Tips on losing belly fat?

Question

I'm a healthy weight. I lift weights with a 5 day split, and I've take up hardcore pilates to make my core stronger. I am naturally thin, so I don't do any cardio. I love my legs, my butt, my shoulders and arms. I just have a soft midsection. You can say it's almost flat, and you can only slightly see some ab deffinintion if I tense. I just really want to slim myself out here. I know you can't spot reduce, but I was wondering is anyone had any tips. Like what not to eat, what to eat, things to avoid etc. to help lose just an inch or so off my belly.

black_skinny_jeans · Accepted Answer

You have to eat properly and exercise.
This is supposed to be the perfect diet for losing belly fat.
Breakfast: You should eat whole grain bread + some berries (any kind of berries!)

Lunch: brown rice with vegetable of your choice (artichokes and asparagus are the best)

Dinner: eat something light- like oatmeal

You should also opt to have two snacks between meals- one between breakfast and lunch and the other one between lunch and dinner. Apparently the ideal snack is yogurt and sunflower seeds.

Of course, it would be insanely boring to eat the same things everyday. The general rule here is to get rid of bad fats from your diet and replace them with good fats.
And yes, that means staying away from junk food.
Also, try eating appetizers before lunch- like soup or a salad- they will make you eat less of your actual meal and that is good.

As for the exercise part, you should check out this awesome channel

MadameJulietta · Accepted Answer

Not only are vegetables like kale, lettuce and broccoli practically calorie-free, they're also full of vitamins and are super-filling. Munching on these at lunchtime or for snack will make you less likely to eat something naughty and pudge-inducing later on.

You know cardio is critical to tummy-toning, but weight-lifting just as clutch since it helps up your body's lean muscle mass. The more muscle you have, the more efficiently your body processes calories and burns body fat. So not only will you get a sculpted middle, you'll also make it so you can eat more without packing on any extra poundage.

openwide · Accepted Answer

I think its a matter of reducing body fat, doesn't matter how many situps you do.

My experience is that eating too much carbohydrate leads to overall fat gain, two years ago I did the 2week carb test ( https://philmaffetone.com/2-week-test/ ). During the test I lost around 2kg and I was fit at that point, around 12% body fat when I started the test. Two weeks after I finished the test I lost another kg.

I don't try the test now and I don't eat like that because I care about my muscle mass, if your body doesn't have enough carbs it will go to your muscle for energy and this matters for me now but I will do test again at the beginning of winter ( I am back to my original weight I had before the test 2 years ago).

If you are active this test could help you clean your eating and reach your goal.

UnknownXYZ · Accepted Answer

There is no such thing as spot fat removal. Since you know this then you should know the best thing you can do is lower overall fat composition and then eventually the fat being burned would then be around your abdominal area. You better start doing cardio or some interval training exercises to lose that fat.

JaPin · Answer

A bump is natural on your stomach, though. If you're still trying to get rid of that then just obviously try and stay away from junk food like fast food, unhealthy snacks, all that. I'm also pretty sure you know this, too. If you are used to having big meals every day, like I am, then what would be best is to have 1-2 days where you eat healthily. For example, the dinner would be full of greens and no soda or any beverages with a lot of sugar. I had to do this for 2 months because a family member became sick and I could notice the difference. Just combine this with daily ab exercise and you'll definitely get there.

runmaster81 · Answer

ok so I am really knowledgable in this topic. Most people's gut micro biome is not in check when you are holding on to belly fat. So the main triggers of this are a reaction to:
-bread and other wheat products
-sugars
-non organic corn (contains chemical that increase estrogen production etc.)
eat more oils (not grape seed or canola)
for more information read:
grain brain
good calories, bad calories
and look up Dr hymen he has a practice and many book that are all very trustworthy sources. good luck and if you have the money (its about 4k) go to his practice and get a bunch of lab tests done to see what fucks up your micro biome.
good luck and diet is how you change mood and reduce body fat not working out however that is necessary for the release of hormones so don't stop what you are already doing.
PS DO NOT BUY INTO THE WHOLE LOW FAT SHIT IT IS A SCAM AND FAT IS GOOD FOR YOUR BODY.

