Getting rid of belly fat

read: So You Want A Nice Stomach

morganpalmer9 wrote: »

So I've lost 11 lbs, bringing me down to 131 (I'm 5'4). Despite losing the weight in my face, arms, legs etc., I haven't really lost any weight in my stomach, especially my lower stomach under my belly button. I've been eating healthy and having between 1,000-1,200 calories and running at least 40 mins a day HIIT and lifting and doing ab workouts. I'm not sure why I can't get rid of this leftover belly bulge. I can't really seem to get any lower than 131 lbs either and have been stuck there for a few weeks. Any advice?

You most likely aren't in a deficit if you aren't losing after a few weeks. Weight loss isn't linear, but if there is a stall for an extended period of time, overestimating calorie burns, or underestimating intake is generally the culprit. Do you use a food scale? 1,000 calories is not advisable, and at your height/weight (I'm 5'4 as well), you can eat more than that most likely and still lose. I'm at 1500 myself. I would recommend setting your loss to .5lb-1lb a week.

Additionally, you can't target weight loss in a certain area, so overall fat reduction is necessary.

RedVonMunster wrote: »

You can't spot reduce. Mid sections are typically the largest fat hold on the body and that means it is going to take longer to get smaller.

This. Also, I lost a lot of my fat in my midsection, but not in other areas I would have liked my body to drop off weight from. It's really the luck of the draw where it decides to come off!