Best belly fat burning foods/exercises?

kaylacyr123
kaylacyr123 Posts: 74 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
the fat on my stomach is the most stubborn and nothing I am doing is working to shrink it- everywhere else but that area. Any tips anyone ?? :)

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  • Mokey41
    Mokey41 Posts: 5,769 Member
    Belly fat is usually the last thing to go but you can't make it a target. Fat goes off where and when it wants to and there are no super foods or exercises that make it leave.
  • kaylacyr123
    kaylacyr123 Posts: 74 Member
    Thanks
  • captainlindarg
    captainlindarg Posts: 229 Member
    Unfortunately, what Mokey41 said is true. However, if you want to make things look better in the belly area work out your core. It doesn't target the fat loss but stronger muscles will make everything look tighter/leaner. HTH.
  • jacksonpt
    jacksonpt Posts: 10,413 Member
    Belly fat is usually the last thing to go but you can't make it a target. Fat goes off where and when it wants to and there are no super foods or exercises that make it leave.

    This. Just be patient and keep working... i'll happen.

    Make sure you are eating right (healthy deficit and good macros) and busting your *kitten* during your workouts.
  • kaylacyr123
    kaylacyr123 Posts: 74 Member
    Belly fat is usually the last thing to go but you can't make it a target. Fat goes off where and when it wants to and there are no super foods or exercises that make it leave.

    This. Just be patient and keep working... i'll happen.

    Make sure you are eating right (healthy deficit and good macros) and busting your *kitten* during your workouts.


    Thanks : ) now that I know I will work on being more patient. I definitely need to improve with the busting my *kitten* during workouts things. I struggle with laziness and find it hard not to stop working out as soon as I feel a little pain and get tired

    thanks everyone
  • weird_me2
    weird_me2 Posts: 716 Member
    I agree with the PPs, but I also found that when I ramped up my cardio activities (higher intensities for longer durations) I noticed that I lost a lot more in my stomach area than I did when I went easy on the cardio. Last year Feb-July I lost 29 lbs and 1.75" off my waist at my belly button. From July-Sept I lost 16 lbs and 5.5" off my waist at my belly button! The only difference is that I really started getting in to exercising at that time. I went from about 20 minutes easy-moderate effort 3-4 times a week to at least 4 30 minute moderate-high effort workouts and another 5-10 15-20 minute moderate effort workouts per week (usually went for a good fast walk with hills on breaks at work).
  • abibt
    abibt Posts: 37 Member
    Core strength vinyasa yoga - mine went! But it took a few months regular practice... Check out Sadie Nardini on U-Tube. Good luck!
  • fihealth
    fihealth Posts: 165 Member
    Pilates and yoga to work your core will tighten your tummy at every weight point, and the definition will keep improving as you reduce total body fat! Don't forget that as you lose weight, your body proportions will keep changing, so don't be too hard on yourself if it looks like you've got a spare tire for awhile! It will flatten! Just keep up those exercises! :)
  • kaylacyr123
    kaylacyr123 Posts: 74 Member
    I agree with the PPs, but I also found that when I ramped up my cardio activities (higher intensities for longer durations) I noticed that I lost a lot more in my stomach area than I did when I went easy on the cardio. Last year Feb-July I lost 29 lbs and 1.75" off my waist at my belly button. From July-Sept I lost 16 lbs and 5.5" off my waist at my belly button! The only difference is that I really started getting in to exercising at that time. I went from about 20 minutes easy-moderate effort 3-4 times a week to at least 4 30 minute moderate-high effort workouts and another 5-10 15-20 minute moderate effort workouts per week (usually went for a good fast walk with hills on breaks at work).

