Today Thunder Thighs and Bingo Wings
Genetics
are usually to blame for a pear shape but hormones can also play a part. Max
says: “The female hormone oestrogen promotes fat storage around the top of the
legs, and many of us are exposed to high levels of both natural oestrogens in
water and farmed meat and synthetic versions – chemicals in plastics and
non-stick coatings – in the environment.”
Diet: Eat more fruit, vegetables and
wholegrains as they contain special substances which bind to, and help excrete,
excess oestrogen, advises Max. Cut down on alcohol, painkillers and drinks
laden with chemical preservatives and colouring agents as these hamper the
liver’s efforts to clear excess oestrogens. And eat live natural yogurt to
boost the friendly bacteria in your gut which help clear oestrogen via the
gastrointestinal tract.
A study
found that more than two cups of coffee a day can trigger higher oestrogen
levels in women.
Diet
every other day, suggests Miguel. Research shows this helps burn fat and keep
muscle. On the day you “diet” you could have green juice for breakfast, lean
protein and salad for lunch, and cooked green vegetables and pulses for dinner,
with minimum snacks, preferably fruit.
General
exercise:
Aerobics, climbing and power walking
“Power
walking works thighs, calves and buttocks, burns calories and promotes lean
muscles,” explains Lovisa Nilsson, nutritionist at Lifesum. High intensity interval
training, with squats and lunges, are an efficient way to tone this area.
Climbing, hiking in the hills, or treadmill walking on an incline will also
help.
Killer
exercise: Hip-lifts
Lie on
your back with arms at your sides with your knees bent and feet on the floor.
- Lift hips toward the
ceiling. Hold and lower back down.
- Repeat for 60 seconds,
squeezing your bum at the top of the range of motion.
- To make it harder, extend
one leg at the top for 5sec.
- Keeping hips up, place foot
back on the floor then lower your hips. Repeat for 30sec on one leg then
swap legs.
Lifestyle
tips: If you
are on the pill or HRT containing high oestrogen consider talking to your GP
about alternatives. Filter water to reduce oestrogen.
Bingo Wings
Upper arm
fat can be caused by toxins in the body and also low testosterone levels,
particularly in older women. For instance, BPA, (Bisphenol A) a toxin found in
some everyday products like plastic food containers, can cause the body to
store excess fat, say scientists.
Diet: A calcium-rich diet is associated
with higher rates of fat oxidation and the acceleration of fat loss. Dairy
foods can convert fat stores into usable energy, so stock up on yogurt, cottage
cheese, tofu, sardines with bones and fortified non-dairy milks like soya, rice
and oat. Have a protein-rich breakfast three times a week, advises Miguel.
He says:
“Try a protein smoothie with good quality protein powder – whey or soy based –
a piece of fruit, and a little yogurt. It’s ready in a couple of minutes,
really filling, and provides the ideal protein intake to build muscle and
provide energy.”
General
exercise: Boxing
and yoga
Boxing,
body combat classes and yoga – holding the downward dog position, for instance
– are all great for working and toning the upper arms. Bikram yoga, which is
done in a room heated to 40 degrees, is great for upper arm fat because raising
the core temperature helps eliminate a build-up of toxins in the body that
strips away bingo wings.
Killer
exercise: Triceps dips
- On a chair, place hands next
to the hips then lift up onto the hands and bring the hips forward.
- Bending the elbows (no more
than 90 degrees) lower the hips down.
- Push back up without locking
the elbows and repeat for 15 reps.
Lifestyle
tips: Never
heat up food, like soup, in plastic containers.
Body
brushing from your elbow to armpit helps improve circulation, which will help
to give the appearance of having smoother and firmer upper arms.
Source: http://www.mirror.co.uk/lifestyle/dieting/success-stories/bingo-wings-thunder-thighs-love-3663878#rlabs=2
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