How to burn fat in midsection?

[moonglow]

Ok so I'm a pretty short girl. 5 feet tall and just 102 pounds. I'm considered skinny- average BUT I have a little fat on my midsection (belly) which I haven't been able to get rid of ever since I gained 10 pounds (before I was way too skinny at 92). I do cardio almost every day and have done some Zumba but haven't seen much results. I don't really want to lose a lot of weight and go back to being really skinny I just want to have a really flat belly and stay around the weight I'm in now. Any workout techniques? diets?

[soaren]

You cannot "spot treat" fat. It is a workout myth. You body burns fat equally throughout the body. There is a reason why it's BODY FAT INDEX and there is no such things as TUMMY FAT INDEX.

You just need to keep loosing more weight.

A light and long term body detox with milk thistle and other gentle herbs can help clean out toxins, which create a situation where fat is harder to burn.

Also, stop eating processed food. If there is a commercial for the food your about to eat, don't eat it.

- Lost 50 pounds of fat, gained 30 pounds of muscle in ten months. Six pack on the way.

[moonglow]

Wow thanks. And maybe I should loose weight and then try to gain muscle weight like you did. How'd you do it?

[soaren]

As I said, detox with herbs. Detox means detox. It doesn't end. You keep doing it.

The best way to burn fat is to do cardio, running etc. Also, if you order chlorella and spirulina and garlic supplements, they have a decent hunger suppressing effect.

As far as gaining muscle, sign up for a gym, and lift weights. You will not get "buff". Don't be afraid of getting overly muscular. I wish I could show you this girl at the gym I go to she is absolutely GORGEOUS and she does a f***load of squats.

[martyfellow]

You will have to lose all or most of the extra 10 lbs, and that isn'st a small amount for someone only 5' tall.

You can't spot reduce. Except by surgery, and that isn't a good idea!

I know it's boring, but you'll have to cut out alcohol and most desserts for a while. Working out helps, but it won't get rid of that tummy by itself, especially since working out will tend to increase your appetite more than is necessary!

If you need help, sign up with an organization like Weight Watchers...

[smilebeautiful]

Hi (: Try crunches. They help give you a flat tummy. I had your problem. I'm 5'1 & had recently gained some weight which for the most part benefited me. However my tummy was a bit bulkier & to lose it I did crunches. It gave me a cute tummy & a small waist...try it.Goodluck

[-LadyBug-]

I know where you're coming from. It's not necessarily fat, especially since you're not overweight, but loose muscle that needs to be toned to have that flat belly appearance. Abdominal workouts generally help. Maybe a set of 40 crunches a day is good for you.