Having a flat stomach is not just about vanity. Excess weight around your middle can put you at higher risk for health problems. Although you can't expect drastic changes in your abs overnight, having a flatter stomach in one week is possible with the right efforts. There is more than one factor that influences the size and shape of your stomach. For best results, you should focus on diet and exercise.
Step 1
Eat a healthy, balanced diet. Try to eliminate excess carbs (meaning refined, processed, sugary foods). Instead, eat more fruits, vegetables and whole grains. These foods are high in fiber, which is very helpful in weight loss. Try eating five to six small meals a day to eliminate snacking or cravings and binges throughout the day. Drink plenty of water throughout the day, as well.
Step 2
Participate in cardiovascular exercise. This will increase the speed of weight loss around the stomach. Any type of cardiovascular activity will be helpful. If your fitness level isn't where you'd like it to be, do what you can then build on that. Take a brisk walk during the day or go swimming. Even cranking up the music and dancing in your house will be beneficial.
Step 3
Do stomach exercises that strengthen the abdominal muscles and increase metabolic rate. This will help to burn calories when the body is at rest and tone the muscles more. To see the best results, add variety to your exercise routine. Do crunches, leg lifts, leg rotations, side bends or reverse sit-ups.
Step 4
Relax. The body responds to stress by producing a hormone known as cortisol, which causes the body to store fat around the stomach. Do some deep-breathing exercises or yoga to help relax during stressful moments.
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