Visible ribs but still have belly?

[Anonymous]

Although I am thin and my ribs show up I still have a little belly fat. What could it be? Also my diet is very clean and I'd say I'm in cutting (or at least I think so not trying to overeat?)

[BeeNee]

To be able to see a set of abs, it requires a lot of consistent work and a clean diet. Some people do just genetically have amazing metabolisms or genetics that make their abs much more prominent without much work, but for everyone else, you can't just do 1 to 2 5 minute abs sessions a week and expect a six pack or to be completely lean.

I know you say you're eating clean, but are you really? The only way to truly know that is if you are HONESTLY documenting what all you're literally eating and chewing and drinking from the breakfast smoothie, to the ketchup on the fries, to the quinoa, and on down to that last breath mint. You may eat some oatmeal and 2 salads and some apples and wheat crackers, but if you're also drinking 900 calorie Starbucks, having a beer, and getting a late night craving for some M&Ms, your diet may not be as clean as you think.

Also think about your sleep habits. Are you getting at least 7-8 hours? Things like stress and lack of sleep can encourage belly fat.

And then of course you have your exercise. You probably know you can't spot train, so take up a workout regimen that involves the entirety of your torso. Work your obliques, your lats, your abs, your traps... everything. Do some cardio, and work your legs as well. Document everything including the diet. It will be impossible for you to really know if the changes you make are actually helping or hurting you on your quest to a better body if you have no clue what all you've tried and what's worked and what hasn't. Make a few changes at a time, document, go from there.

[AriadneSky]

bc women have fat to protect the baby in times of famine. even skinny Women store fat. women have fat until they are literally starving which is way thinner than anyone seems to think is 'skinny'. its not looking good in skinny jeans, and at that point that would not survive. we store it in different places. if you are skinny with stomach fat then your safe spot is in your stomach. you have belly fat bc you're a woman. not bc you're fat. and you can't really change that. you can tone up but you'll still need to store fat.

[Xfitchick]

Are you sure its belly fat? Take the skin between your fingers. That shows how much fat there is. You probably have weak abs muscle. So start training them. That will flatten your belly automatically.

[IphantomI]

I'd say do some cardio and tone up your abs

[Asker]

I already do cardio

[IphantomI]

what kind of cardio?

[Asker]

Hiit

[IphantomI]

then maybe have to tone up your abs

[Asker]

Yeah I do think that's it thanks

[IphantomI]

that being said how's your diet?

[Asker]

I eat clean, do not eat meat just chicken or fish since it makes me feel bad, do not drink milk often. Usually my meals are rice, chicken and vegetables and beans when it has

[IphantomI]

do you count calories or macros?

[Asker]

I am more into eating in the proportion of how hungry I am and paying attention for macros

[Anonymous]

so some ab workouts