{"id":3660,"date":"2020-10-22T16:09:09","date_gmt":"2020-10-22T16:09:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fitmotherproject.com\/?p=3660"},"modified":"2022-07-19T23:10:46","modified_gmt":"2022-07-19T23:10:46","slug":"apron-belly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fitmotherproject.com\/apron-belly\/","title":{"rendered":"Apron Belly: What It Is and How to Eliminate It"},"content":{"rendered":"
Apron belly commonly occurs after weight gain, significant weight loss, or pregnancy, but you don't have to live with it!<\/p>\n
If you experience apron belly (excess abdominal fat or skin) that hangs down and feels uncomfortable, it can drastically reduce your self-esteem and overall quality of life.<\/p>\n
You might be wondering what causes apron belly, and how to get rid of it.<\/p>\n
Knowing a few tips and tricks can help.<\/p>\n
Let's learn all about the dreaded apron belly \u2014 and how to eliminate it once and for all!<\/p>\n
\t\t In just 6-weeks on our FOUNDATIONS<\/u> Program, you'll transform your health and body, for the rest of your life!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t <\/span>What is Apron Belly?<\/p>\n Apron belly, also known as mother's apron, happens when abdominal skin stretches and fat cells expand because of pregnancy or weight gain.<\/p>\n The result is often an apron-like flap of tissue that hangs down.<\/p>\n It may increase your risk of cancer, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and other chronic diseases.<\/p>\n Apron belly can also:<\/p>\n Knowing what to do about apron belly is the key to optimizing your overall health, wellness, and self-esteem!<\/p>\n Chafing can occur as a result of apron belly in women.<\/p>\n To ease the discomfort you might experience, try anti-chafing creams, abdominal support bands or clothing, and keeping the affected area clean and dry.<\/p>\n While these at-home remedies can reduce pain associated with apron belly, the emotional problems you might encounter often warrant taking further action to get rid of excess, sagging fat or skin.<\/p>\n \t\t In just 6-weeks on our FOUNDATIONS<\/u> Program, you'll transform your health and body, for the rest of your life!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t There are several surgical and non-surgical solutions that can help you eliminate apron belly and gain the self-confidence you deserve.<\/p>\n Know that developing apron belly can happen to anyone, even women who maintain healthy weights.<\/p>\n Pregnancy, hormone fluctuations, and prior weight loss can all contribute to stubborn fat pockets associated with apron belly.<\/p>\n Make a commitment to better health with lifestyle habit changes, but know that sometimes medical intervention is needed to achieve the perfectly flat midsection you long for.<\/p>\n Stay motivated by setting goals, recruiting friends and family to keep you accountable, and rewarding yourself for success!<\/p>\n While loose, sagging skin can sometimes remain after reaching your goal weight, shedding pounds is one of the best ways to reduce or eliminate apron belly.<\/p>\n To get excess weight off, reduce your current calorie intake by about 500-1,000 calories daily.<\/p>\n Doing so often means you can drop about 1-2 pounds weekly and keep lost weight off long term.<\/p>\n Make dietary changes, get more exercise, and sign up for the Fit Mother Project 30X (FM30X<\/a>) weight loss plan to boost your chance of success.<\/p>\n To aid in weight loss and reduce body fat, eliminate unhealthy foods like sodas, alcoholic drinks, sweets, other sugary foods, white bread, white rice, and additional refined grains.<\/p>\n Steer clear of fried foods, bacon, ham, hot dogs, deli meat, and other processed meats \u2014 and limit red meat to reduce your risk of developing certain types of cancer<\/a>.<\/p>\n Increase your intake of non-starchy vegetables, including leafy greens, broccoli, cauliflower, tomatoes, cucumbers, celery, bell peppers, mushrooms, asparagus, and zucchini.<\/p>\n Focus on getting plenty of protein foods. Examples include un-breaded chicken, turkey, fish, seafood, eggs, tofu, seitan, and legumes, as well as milk, Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, protein shakes, and protein bars.<\/p>\n Choose avocados, olive oil, nuts, seeds, nut butter, olives, hummus, or other nutritious fats at each meal.<\/p>\n Instead of refined grains, pick whole grains like brown rice, wild rice, quinoa, oatmeal, and other whole-grain cereals.<\/p>\n Fill half of each plate with non-starchy vegetable and the other half with protein foods, fiber-rich starches, and heart-healthy fats!<\/p>\n Make a few small dietary changes, one at a time, until healthy eating patterns become habit.<\/p>\n \t\t In just 6-weeks on our FOUNDATIONS<\/u> Program, you'll transform your health and body, for the rest of your life!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t Boosting cardiovascular exercise is one of the best ways to increase calorie expenditure for weight loss, which helps reduce apron belly in men and women.<\/p>\n For example, jogging at a pace of 5.2 miles per hour or using an elliptical trainer helps a 155-pound adult expend about 335 calories<\/a> in just 30 minutes!<\/p>\n Other forms of aerobic workouts include rope jumping, biking, cycling, rowing, swimming, and stair climbing.<\/p>\n If you normally complete 20-30 minutes of aerobic exercise daily, aim for 45-60 minutes instead when fat loss is your goal!<\/p>\n Learn about the best types of cardio for fat loss and the science behind cardio for WOMEN!<\/em><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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How Should I Eliminate Apron Belly Discomfort?<\/h2>\n
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How Can I Get Rid of Apron Belly?<\/h2>\n
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