    Wow good for you!!! :) I find it hard to have that much motivation to truly stay motivated to working out I try to focus on cardio. One week I'll work out as much as I should and the next I won't move more than I have to
  • EatClean_WashUrNuts
    EatClean_WashUrNuts Posts: 1,590 Member
    Abs are made in the kitchen
  • kaylacyr123
    kaylacyr123 Posts: 74 Member
    Pilates and yoga to work your core will tighten your tummy at every weight point, and the definition will keep improving as you reduce total body fat! Don't forget that as you lose weight, your body proportions will keep changing, so don't be too hard on yourself if it looks like you've got a spare tire for awhile! It will flatten! Just keep up those exercises! :)


    Thanks!! :) I appreciate your encouragement. I recently took up yoga actually :)
  • SavageFeast
    SavageFeast Posts: 325 Member
    Hmm, lower your carbs and up your cardio? Worth a shot!
  • kaylacyr123
    kaylacyr123 Posts: 74 Member
    Core strength vinyasa yoga - mine went! But it took a few months regular practice... Check out Sadie Nardini on U-Tube. Good luck!

    Thanks, I will check the videos out x
  • Kathreenanne
    Kathreenanne Posts: 1
    Get the book, "The Flat Belly Diet" by Prevention Magazine. It's based on research showing that monounsaturated fats (in olive oil, almonds, avacados, etc.) work to reduce the stubborn base layers of fat found everywhere on the body, especially the belly. I lost 7 lbs in 3 weeks and really noticed the change in my belly. Then I went on vacation and gained it all back....but I'm back on track now!
  • kaylacyr123
    kaylacyr123 Posts: 74 Member
    Get the book, "The Flat Belly Diet" by Prevention Magazine. It's based on research showing that monounsaturated fats work to reduce the stubborn base layers of fat found everywhere on the body, especially the belly. I lost 7 lbs in 3 weeks and really noticed the change in my belly. Then I went on vacation and gained it all back....but I'm back on track now!

    Wow that is great! I am sure you can get back on track and achieve results you want x Where can I get the book?
  • erinsueburns
    erinsueburns Posts: 865 Member
    I do better on my belly with lower carbs, but I think that has more to do with bloating.

    As for exercising, while it won't spot reduce, toning all the way around you torso is good for keeping what is there, tucked in, so to speak. And belly dancing is great for that as well as alot of fun.
  • deksgrl
    deksgrl Posts: 7,237 Member
    Read reviews of the book. It's not magic and there are no magic foods. Though, as mentioned some foods have the tendency to create more bloat. To lose the fat on your stomach (and everywhere), eat a healthy diet, at a healthy calorie deficit, do some exercise and be patient. You can do all the core exercises in the world but you won't see them until the fat is gone.
  • nicolmiller
    nicolmiller Posts: 4
    Stair climbing, jumping jack best exercise for burning calories, and food which is low in carbs and high in fiber. Apple, avocado and whole grain foods. You can find here list of foods which is low in calories. http://www.howmanycaloriesloseweight.com/low-calorie-foods.html
  • BonaFideUK
    BonaFideUK Posts: 313 Member
    Theres no such thing as fat spot reduction. Unfortunately its quite a myth. Your best bet is to eat a low fat diet and exercise.
  • JesterMFP
    JesterMFP Posts: 3,596 Member
    Theres no such thing as fat spot reduction. Unfortunately its quite a myth. Your best bet is to eat a low fat diet and exercise.
    Low fat isn't necessary, unless you're eating so much fat that it makes you exceed your TDEE (total daily energy expenditure).
  • ILiftHeavyAcrylics
    ILiftHeavyAcrylics Posts: 27,732 Member
    Read reviews of the book. It's not magic and there are no magic foods. Though, as mentioned some foods have the tendency to create more bloat. To lose the fat on your stomach (and everywhere), eat a healthy diet, at a healthy calorie deficit, do some exercise and be patient. You can do all the core exercises in the world but you won't see them until the fat is gone.

    I agree with the cat.
  • JesterMFP
    JesterMFP Posts: 3,596 Member
    Patience and persistence are key. Your belly fat is "stubborn" because that is the area that your body is predisposed to store fat. I'm the same. I'm now about in the middle of a the healthy weight range for my height, and a healthy body fat % (not sure of the exact number) and it's only really now that my abdomen is looking flatter. Just keep losing fat with a moderate calorie deficit.

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