APPLE SHAPE TUMMY FAT!

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I don't know how they say belly fat is hardest to get rid of, it is fat just like any other fat cell.

It depends on your shape, what fat will seem the hardest to see a loss in. For me? My stomach/chest is always thin and smaller.. because I'm a pear. All my fat is in my bum/thighs. So I could tell you to eat well and exercise and the belly fat will disappear first, and that would be true, but only for me.

So for you, and for anyone really, to lose any kind of fat, belly, thigh, arm... just simply reduce the amount of body fat you have. That takes time. If you are eating a calorie deficit (you are, if you follow what MFP suggests for you) then you will lower your body fat. If you are adding exercise, this will help, too The exercise will also give you health benefits other than body fat reduction.

Unfortunately you cannot spot reduce...BUT...if you eat more protein and less carbs (not Atkins style, just change your macro ratio around a bit to maybe 40% carbs, 30% protein, 30% fat), you will lose some of the excess in the belly. Carbs can cause you to hold onto extra water.
And while you can't spot reduce...I'll tell ya what...I've been doing the 30 Day Shred (just finished day 27) and I've noticed a HUGE difference in my belly/waist. From all the before/afters I've seen, women get GREAT results in this mid-section area. Don't be shy doing it....it's a nice tough workout but its only 20 mins...and results in a month?!?! YES PLEASE!!

It's not super popular to say on these boards, but low carb (30g per day) and no sugar is the only way, FOR ME, that I can lose my "No I'm not pregnant quit asking me when my baby is due" lower belly fat. I have a hard time sustaining that kind of diet without rebounding though, so I don't do it. I'm sure low calories and exercise will get me/you there eventually, we just have to work hard and be patient!

But in a pinch and when I have needed to flatten the belly, low carb and no sugar has worked for me.

I also have the same problem. I have heard that cutting out sugar works. I have yet to try it though because im a major sugar addict :indifferent:

I've lost a LOT of belly fat- AND several of my chin(s)= which I have NEVER lost before.
And NO, I'm not doing much cardio at all- in fact, I just do A LOT of walking.

I have, however, eliminated High Fructose Corn Syrup from my diet

and I am taking Cinnamon as a supplement....

Is it helping? I can't attribute ALL of it to it, but it sure hasn't hurt either.

I hear the Flirty Fitness Girl works, That is if your willing to act like a stripper in your own home, and spend a little bit of money for it

I am an apple, I just have to keep my BF% really down to go in at the waist and lower my risk of heart problems. As an apple, you can't afford to have even a few extra pounds.

I run quite a lot, which I think has helped lower my total BF%, I also do circuits and aerobics with resistance bands, which includes 15 minutes of abs.

I have PCOS, so it makes me gain weight around my tummy very easily. I've found that cutting back on sugar, reducing dairy, getting good exercise, and upping my fiber are the key ingredients for me.

1) Sugar is usually the #1 culprit in weight gain around the tummy, so you might see a big difference just by cutting back sugar (cut back but stick with natural sugar! A piece of fruit is always better than a processed sugar-free candy in my book!).

2) Dairy causes bloating for a lot of people, even if you're not lactose intolerant! Our systems just have problems processing dairy... and going back to #1, milk is pretty high in sugar. Try swapping milk for unsweetened almond milk, and if you do eat dairy try to do things like replace a dollop of sour cream with a dollop of low-fat Greek yogurt. If you're not crazy about cutting out dairy, consider taking probiotics.. they can help your body process the dairy you ingest.

3) Of course, exercise goes hand in hand with getting your diet in check. Cardio is the best way to shed calories and help slim down that tummy area. Of course, you'll want to do ab exercises and all over strength workouts to build muscle (the more muscle you have, you burn more calories doing the same things). Ab exercises are great for tightening and toning, but keep in mind that you can't spot reduce. A million sit-ups a night won't get rid of extra weight around the middle on its own. You have to pair it with diet & cardio.

4) Increasing the amount of fiber you eat by incorporating more fresh veggies & whole grains will help in the long run... just be aware it could make you a little bloated at first until your body adjusts to the change It will pay off in the long run!

Everyone's body is different, but these four things have been key in helping me to whittle my middle While you might find other things that help you even more, I would be surprised if these don't at least help a little!

you know all there is about diet, so I add my 2 penny:
1. some kipping yourself from saying whatz in your heart. say everything out loud!! its not a joe, it works!!
2. watch trinny and sussana:how to dress like and apple. find nice clothes and love yourself!