Can’t get rid of those pesky love handles? Here are 7 ways you can ditch the muffin top this summer.

 

Just in case you can’t watch the video, here’s a quick recap:

1.) Eat Healthier

Reduce or eliminate food that has a lot of sugar, bad fat and salt. Replace them with fresh veggies, fruits and lean proteins.

2.) Strengthen Your Ab Muscles

This way you develop more muscle tissue in your body, which helps you BOOST your metabolism and burn more fat. So, combine a good diet with exercises that strengthen and target those love handles, such as the side plank, low plank or try our 30-day planking challenge.

3.) Use a Stability Ball for a Modified Plank

This will help you get rid of that stubborn layer of fat around your belly. Do this by placing your forearms and elbows on the ball. After you find your balance, hold a plank position for about a minute. Work your way up to 2 minutes doing 10 repeats.

4.) Bicycle Crunch

Lie on a flat surface and elevate your legs until they are at a 90-degree angle. Then bring your left knee towards your chest and, at the same time, twist your torso upwards and to the side a bit so your right elbow reach over to meet your left knee.

The other leg should be stretched strait out and parallel to the floor as you do this. Then, do the same thing with the right knee and your left elbow, remembering to stretch your left leg out strait and above the floor as you do so. You should feel the sides of your waist burn as you do this exercise.

5.) Russian Twist

Get in a seated position with your legs bent and have your feet flat on the floor. Contract your ab muscles and lean back a bit, keeping your back strait as you do so. Then twist your torso side-to-side at a moderate pace. Your arms should be away from your body and slightly outstretched. Do 10 reps and complete 10 sets.

6.) Combine Strengthening Workouts with Cardio

Thirty minute cardio exercises like dancing, running, swimming, biking, stair climbing and jumping jacks effectively help your body burn fat.

7.) Avoid Bottled or Canned Drinks

Most beverages, even fruit based ones (like apple juice) are loaded with sugar and when they get into your system faster and turn into stored fat.

Rather thank drink bottled or canned fruit juices — drink fresh ones instead. You get more fiber without all the sugar and calories. Avoid sodas and alcoholic drinks too.

Be sure to get 7 hours of sleep at night so you don’t crave high calorie foods at night.

THE KEY to learning how to get rid of love handles fast is activating your metabolism, so it burns continually and optimally.

Will you use any of these tips to lose your love handles?

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