{"id":9696,"date":"2022-10-12T19:13:54","date_gmt":"2022-10-12T19:13:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ultimatehealthreport.com\/get-rid-of-muffin-top-with-these-4-tips\/"},"modified":"2022-10-12T19:13:54","modified_gmt":"2022-10-12T19:13:54","slug":"get-rid-of-muffin-top-with-these-4-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ultimatehealthreport.com\/get-rid-of-muffin-top-with-these-4-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Get Rid Of Muffin Top With These 4 Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surely you\u2019ve heard the terms \u2018muffin top\u2019 and \u2018love handles\u2019 to describe the excess fatty areas around the waist. And many of us are wanting to lose belly fat but aren\u2019t really sure where to begin.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether it\u2019s for health reasons, to lessen the risk of disease,<\/span><sup>(1) <\/sup><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or simply because you want <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">feel more confident in your skin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 <\/span><strong>tightening up your belly<\/strong><strong> can be really tough.<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> And the truth is, core exercises <em>alone<\/em> aren\u2019t the best way to lose belly fat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>The truth about leaner abs is\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reducing belly fat takes time and continuous effort<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should work on <\/span><strong>improving your nutrition first <\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to encourage overall fat loss (and not specific <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">exercises to lose belly fat<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> which is secondary.)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chronic stress can prevent the midsection weight from coming off.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hormones can also have effects on weight loss and weight gain and can be the cause of the inability to lose or keep weight off.<\/span><sup>(2)<\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Again, the core area is often slower to show results after transitioning to a healthier diet and exercise routine, so the best way to lose belly fat is to <\/span><strong>stay consistent with your workouts and healthy diet and have patience with getting the results you want.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"rt-quote\">\n<p class=\"rt-quote__headline\">The healthy benefits of a strong core:<\/p>\n<p class=\"rt-quote__text\">Having a strong core is beneficial for the whole body, not only the appearance of having toned abs. A strong core can prevent injuries, improve posture, and help with balance and performance. Check out these 20 core exercises and learn how to build your own workout in Workout Creator in the adidas Training app.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><strong>The healthiest and best way to lose belly fat <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your health and fitness journey should be driven by a desire for a healthier lifestyle rather than feeling pressured to meet any outside expectations on appearance. <\/span><strong>Trying to fix a certain \u201cflaw\u201d often leads to crash diets and useless exercises. <\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plus, it weighs on your confidence.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With an unhealthy approach to losing unwanted belly fat, y<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ou\u2019ll <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">likely<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> invest <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in quick fixes like unhealthy diets and exercise routines in the hope that you\u2019ll see the results you want faster. But if you don\u2019t see the results faster or you lack the energy you need to perform your normal activities, you will feel frustrated and might even <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">be tempted to completely give up.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-543458 ewww_webp\" alt=\" \" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" src-img=\"https:\/\/d2z0k43lzfi12d.cloudfront.net\/blog\/vcdn352\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/the-healthiest-and-best-way-to-lose-belly-fat.jpg\" src-webp=\"https:\/\/d2z0k43lzfi12d.cloudfront.net\/blog\/vcdn352\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/the-healthiest-and-best-way-to-lose-belly-fat.jpg.webp\" srcset-webp=\"https:\/\/d2z0k43lzfi12d.cloudfront.net\/blog\/vcdn352\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/the-healthiest-and-best-way-to-lose-belly-fat.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/d2z0k43lzfi12d.cloudfront.net\/blog\/vcdn352\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/the-healthiest-and-best-way-to-lose-belly-fat-400x267.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/d2z0k43lzfi12d.cloudfront.net\/blog\/vcdn352\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/the-healthiest-and-best-way-to-lose-belly-fat-1024x683.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/d2z0k43lzfi12d.cloudfront.net\/blog\/vcdn352\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/the-healthiest-and-best-way-to-lose-belly-fat-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/d2z0k43lzfi12d.cloudfront.net\/blog\/vcdn352\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/the-healthiest-and-best-way-to-lose-belly-fat-272x182.jpg 272w\" srcset-img=\"https:\/\/d2z0k43lzfi12d.cloudfront.net\/blog\/vcdn352\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/the-healthiest-and-best-way-to-lose-belly-fat.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/d2z0k43lzfi12d.cloudfront.net\/blog\/vcdn352\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/the-healthiest-and-best-way-to-lose-belly-fat-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/d2z0k43lzfi12d.cloudfront.net\/blog\/vcdn352\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/the-healthiest-and-best-way-to-lose-belly-fat-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/d2z0k43lzfi12d.cloudfront.net\/blog\/vcdn352\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/the-healthiest-and-best-way-to-lose-belly-fat-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d2z0k43lzfi12d.cloudfront.net\/blog\/vcdn352\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/the-healthiest-and-best-way-to-lose-belly-fat-272x182.jpg 272w\" data-eio=\"j\"\/><\/p>\n<p><noscript><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A more rewarding approach would be to focus on your body as a whole<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> because in truth, <\/span><strong>there are no special exercises that <\/strong><strong>get rid of <\/strong><strong>love handles.<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Your body is the vehicle with which you experience life \u2013 improving your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">overall wellness<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will make you <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthier<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, happier, and more content overall \u2013 not just fit better in your jeans.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are four practical steps to take to achieve a healthier body\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>4 tips to reduce muffin top long-term<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The following tips are prioritized based on how much of an impact they have on reducing belly fat. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We suggest applying these tips in order to see optimal success.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>1. Cut calories (moderately, but consistently!)