How to tune your waist with the right exercises, foods and looks

No body is equal to the other. Some women have wider hips or shoulders, others have larger breasts or even thicker legs, among other features that make each person unique. And the tip for all of them is to know how to value what is most beautiful in their physical form and, if necessary, rely on some guidelines and even? Tricks? to disguise some detail that bothers you.

A common wish among many women is to have a slimmer waist, which gives the productions a special charm, regardless of the occasion. And the good news is that there are many different exercises and foods that help in the pursuit of this goal.

In addition, choosing the right clothes is also important and can give women the idea of ​​a slimmer waistline.

Below, check out various guidelines for actually "slimming" with exercise and eating, and also some "fashion tricks"? that can help with this goal by giving you the appearance of a slimmer waistline.

Physical exercises

Rodrigo da Silva, Physical Education professional and regional manager of Smart Fit Brasilia, explains that the exercises that help the woman to thin the waist are the abdominal (oblique and transverse). "They help the person to have a more upright posture and, consequently, there is a thinning of the waist," he says.

The professional points out that some exercises can even be done at home. According to the guidelines:

Exercise (1)

Starting position: Lying on your back on an exercise mat, knees bent and feet flat on the floor, hands clasped at the nape of your neck.

Movement: flexing the trunk diagonally, directing the right elbow in the left knee and returning to the initial position; repeat the other side.

Exercise (2)

Starting position: Lying on your side on an exercise mat, knees bent and flat on the floor.

Movement: Supporting the right side of the floor, flexing (raising) the trunk laterally, bringing the elbow to the hip, and returning to the starting position. Repeat the movement on the other side.

Exercise (3)

Starting position: Lying on your side on an exercise mat, resting your elbows on the exercise mat, with your legs extended and your feet flat on the floor.

Movement: Resting the right side on the floor, suspend the hip and hold for 30 seconds, and return to the starting position. Repeat the movement on the other side.

? Start with few repetitions and increase according to your conditioning ?, guides Rodrigo da Silva.

Foods for a Thinner Waist

Nutritionist Sabrina Lopes explains that there are foods that help to narrow the waist because they help burn abdominal fat and help fight inflammation in cells. Below, the professional quotes and talks about them:

Whole Grains: They help regulate bowel function and keep insulin and blood glucose levels in balance. They are also rich in B vitamins, which helps to control the body's cortisol (this excess hormone, along with stress, builds up fat in the abdominal region).

Raw Salads and Fruits: They have high fiber content, ensuring the proper functioning of the intestine and assisting in the reduction of measurements.

Broccoli: Besides having a high fiber content, does it also have a good calcium content? a mineral that helps ward off fat.

Parsley: It has a diuretic action, cleaning the kidneys and filtering the blood. In this process a good amount of sodium is eliminated from the body, causing it to "thin the waist".

Red Fruits (strawberry, cherry, blackberry, raspberry and blueberry): These fruits are antioxidants that help control the inflammatory process, better known as "fat". They also help in blood cleansing.

Red pepper: Capsaicin, an active ingredient in pepper, has a thermogenic effect that speeds up metabolism and aids in energy expenditure and breakdown of fat cells.

Ginger: Like red pepper, it has the thermogenic effect that speeds up metabolism.

Cinnamon: Besides having the thermogenic effect, it also helps to diminish the feeling of hunger.

Green tea: Green tea is a powerful ally because it has thermogenic effect, helps in hydration, decreases excessive hunger and improves digestion. These effects prevent the accumulation of toxins in the body.

Hibiscus tea: It helps regulate the gut, fights free radicals by being rich in antioxidants and fights fluid retention.

Lemon juice: has diuretic effect. In the shell has fibers that help give a feeling of satiety, and also has a positive effect on metabolism.

Salmon, Tuna, Cod and Sardines: They are omega 3 rich fish that increases HDL and lower LDL.This prevents the buildup of harmful cholesterol and helps improve metabolism. Omega 3 also acts by increasing satiety.

Low-fat yogurt: high in calcium and low in fat. Assists in reducing fat, because it interferes with metabolism accelerating the burning of fat.

Mushroom, Nuts, Asparagus and Brewer's Yeast: They are rich in chromium, which helps in reducing abdominal fat and total fat. It also helps to reduce the craving for sweets and controls the appetite.

Looks that thin the waist and value the silhouette

Some clothes have the power to give women the appearance of a slimmer waist.

Ana Vaz, image and style consultant, explains that the right looks for this are those that respect the design of the waist or create it. This excludes blouses, blazer, coats and straight-cut dresses. "Straight-cut blouses will only create the illusion of a slim waist if they are made of soft fabrics and worn inside pants and skirts," he says.

According to the style consultant, the A-cut skirts are best for creating this illusion, as are the trousers of this cut (not too wide leg pants and soft fabrics).

"If the woman has the thickest waist, it is worth investing in dark-colored blouses and lighter underpants," says Ana Vaz.

Also according to the consultant, blouses and coats that create the illusion of the waist are those that already have the design of this waist (taper towards the waist and open from it, creating an hourglass design).

Get inspired by some pieces and looks that follow the concepts described above:

Now you have good tips for a slimmer waistline! And the proposal is to unite all these guidelines? following a good diet, doing exercises that help this process and choosing the right pieces when assembling your looks? to achieve better results.

It is also worth noting that when combined with good nutrition and physical activity, some massages can also help to narrow the waist. A tip is to look for an aesthetic clinic and see which treatments can help you reach your goal or even massage at home with the application of reducing creams.

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