In the struggle for a beautiful figure, people resort to different methods.Among them there are baths, the use of which leads to weight loss.The main focus of such procedures is fat burning.To get results, you need to know what effect certain herbs, oils and other ingredients added to the bath have.This will allow you to choose the most suitable ingredients for each individual.
The effectiveness of baths in losing weight
At the end of taking special baths aimed at burning fat, weight loss occurs from 5 to 10 kg.But this does not mean that such a result will be obtained if you do not limit yourself in food, and during the bath you continue to include a lot of fatty foods and spices in your diet.
If you prepare the baths correctly and at the same time observe a number of rules that will be mentioned below, then in addition to losing weight, you will also experience an improvement in the condition of the skin.It acquires smoothness, tenderness and freshness.If there is a defect such as stretch marks, it almost completely disappears and becomes less noticeable.
In addition, taking such baths helps relieve stress and bring the whole body into a relaxed state.
A few recommendations
Every bath relieves fatigue and tones the whole body.And when certain ingredients are added, fat cells are burned and skin elasticity is improved.This procedure should be performed 4 times a week for 15 minutes.Only by observing such a schedule will there be a result.
When taking baths, the optimal water temperature is 38-40 degrees.During the procedure, the water cools down, so you must periodically add hot water to the bath to maintain the initial temperature.
Bathing is done in a sitting position.In this position, the water should cover only the lumbar region and reach the chest.You should not take a larger amount, as this will put a lot of strain on the heart, causing the heart to beat faster.
In addition, it is not recommended to eat food one hour before the bath and one hour after this process.The best time to bathe is in the evening (before going to bed).
To get the best effect while taking baths, you should exercise or at least do daily morning exercises and also not overeat.
Contraindications for taking baths
Baths are prohibited during any illness.This procedure cannot be performed on critical days.You should not use such baths if you have cardiovascular diseases.A slimming bath is not recommended for people with chronic diseases.If, nevertheless, the desire to take it is irresistible, then it is better to consult your doctor about it.Such baths should not be taken by pregnant and lactating women, as well as by people suffering from low blood pressure.Patients with mastopathy, as well as patients with epilepsy and fibroids should not take slimming baths.
Massage while bathing
When bathing, the subcutaneous tissue is heated, which leads to the expansion of blood vessels.This promotes the mobilization of fat due to which weight loss occurs.To make this process more effective, it is recommended to do a light massage while bathing.
There are several options for massage while bathing.The most common method is massaging the body with light stroking movements from below to the chest.This process can be carried out using a towel, a special brush or an anti-cellulite glove.In this case, the main thing is to follow a certain sequence of massaging body parts.It is recommended to start the massage from the neck, smoothly move to the chest and move down to the arms.You should massage the back and abdominal area and only then start stroking the legs and buttocks.
The second method of massaging is with circular movements.First, the hands are massaged, starting from the hands and grabbing the shoulders.At the end of the previous stage, we train the areas of the body around the chest, then we go down to the legs and massage, starting from their toes and smoothly rising to the thighs.In the abdominal area, circular movements are performed around the navel.Finally, the neck is massaged, starting from the hair and moving to the shoulders.
Improving bathroom efficiency
To achieve the maximum possible effect, before taking them, you should take a shower and wash well, cleaning the skin of all impurities.This will help remove the protective fatty film from the surface of the body and ensure that the nutrients from the prepared bath will penetrate into the subcutaneous layer.After you finish the bath, it is not advisable to take a shower or dry yourself.The most optimal solution in this case would be a terrycloth robe worn on a wet body.In this form, you need to lie down under a warm blanket, and the slimming substances added to the water will continue to burn fat for some time.
Home aqua workouts
Aqua training is considered one of the great anti-cellulite and fat burning programs.A good effect can be obtained from sea baths for weight loss.To do this, add 0.5 kg of sea salt or 2 g of ordinary table salt to the water.During aqua training, you should place a terry towel folded in several layers under your head.