Adaeze97 · Answer

My boyfriend is a fitness instructor and my mother is a dietician and nutritionist. And I was talking yo them about this topic the other day.
Most women see their abs at around 18%, however everyone is different and someone will see visible abs at 22%.
You should try to have 5 small meals a day and avoid eating after 6. Cardio helps to burn fat whilst weight lifting will help you maintain your muscles.
Good foods to have a natural yogurt, eggs, bran, wholemeal foods, cranberry, bananas, celery, avocado, watermelon, lemons. The food mentioned are either low fat, contain antioxidants, aid fat loss or prevent water retention. You should drink plenty of water and green tea if you like it!.
Goodluck! You sound like you're in excellent shape though! :*

MeeLee · Answer

Unlike most recommendations, to lose belly fat, it is not good to train your abs or do crunches.
Here's why:
When you train a muscle, it'll start burning from the fat layer on top of it.
Once you're at your weight, those fat tissues will be much quicker replenished, than when you wouldn't train.
So what do you need to do?
Look at a body part most women do well in gaining weight:
Butt, hips, and legs.
Train those. They will drain some of your belly fat, but when you stop working out, only add the fat on the hips/legs, which is a good thing, since it makes your belly appear to be flatter, when your bum sticks out a bit more!
Oh, and there's nothing more sexy than lightly muscled legs, and a big bottom!

J-Thug · Answer

(Avoid)
* Saturated fat
* Trans fat
* Too many calories
* Processed foods
* Sugary drinks

(Lose the extra weight)
* Eat healthier, not less
* Run run run (short sprints are better than long walks) Intensity > Reps (time)
* Keep track of calorie intake and don't take more than you should

TIP: if you want to lose the weight, you have to do cardio.

SirenDep · Answer

Since you are already thin and you like working out, I'd suggest you to do more excercises for strengthening your abs. The purpose of those exercises isn't to spot reduce fat, or flatten belly, but to strengthen the muscles there, making your belly harder.

WhatTheHellAmy · Answer

One month doing this daily and I swear that you won't have problems with that.

NydusinExpo · Answer

More cardio and stick to healthy foods but there is no point obsessing about foods unless you are bodybuilding really (yes you can have the pizza on Saturday). add cardio by running back home in the afternoon also try doing exercise during daily activities like standing in the computer so you can squat and stuff or read a book on plank position etc.. It takes time

Anonymous · Answer

Research some sports outside of what you are doing, even Google images might help but around your neighborhood is best, as this is what will serving up venues to train like that. The gals with the abs you want = the sports you might try. Around here, water time is hard to get as recreational (splash/talk) makes more money than lap swimmers, so anything that gets the knees up/down does best = walk, jog, run, bike... then add weight/pack to burn more calories than intake.

Pyrofox · Answer

can you handle the push up position? cause there's an excersise that you basically just touch your palm to your opposite side knee and it works your balance, core, legs and forearms. its kinda fun cause you don't have to rush through it.

Jxpxtxr · Answer

I started doing russian twists with my legs up in the air and it really helped me to tone up in that area, I usually do 15x, 3 sets when I work out (usually 4x a week).

Blondiee2014 · Answer

Fats all over your body so you can't lose fat from a specific body part. Just eat right, don't eat cards after lunch and do a lot of cardio and it will go.

Flex4Ever · Answer

Overall bodyfat % reduction. No other way. Some people say that if you eat this type of carbs you'll gain/lose weight in this and that area but that's bs.

YasminThompson · Answer

This doesn't require some long answer lol. 2 easy steps. 1. Cardio (Running, Biking, Swimming, most sports that involve running) 2. Eat healthy foods, and cut out the crap. Watch your caloric intake.

jjfrancis · Answer

you need more cardio, its all about a balance of calories in vs calories out, either reduce your caloric intake or increase how many calories you burn, go for a run first thing in the morning every day, you'll see a big change trust me :)

LittleSally · Answer

Yeah, as you said. not possible. Common sense will tell you eat only healthy foods - but if you don't do that already, you probably won't start now.

HappyDominant17 · Answer

Aha! I have just the thing :) read up on this, take it before bed. And no, its not speed. Nitric Oxide 500mg  Great shit, just keeps your body eating that fat, but not muscle while you sleep :)

James77 · Answer

yes, Avoid processed foods! Including white breads (eat whole grains only)  get most of your calories in the morning, and have a smaller lunch/dinner Take a whey protein supplement. hope this helps

shelikeshimalot · Answer

my coach said that planking is the best exercise for abs

AidenBlue · Answer

Avoid sugar and sugar drinks including diet drinks and sugar free.

Anonymous · Answer

Mix up your routine. Don't stick to just sit ups, make sure you are drinking plenty of healthy fluids and do a plank. Planks are good. As well as mountain climbers!

mexborough · Answer

cardio and some weights. no junk food. and to lose weight, you need cardio.

NoImRight · Answer

Kill sugar shop natural

BlackMac97 · Answer

Ab workouts. Google them for a list.

Anonymous · Answer

Try Pilates. It's great for the abs

shay47 · Answer

Burn fat though exercise

Anonymous · Answer

Stop eating carbs and sugars.

DaddyRollingStone · Answer

Try running more

Anonymous · Answer

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