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+<br>Love handles are another name for the excess fat that sits at the sides of the waist and hangs over the top of pants. Also known as a muffin top, this fat can be hard to lose but is possible with the right nutrition, exercise, and other lifestyle changes. Despite their cute name, there isn’t much to love about love handles. Many people try to target this specific area with endless side crunches and other abdominal moves that target the obliques, muscles that run down the sides of the torso. In order to get rid of love handles for good, you’re going to need to make dietary, exercise and lifestyle changes. Here are 17 natural ways to get rid of love handles. Healthy eating is key when you’re trying to lose fat in any area of the body. Ditching added sugar is one of the best ways to clean up your diet.<br>
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+<br>Added sugar is found in foods and beverages like cookies, candies, sports drinks and sodas. The term does not apply to the natural sugar found in healthy foods like whole fruit. Sweeteners like table sugar, high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS), honey and agave nectar all contain a simple sugar called fructose. Plus, most sugary foods are loaded with calories yet contain few nutrients. Cutting back on the amount of added sugar in your diet can help reduce body fat, including love handles. Filling up on healthy fats like avocados, olive oil, nuts, seeds and fatty fish can help slim your waistline. Not only do healthy fats taste delicious, they help you feel full, causing you to consume fewer calories throughout the day. Replacing less nutrient-dense foods with healthy fats may help you lose body fat. This could be as simple as adding a few slices of tasty avocado to your meal.<br>
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+<br>Even though healthy fats are high in calories, incorporating moderate amounts into your diet can help you shed pounds. Adding foods rich in soluble fiber to your daily routine may help you get rid of stubborn love handles. Soluble fiber is found in foods like beans, nuts, oats, vegetables and fruits. It helps keep you feeling full for a longer period of time by slowing down digestion and decreasing feelings of hunger. What’s more, whole foods that are rich in soluble fiber are usually also packed with nutrients. Finding simple ways to increase the number of calories you burn throughout the day is an excellent way to lose excess body fat. Many people lead sedentary lifestyles and work desk jobs that involve sitting for hours on end. Studies show that sitting for long periods of time isn’t good for your health or  [www.PrimeBoosts.com](https://freekoreatravel.com/index.php/User:Florian42V) your waistline. One study of 276 people found that every 15-minute increment of sedentary behavior was associated with a 0.05-inch (0.13-cm) increase in waist size.<br>
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+<br>Creating a habit as simple as setting a timer every half hour to get up and walk to the water cooler can make a big difference for weight loss. Investing in a pedometer is a great way to track your steps and see exactly how much you are moving during the day. Being stressed out has a negative impact on both your mental and physical health, and can even cause you to gain belly fat. This is because stress triggers the production of the hormone cortisol. Also known as the "stress hormone," cortisol is produced by your adrenal glands in response to stressful situations. Engaging in any kind of physical activity can help you lose your love handles, but adding weight training to your routine may be especially beneficial. The terms weight training, strength training and resistance training are generally interchangeable. They all mean contracting your [muscles](https://www.accountingweb.co.uk/search?search_api_views_fulltext=muscles) against some form of resistance to build your strength. While aerobic training typically burns more calories during a workout, resistance training helps the body build lean muscle and burn more calories at rest.<br>
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+<br>Combining resistance training with aerobic exercise has been shown to be very effective for burning off belly fat. Like stress, not getting enough sleep increases cortisol levels in the body, which can lead to weight gain. Studies have shown that sleep-deprived people tend to weigh more and have more body fat than those who get enough sleep. To prevent yourself from gaining weight due to inadequate sleep, aim to get seven to eight uninterrupted hours of sleep per night. Focusing on working out the part of your body that bothers you the most may be tempting, but exercising the whole body may be a more effective way to slim down love handles. A better way to lose resistant body fat is to incorporate whole-body moves into your workout and add in aerobic exercises that work a large number of muscles at once. Adding high-quality protein to your meals can help you lose fat and maintain a healthy weight.<br>
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