For many modern people, weight loss and body shaping have become the hottest topics. Whether it's dieting or exercising, few people can stick to it. In fact, sometimes losing weight is not about going all out. It's important to develop habits. Here are some post-meal weight loss tips that can help you lose weight without dieting.
Tip 1: Massage your abdomen after meals
According to traditional Chinese medicine, the abdominal area is equivalent to the intestinal glandular part of the stomach pyloric gland. Frequent rubbing can accelerate gastrointestinal peristalsis, increase stomach acid production, aid digestion, and promote normal bowel movements. The famous Chinese physician Sun Simiao advocated "rubbing the abdomen after meals" and believed that it could "cure all diseases". Massaging the abdomen after meals can also serve as a beneficial stimulation, transmitting signals to the brain through nerves and helping to regulate endocrine function. The specific method is to place the palms on the abdomen, with the navel as the center, and gently massage in clockwise and counterclockwise directions for 20 rounds each.
Tip 2: Deep breathing for the abdomen
Lie on your back, bend your knees, and place your hands naturally at your sides. Take slow deep breaths into your abdomen. Place your hands on your belly and feel the changes in your abdomen caused by breathing.
Tip 3: Rinse your mouth after meals
Ancient medical practitioner Zhang Zhongjing pointed out, "After eating, rinse your mouth to keep your teeth from decaying and your breath fresh." Rinsing your mouth can remove food residues and some plaque in the oral cavity, reduce the number of bacteria in the oral cavity, and thereby lower the risk of gastrointestinal diseases. The correct method is to hold mouthwash or plain water in the mouth, close your mouth, then move your cheeks and lips to allow the solution to fully contact the teeth, and use hydraulic force to rinse all parts of the oral cavity repeatedly. This can remove food residues and plaque from the crevices of the teeth.
Tip 4: Stand against the wall after meals
Stand against the wall after meals, with the back of the head, shoulders, buttocks, calves, and heels touching the wall, and tighten your abdomen while standing. Start with 5 minutes and gradually extend it to half an hour.
Tip 5: Stand on tiptoes after meals
Stand close to the wall, lift your heels off the ground, and straighten your legs as much as possible. When your heels are raised to the maximum, hold the position for 5-8 breaths, then lower your heels. Repeat this action. This exercise can tone the leg muscles, make the legs more slender, and make them appear longer and straighter.
Tip 6: Knee-hugging stance
Stand naturally, with your feet together, upper body upright, and eyes looking forward. Bend one knee, hug your lower leg with both hands, straighten your toes, and use your hands to pull your legs towards your body. Take three deep breaths, release your legs, and adjust your breathing for three more breaths. Repeat the same action in the opposite direction.
Stretching the abdominal, back, and leg muscles can promote overall metabolism, increase the rate of fat burning, and help with intestinal peristalsis and digestion. Massaging and stimulating the abdominal organs can prevent stomach pain and constipation.
Tip 7: Deep breathing while lifting the legs
Sit lightly on a chair with your knees bent at a 90-degree angle, legs apart at a distance twice the width of your shoulders, and arms slightly bent back with hands resting on the roots of the thighs. Look up, gaze straight ahead, and slowly inhale deeply.
After fully inhaling, fill your abdomen with air. Slowly start to bring your upper body forward, with your scapulae dropping down, chest contracting, and back curling up. Lower your head and exhale slowly, with your arms opening forward at this time. Repeat this inhale-exhale cycle 10-15 times.
