What should I do to get a flat(ter) stomach?

Hi!
I'm 18 and 5"4' (163cm); I currently weigh about 106lbs(48kg).
I don't calorie restrict but on average I probably eat 1,200-1,700 calories a day, which lets me maintain a weight between 104 and 108lbs. So in that sense I am very happy with my body!

But yet my stomach is a little flabby and I want it to be flatter but mostly tighter. Anyone know how to achieve that? I know that doing Ab workouts alone is probably not gonna do the trick, so would I have to do cardio and lose a bit of body fat? Also, what kind of Cardio should I do?

The only exercise I do at the moment is 50-100 Squats 5 days a week and 5 minutes of Jump Rope 3 times a week (sometimes less if i'm lazy) I also on a very healthy diet, I don't eat any refined sugar or added sweeteners, lots of vegetables and lean protein.

I would be very happy to do more cardio if that is gonna get rid of that little flab o:)

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  • PsykoHoBBit
    PsykoHoBBit Posts: 2 Member
    lulu_yj wrote: »
    Hi!
    I'm 18 and 5"4' (163cm); I currently weigh about 106lbs(48kg).
    I don't calorie restrict but on average I probably eat 1,200-1,700 calories a day, which lets me maintain a weight between 104 and 108lbs. So in that sense I am very happy with my body!

    But yet my stomach is a little flabby and I want it to be flatter but mostly tighter. Anyone know how to achieve that? I know that doing Ab workouts alone is probably not gonna do the trick, so would I have to do cardio and lose a bit of body fat? Also, what kind of Cardio should I do?

    The only exercise I do at the moment is 50-100 Squats 5 days a week and 5 minutes of Jump Rope 3 times a week (sometimes less if i'm lazy) I also on a very healthy diet, I don't eat any refined sugar or added sweeteners, lots of vegetables and lean protein.

    I would be very happy to do more cardio if that is gonna get rid of that little flab o:)

    I've just started losing my weight but I've noticed in the process I've gotten tighter in my mid section and mostly it's from the core/about crunch workouts and stationary bike I do at the gym before I switched exercises I didn't notice any change but 2 weeks after the switch there was a noticeable difference for me
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,978 Member
    Exercise is for fitness, health and physique improvement (gain). Losing body fat is about calorie deficit. Best exercises for that are table push aways and fork put downs.

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