Belly issues

KatyKat6875
KatyKat6875 Posts: 9
edited September 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Hi all!

I really need some help, I appear to be slowly losing weight from the top down but my belly is still a bit too big for my liking. Any tips for quick fat burning in that area or even some toning help.

Zumba is making my arms and legs thinner but the middle jiggles just that little bit too long for my liking!

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  • TLC1975
    TLC1975 Posts: 146 Member
    When it comes to belly fat..its all about the diet...eliminate sugar, and processed foods, and minimize simple carbs like fruit and bread.......
  • FaithandFitness
    FaithandFitness Posts: 653 Member
    I thought the exact same thing when I looked in the mirror this morning, and I have heard the advice TLC says before as well, guess we'd better get on it!
  • ShyBreasts
    ShyBreasts Posts: 91
    Can any one recommend things that are good to eat for energy if we have to cut out basic carbs? (I also am not liking my tummy)
    xxx
  • TLC1975
    TLC1975 Posts: 146 Member
    I eat only complex carbs, ie. salads, oatmeal, beans etc.......they are filling and will help get rid of the belly fat....also make sure ur getting enough protein and water...and stick to lean fats..like flax , nuts or from natural lean sources of meats.
  • tlwicklund
    tlwicklund Posts: 24
    bump
  • KatyKat6875
    KatyKat6875 Posts: 9
    Thanks TLC some good ideas there. I really struggle with recipe ideas sometimes though - I work full time so find myself reaching for bad things!

    xhanabanax that's one of my problems! I'm always slumping in the middle of the day. Although I am trying to eat walnuts instead of bad foods. I was shocked at the fat content of them (albeit good fats I think)

    P.s has anyone got any exercise tips centred on the stomach?
  • TLC1975
    TLC1975 Posts: 146 Member
    Thanks TLC some good ideas there. I really struggle with recipe ideas sometimes though - I work full time so find myself reaching for bad things!

    xhanabanax that's one of my problems! I'm always slumping in the middle of the day. Although I am trying to eat walnuts instead of bad foods. I was shocked at the fat content of them (albeit good fats I think)

    P.s has anyone got any exercise tips centred on the stomach?

    Katy,

    I work full time too, and I don't follow a lot of "recipes" mostly because I'm not fond of cooking and not a lot of time..so I usually cook a lot of what I eat ahead of time (usually sunday afternoon and wednesday evening), pack it into my servings and away I go, its really the only way I could do it, otherwise, like you I would be grabbing for the bad stuff...
  • JohnnyNull
    JohnnyNull Posts: 294 Member
    There is no such thing as spot-reduction.
  • KatyKat6875
    KatyKat6875 Posts: 9
    Thanks TLC that's a great tip!

    JohnnyNull, what do you mean by spot-reduction?
  • dave4d
    dave4d Posts: 1,155 Member
    Your body will lose the fat where it wants to, not necessarily where you want it to. Proper diet, and exercise will help you lose fat, but your tummy may be the last place you lose it. You will lose proportionally; Some here, some there, but for most people the belly is the last place you will lose.
  • CTK3989
    CTK3989 Posts: 109 Member
    Thanks for the tips!
  • xraychick77
    xraychick77 Posts: 1,775 Member
    i agree..you cant spot reduce..even through diet..your body loses fat where it wants to. and belly fat is usually the last to go. believe me..i'm in great shape, and still have a little pooch i cant get rid of unless i get down in my body fat %. currently i'm at 23%. certain exercises wont help..its overall body fat loss that will.
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