Massive belly. Help :(

Sid1988

So far I have lost 20lbs, I started at 157lbs and I am down to 137lbs.

I can see the difference in my legs and arms but my belly fat is not shifting. I'm not just talking about a little pooch of fat, I mean it looks like a big fat beer belly and it's really getting me down.

I'm not sure if genetics have anything to do with it but my dad has a large stomach.

I'm wondering if it will ever go. I want to lose 13lbs more but worried that my belly will always stay. I see success photos on here and people have lost a substantial amount of weight from their stomachs, what are the tricks?

JesterMFP

Just losing fat with a calorie deficit. If that's where you're genetically predisposed to carry fat, then there's not much you can do about it. I feel your pain, as that's where I store fat too. Just keep losing the fat and eventually it'll come off where you want it to. If you don't already, consider some strength training as that can be beneficial in body recomposition, but ultimately, it's the calorie deficit that will do the trick.

Feisty_Red

I hate to tell you..but there are no tricks. Stomach areas are the hardest to lose..in my opinion.. Just keep at it...you cant spot reduce or I would have done it already!!!! My problem area is there as well...Sure you can do things to strengthen the muscle underneath but it won't burn it away any faster.. 20 pounds is awesome! Keep at it..

Live4theLift

Your body is programmed to take fat from certain areas first, genetics really. You cannot spot reduce its all just fallacy. I had to lose 30lbs before my belly started to go now in my last 10 or so lbs I'm finally losing those love handles. It's all about your body and genetics, you will get there don't give up

ndj1979

eat in deficit + plus compound lifts + some cardio = it will start to come off..

I am about 12% body fat and I still have lower stomach fat that I am trying to burn off....

it just takes time....