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advice for getting rid of a "belly"

cariadk928
cariadk928 Posts: 6 Member
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I am trying to shift the pounds lost 6 - 19 to go lol. But I love exercising and have started to do it again. I am doing swimming once a week for an hour , and the gym for an hour 3 times a week and a 6 mile bike ride once a week. I do a mix of cardio and weights in the gym. But how does a 36 year old lose and tone a flabby belly? !

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  • IsaackGMOON
    IsaackGMOON Posts: 3,358 Member
    You can't spot reduce fat. Your genetics dictate where your fat comes off of when you lose weight.

    Eat in a caloric deficit, lift heavy and do whatever. It will all come off eventually.
  • cariadk928
    cariadk928 Posts: 6 Member
    before i put the 2 stone on i still had no tummy even after having 4 kids so i can get rid of it
  • IsaackGMOON
    IsaackGMOON Posts: 3,358 Member
    Yes, you can get rid of it with a caloric deficit. However, the amount of time that will take I cannot tell you. Just keep at it OP, take measurements and pictures so you can judge your progress.
  • cariadk928
    cariadk928 Posts: 6 Member
    thanks i have done that - i know i have lost an inch from everywhere.. and took pics this week.
  • Azexas
    Azexas Posts: 4,334 Member
    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1161603/so-you-want-a-nice-stomach/p1
  • BeginnersBootcamp
    BeginnersBootcamp Posts: 90 Member
    Diet.
  • chelseafxx
    chelseafxx Posts: 251 Member
    Diet diet diet. That exercise isn't going to matter if your diet is CRAPPO. 80% legit nutrition (think, micros!), 20% fun foods. Or if you really want to be strict you can eliminate the fun foods altogether.
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