After holidays people often end up with bloated bellies. But do you know that there are more types and kinds of bellies that appear due to various reasons. Overeating is not the only problem.
Look at yours and find out how to get rid of it:
- “Wine” belly
-How does it look?
It looks like you have just ate a huge ball but without excess fat on the buttocks and hips.
-What is causing it?
Excessive drinking and too many carbohydrates.
-How to get rid of it?
Count the calories intake from food and beverages. Alcohol is also known to stimulate the appetite, so it is necessary to minimize it.
- Bloated stomach
-How does it look?
Bloated stomach is hard and you feel as if it will burst at any moment.
-What is causing it?
Usually it appears due to the type of the food you eat. If you consume foods that are hard to digest and you feel sick after consuming it or you are hungry all day and then overeat, expect to have this kind of stomach.
-How to get rid of it?
Try to eat foods that are easy to digest. Avoid foods that have artificial sweeteners, wheat, garlic, onions, cherries, plums, beets, mushrooms … lactose-free diet is also recommended if you have problem with the digestion of dairy products.
- Stress belly
-How does it look?
Usually it is soft and loose, and begins just below the chest and gradually increases.
-What is causing it?
If you are constantly under stress, the fat is stored in the lower part of the stomach to be closer to the liver in case it needs to be converted into energy.
-How to get rid of it?
Try using several techniques for relaxing and stop eating quickly. Oatmeal is an ideal food that you need to start consuming regularly.
- Mommy Tummy
-How does it look?
It is usually lose and soft, especially in the first 3 months after childbirth.
-What is causing it?
It is due to spreading of the abdominal muscles in order to allow the fetus to develop properly.
-How to get rid of it?
Pelvic floor exercises to strengthen the inside muscles are recommended, and certain yoga postures that tighten the abdomen can also help, as the “plank” pose.
- Belly due to thyroid problems
-How does it look?
This problem is more serious than obesity. It seems like our whole body has increased, including the arms and legs, and you look like as your entire body is bloated.
-What is causing it?
It appears due to improper function of the thyroid gland, which controls how fast the body is burning the calories
-How to get rid of it?
Before you start with solving the problem you must be sure that the thyroid gland is responsible for your condition. There are two options – common therapy may help with the problem as well as naturally by consuming foods such as shellfish, seafood and green leafy vegetables (spinach).
- Pear shaped belly
-How does it look?
Even if you have slim waist, you can have this kind of tummy which appears at the lower part of your body and looks like a pear.
-What is causing it?
The reason may be hormonal imbalance, and this type of stomach is most common in women suffering from estrogen dominance. Also, Birth Control Pills may be the reason for its appearance.
-How to get rid of it?
Avoid foods high in saturated fats. Eat more fibers that are difficult to digest, like seeds and green leafy vegetables.
