Sitting for a long time makes the belly bigger

Most modern people have the habit of sitting for a long time. They sit in the same place for a long time without moving. The lack of exercise causes abdominal fat accumulation and a bigger belly. This is a relatively normal situation. As long as you control your diet properly, drink plenty of water, and do more abdominal exercises, there is still a chance to lose belly fat. Here we will introduce to you the main reasons why your belly gets bigger due to long-term sitting and the solutions.

Will sitting for a long time make your belly bigger?

Sitting for a long time will make your belly bigger. Sitting for a long time will cause poor blood circulation in the lower body, leading to the accumulation of abdominal fat and the formation of excess fat. The following two bad habits are also the main causes of obesity.

1. Bad eating habits

On the one hand, the appropriate diet is not chosen, and most of the food consumed is high-fat, high-sugar, and high-calorie food, which exceeds the body's required functions. People eat these foods every day and digest and absorb them. The sugar, protein and fat in these foods are taken into the human body. The human metabolism consumes some of the sugar and fat, but if too much is consumed, some of the sugar, protein and fat will remain. The unconsumed sugar and protein will be converted into fat and stored in the body together with the remaining fat. Over time, the excess fat in the body will accumulate more and more, and people will get fat. For example, eating a lot of fried and puffed foods, especially after 10 o'clock in the evening, will make you fat in the long run.

2. Not enough exercise

On the other hand, the food we eat every day contains a lot of sugar, protein and fat. In fact, the body's metabolism does not need so much. If we lack exercise for a long time, those extra calories will be stored in the body and people will slowly get fat. For example, if you sit for a long time or lie in bed after a meal every day, you will find yourself getting fat over time.

How to reduce belly fat when sitting in the office for a long time

1. Stand for more than 15 minutes after a meal

It is easy to feel sleepy right after dinner and you don’t want to stand. But to overcome this phenomenon, you should stand for 15 minutes first. It is best to stand against the wall. When standing, keep your back straight and use abdominal breathing. You can also do tiptoeing movements and lift your heels. Repeat this several times before you can sit down to rest. This will not only consume excess calories but also help your stomach digestion after a meal.

2. If you don’t exercise much, choose low-calorie foods

One of the main causes of obesity is eating more and exercising less, which results in excess energy and fat accumulation. Sitting in the office consumes less energy, so it is recommended to eat more low-calorie foods, such as vegetables, fruits, yam, etc.

3. Eat a light diet

Greasy food is difficult to digest, so in terms of diet choices, try to eat less fatty food such as fat. It is best to use steaming, boiling, braising and stewing methods, and use less salt, oil and other seasonings to make the diet light.

4. Do proper exercise during rest time

If you are not very busy at work, you can take some time to go out and stretch your muscles. This will not only help you lose weight, but also relax your muscles and bones, and improve your eyesight and mind.

5. Nourish the stomach and spleen, cleanse the intestines and promote diuresis

A large part of the reason for a small belly is poor digestion, moisture accumulation, and constipation. Long-term sitting will damage the spleen and stomach, aggravate gastrointestinal discomfort and poor digestion, and create a vicious cycle. You can drink two cups of Zhen Xianghua every day to strengthen the spleen and stomach, remove dampness and promote diuresis, moisturize the lungs and strengthen the kidneys, beautify the skin, and help you reduce your small belly!

6. Keep your abdomen warm

Another reason why girls have a big belly is uterine cold. Although it is the beginning of autumn now, the dog days of summer have not yet passed. We still drink cold drinks and use air conditioning. When our lower abdomen feels cold, our body will spontaneously thicken the abdominal fat layer to resist the cold. Therefore, beauties who want to reduce their belly fat should not be too casual!

7. Rub your abdomen

Sit or lie on the bed, relax your abdomen, put your palms together, and massage your abdomen along the navel with a slight sore feeling for about 3 minutes, then massage your abdomen in a clockwise rotation for about 3 minutes. It can effectively eliminate abdominal fat and promote intestinal motility, but you have to persist.