A WOMAN who is 45 but looks decades younger has revealed the secret to her flat, toned stomach.
Ally, has been pregnant seven times (five of which were sadly miscarriages), but has managed to keep a slim, toned body throughout her adulthood.
She revealed that she doesn’t take any special supplements or use fat jabs, and explained the method she swears by for a flat stomach.
Taking to TikTok, Ally (@anonymousally198) explained that she “never sits down”, and even walked “seven or eight miles a day”, whilst she was pregnant.
Because of this, Ally was able to walk straight out of the hospital in her pre-pregnancy jeans, after giving birth.
She added that as well as this, she has done intermittent fasting for her entire adulthood.
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Intermittent fasting is an eating pattern where you only eat at certain times of the day, for example the 16:8 method were you fast for 16 hours in a day, and eat during an eight hour window.
This method creates a calorie deficit, and increases fat burning, so can help you to lose weight.
It may also improve insulin sensitivity, and lead to a reduction in blood sugar levels.
Ally has her first meal at 11:00 am, and her last before 8pm.
She makes sure her meals are rich in protein to keep her fuller for longer, and drinks around four cups of coffee a day.
“If I do any different than that, my stomach just doesn’t feel good”, she said.
“It’s just always been that way”.
Ally revealed that she doesn’t count calories and described herself as an “intuitive eater”.
This means she listens to her body, and feeds it when it is hungry.
“Sometimes I eat a protein fortified oatmeal, and sometimes I eat a giant steak”, she said.
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Ally eats a lot of fibre and protein-rich foods, and doesn’t limit carbohydrates.
She cooks most of her meals from scratch, and avoids processed foods as much as possible.
“If it comes in a box or a can, I’m probably not going to eat it unless it’s an emergency”, she said.
However, despite not being on a diet, Ally says that she never eats sugar, except on special occasions, such as birthdays.
In addition to her healthy diet, Ally tries to get at least eight hours sleep a night, and drinks Smart Water, which has added electrolytes in it.
She added that she doesn’t dedicate a lot of time to working out, but instead does “micro-workouts” throughout the day.
For example, she does quick planks and calf raises when she has free minutes throughout the day.
