Doctors and nutritionists agree: if you're not active enough and have a predominantly sedentary job, then there's a good chance you have issues with fat around the belly and hips. Fortunately, there are some simple tips on how to get rid of this fat.

1. Ice
Scientists have discovered that the fat around the belly is relatively simple and perfect for accelerated burning. All you have to do is massage your belly with an ice cube after a meal, or the area where you want to lose weight, and fat burning in that area will increase by about 300 percent. The key is to massage for 30 to 45 minutes (which is how long basic metabolic processes, responsible for whether fat accumulates in the body, last).

Ice massage is especially important after meals with a lot of sweets, pastries, fried foods, store-bought juices... By cooling down, the body starts to warm itself up, using more energy than usual, and the fats inside become more easily degradable.

Treat your figure to an ice massage for at least 2 weeks after each meal.

2. Food
Of course, what you eat matters. You'll do yourself the biggest favor by eating mostly white and lean meats like chicken or turkey for the next two weeks, you can also eat beef, fish, enjoy plenty of green vegetables, salads, fruits, eggs, and low-fat milk. Also, follow the old folk wisdom that with 10 meals a day, you'll live to be 100.

Ten meals a day is a lot, but in the name of big bellies and loaded hips, you'll have to make some changes to your diet.

Also, remember: if your body needs 2000 calories a day, make sure you burn them too.

3. Drinks
It's very important not to let your body dehydrate, although too much water isn't healthy either. Studies show that more than 4 liters of liquid a day is harmful, especially if you consume sweet and carbonated drinks, as well as juice and wine.

So don't fall for blanket statements about how much water you need to drink, there's a simpler way. First, calculate the optimal amount of water your body needs. Water is pH neutral, it doesn't make you gain weight, and you won't lose weight just because of water. Then roughly estimate how many grams of food you eat per day. If you eat 1 kg of food, then you can drink 1 liter less liquid.