How to get rid of saddlebags

Saddlebags are one thing we all want to learn to get rid of. Read on for a few tips on what you can do to help.

They are fat deposits on the outside of your hips, thighs and rear end. More common in women than men, they may make your hips and bottom look wider or larger than they are. Some women with saddlebags are fit and happy with their bodies. Other women have what’s called a pear-shape figure, meaning their lower body is larger than their upper body, making their saddlebags even more prominent.

Absolutely. Just remember that it’s impossible to spot-reduce fat. You have to reduce the fatty deposits in your body overall.

Here are three tips that explain how you can lose or totally get rid of saddlebags:

Not only can drinking water help you eat less and keep you feeling full longer, it can also help flush the fat from your body. As well, when the body is hydrated, it functions more efficiently.

Cut out the junk food, refined sugars and simple carbohydrates. Saddlebags are just fat that’s stored in an unattractive location. Fatty foods such as fries, ice cream, pizza, fried chicken, full-fat cheeses and other packaged processed food are stored as fat if consumed in excess. You’ll want to feed your body with nutrients it can easily break down into energy, like lean proteins, lots of fruits and veggies, and good fats such as those found in olive oil, almonds and avocados.

The same goes with simple carbohydrates like white bread, white potatoes, cookies, cakes and the like. These foods fulfill the old adage "a moment on the lips, a lifetime on the hips". Instead, fuel up with healthy unprocessed carbohydrates such as brown rice, beans or protein-rich quinoa.

Add an exercise routine that includes both cardio and weight training to really get your body burning fat. Activities, such as walking, running or swimming are great for getting rid of saddlebags because they burn calories overall. If you want to really feel the results in the fit of your pants, then weight training is essential. Why tone muscles with conditioning exercises? Not only do stronger muscles burn more calories than fat, they also take up less space, which will make your saddlebags appear smaller. Try exercises like lunges, squats and step-ups.

It may take work and some lifestyle changes, but before you know it, you’ll have gotten rid of your saddlebags.