Does anyone know how to get rid of ”love handles” or ”muffin tops”?

[chocolatetwopointo]

im really struggling and id like to have them gone by summer

[Effably]

Heard all kinds of claims. Supposedly a lot of people swear by drinking a shot of apple cider vinegar.

For my money, the only thing that actually works is doing a whole bunch of exercise and realizing that the gap between nearly no and a little fat is much bigger than people usually think. Anyhow, exercise will tighten things up. Target the areas you want. That includes pulling love handles together.

That bit said. While I am always in favour of exercising. I want to point out that you are often your own hardest critic and most people won't think twice about the thing you obsess over.

[chocolatetwopointo]

do u have any recommendations that specifically targets my stomach? and dw i dont care what others think

[Effably]

Nothing a quick google won't teach you. Crunches and such for me. For you, maybe some side planks?

I don't have too much to offer on it for you except to highlight that women generally have a lot easier of a time with more static oriented exercises. So since you want result not strength, lean into that. Things reliant on holding positions or very slow movements are going to do a lot more a lot faster as you won't need to spend as much time (or any time) building physique before reaching a level where results happen.

[chocolatetwopointo]

okay, thank you

[Sonorous]

Calorie deficit combined with not eating significantly above tdee. The calorie deficit is obvious, but I say not significantly eating above tdee for more temporary fat additions. If I eat 3,000cal today, it doesn't matter what my weekly average will be. For the next 3 days, I'd be holding on to more fat due to the surplus. And the body constantly shifts around fat so there's a chance it could end up on my love handles.

[AI Opinion]

Shedding those pesky love handles can be a challenge, but a mix of cardio, strength training, and a balanced diet can work wonders. Try incorporating exercises that target your core, like planks and Russian twists, along with regular cardio sessions like running or cycling. Eating whole foods and keeping processed ones to a minimum helps too. Consistency is key, and you’ve got this! 😊🏋️‍♀️

[Ironic_Method]

You can't target fat on your body, you'd have to reduce your overall body fat percentage. 80% of it is diet, 20% exercise.

[In_Trance]

Calorie deficit
Solid workout routine

[chocolatetwopointo]

alr in a calorie deficit, depends what u mean by solid workout routine

[In_Trance]

You should be sweating enough to soak your shirt after every workout

[chocolatetwopointo]

okay

[MikeRJ]

Eat less calories and exercise more.

[chocolatetwopointo]

I've done that all winter, I've only lost on my middle stomach, not the sides

[Rohaan2020]

Stay consistent and you’ll lose that too…. Also try avoiding sugar in any form…. If possible try no sugar at all

[chocolatetwopointo]

nah my parents will think im starving myself