Lower stomach fat.

princess0frad
princess0frad Posts: 2
in Health and Weight Loss
So im currently 5'2 and 103lbs and ive always had this bit of lower stomach fat I cant get rid of. My stomachs basically flat on my upper abs but it bulges on my lower abs.
Any tips to get rid of this last bit of lower stomach fat so I can have a nice flat stomach?

Pictures of my stomach atm: http://i59.tinypic.com/4ui0wi.jpg
http://i61.tinypic.com/21dleh.jpg

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  • vismal
    vismal Posts: 2,463 Member
    No tricks to doing this. You cannot spot reduce fat so the only way to get rid of it is to keep losing fat. You are already fairly lean though. A better strategy for you, in my opinion, would be to focus on muscle building for a while. Do a beginner strength training program like ICF 5x5 or stronglifts and try and maintain your weight or gain very slowly (1 lb a month). Sometimes you can't get abs lean without first building a muscular base.
  • _KitKat_
    _KitKat_ Posts: 1,066 Member
    What Vismal said ↑↑

    Also look at your posture, sometimes poor posture can lead to a distorted image. In the pics it seems your lower back is arched in and shoulders drop forward, those things can cause the lower belly to sit forward and compresses the entire abdominal area.
  • Meerataila
    Meerataila Posts: 1,885 Member
    What Vismal said ↑↑

    Also look at your posture, sometimes poor posture can lead to a distorted image. In the pics it seems your lower back is arched in and shoulders drop forward, those things can cause the lower belly to sit forward and compresses the entire abdominal area.

    Posture makes a big difference. I'm swaybacked and I slouch. I bought some boots with block heels (I'm normally a flats hippie type) in hopes they'll make me stand up straighter so the fupa doesn't poke out for days. Other option for posture is a corset. But the good ones are expensive.
  • joepage612
    joepage612 Posts: 179 Member
    Yes you can't spot reduce its true like others said but..
    there are some foods that seem to make it worse for some people.
    Do you drink beer?
    I've read that in some people beer will you more of a belly then something else for the same number of calories.
  • usmcmp
    usmcmp Posts: 21,219 Member
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1161603-so-you-want-a-nice-stomach
  • fatboyliz
    fatboyliz Posts: 515 Member
    Planks. Planks flatten. Crunches, sit ups etc are amazing and work towards abs, but planks are the best for flattening the stomach.

    Also good for lower stomach - leg raises, and if you lie down flat on the floor,try holding your feet & legs 6 inches off the floor. Hurts, but good for lower abs.
  • usmcmp
    usmcmp Posts: 21,219 Member
    Planks. Planks flatten. Crunches, sit ups etc are amazing and work towards abs, but planks are the best for flattening the stomach.

    Also good for lower stomach - leg raises, and if you lie down flat on the floor,try holding your feet & legs 6 inches off the floor. Hurts, but good for lower abs.

    Those will help her strengthen her core, but won't reduce belly fat. Belly fat can only be reduced through a calorie deficit.
  • fatboyliz
    fatboyliz Posts: 515 Member
    Agree! :)

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