs, won’t matter if you can’t see them.  And this makes exercise a lot more important.

Exercises that increase your heart rate—like cardio, or HIIT training—may help you expend calories, and use your stored fat as a source of energy.

The more intense your workout, the more calories you will burn.  And this could be great for eliminating the layer of fat covering your belly. You do sprints on the Assault Bike or Outside on a track. Increasing the amount of meters rowed on a rower. Intervals might be the best bet!!

4. Include More Strength Training

If you want to boost your overall weight loss, then you need to focus on doing strength training—as well as cardio.

Strength training encourages more lean mass development—which could lead to an increase in your metabolic rate.

The more lean mass you have…the more weight and body fat you will lose.  Plus, doing compound movements, like the squat and deadlift for example, may also work your core in an active (but less focused) way.

5. Drink Plenty of Water

One reason why you may not have a flat belly is due to bloating, which gives your stomach a puffy look.  But if you drink plenty of water, you could flush the extra fluid from your stomach, giving you a flatter look.

I encourage clients to drink 1/2 their body weight in ounces per day. This will help with the bloating feeling, as well as, the flushing out of fluid and toxins.

If your dream has been to have a flatter stomach, then these tips are for you.  Not only can they eliminate digestive troubles that make you look bloated, they may lead to changes in your metabolism, resulting in a flatter midsection.  If you make these changes each day, then you could see a flat stomach in no time at all.

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