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Muffin Top

2009 September 12
by Alan

Muffin Top

The ‘muffin top’ is a slang term that is widely used in today’s society to refer to the fat that hangs over the waist of pants and skirts. It got its name because it resembles the way that the top of a muffin spills out of the paper cup once it has been baked. Low rise pants and hip huggers are the main cause of this issue when worn by someone who is overweight or obese.

If the pants don’t fit well, this can even be noticed on a relatively slender person in some instances. Nonetheless, it is an Australian-born slang term that originated around 2003, and was then picked up by other English speaking countries in the following years.

With changes in clothing trends on a regular basis, people have done their best to get rid of this trend in society. However, many people still unknowingly wander around in their low-rise jeans with the flabby skin hanging over and exposed due to their short-midriff shirt. It’s not all about vanity, even though it might seem that way. The truth of the matter is that if you suffer from a muffin top, you simply need to lose weight so that your pants fit better and your fat isn’t pushed up and out over your waistline.

In order to eliminate the muffin top, there are many things that you can do. First, a low-calorie, low-fat diet is in order. Eating healthy will allow you to lose more weight than if you just worked out and ate McDonalds every day. Learn about portion control, which foods are best for fat burning, and how to control your eating habits better. Then, start an exercise program.

The best fat burning plans are the ones that are moderate intensity and longer in duration, such as walking, bike riding, swimming, jogging, and using treadmills and elliptical trainers. It doesn’t matter if you do these activities indoors or out because they will help to get rid of the excess fat and slim the belly to eliminate the unsightly overflow.

While you’re working on losing weight, try wearing pants that are not as tight or that have a higher waistline. That way, you won’t be showing off your overspill to the world if you don’t have to. When it comes to clothing, your personal comfort is essential, which is why you need to find clothes that don’t show off the things that you don’t want seen. Between exercising, eating right, and changing the clothes that you wear, you can eliminate the muffin top once and for all.

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