By now, you know the importance of diet and exercise when it comes to staying healthy and maintaining your ideal body goals by staying slim and trim. But sometimes, no matter how intense your workout is or how strict your diet plan might be, you just can’t figure out how to get rid of pockets of stubborn fat. You might be able to fit into your skinny jeans, but there is still some pudge that continues to stay put. Fortunately, you are not the only one who is experiencing this frustration. If you want to know how to lose the love handles the right way, then you have come to the right place.
At Ideal Image, we administer FDA-cleared CoolSculpting® treatments that target specific areas of fat throughout the body, reducing fat through a non-invasive cooling technique. With up to 25% of treated fat cells eliminated, you can make progress toward your body image goals without having to go under the knife. It is easier now than it has ever been to reduce stubborn pockets of fat. With no downtime required, you can contour your figure with a quick treatment session that doesn’t interrupt your daily life.
Below, we show how to get rid of belly pouch, pudge, and thigh fat with a number of natural techniques complemented by personalized CoolSculpting® treatments. Try out these exercises and learn how to get rid of this undesired fat in an easy and effective way.
- How To Get Rid Of Belly Pouch
If abs and the stomach area are your trouble spot, you have likely tried doing crunches to no end. Next time you lay down for the next set of sit-ups, try Runner’s World’s twist, which is a special technique designed to strengthen muscles underneath while burning the pockets of fat on top.
Here’s how it works:
- As you come up from a standard crunch, twist your torso so your right elbow touches the outer side of your left knee and hold that position for a count of two.
- Lower yourself back down to the resting position and repeat on the opposite side, bringing your left elbow to the outer edge of your right knee.
- Repeat several times until you feel a burning sensation in your abs.
It is also possible to get rid of belly pudge with a customized CoolSculpting® session. You can schedule a free consultation with an Aesthetic Consultant to discuss the specific problem areas you are looking to treat. Depending on how much stubborn fat you have and how many parts of the body you are looking to treat at once, you can start to eliminate those problem areas and feel confident about your figure once more.
- How To Lose Those Love Handles
Love handles are typically described as pockets of fat around your hips and sides, adding a bit of extra padding to your waist. If you are dealing with this type of fat and you are looking for a way to change up your workout routine to accommodate for this, here is something you can try. There is an exercise that targets love handles while also improving your balance and coordination in the process:
- Start by lunging with your right foot forward and your knee slightly bent. Keep your arms out in front of you and bring both hands together.
- Slowly rotate your torso and point your right arm up to the ceiling, and let your head follow so you are gazing up at your extended arm.
- Bring your arm and torso back down to the resting position and repeat the movement on your opposite side with your left foot extended in front of you.
- Try to do ten reps on each side to trim your waistline and finally get rid of extra padding on your flank.
If you are still having trouble removing love handles and lower abdomen pudge through these workout routines, you might feel as if there is no way you will ever achieve your ideal shape. And if there is, it will probably require surgery and weeks of downtime that take you even further away from your exercise habits. Learn how to reduce your belly pouch and love handles with no needles, no surgery, and no downtime required when you contact us about the biggest benefits of CoolSculpting®.
- How To Get Rid Of Inner Thigh Fat
The thigh gap trend may have come and gone, and the world is getting better at embracing the concept of natural beauty. However, that doesn’t mean that the appearance of thigh fat should not be dealt with. It is okay to still want to cut down on your inner thigh fat, especially when there are particular pockets of stubborn fat that do not respond to your daily gym efforts. We recommend this exercise, which is a variation of a classic bridge movement that is mainly meant to target your glutes:
- Lie down flat on your back with your hands down by your sides and your palms on the ground.
- Your knees should be bent with your feet flat on the floor. Place a rolled-up towel in between your knees and squeeze them together to keep them from slipping.
- Pushing down on your feet, lift your pelvis to the ceiling while continuing to keep the towel between your knees.
- Lower yourself back down to the resting position and repeat for three sets of ten.
One of our biggest missions at Ideal Image is to center your individual health and wellness needs. With treatments like CoolSculpting® and CoolTone®, you can slim and contour your body in ways exercise and diet alone have not been able to.
