How to Massage to Reduce Belly Fat
The protruding belly is the enemy of a perfect figure and a concern for many women who love beauty. In fact, you can try acupressure massage to reduce belly fat.
What acupoints can reduce belly fat
1. Massage Qihai acupoint to reduce belly fat
Location: 4 inches beside the navel.
Massaging this acupoint can promote bowel movements, eliminate oil and fat in the intestines, reduce weight, eliminate excess fat in the waist and abdomen, and reduce blood lipids.
Massage method: Press with the fingertips of both hands simultaneously, and massage in a circular motion 100 times.
2. Massage Tianshu acupoint to reduce belly fat
Location: Three fingers' width on both sides of the navel.
Massaging this acupoint has a significant two-way effect on regulating the intestines. It can stop diarrhea and promote bowel movements. Long-term maintenance and massage of this acupoint can ensure intestinal health, eliminate accumulated waste in the intestines, and easily get rid of the fat accumulated in the abdomen.
Massage method: Before bed, use the fingertips of both hands to rotate and massage the Tianshu acupoint 50-100 times in a clockwise and counterclockwise direction.
3. Massage Zhongwan acupoint to reduce belly fat
Location: Located in the upper abdomen, on the midline of the body, 4 inches above the navel.
Effect: The main effect of Zhongwan acupoint is to stimulate intestinal peristalsis. Regular stimulation of this acupoint is the best protection for the esophagus, preventing fast eating, which can cause food to accumulate in the stomach, leading to indigestion and weight gain.
4. Massage Guanyuan acupoint to reduce belly fat
Cross your hands and place the roots of both palms against the two Da Heng acupoints (one palm width beside the navel on each side); place the little fingers against the Guanyuan acupoint (four finger widths below the navel); massaging can reduce appetite and promote digestion.
5. Massage Qihai acupoint to reduce belly fat
Location: 1.5 inches below the navel (about the width of the middle and index fingers combined). It can help digestion, improve abdominal bloating, and effectively prevent belly fat.
Methods to reduce belly fat
1. Drink a glass of warm water in the morning
Drinking a glass of warm water in the morning can not only warm the stomach but also is a secret for quick weight loss. A glass of warm water in the morning can help eliminate accumulated waste in the body and prevent excessive accumulation of waste under the fat layer, which can cause the belly to swell. So, a glass of warm water every morning is not only good for your health but also beneficial for weight loss, and the cost of this weight loss method is relatively low.
2. Choose foods suitable for your body type
Everyone has a different body type, and the effects of food on different body types are not the same. Therefore, friends who want to lose weight need to choose weight-loss foods that suit their body type. To lose weight from the inside out and improve your body type. For example, people with a cold body type should not eat too many cold foods because this will further lower body temperature, disrupt metabolism, and prevent the body from burning more calories. It will also prevent the complete elimination of waste and toxins accumulated in the body, making it more prone to obesity.
3. Eat a balanced diet and match nutrients
Many people who want to lose weight choose to be vegetarian or avoid eating fatty foods, but these methods may not effectively lead to weight loss. Although vegetarian foods such as vegetables and grains are indeed lighter than equivalent weight meat dishes, there are also high-calorie foods in vegetarian diets, such as fried spring rolls and mixed vegetarian dishes mainly consisting of oil and sugar. In addition, the body needs a balanced diet, and eating only vegetables without meat can lead to malnutrition and vitamin deficiencies. Fat-rich foods are digested slowly and can reduce the intake of starch and snacks, which can have a positive effect on weight loss. Therefore, it is recommended to choose low-fat meats such as beef, rabbit, and poultry, use less oil when stir-frying vegetables, and choose cold dishes for dinner to reduce fat intake.
4. Drink a glass of warm water or a bowl of soup before meals
Drinking a glass of warm water or a bowl of soup before meals can fill your stomach and increase satiety, which can reduce the amount of food you eat. At the same time, warm liquids can warm the stomach, speed up metabolism, promote digestion after eating, and improve detoxification and constipation. However, it is worth noting that it is best to avoid very cold water or soup, as consuming cold liquids can cause a rapid decrease in body temperature and even slow down metabolism, especially for people with a cold body type, cold liquids can have a negative impact on their body.
5. Try to reduce food intake after 8 pm
Absolutely avoid eating after 9 pm, and try to finish dinner before 8 pm. Protein intake will increase significantly after 8 pm. If it is not digested in time, it will promote the accumulation of body fat. Therefore, it is best to finish dinner before this time. In addition, resist the temptation of snacks and avoid eating supper, as it will make the body more prone to obesity and slow down metabolism.
6. Burn calories through brisk walking