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Putting your body in a fat loss mode is the only way you will eventually lose the excess abdominal fat and keep it off.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sustainable weight loss is based on a moderate, steady calorie deficit. To make sure that you are in a moderate deficit you need to calculate<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how many calories you burn (your Total Daily Energy Expenditure)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and how much you eat. Aim for about 300-500 calories below your TDEE. Check out these tips on<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how to start <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">your<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> weight loss journey<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-543453 ewww_webp\" alt=\" \" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" src-img=\"https:\/\/d2z0k43lzfi12d.cloudfront.net\/blog\/vcdn352\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/cut-calories.jpg\" src-webp=\"https:\/\/d2z0k43lzfi12d.cloudfront.net\/blog\/vcdn352\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/cut-calories.jpg.webp\" srcset-webp=\"https:\/\/d2z0k43lzfi12d.cloudfront.net\/blog\/vcdn352\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/cut-calories.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/d2z0k43lzfi12d.cloudfront.net\/blog\/vcdn352\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/cut-calories-400x267.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/d2z0k43lzfi12d.cloudfront.net\/blog\/vcdn352\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/cut-calories-1024x683.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/d2z0k43lzfi12d.cloudfront.net\/blog\/vcdn352\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/cut-calories-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/d2z0k43lzfi12d.cloudfront.net\/blog\/vcdn352\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/cut-calories-272x182.jpg 272w\" srcset-img=\"https:\/\/d2z0k43lzfi12d.cloudfront.net\/blog\/vcdn352\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/cut-calories.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/d2z0k43lzfi12d.cloudfront.net\/blog\/vcdn352\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/cut-calories-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/d2z0k43lzfi12d.cloudfront.net\/blog\/vcdn352\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/cut-calories-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/d2z0k43lzfi12d.cloudfront.net\/blog\/vcdn352\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/cut-calories-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d2z0k43lzfi12d.cloudfront.net\/blog\/vcdn352\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/cut-calories-272x182.jpg 272w\" data-eio=\"j\"\/><\/p>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-543453\" src=\"https:\/\/d2z0k43lzfi12d.cloudfront.net\/blog\/vcdn352\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/cut-calories.jpg\" alt=\" \" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d2z0k43lzfi12d.cloudfront.net\/blog\/vcdn352\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/cut-calories.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/d2z0k43lzfi12d.cloudfront.net\/blog\/vcdn352\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/cut-calories-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/d2z0k43lzfi12d.cloudfront.net\/blog\/vcdn352\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/cut-calories-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/d2z0k43lzfi12d.cloudfront.net\/blog\/vcdn352\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/cut-calories-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d2z0k43lzfi12d.cloudfront.net\/blog\/vcdn352\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/cut-calories-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<div class=\"rt-quote\">\n<p class=\"rt-quote__headline\">Is there a specific diet that is recommended to lose belly fat?<\/p>\n<p class=\"rt-quote__text\">No, as long as you are able to maintain the necessary deficit and not eat too little, you are doing it right. Think about what is the least amount of calories I need to cut to see results \u2013 not what is the lowest number of calories I can function on. This expert diet review will teach you all you need to know!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some more ways to cut calories and lose belly fat:<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>2. Eat more protein &amp; less sugar<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h4><strong>Protein supports your body transformation<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protein is the building block of your body and it becomes especially important when you are trying to change your body composition. Protein is not just crucial for building muscles; it is also extremely important when trying to lose fat. By eating enough protein your body will not lose muscle mass. Plus, it makes you feel full longer. Find out <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">all you need to know about protein<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"rt-quote\">\n<p class=\"rt-quote__headline\">Are you vegan?<\/p>\n<p class=\"rt-quote__text\">There are plenty of ways to ensure that you get enough protein on a vegan diet. And one great vegan protein source has been found in pea protein.<sup>(3) <\/sup>Learn more about other vegan protein sources in this post.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h4><strong>Sugar can mess up your plans<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sugar goes by many different names<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and is often a hidden additive in many foods. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">you<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> consume <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">too<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> much added sugar, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">your body becomes used to it \u2013 even \u201caddicted\u201d to it \u2013 and starts to have more cravings for it. Obviously, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reach<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ing<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for a banana <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or other fruit<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to satisfy the urge<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for sweets is better \u2013<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> even though it <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">still <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">has plenty of natural sugar.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sugar cravings can <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">make it extremely hard to maintain the calorie deficit. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So what should you do? <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider a<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30-day no-sugar challenge<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and see how that experience shapes your view of nutrition.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"rt-quote\">\n<p class=\"rt-quote__headline\">Do I really have to cut all sugar to lose belly fat?<\/p>\n<p class=\"rt-quote__text\">Not really. Losing weight is not about extremes. You can still eat occasional desserts and sweets. And there\u2019s always the option of delicious AND low-calorie treats. The key is not to over-indulge \u2013 keep sweets to smaller portion sizes and maintain a steady calorie deficit.