Pouch be gone!!! Any advise??

Unfortunately, it's more of a diet issue than an exercise issue. The exercises you are doing are strengthening the muscles, but you will likely have to try a calorie-deficit diet in order to reduce your pouch. I wouldn't suggest a drastic one, but if you have some patience, you can try a slight calorie-deficit diet at first and see how that goes?

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Stomach pouches, also called visceral fat or abdominal fat, are a common source of embarrassment and can affect your self-image. Fat that appears in your stomach is also more dangerous than fat on other parts of your body and puts you at a greater risk for serious conditions like heart disease, diabetes and even breast cancer. While spot exercises can firm your stomach, you'll need to lose overall body weight to make the pouches disappear. Take steps to eliminate your stomach fat by following some effective methods for success.

Step 1

Create a calorie deficit. Successful weight loss requires you to burn a higher number of calories than you consume each day. MayoClinic.com suggests eliminating 500 calories from your daily diet to lose around 1 lb. every seven days, since 1 l.b equals roughly 3,500 calories. Record your calorie intake in a journal to help you stay on track.






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Step 2

Scale down your servings. Eating less equals fewer calories, so aim to consume smaller portions of food during mealtimes.

Step 3

Exercise regularly. Perform at least 30 minutes of steady aerobic activity on most days of your week to lose weight, although the more you exercise the more calories you will burn. Popular aerobic activities include brisk walking, water aerobics, cycling or stair climbing machines. Your abdomen is typically the first area to show improvements.

Step 4

Choose a quit day. People who smoke are more likely to have fat in the stomach than in the thighs or hips, so ask your doctor about methods to remove nicotine from your life.

Step 5

Ask the waitress for seafood. Most fresh seafood contains healthy fat, while some fish like salmon carry omega-3 fatty acids that may lower your chance for heart problems.

Step 6

Chisel your frame. Working with weights aids your body's ability to burn away stomach pouches. Choose a weight level that feels comfortable but still provides a challenge and get your doctor's permission before any lifting. Carve out time for three workouts each week that last between 20 and 30 minutes.

Step 7

Add relaxation into your schedule. Some people with high amounts of stress, as well as those with high levels of hostility, tend to accumulate more fat in the stomach than in other areas of the body.

Step 8

Examine small details. Polyunsaturated fats are better for your body than saturated fats and trans fats, while fruits and vegetables with complex carbohydrates are recommended over refined pasta or white bread with simple carbs.

Step 9

Reward your stomach. Healthy snacks include molasses cookies, carrot sticks, gingersnaps and fig bars. Avoid fried treats and soft drinks or candy with sugar.

Step 10

Count sheep consistently. Stomach fat often increases when you get less than five hours or more than eight hours of sleep each night. Aim for a healthy period of rest as often as possible.




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