Q: " Most personal trainers suggest that losing belly fat is 90 percent diet and 10 percent exercise. If you do not eat a well-balanced diet, this step is extremely important. Reducing sugar and empty calories from white processed carbohydrates will allow you to burn fat faster. This includes liquid calories like sodas, coffee drinks and alcohol. Most nutritionists consider it impossible to lose belly fat quickly and healthfully without removing processed foods. A woman between the age of 19 and 50 needs at least 2.5 cups of vegetables per day. Choose your vegetables for their color. Try to make a colorful plate, and you will get more nutrients. Women between the ages of 19 and 50 need between 1.5 to 2 cups of fruit per day. *Eating your favourite fruits will help boost your appetite for healthy foods. Choose grains like quinoa, brown rice and barley over whole grain bread. The less processed the grain is, the better it will be for your body. Choose whole grains that have a low glycemic index. This means they don't spike your blood sugar, and they will make you fuller for longer. Go to glycemicindex.com to view how your favorite foods fit onto the glycemic index. Eat quality protein, like salmon, tuna, turkey, chicken and legumes every day (women who are pregnant, nursing, or considering getting pregnant should be careful about the amount of mercury in their diet and avoid eating excessive quantities of some fish). Add in low-fat dairy in the form of yogurt. Yogurt helps lower cortisol levels with calcium. Greek yogurt has more protein than regular yogurt, and 1 serving per day, as part of a balanced diet, can help you burn off belly fat faster. Studies have shown that people who ingested 600mg of catechins, an antioxidant found in green tea, lost 16 times more visceral fat than those who did not drink it. Look for green tea that has high levels of anti-oxidants. You must drink it hot to receive these benefits.
A: Follow the adage "abs are made in the kitchen. Cut out processed sugars and grains. Plan your meals based on servings of fruits and vegetables. Add in whole grains. Plan your protein. Drink 2 to 5 cups of green tea daily.

Q: Your birthing professional may encourage you to massage your abdomen in the hours and days after birth. If, however, they do not directly tell you that you should self-massage, consult them before starting to do so. There may be a reason your birthing professional would not encourage self-massage. It is always important to consult with them first, or you could risk unnecessary pain and damage to your uterus. Once you're flat on your back, place your flat palms on your abdomen at about where your belly button is located. If your uterus is hard, meaning that you feel resistance when you press down, you should not need to massage the area. If the area is soft and you feel little resistance, a massage may be recommended. Take one hand and cup it slightly. Slowly move it in a circular motion over your lower abdomen. Do this until you feel your uterus contract. The uterus should feel firm when it contracts. It may be a little uncomfortable, but it will not last too long. Your birthing professional will work with you to determine how many times a day you should massage your abdomen, and for how long. Follow their recommendations, and let them know if you experience any extreme pain or heavy bleeding during the massage.
A: Get your doctor's approval. Lie down flat and press at your belly button. Cup one hand. Repeat the massage process as instructed.

Q: Clearly, if you've packed his worldly belongings into the bag, you need to remove those as a minimum because he needs to stay comfortable. The fear from the new surroundings, noises, smells and the whole indignity of being taken in to work might be too much for him and he could express his displeasure through yowling, biting, scratching and urinating. If you think it's okay to let him out, the following steps explain what to do next. Determine if he even wants to leave. He may want to stay cocooned inside the cozy carrier for a good part of the morning if that's the case, then let him. He's better off quiet and undisturbed than being petrified. Put the harness and leash on the cat before he leaves the bag. That way you won't risk him running out of your workspace. If he wants to sit underneath your desk wrap loop of the leash around your ankle so he stays close and no one can see you have a leash attached to you.
A: Decide whether having your cat let out of the bag is a sensible option. Double check your surroundings before you encourage your cat to come out of the bag. When your cat seems ready to leave, unpack the cat and encourage him to get to know your workspace. Place the blanket underneath your desk and put food and water in the small bowls. Anticipate his needs by setting up the litter box after an hour of being out of the bag. Give him treats and toys when he appears to be getting antsy.

Q: Don't bring up your idea first thing in the morning or as soon as your mom get home from work. This will make her less likely to hear you out, since she won't be ready to talk. Instead, find a calm time during the day to bring up the subject. Politely ask her if she has some time to talk to you before stating your case. Approach your mother and say, "Hey mom! Do you have a few minutes to talk about having a sleepover? I really want to have one here and I have a few ideas." Your mom probably had sleepovers when she was your age. If you can get her to think back to her childhood, she may be more likely to give you what you want. Ask her questions about what she did at sleepovers when she was your age, and if she has any experience hosting sleepovers when she was a kid. Use your indoor voice and take a breath between each sentence to collect your thoughts. Staying calm while you're presenting will show your mother that you've thought through your ideas and care deeply about having a sleepover. If your mom is initially against it, don't worry. If you can show her that you're capable of having an adult conversation, she may change her mind. Don't throw a temper tantrum if the conversation doesn't go exactly the way you want it to. If your mother initially says no, wait a couple of days and then try asking her again. She may change their mind over the course of a few days, and asking her again may show them that you're serious. If you lose your cool, you're only going to reinforce your mother's belief that you aren't old enough to have a sleepover. If you feel yourself getting really angry, slow your breathing down and count from 1-10 in your head to reset yourself. Even if you didn't get what you want, thank your mom for hearing you out. If your mother wants to negotiate, be open to modifying your plans. A sleepover at your house will impact your parent too, since they'll have to prepare their home, coordinate with other parents, and monitor you and your friends, so be willing to accept that they may change your plans. Say, "Thank you for taking the time to listen to me" at the end of your presentation.
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Talk to your mother when she's in a good mood and not busy. Ask your mom about sleepovers that she had growing up. Share your ideas in a calm manner and keep your voice down. Keep cool if you don't get your way. Show gratitude and be willing to compromise.