What helped the most on losing abdominal fat?

dianasfitness2018
dianasfitness2018 Posts: 7 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
My issue is my lower abdominal area. I was wondering what helped someone the most on losing in this problem area? Any tips and advice please

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  • MikePfirrman
    MikePfirrman Posts: 3,307 Member
    I gain two places first - my face and my lower abdomen. It's just the two areas that fat goes to first on me. It's also the places it leaves last, unfortunately. It is what it is. Just be patient and keep working on your weight loss!
  • lizmcvey
    lizmcvey Posts: 64 Member
    You can't spot reduce, unfortunately. What I found though was that sticking with it was the key because my last 10 or so pounds came all from my belly area. For me, boobs went first then some other areas, then the belly at the end. Also, as soon as I put a few pounds on, they go right to the belly. I think it's important not to get discouraged before you see the results. I always hear that the last few pounds are typically from the belly but if you loose hope for abs before you get to that point, you never get the results you're looking for.
  • LiveInLeggings
    LiveInLeggings Posts: 222 Member
    Calorie deficit.
  • CSARdiver
    CSARdiver Posts: 6,252 Member
    1. Reduction in body fat via caloric deficit.
    2. Body mass distribution via progressive resistance training in complimentary areas.

    The first is obvious - you reduce body fat by maintaining a caloric deficit. Your genetics determine where this is held, so the aesthetic effect may vary, but typically thighs and stomach are where fat is stored.

    You can diminish the appearance by developing your chest/back and glutes/thigh muscles - moving the aesthetic ratio closer to the ideal.
  • flippy1234
    flippy1234 Posts: 686 Member
    For me? I do a kickboxing workout 5 days a week. It is all over conditioning. I do not eat a lot of sugar and I log my food/count calories. It has not been easy but I am losing my belly fat. I am 54. If I can do it, you certainly can. Don't fall for gimmicks. Total waste of $.
  • VUA21
    VUA21 Posts: 2,072 Member
    Eating less.

    Just stick to a reasonable (too low is bad for you) calorie deficit, lose fat everywhere. You can't spot reduce fat, genetics dictates where we lose fat from first and last.
  • VUA21
    VUA21 Posts: 2,072 Member
    CSARdiver wrote: »
    1. Reduction in body fat via caloric deficit.
    2. Body mass distribution via progressive resistance training in complimentary areas.

    The first is obvious - you reduce body fat by maintaining a caloric deficit. Your genetics determine where this is held, so the aesthetic effect may vary, but typically thighs and stomach are where fat is stored.

    You can diminish the appearance by developing your chest/back and glutes/thigh muscles - moving the aesthetic ratio closer to the ideal.

    @CSARdiver
    Also, a stronger core improves posture. Better posture gives the appearance of a flatter/leaner abdomen.

    I am lucky, I have never been one to store fat on my stomach (well, it's less proportionally). I store fat on my thighs and butt.

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