- How To Get Rid Of Outer Thigh Fat
One of the lesser-known – but highly important – benefits of our non-invasive fat reduction treatments is that you have the ability to treat one or multiple areas of the body at once. A lot of clients complain of experiencing pudge on both their inner and outer thighs, as well as their arms or stomach. If this describes you, you are not alone; many people have a stubborn bulge on their outer thighs that will not go away no matter how many leg crunches they do. This pudge can be seen as unwanted – especially for women who want to wear their bikinis with confidence this summer.
Before completely giving up on your regular workout routine, try to pencil this simple leg movement into your schedule. It will help you slowly chip away at your stubborn fat and get the silhouette you have always wanted without any pudge in sight:
- Stand straight up with your feet together and a chair or table in front of you for support.
- Lift your right leg to the side and bring it as far up to the ceiling as possible.
- Repeat the motion for three sets of ten on both sides.
For those looking to start with a simpler exercise, you can’t go wrong with squats and lunges. These don’t require any machines, weights, or furniture to get started. You can practice two or three sets of squats and lunges every day until you see the pockets of stubborn pudge melt away. If you still can’t slim and tone your body down to the shape of your liking, you can schedule a consultation with us to talk virtually or in person about your best treatment options.
How To Get Rid Of Pudge Without Exercise
It can be a great boost to your health to have a regular diet and exercise regimen, but that doesn’t mean exercise is a one-stop solution to getting rid of pudge everywhere on the body. Nor is it the only way to reduce stubborn pockets of pudge that linger in your body no matter how many calories you burn.
Fortunately, there are several additional methods of getting rid of pudge – especially belly pudge – that can be practiced alone or in addition to your other fat-reducing techniques. Try improving your belly pouch with the following practices mentioned below.
- Invest In Stress Management
Stress occurs for an infinite number of reasons and in countless ways. This means that managing it is often easier said than done. There are a few simple practices you can incorporate into your daily mantra in order to start pinpointing some of the sources of your stress. Whether you feel relaxed through meditation, prayer, yoga, or stretching, you should find ways to give yourself a few moments of peace throughout the day.
On the physical end of things, your body responds to stress by releasing Cortisol, which is a hormone that can cause you to develop extra pockets of fat. The more stressed you are, the more difficult it can be to control your feelings as well as your fat production.
- Watch What You Eat
This might go without saying for some of our clients, but it is never a bad time to read some reminders about how to get rid of pudge by eating better. There are certain ingredients and foods that can force your body to produce more fat, which hardens into stubborn pockets that are much more difficult to get rid of as time goes on. Some of the worst foods for your body include:
- Saturated fats
- Processed sugars
- Processed grains
- Alcohol
- Refined sugars
- Fatty meats
While everything can be enjoyed in moderation, you should try to refrain from eating these types of foods as much as you can. Things like sugar and fried foods lead to inflammation, which can develop and expand stubborn fat cells throughout the body. Substitute these foods for greens, lean meats, natural sugars, and complex carbohydrates that will help you feel better inside and out.
- Get Better Sleep
Did you know that your sleep patterns can affect your mental and physical health on a daily basis? It is important to get a full night of rest every time you sleep, and not just because it will help you feel mindful and focused the next day. Poor sleep can actually cause you to gain weight.
By managing your stress, watching what you eat, and participating in a regular workout routine, you can reduce many areas of stubborn fat around your body the natural way. If you need additional assistance reaching your ideal look, our experts at Ideal Image will talk to you about our secret weapon.
The Secret Weapon At Ideal Image
These exercises can target your trouble areas, but the fat cells will still remain in your body. To truly kill fat cells in these areas, turn to CoolSculpting®. The treatment is non-invasive, with absolutely no surgery required. What is even better is that up to 25% of treated fat cells are completely eliminated within just a few months following your treatment. Visit your local Ideal Image and schedule a free consultation to see how you can add the treatment to your diet and exercise plan for optimal fat reduction. Get rid of stubborn pockets of pudge and tummy pouches without having to go under the knife. You have more freedom now than ever to refine and sculpt your body the way you want.