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3><strong>3. Get more sleep<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The importance of sleep<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is often underestimated when it comes to weight loss. You can read countless studies and lists of benefits of sleep, but nothing will be as convincing as simply doing an experiment yourself. Often we are not aware of how sleep-deprived we are and the consequences it has on our appetite, cravings, mood, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">energy,<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">motivation<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Understanding<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">common sleep myths<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will help you grasp how sleep works.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make it a priority to get the best quality sleep you can for a couple of days and observe how it affects your cravings and moods. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">find yourself battling insomnia<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, there are things you can try to conquer better sleep.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sleep calculator<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will help you determine the optimal wake-up time based on <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sleep cycles<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>4. Fix your workout plan<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just because it\u2019s <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the last tip on our list<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> doesn\u2019t mean workouts aren\u2019t important for losing <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">muffin top. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But remember, they can\u2019t make up for poor nutritional habits.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>If you don\u2019t have a workout plan <\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 get one! Why not start with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fit &amp; Strong in 3 Weeks plan on the adidas Training app?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>If you do have a workout plan<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it\u2019s time to evaluate its effectiveness:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Is your training plan focused on \u201cab workouts for love handles\u201d?<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Doing targeted ab work shouldn\u2019t be your top priority. Focus on full-body workouts and add extra ab work only if time allows.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Do you <\/strong><strong>work out<\/strong><strong> less than <\/strong><strong>three<\/strong><strong> times per week?<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Aim for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">at least three workouts per week. And if you find it especially hard to add in those extra times for exercise, consider a super effective <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HIIT workout<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Are your workouts always the same? <\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your plan should include a variety of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">exercises<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> so that you don\u2019t get used to the same routine.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Are special exercises for love handles the best way to reduce lower belly fat?<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Isolated e<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">xercises focused on your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">midsection <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">are <\/span><strong>not going to <\/strong><strong>slim the area.<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead, y<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ou need to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">stay consistent with a full-body exercise routine and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">maintain a moderate calorie deficit <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in order <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to lose <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">body<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> fat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-543457 ewww_webp\" alt=\" \" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" src-img=\"https:\/\/d2z0k43lzfi12d.cloudfront.net\/blog\/vcdn352\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/takeaway.jpg\" src-webp=\"https:\/\/d2z0k43lzfi12d.cloudfront.net\/blog\/vcdn352\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/takeaway.jpg.webp\" srcset-webp=\"https:\/\/d2z0k43lzfi12d.cloudfront.net\/blog\/vcdn352\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/takeaway.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/d2z0k43lzfi12d.cloudfront.net\/blog\/vcdn352\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/takeaway-400x267.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/d2z0k43lzfi12d.cloudfront.net\/blog\/vcdn352\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/takeaway-1024x683.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/d2z0k43lzfi12d.cloudfront.net\/blog\/vcdn352\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/takeaway-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/d2z0k43lzfi12d.cloudfront.net\/blog\/vcdn352\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/takeaway-272x182.jpg 272w\" srcset-img=\"https:\/\/d2z0k43lzfi12d.cloudfront.net\/blog\/vcdn352\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/takeaway.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/d2z0k43lzfi12d.cloudfront.net\/blog\/vcdn352\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/takeaway-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/d2z0k43lzfi12d.cloudfront.net\/blog\/vcdn352\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/takeaway-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/d2z0k43lzfi12d.cloudfront.net\/blog\/vcdn352\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/takeaway-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d2z0k43lzfi12d.cloudfront.net\/blog\/vcdn352\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/takeaway-272x182.jpg 272w\" data-eio=\"j\"\/><\/p>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-543457\" src=\"https:\/\/d2z0k43lzfi12d.cloudfront.net\/blog\/vcdn352\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/takeaway.jpg\" alt=\" \" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d2z0k43lzfi12d.cloudfront.net\/blog\/vcdn352\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/takeaway.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/d2z0k43lzfi12d.cloudfront.net\/blog\/vcdn352\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/takeaway-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/d2z0k43lzfi12d.cloudfront.net\/blog\/vcdn352\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/takeaway-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/d2z0k43lzfi12d.cloudfront.net\/blog\/vcdn352\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/takeaway-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d2z0k43lzfi12d.cloudfront.net\/blog\/vcdn352\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/takeaway-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<div class=\"rt-quote\">\n<p class=\"rt-quote__headline\">Do ab workouts make a difference in getting rid of muffin top and love handles?<\/p>\n<p class=\"rt-quote__text\">While abs workouts don\u2019t speed up your weight loss, there is definitely value in training your abs. Your midsection transfers force throughout the body and stabilize your posture while helping to prevent injuries. Having a strong core assists you in your overall fitness performance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Bottom line:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Shifting to a healthier lifestyle starts with how you speak of your body; negative self-talk doesn\u2019t benefit you. Instead, make adjustments for a healthier lifestyle to honor your body. 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