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How to get a flat stomach

Matholo425
Matholo425 Posts: 45 Member
edited January 18 in Fitness and Exercise
i have a big belly and it realy irritate me,how do i get a fla stomch,iv been doing sit-ups and push-ups for a 2 month with no results.those who achieved flat stomachs,can you please share your tipz

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  • runningagainstmyself
    runningagainstmyself Posts: 616 Member
    A flatter stomach starts in the kitchen. Seriously. Pay attention to what you are putting into your body. I have found that when it comes to flattening my stomach (when I've gained weight, that's where it goes first), it all starts with food, and the last bit is through exercise.

    I allow myself an indulgence once per week to satisfy cravings and keep myself on track, but that is it. Mindful eating is crucial to flatter tummy success.

    Also -- you cannot "spot train" areas to flatten. Weight comes off everywhere, not just in a particular area that you happen to be targeting on. Focusing on whole body exercises and strengthening your core will be much more beneficial to torso toning than just doing crunches. Besides, let's face it: crunches are one of the most boring things ever invented in the history of exercise.

    If you can stick to 80/20 eating clean -- that is, 80% eating well and within caloric range, and 20% eating what you want, you will achieve the results you want. But don't expect it to happen overnight. Fat burning and muscle development happen over a long period of time. You have to be patient and persevere, even during hard times.

    Best of luck!
  • Emtabo01
    Emtabo01 Posts: 672
    It's such a slow process, for me anyway, just dedication to lifting heavy three times a week, HIIT cardio a few times a week and a very small calorie deficit. I don't eat clean I wouldn't say, but when I stay at my calories I noticeably look better and have a flatter, less bloated stomach. I just keep plugging away.... If I do nothing it'll never improve.
  • Cr01502
    Cr01502 Posts: 3,614 Member
    It's such a slow process, for me anyway, just dedication to lifting heavy three times a week, HIIT cardio a few times a week and a very small calorie deficit. I don't eat clean I wouldn't say, but when I stay at my calories I noticeably look better and have a flatter, less bloated stomach. I just keep plugging away.... If I do nothing it'll never improve.

    This.
  • larsensue
    larsensue Posts: 461 Member
    bump
  • Crankstr
    Crankstr Posts: 3,958 Member
    calorie deficit.

    SQUATS!
  • quirkytizzy
    quirkytizzy Posts: 4,052 Member
    Spot reducing is relatively impossible. When they say abs are made in the kitchen, they mean that weight loss (overall weight loss from your entire body) is what allows the belly to get smaller. Ab exercises will develop the muscles so that when the fat drops away, you'll have a tight tummy to show. But until you slim down with your body fat percentage, you won't see a flat stomach.
  • IronPlayground
    IronPlayground Posts: 1,594 Member
    Calorie deficit and lift heavy things!
  • taso42
    taso42 Posts: 8,980 Member
    Comprehensive strength training program and consistent calorie deficit.
  • etoiles_argentees
    etoiles_argentees Posts: 2,827 Member
    I don't drink wine for a week or two. :)
  • ktrn0312
    ktrn0312 Posts: 721 Member
    bump
  • ShreddedTweet
    ShreddedTweet Posts: 1,326 Member
    Lose body-fat all over, squats, deadlifts, I'm sure body shape has something to do with it. I've never had a belly because I don't carry my weight there. If it's where you carry your weight you just have to keep losing before it'll happen.
  • Matholo425
    Matholo425 Posts: 45 Member
    thanx yall,ur responses realy helped me n am going to use your advice
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