12 weeks. This week your baby's reflexes kick in: His fingers will soon begin to open and close, toes will curl, and his mouth will make sucking movements. He'll feel it if you gently poke your tummy â though you won't feel his movements yet. Your baby is the size of a lime.
Throw beans in soups, stews and salads to melt away belly fat. Beans are rich in fiber and protein, a potent hunger-preventing combination that helps keep your energy levels balanced longer. Opt for black or pinto beans. Avoid refried beans as they are loaded with saturated fat, causing your belly to expand, not shrink.
Avoid these 33 foods and youâll be on your way to a flatter tummy in no time: If you canât keep your hands off cheese, thereâs actually a plus to this and that embarrassing belly bloat. Cheese contains whey, a type of protein thatâs been linked to boosting lean body mass. So watch out 6-pack! Plus dairy is a satiating food, which means that it fills you up longer than other foods. Snack on a small bowl of cottage cheese, low fat string cheese, or Greek yogurt to prevent binge snacking.