On Today's episode of Touched Health:

This can't be stressed enough but Abs are made in the kitchen so before you start doing 8 million ab workouts, make sure you've changed what you are putting in your mouth. 

All of the best belly fat fighting foods have a few things in common. They all contain fiber to banish bloat, antioxidants to boost ab's routine effectiveness, and protein to keep the metabolism at a great level. 

Here are some great foods that reduce belly fat:

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Tip: Get it in either ground form or oil and add it to your smoothie.

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These are just some of the foods that can help reduce belly fat. Also, olive oil, natural peanut butter, sunflower seeds walnuts, 

Training:

Like any other muscle, it is important to train this muscle at least 3x a week on alternate days. Focus on all sides of the abdominal muscles (pictured below) by performing target specific exercises. 

Challenge: Plank every day for 30 days! Each day add 5 seconds to the clock. Let me know in the comments below if you'll be trying this.

Here's a great 10 minute workout for the abs that you can alternate at least 3x a week.

Challenge: Join my newsletter if you'd like to take part in Touched's AB Challenge for 30 days starting in December.

Question: What's your favorite ab moves? How many times do you train your abs?

On Today's Episode of Touched Health:

Here's another quick workout you can do before your morning shower or after your morning coffee (or any time of the day!) This particular workout targets your legs and your core to strengthen your quads and abs and pump your heart with a quick cardio.  Add more reps if you feel adventurous or stick with the numbers below for a Quick 15 Minute Workout.  Tag us on instagram with your after workout pics...@kgstyledesigns Use hashtag #touchedhealth

Will you be giving this workout a try? 

Will you try an upcoming plank challenge with us? 

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For this quick workout, you don't need any equipment unless you want to do weighted squats. Here's a quick 15 minute HITT workout to get you pumped up in the morning. Tag us on instagram with your after workout pics...@kgstyledesigns

What's your favorite morning workout?

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