8 Strike a pose: Yoga is a wonderful way to tone and strengthen your body. To firm up flabby upper arms, practise Downward Dog pose (Adho mukha svanasana), where you place your hands and feet on the floor and lift your bottom skyward. If your tummy could do with a little tightening, try Boat Pose (Naukasana), by balancing on your bottom and holding your legs up in the air with your arms stretched out in front of you.
9 Pamper yourself: Body exfoliation boosts lymphatic drainage, speeds removal of toxins, eases stress and tension and improves skin tone. Use a natural body scrub twice a week in the shower to gently buff skin and stimulate the production of healthy, dewy new skin cells. Pat skin dry with a soft towel and lavish it with a generous dollop of a rich
10 Add ACV: Apple cider vinegar has a time-honoured traditional use as a health tonic. Modern research suggests it may also assist weight loss by lowering blood sugar and insulin levels, which in turn improves metabolism and favours increased fat burning. In one study of obese diabetic rats, published in Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition , those animals given apple cider vinegar extract showed a significant increase in the gene expression responsible for belly and liver fat storage, which resulted in less body fat build-up. Add one to two tablespoons to a smoothie or juice.
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