A lot of people still find it challenging on how to maintain a flat stomach and lose weight.

with the recent development of things concerning the lockdown in the country, many ladies are
yet to manage their eating habit and watch what they eat.

A lot of friends are still wondering how I managed to maintain my body size, especially my flat
stomach, during the lockdown till now.

No because say I no dey eat, but, because I dey manage wetin dey enter my mouth.

Keeping your stomach flat is like devoting music to music until you explode. I'm going to share
with you few tips on how to lose weight and keep that stomach flay during this lockdown and
beyond.

Keep reading and I hope you find it very interesting and inspiring. here are few tips to give you
that desired body you want.

TAKE PROBIOTICS

What are probiotics? Probiotics are live bacteria and yeasts that are good for you, especially your
digestive system.

We generally think of them as germs that cause disease. But already, our body is full of bacteria,
both "beneficial" and "non beneficial" because they help keep the gut healthy.

Most importantly, is that they tend to play an important role in losing and maintaining weight.

Study found that people who are overweight and obese have a different composition of gut
bacteria than people of normal weight, which can influence weight gain and distribution of fat.

A regular intake of probiotics can change the balance towards a beneficial intestinal flora,
reducing the risk of weight gain and fat accumulation in the abdominal cavity.

Certain strains of probiotics are particularly effective in reducing abdominal fat, including:

Lactobacillus fermentum, Lactobacillus amylovorus, Lactobacillus gasseri.

Foods containing probiotics include certain types of yogurt, pickles, soft cheese, sour milk, etc.

Local Nigerian foods that contain probiotics are Dawa-Dawa, garri, ogi, nunu, masa, palm wine,
and banana also contain probiotic strains. And many more.

AVOID SODA DRINKS

A study has shown that each daily serving of sugary drinks increases the risk of obesity by 60%.

Sweet sodas, industrial fruit juices, and energy drinks are usually loaded with sugar and liquid
calories.
These drinks are usually loaded with fructose, which has been linked to increased abdominal fat.

MAKE A SIMPLE DETOX

In addition to losing weight, losing abdominal fat, and keeping your stomach flat, detoxification
can also help you get rid of many illnesses.

It keeps the intestine clean, the mind happy, it increases immunity and the functioning of the
heart.

As the professionals suggest, you should always go for detoxification once in a while.

it cleanse your body for maximum benefits and keep it in good condition.

I used a simple detox recipe during the lockdown, and even in the past, it works like magic.

PROTEIN SHAKE

As we all know, protein is an important nutrient for weight loss.

Having enough can boost your metabolism, reduce your appetite, and help you lose body fat
without losing muscle. Making protein shakes an easy way to add protein to your diet has proven
to be an essential way to help lose weight.

Protein drinks are drinks made by mixing protein powder with water, although other ingredients
are often added as well. Some popular protein powders are rice protein, pea protein, soy protein,
etc.

BURN CALORIES WITH ANAEROBIC EXERCISE

We all know that it is a well-known fact that you need to reduce your calorie intake to produce
weight loss. Simply by adding an additional 5 minutes of cardiovascular activity to your
workouts (before or after).

This can help burn fat and keep your stomach flat. But having said that, should I tell you that
restricting your calorie intake too much can backfire on you? Eating a few calories can
dramatically lower your metabolism. Have an average calorie intake.

WALK AT LEAST 30 MINUTES EVERY DAY

A combination of a good diet and exercise is probably one of the most effective ways to lose
weight and demonstrate overall health.

Even more interesting, studies have shown that vigorous exercise is not necessary for health
benefits.

In fact, a brisk walk of 30 to 40 (about 7,500 steps) per day has been linked to a significant
reduction in dangerous abdominal fat and a thinner waistline.
AVOID ALCOHOL

Alcohol, as you know, can swell your belly. To get the perfect belly for this tight dress or silk
sari, avoid alcohol for at least a week.

AVOID STRESS

Stress and anxiety can lead to the overproduction of a certain hormone called cortisol which
stimulates weight gain in the abdomen area. So try to stay calm.

ADEQUATE WATER

Drink enough water to flush out toxins at all times. These will give you two benefits: shiny skin
and a flat stomach.

Drinking water not only means having gallons of water a day but also drinking healthy drinks
like antioxidant green teas and fresh fruit and vegetable juices.

Examples of such drinks are beet juice, celery juice, carrot juice, etc.

I can go on indefinitely making sure on how to keep your stomach flat and lose weight, but in all
of this, if you don't maintain a good diet and regular training, all would be in vain.

Do not forget to also add abdominal exercises that help with weight loss and abdominal fat loss.