The best way to shape up is by consuming the right food. For a slimmer waistline, incorporate healthy fats into your diet like avocados,fatty fish, olive oil, nuts, and seeds. These foods are not only nutritious, but they are delicious to eat too so it won't feel like your on a diet. This way you will feel satisfied and consume fewer calories. A study that included more than 7,000 people found those who consumed a Mediterranean diet high in fat with olive oil lost more belly fat than those who consumed alow-fat diet.

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Try to get plenty of sleep as a lack of sleep also leads to the release of cortisol that causes weight gain. Sleep-deprived people gain weight faster and find it harder to keep it off. A study showed that those who slept less than five hours a night had more abdominal fat than those who slept for seven to eight hours said a 2010 Wake Forest University study. Less sleep also leads to diabetes and obesity so make it a point to get seven to eight uninterrupted hours of sleep per night.

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One of the best things you can do to get rid of your love handles is to stay active. You don't have to exercise every day. Just 3-4 days a week should suffice but you need to opt for some moderate to high-intensity exercises if you want to lose some weight.

Not getting enough sleep can actually lead to weight gain. Unless your body feels rested and rejuvenated, your physical and mental health will go for a toss and you'll end up with fluctuated hormones that could lead to weight gain.

Focus on limiting carbohydrates and eating more of protein, fruits, and vegetables. A study of obese women showed that those who followed a diet of 30% protein, 40% carbs, and 30% fat for eight weeks lost more fat—including love handles—than women who ate 16% protein, 55% carbs, and 26% fat. Protein is important for weight loss because it protects you against insulin resistance. Our bodies produce more insulin as we age as muscle and fat cells don’t respond to it properly and this cause more fat to be stored in our stomach area.

Try to limit your intake to lean protein, fruits, and vegetables because studies have shown that this combination helps you lose fat on your midriff while giving you the nutrients that you need. In fact, keeping it low carb and high protein can really work wonders in melting away those stubborn belly rolls. Make sure that your meals include plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins.

Do avoid eating out as much as possible because restaurant food tends to be rich in trans fats, sugar and unsaturated fats that go straight to your abdomen. Use a cooking spray at home and use oils like olive oil that are less harmful. If you cannot avoid eating out, avoid salad dressings, sauce, and carb-rich foods and opt for salads and grilled protein instead.