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Five Secrets for Flat Abs . . . W ish your stomach was flatter and more toned? Exercise alone will not get you a toned stomach – diet is a huge part of the equation. Here are five ways to improve your eating habits that will dramatically flatten your abs: 

 Flat Abs Secret No 1: Enjoy natural sweets Traditional sugar-filled sweets will quickly add up around your waistline. Instead of going for sugary sweets, enjoy natural sweets. • Fruit is nature’s sugar. Reach for sweet, seasonal fruit for dessert. • Avoid foods that contain white sugar or golden syrup. Consider these items ‘anti-flat-abs’. • Use wholesome sweeteners such as pure maple syrup, brown rice syrup or dates in your recipes instead of white sugar. Eliminate white sugar from your kitchen. Flat Abs Secret No 2: Don’t eat after 6pm
 This is such a simple and effective way to lose fat. Late night eating is the most damaging to your waistline, so cut it out completely. • Brush your teeth immediately following dinner. 10 Once your teeth are brushed, you’ve put a period to the end of your consumption for the day. • Change your evening routine. If you’ve always ended your day watching your favourite shows with your hand in the snack bowl, then now is the time to change things up. Find activities that don’t revolve around food and stick with those. • Make it a habit. The first few weeks will be the hardest, but soon your new no-food-after-6pm routine will feel normal. Flat Abs Secret No 3: Eat more fibre
 Most people simply do not get enough fibre in their diets. Fibre is essential when it comes to getting lean since it is low calorie while filling you up. • Instead of seeing salad just as a side item, make salads into meals. Add protein to a large pile of greens for a guiltless meal. • Make veggies a part of every meal. The benefits of eating more vegetables are too numerous to list, just know that your body will become healthier and leaner with each fibrous bite. To advertise call 01684 833715 or email: [email protected]