Getting rid of lower belly fat!

rmz92

Hi,

So I have that awful lower stomach pooch that many women get after having kids, but I've never had kids and I still have it! I'm not fat anywhere else but it sticks out and looks awkward. I don't know why all the fat goes there because I'm definitely not apple shaped and have a big butt as well (which I want to keep lol).

About me:

I weigh around 145 lbs

I'm about 5'6"

I'm not extremely active but I try to go to the gym at least 3x's a week, and when I do go I usually just do cardio (elliptical, treadmill, etc.)

I try to do ab exercises on Youtube almost everyday.

My diet:

I do not eat meat

I rarely eat dairy

I don't really eat much junk food (except for dark chocolate everyday, which I don't consider junk food and a tall Starbucks frappuccino about twice a week).

I never eat fast food

I do eat a lot of whole grain bread and cereal (the healthy kind)

I try to eat a lot of fruits and vegetables and eat tofu and meat substitutes for protein.

I think my diet is pretty good but you tell me.

I have pictures of my stomach but I'm not sure if I want to post them here lol.

Any tips?

shadow2soul

My suggestion:

Weight lifting

I would use the 3x a week that you get to the gym to do a program like Stronglifts 5x5 or New Rules of Lifting for Women. Just doing ab exercises isn't going to get rid of the pooch.

aedreana

145 pounds at 5' 6" would be an appropriate weight for someone who is happy with her size and shape. Since you have a localized fat deposit that you consider to be out of proportion, you will have to diet down to a lower weight to remove it or reduce it. Exercise isn't going to alter a fat deposit. And I have been a vegan for 43 years, never been pregnant, and I still have a pooch.

fushigi1988

It's not awful, it's normal. You can sometimes reduce it by lowering BF%