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10 DIY Ways To Lose Belly Fat Overnight

Lose Belly Fat Overnight

By nikhil sablaniaPublished 4 years ago 5 min read

Losing belly fat overnight seems to be the most difficult type of fat to lose when dieting, but it’s also one of the most dangerous.

It has been linked to heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and other health problems — and can even make you appear heavier than you are! Luckily, there are plenty of ways to lose belly fat overnight, or even prevent it from forming in the first place.

This guide will give you simple strategies for losing belly fat at home in as little as 24 hours!

7 DIY Ways to Lose Belly Fat Overnight

Hot Water Bottle

Lemon Juice and Honey

Apple Cider Vinegar

Natural Oils

Cinnamon

Cayenne Pepper

Green Tea

Get Enough Sleep

Eat Low Glycemic Index Foods

Take a Walk Before Work

1. Hot Water Bottle

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Research shows that hot water can help boost your metabolism.

Simply by putting a hot water bottle (or heat pack) around your waist area before you go to bed, it can increase your metabolic rate enough to burn calories while you sleep! A study published in Applied Physiology, Nutrition and Metabolism found that when participants put a 20-ounce warm drink in their stomachs before bed, they burned 50 more calories over 24 hours.

That’s not too shabby! And on top of its weight-loss potential, many people use hot water bottles as an affordable alternative to electric blankets or heating pads

2. Lemon Juice and Honey

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Lemons are rich in vitamin C and help break down fat deposits in our bodies.

The antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties of lemon juice also make it a great ingredient for burning fat.

Honey is another powerful ingredient that can help suppress your appetite and enhance fat metabolism, resulting in faster weight loss.

Lemon juice with honey will stimulate insulin production to transport sugar from your bloodstream. The increased sugar uptake by tissues will trigger an increased release of fatty acids, which get converted into energy

3. Apple Cider Vinegar

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Apple cider vinegar has long been known for its many health benefits. It’s been shown to reduce bad cholesterol, improve digestion, and lower blood sugar levels.

But one of its lesser-known uses is as a fat-burning aid. Take a shot of apple cider vinegar before bedtime with your stomach empty; you may wake up in a few hours during your sleep with mild indigestion — but that’s simply apple cider vinegar burning fat while you sleep! You can also add 2 tablespoons of it into a glass of water and drink it first thing in the morning on an empty stomach for rapid weight loss every day.

4. Natural Oils

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Whether it’s coconut oil, flaxseed oil, or olive oil, adding a few spoonfuls of these natural oils to your daily diet is a great way to help get rid of belly fat.

Not only will they burn more calories than you normally would, but they’ll also keep you feeling full longer, which will keep your cravings at bay.

Consider adding some mashed sweet potato and nutmeg if you need an extra kick. Just make sure that your chosen oil is cold-pressed so that all those healthy nutrients stay locked in!

5. Cinnamon

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Cinnamomum cassia, or cinnamon, has been widely used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries.

Because of its medicinal properties, cinnamon is thought to help treat high blood pressure and provide cardioprotective benefits.

High amounts of sugar are also linked with a higher risk of developing diabetes and heart disease, so reducing your intake is a good idea as well.

Studies have found that daily consumption of 1 gram of cinnamon can significantly reduce serum glucose levels and LDL cholesterol levels — and it may also raise HDL cholesterol levels slightly. (LDL cholesterol is commonly referred to as bad cholesterol.)

In addition, studies have shown that consuming cinnamon daily can lead to weight loss by increasing satiety (reducing appetite) and decreasing calorie intake.

6. Cayenne Pepper

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Cayenne pepper has long been used for its purported health benefits, including weight loss.

The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found in a meta-analysis that eating cayenne pepper resulted in decreased appetite and increased thermogenesis (the body’s production of heat, which results in burning calories).

When you eat foods containing capsaicin — the compound responsible for giving peppers their kick — you may feel less hungry.

This effect can last for up to two hours after eating food with spicy flavours, according to research published in Obesity Reviews. Start sprinkling cayenne pepper on your pizza and taste buds won’t know what hit them!

7. Green Tea

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Green tea is a natural appetite suppressant that also helps boost metabolism, aiding in weight loss. Studies show that drinking two cups of green tea per day leads to an average weight loss of four pounds over 12 weeks.

Green tea can also be used for reducing belly fat and for boosting energy levels. Another benefit of green tea is that it can help prevent tooth decay because it is rich in calcium and fluoride.

These are just a few benefits; there are many more health benefits from drinking green tea.

8. Get Enough Sleep

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Too little sleep makes our hunger cravings fluctuate quickly, meaning we end up consuming even more calories over a day.

If you’re trying to lose weight, it’s a good idea to monitor your intake of sugar and refined carbs; you might be surprised to learn just how easy it is for calories to sneak into treats.

For example, a glass of juice or sweetened coffee could bump your overall calorie intake by as much as 800 calories. To lose weight safely but quickly, make sure you get enough sleep.

9. Eat Low Glycemic Index Foods

Foods that have a low glycemic index (GI) are more slowly absorbed by your body, helping you keep hunger pangs at bay.

They’re also packed with nutrients and can help prevent belly fat storage. Studies show people who eat a diet high in GI foods have more belly fat and bigger waists than those who don’t.

Choose low GI foods like vegetables, beans, lentils, fruits, and whole grains such as brown rice and oats. Also, try snacking on nuts or seeds instead of cookies or cakes.

It might take time for your taste buds to adjust — remember that cheese tasted pretty weird before you got used to it! — but it will be worth it when you no longer crave sugar all day long

10. Take a Walk Before Work

This is by far one of my favourite ways to burn a few extra calories. It’s easy, effective, and doesn’t feel like work.

I try to go for a quick 10-minute walk before heading into work every morning.

Not only does it boost your metabolism, helping you lose belly fat faster; it also gives you more energy throughout your day so that you can focus on what matters (like growing your business).

And let me tell you: The extra steps add up fast! One journal study found that taking just 3,000 extra steps (about two and a half miles) per day could help you lose nearly seven pounds over one year — all without any formal exercise program!

Conclusion

If you use these 10 methods well then you will definitely lose weight. You just keep working on them continuously, the time on these methods takes a little more but the result is also good.

Thanks for your time!!

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