What causes belly fat more..fat, or carbs?

smallerthighs

Just curious.....I'm trying to reduce belly fat...so, should I consume less fat..or less carbs?

rml_16

Calories and genetics cause belly fat.

usmcmp

Calories and genetics cause belly fat.

True, you also can't spot reduce fat

HoopFire5602

If you want to get rid of it, do HIIT and eat cleaner, non-processed foods. (HIIT=High intensity Interval Training) You have to burn fat all over your body to make it go away.

Rae6503

Calories and genetics cause belly fat.

Pretty much. The fat on your stomach will eventually come off with over all body fat loss. Unfortunately though, you can't pick where your body decides to lose fat first and store fat last.

DrBorkBork

cut down carbs. Fat is delicious and should not be feared (examples: avocado, coconut, EVOO)

Leanne1795

cut down carbs. Fat is delicious and should not be feared (examples: avocado, coconut, EVOO)

Exactly!

jhendricks123

+1 - Our genes determine our body shape, food determines our body size. Carbs are good, but try to either burn them off or just eat as much as you need and not more as your body will convert unused carbs to fat to store for later.

Just try to eat a balanced diet (settle on a ratio of carbs, protein and fat that you can live with)

Tayla_Grant

watch out for refined sugars and processed food as well.

PhilipByrne

Calories and genetics cause belly fat.

True, you also can't spot reduce fat

Agree totally with both. If excercising could reduce spot fat people who chew gum would have skinny faces wouldn't they.

smallerthighs

Yeah..I figured that. I asked because since I stopped grazing on sweets, and eliminated diet soda...I noticed I'm smaller in the waist and belly now. My pants have more room in the waist area..and when I tried on my old corset..I had to unlace it in the back..and pull the laces tighter. So was it less carbs...or less fat that did it? I still have a ways to go...but I know I'm getting closer.

brit49

Cut down on carbs, since I did that I lost 2ins of fat, increase good fat and eat more clean

Rae6503

Yeah..I figured that. I asked because since I stopped grazing on sweets, and eliminated diet soda...I noticed I'm smaller in the waist and belly now. My pants have more room in the waist area..and when I tried on my old corset..I had to unlace it in the back..and pull the laces tighter. So was it less carbs...or less fat that did it? I still have a ways to go...but I know I'm getting closer.

Probably less calories. I've found that eating lower carbs makes it easier to eat lower calories. BUT eating more fat makes it easier to eat lower calories because fat feels me up and keeps me full much longer.

saligator

Calories and genetics cause belly fat.

True, you also can't spot reduce fat

Agree totally with both. If excercising could reduce spot fat people who chew gum would have skinny faces wouldn't they.

hahaha!!!!

cmriverside

Agree totally with both. If excercising could reduce spot fat people who chew gum would have skinny faces wouldn't they.

:laugh:

rml_16

Yeah..I figured that. I asked because since I stopped grazing on sweets, and eliminated diet soda...I noticed I'm smaller in the waist and belly now. My pants have more room in the waist area..and when I tried on my old corset..I had to unlace it in the back..and pull the laces tighter. So was it less carbs...or less fat that did it? I still have a ways to go...but I know I'm getting closer.

Neither. You're eating fewer calories. And you're not getting the fizz from the soda that makes your belly bloat.

So, it's less carbon.

dexters_dexterity

nothing is bad if taken in balance n moderation, natural and unprocessed

good fat n complex carbs

CARDIO, CARDIO, CARDIO

123456654321

cut down carbs. Fat is delicious and should not be feared (examples: avocado, coconut, EVOO)

Carbs should not be feared either.

Just eat a well balanced diet within your calorie allowance and the tummy fat will eventually come off.

jlynne3

Like all others are saying.. it's a combination of both. Cut out white breads, pastas and sugars. Eat complex carbs; brown rice, baked potato (watch the topping! try salsa), yams, etc. and lots of veggies. To get your sugar fix, eat natural whole fruit. And for fat cut out all junky fats, sour cream, milk, yogurt. Stick with nuts and seeds, avocado, olive/flax grapeseed oil, coconut oils, etc.

I started a dairy free/gluten free diet a year ago and I've never felt better. Try to live by this - if it grows from the ground - eat it. If it doesn't, leave it.

You'll notice a major decrease in (abdomen) fat and an increase in energy! Good luck!

tigersword

+1 - Our genes determine our body shape, food determines our body size. Carbs are good, but try to either burn them off or just eat as much as you need and not more as your body will convert unused carbs to fat to store for later.

Just try to eat a balanced diet (settle on a ratio of carbs, protein and fat that you can live with)

False. Excess CALORIES are converted to fat, regardless of where they come from. If you have to eat 1500 calories a day to maintain your weight, and you eat 1500 calories of just carbs, your body will not gain any body fat. If you eat 0 carbs and 1800 grams of protein, then those 300 excess protein calories will be converted to fat for storage.

smallerthighs

Thanks, Peeps!! I guess I'll just keep doin what I've been doin. Now, how bout those lottery numbers...lolol

dexters_dexterity

just found ur question answered here

http://www.realage.com/tips/cutting-carbs-reduces-belly-fat?eid=1010643054&memberid=11880673

ninerbuff

Calories and genetics cause belly fat.

Ding ding! Winner!