What causes belly fat more..fat, or carbs?

smallerthighs
smallerthighs Posts: 148
edited October 1 in Health and Weight Loss
Just curious.....I'm trying to reduce belly fat...so, should I consume less fat..or less carbs?

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  • rml_16
    rml_16 Posts: 16,414 Member
    Calories and genetics cause belly fat.
  • usmcmp
    usmcmp Posts: 21,219 Member
    Calories and genetics cause belly fat.

    True, you also can't spot reduce fat
  • HoopFire5602
    HoopFire5602 Posts: 423 Member
    If you want to get rid of it, do HIIT and eat cleaner, non-processed foods. (HIIT=High intensity Interval Training) You have to burn fat all over your body to make it go away.
  • Rae6503
    Rae6503 Posts: 6,294 Member
    Calories and genetics cause belly fat.

    Pretty much. The fat on your stomach will eventually come off with over all body fat loss. Unfortunately though, you can't pick where your body decides to lose fat first and store fat last.
  • DrBorkBork
    DrBorkBork Posts: 4,099 Member
    cut down carbs. Fat is delicious and should not be feared (examples: avocado, coconut, EVOO)
  • Leanne1795
    Leanne1795 Posts: 186
    cut down carbs. Fat is delicious and should not be feared (examples: avocado, coconut, EVOO)

    Exactly!
  • jhendricks123
    jhendricks123 Posts: 38 Member
    +1 - Our genes determine our body shape, food determines our body size. Carbs are good, but try to either burn them off or just eat as much as you need and not more as your body will convert unused carbs to fat to store for later.

    Just try to eat a balanced diet (settle on a ratio of carbs, protein and fat that you can live with)
  • Tayla_Grant
    Tayla_Grant Posts: 119 Member
    watch out for refined sugars and processed food as well.
  • PhilipByrne
    PhilipByrne Posts: 276 Member
    Calories and genetics cause belly fat.

    True, you also can't spot reduce fat

    Agree totally with both. If excercising could reduce spot fat people who chew gum would have skinny faces wouldn't they.
  • smallerthighs
    smallerthighs Posts: 148
    Yeah..I figured that. I asked because since I stopped grazing on sweets, and eliminated diet soda...I noticed I'm smaller in the waist and belly now. My pants have more room in the waist area..and when I tried on my old corset..I had to unlace it in the back..and pull the laces tighter. So was it less carbs...or less fat that did it? I still have a ways to go...but I know I'm getting closer.
  • brit49
    brit49 Posts: 461 Member
    Cut down on carbs, since I did that I lost 2ins of fat, increase good fat and eat more clean
  • Rae6503
    Rae6503 Posts: 6,294 Member
    Yeah..I figured that. I asked because since I stopped grazing on sweets, and eliminated diet soda...I noticed I'm smaller in the waist and belly now. My pants have more room in the waist area..and when I tried on my old corset..I had to unlace it in the back..and pull the laces tighter. So was it less carbs...or less fat that did it? I still have a ways to go...but I know I'm getting closer.

    Probably less calories. I've found that eating lower carbs makes it easier to eat lower calories. BUT eating more fat makes it easier to eat lower calories because fat feels me up and keeps me full much longer.
  • saligator
    saligator Posts: 96 Member
    Calories and genetics cause belly fat.

    True, you also can't spot reduce fat

    Agree totally with both. If excercising could reduce spot fat people who chew gum would have skinny faces wouldn't they.

    hahaha!!!!
  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,416 Member

    Agree totally with both. If excercising could reduce spot fat people who chew gum would have skinny faces wouldn't they.

    :laugh:
  • rml_16
    rml_16 Posts: 16,414 Member
    Yeah..I figured that. I asked because since I stopped grazing on sweets, and eliminated diet soda...I noticed I'm smaller in the waist and belly now. My pants have more room in the waist area..and when I tried on my old corset..I had to unlace it in the back..and pull the laces tighter. So was it less carbs...or less fat that did it? I still have a ways to go...but I know I'm getting closer.

    Neither. You're eating fewer calories. And you're not getting the fizz from the soda that makes your belly bloat.

    So, it's less carbon.
  • dexters_dexterity
    dexters_dexterity Posts: 342 Member
    nothing is bad if taken in balance n moderation, natural and unprocessed

    good fat n complex carbs

    CARDIO, CARDIO, CARDIO
  • 123456654321
    123456654321 Posts: 1,311 Member
    cut down carbs. Fat is delicious and should not be feared (examples: avocado, coconut, EVOO)

    Carbs should not be feared either.

    Just eat a well balanced diet within your calorie allowance and the tummy fat will eventually come off.
  • jlynne3
    jlynne3 Posts: 1
    Like all others are saying.. it's a combination of both. Cut out white breads, pastas and sugars. Eat complex carbs; brown rice, baked potato (watch the topping! try salsa), yams, etc. and lots of veggies. To get your sugar fix, eat natural whole fruit. And for fat cut out all junky fats, sour cream, milk, yogurt. Stick with nuts and seeds, avocado, olive/flax grapeseed oil, coconut oils, etc.

    I started a dairy free/gluten free diet a year ago and I've never felt better. Try to live by this - if it grows from the ground - eat it. If it doesn't, leave it.

    You'll notice a major decrease in (abdomen) fat and an increase in energy! Good luck!
  • tigersword
    tigersword Posts: 8,059 Member
    +1 - Our genes determine our body shape, food determines our body size. Carbs are good, but try to either burn them off or just eat as much as you need and not more as your body will convert unused carbs to fat to store for later.

    Just try to eat a balanced diet (settle on a ratio of carbs, protein and fat that you can live with)

    False. Excess CALORIES are converted to fat, regardless of where they come from. If you have to eat 1500 calories a day to maintain your weight, and you eat 1500 calories of just carbs, your body will not gain any body fat. If you eat 0 carbs and 1800 grams of protein, then those 300 excess protein calories will be converted to fat for storage.
  • smallerthighs
    smallerthighs Posts: 148
    Thanks, Peeps!! I guess I'll just keep doin what I've been doin. Now, how bout those lottery numbers...lolol
  • dexters_dexterity
    dexters_dexterity Posts: 342 Member
    just found ur question answered here

    http://www.realage.com/tips/cutting-carbs-reduces-belly-fat?eid=1010643054&memberid=11880673
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,984 Member
    Calories and genetics cause belly fat.
    Ding ding! Winner!
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