5 Easy Ways to Get Flat Abs!

Diet and exercise is guaranteed to help you flatten your belly and get rid of stomach fat, but there are also some small steps you can take to get a flatter tummy that you may not have previously thought about.

1. Get plenty of fiber - Fiber helps to prevent constipation, which will bloat your stomach. If you find out you're not getting enough fiber in your diet, either start eating more whole grains or veggies, or also there are fiber supplements available such as Metamucil. You can search online for a fiber intake calculator to determine how many grams you should be consuming each day.

2. No Alcohol - Alcohol is known to raise cortisol levels, which can contribute to more stomach fat. That is one reason why most people who drink have more stomach fat than those who do not drink.

3. Drink lots of Water - Water helps to flush everything away, so it's suggested to drink around 1 gallon of water per day. This trick even works for menstrual bloating and bloating helps cover up our stomach muscles. If you don't particularly like to drink water, you could sweeten it with some Emergen-C. For additional fat burning power, add some ice cubes. If your water is cold, your body will have to work harder to warm it up to your body's temperature after you drink it.

4. Posture - Be sure to always sit and stand up straight. Doing so constantly can help you look up to 5 pounds thinner! Also, when weight training, try to stand up as much as possible because your abs will have to work more to stabilize your body then if you were sitting.

5. Exercise Ball - Instead of sitting on a traditional chair with 4 legs, try using a stability ball (or exercise ball) instead. This will force your abs and all of your core muscles to constantly work to keep your body in balance.

Remember that diet and exercise are the keys to your success, but combining those with the steps above should really get you on your way to a flat stomach in no time.