15
foolproof ways to
trim your waist
1
Take your waist seriously
Masses of research suggests that those
people who lay down abdominal fat, where
their waist is bigger than their hips, are more
at risk of conditions like metabolic syndrome,
type 2 diabetes and heart disease. So don’t
just look down at that tight waistband and feel
helpless, give it some serious thought and take
action. Decide today to take one small step. Even
losing 5 per cent of your body weight could make
a significant difference.
2
Chill out, don’t
stress out
An overload of stress and anxiety doesn’t
So you’ve overindulged a bit and the waistline
promote a healthy digestive system, so a very
has expanded again. Sweet’s dietitian Azmina
hectic lifestyle can often led to excessive gas in
the gut, making your belly bigger.
Govindji believes success in the long term will
Become a neater eater
only happen if you make positive, sustainable
3
When you look at your plate and dive
in for another forkful, consider whether
changes to how you eat and how active you
you could be a bit tidier with your dining. But
why would that make a difference to your
are. And it isn’t hard to do, if you follow her waistline? Well, it’s all about conscious eating. By
concentrating on how neat the rest of that meat
15 easy steps.
and veg looks once you’ve popped in your next
mouthful, you have engaged your brain. Being
aware of what and how you’re eating is a great
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