Small Butt Diet
An unhealthy lifestyle can lead to fat in the butt and thigh area 1. Processed foods or those with added sugars and saturated fat show up quickly on the body in unwanted places, but a few changes in dietary behaviors can have you looking sleek and slim in no time. You will have to ditch the ice cream and pizza and instead opt for real, whole foods, but you’ll be thankful when you’re able to confidentially wear a bikini.
Fat
Fat is usually the first thing eliminated from diets when trying to lose weight; however, healthy mono and polyunsaturated fats can benefit your butt rather than hurt it. These fats are found in avocados, olives, nuts, olive oil and salmon.
Carbohydrates
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Similar to fat, carbohydrates get a bad wrap. But carbs are vital for maintaining energy levels; the trick is to eat the right carbs. Whole-grain and whole-wheat breads, cereals and pasta, oatmeal, couscous, quinoa and brown rice will keep you satiated, provide plenty of fiber and keep your insulin levels low, which is important in the fight against stubborn body fat, such as:
- is found on your butt
- thighs
Fruit and vegetables are also carbohydrates and can be eaten in plenty. Try adding steamed vegetables to brown rice, fresh berries to your morning oatmeal and fresh tomato sauce to your whole-wheat pasta.
- Similar to fat, carbohydrates get a bad wrap.
- Whole-grain and whole-wheat breads, cereals and pasta, oatmeal, couscous, quinoa and brown rice will keep you satiated, provide plenty of fiber and keep your insulin levels low, which is important in the fight against stubborn body fat, such as: * is found on your butt
* thighs Fruit and vegetables are also carbohydrates and can be eaten in plenty.
Protein
Protein is used in a number of your body’s systems, including building lean muscle mass, which in turn boosts your metabolism and shrinks the size of your butt. Eating protein several times throughout the day will keep your fires burning and will help you to feel energized before, during and after your workout.
Dairy Foods
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Dairy foods are also known to be high in calcium, which "Women’s Health" claims can help reduce body fat and weight gain. Dairy foods such as yogurt and milk make delicious bases for smoothies, which are nutritious for snacks or meals. Add fresh berries and peanut butter to low-fat yogurt and mix in a blender until smooth for a tasty treat that will help shrink the size of your butt.
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Beth Rifkin has been writing health- and fitness-related articles since 2005. Her bylines include "Tennis Life," "Ms. Fitness," "Triathlon Magazine," "Inside Tennis" and others. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Temple University.