Holding the curbs of the bathtub with your hands, you should alternately raise your legs up without bending your knees.This exercise should be done several times.In the second exercise, straight legs should be lifted up, then bent at the knees and pulled towards the stomach.The third exercise is "scissors".The fourth exercise is done lying on one side.In this position, the leg located above rises up and then descends.After doing this a few times, you should do a similar exercise with the other leg.And the last exercise is performed in a horizontal position.To do this, you need to support your hands on the bottom of the tub and raise your torso, lifting the buttocks from the bottom.After returning to the starting position, the exercise is repeated.
Bath recipes for weight loss
Slimming baths with essential oils
- "Layer".It is based on the addition of essential oils that support the process of burning subcutaneous fat cells.With their help, the skin tightens, the visibility of cellulite decreases, and stretch marks become less noticeable.There are several compositions that can be used to make a healing bath that helps solve a particular problem.A mixture of oils such as grapefruit, nutmeg, pine, juniper, rosemary and lemon are used to reduce body weight.All slimming bath oils are taken at 5 drops.A mixture of 6 drops of juniper oil, 2 drops of cypress oil and the same number of drops of lemon and orange oil can be used to solve the same problem.
For those who have cellulite, a mixture of 3 drops of juniper oil and the same amount of grapefruit oil, 4 drops of lemon and 5 drops of pine oil is suitable.A mixture consisting of 3 drops of orange and the same number of drops of mandarin oil, 4 drops of rosemary and 5 drops of bergamot oil is also suitable for solving this problem.
Before preparing the bath, the most suitable mixture is selected.Two tablespoons of it are mixed with two caps of bath foam.Honey is added to the resulting mixture in the amount of 2 tbsp.spoons.50 g of oats are placed in a bag of gauze or cloth and hung on the faucet so that when filling the tub, the water flows through the husks.
- Sea baths for weight loss with raspberries and honey.For preparation, you will need a thermos, in which you need to pour 100 g of dried raspberry leaves and add boiling water.After 30 minutes, strain the broth and add a cup of liquid honey and each essential oil composition described above.Dissolve 500 g of sea salt in the collected bath and pour the prepared mixture.
- Slimming baths with citrus oils.Any citrus oils for a slimming bath are suitable for preparing a slimming salt bath.Add 25 g of sea salt and 15-16 drops of any citrus oil to the collected bath.You can add several types of citrus oils.This slimming bath lasts 30 minutes.The effect after the first dose is a surge of energy.
- Slimming baths "For gourmets".To prepare this salt bath for weight loss, you will need a glass of sea salt and the same amount of soda.Add to the water 2 tbsp.spoons of coffee and a few drops of sea buckthorn oil.You should also add 200 ml of pineapple juice.A bath with salt and soda for weight loss helps to remove toxins and excess fluid.
Slimming baths with linden
- Slimming bath "Linden color".Due to the fact that linden improves sweating and the removal of toxins, it is very popular among the huge variety of slimming baths.To prepare such a bath, you can use any part of the linden: buds, bark, leaves and inflorescences.300 g of linden are poured with boiling water in the amount of 5 liters.After 30 minutes, the broth is ready.It is recommended to use before going to bed.
Slimming baths with mustard
- Mustard Breeze Slimming Bath.For preparation, a glass of dry mustard powder is used, which is diluted in a bowl of warm water until a homogeneous solution is obtained.The resulting solution is poured into the collected bath.The duration of this procedure is 10 minutes, after which you should rinse your body with warm clean water, dress warmly and lie down under a blanket.
Sea baths for weight loss with milk or honey
- "Cleopatra's Secret" slimming bath.To prepare it, you need to take 1 liter.milk and add 100 g of honey to it. For a better dissolution of the honey, it is recommended to warm the milk a little, but not to boil it.Separately prepare a mixture consisting of 150g.sour cream and the same amount of salt.First, the body is smeared with the prepared mixture for 15 minutes, after which it should be washed off with a warm shower.Then fill the tub with warm water and pour the prepared milk solution into it.After such a bath, the skin is toned and tightened.The duration of this procedure is 25 minutes.
- Slimming bath "Tritsi".You will need 2 liters for cooking.milk to which 1 kg of bran is added.In the resulting mixture you still need to pour 1 tbsp.a spoonful of honey.The resulting mixture is poured into the filled tub.The duration of the procedure is 30 minutes.After this procedure, the skin is refreshed and tightened.