How to Get Rid of Love Handles for Women
All women at some point have to deal with the unsightly bulges in the midsection known as love handles. Whether it is after the birth of a child, or simply because you've gained a few pounds; getting rid of this excess belly fat can be difficult. You can start by changing your relationship with food and learning a few exercises specifically designed to target this problem area.
Instructions
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Diet
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First take a realistic look at your everyday eating habits. Most people have certain times of the day when they are more likely to cheat due to hunger.
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When your time of the day comes, replace chocolate and potato chips with yogurt and low fat granola bars.
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Avoid sugary soda and fat filled lattes and cappuccinos. Instead drink a cup of herbal tea or a sugar free juice drink.
Exercise
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There are a few exercises that will target your abdominal area and obliques. These include the hip lift, corkscrew and the windshield wipers.
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To perform the hip lift, start by lying down on your back. Place your arms at your sides, palms down on the floor. Lift your legs off the floor so your feet are pointing toward the ceiling. Make sure that you utilize your abdominal muscles to lift your legs, not your outstretched hands. Next, lower your legs and hips back toward the floor. Repeat these steps for 15 to 20 repetitions.
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The corkscrew is exactly like the hip lift, except this time when your legs are extended in the air, add a twist to your upward movement. Once again, repeat these steps for 15 to 20 repetitions.
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The windshield wipers are very effective, but are much more difficult to perform. Start by lying on the floor. Stretch your arms out to your sides at the shoulders and place your legs straight up in the air. Hold your upper body still and scissor out your legs to the sides. Bring your legs back together. Repeat these steps for 15 to 20 repetitions.
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