11. Eat slower
Rather than scarfing down meals, make a point of chewing each bite at least 10 times before swallowing. “The body has to work overtime to break down food in the stomach and intestines, which can lead to major gas and indigestion,” says Dr. Reichman. Plus, when you eat fast, you’re more prone to swallowing air. To make slowing down easier, try eating mindfully and pay attention to the scents, textures and taste of every bite.
12. Grab a hula hoop
Those colorful rings aren’t just for kids! One study found that when research participants began using a weighted hula-hoop for six minutes a day and then each week thereafter added two minutes to their daily total, they lowered their abdominal fat and increased their muscle mass in just six weeks.