How Do I Target Belly Fat?

tinabell153
tinabell153 Posts: 292 Member
edited December 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I don't want to lose anywhere but my belly. Is that even possible?

It's tough being 5'0" because I have no torso and all my fat stores in my belly. I need more time and energy if I'm going to get the flat belly I've always dreamed of having.

I do crunches and other ab exercises, I lift weights, I walk on the treadmill with a full incline to get a better workout and I eat fairly healthy. I don't know what else to do! HELP!


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  • Acg67
    Acg67 Posts: 12,142 Member
    You can't spot reduce unless you want to try something like Lipo
  • ATLMel
    ATLMel Posts: 392 Member
    Nope.

    You've gotta lose fat overall.
  • redlion45
    redlion45 Posts: 155 Member
    Short answer - you can't. Sorry I can't give you a miracle cure (although others will try to sell you one :laugh: )

    Ab exercises can give you a strong core, but the only way to lose belly fat is to lower your overall body fat % and the fat will come off wherever it wants to in due time - -usually everywhere but where you really want it to, until finally that spot loses the last of its stubborn fat.

    Belly fat is particuarly stubborn for some of us. (Ask me how I know :grumble: ) Good luck.
  • ElHombre23
    ElHombre23 Posts: 126 Member
    Patience and dedication will get rid of it...Belly fat is very stubborn and is usually the last thing to go...
  • tinabell153
    tinabell153 Posts: 292 Member
    You can't spot reduce unless you want to try something like Lipo

    If I had the money I would get Lipo lol! :)
  • thatguy010
    thatguy010 Posts: 51 Member
    Get rid of wheat and sugar to reduce your belly fat
  • Jacwhite22
    Jacwhite22 Posts: 7,010 Member
    Get rid of wheat and sugar to reduce your belly fat
    cool story bro....tell it again.
  • JennaM222
    JennaM222 Posts: 1,996 Member
    Try:

    Interval training
    HIIT
    Running/Jogging

    also circuit training

    good luck :)
  • dlynnkind
    dlynnkind Posts: 134 Member
    I lost the most on my stomach doing Jillian's 30 day shred. I think like 6 inches. But I am also 5'6, so I don't know?
  • courtxoney
    courtxoney Posts: 59 Member
    i like doing reverse sit ups.
    lay on your back with your with your legs at a 90 degree angle in the air and just lift your hips.
    you'll definitely feel it in your lower stomach.
  • Helloitsdan
    Helloitsdan Posts: 5,564 Member
    Eat at a slight deficit and work out 3-4 times a week.
  • HauteP1nk
    HauteP1nk Posts: 2,139 Member
    Youc an't spot reduce. Watch what you eat, drink lots of water, and exercise (cardio and weights).

    I do a lot of interval training and running. I have noticed a big difference in my stomach.
  • chrisb75
    chrisb75 Posts: 395 Member
    Eat at a slight deficit and work out 3-4 times a week.
    This...and lift weights!
  • ahamm002
    ahamm002 Posts: 1,690 Member
    I don't want to lose anywhere but my belly. Is that even possible?

    It's tough being 5'0" because I have no torso and all my fat stores in my belly. I need more time and energy if I'm going to get the flat belly I've always dreamed of having.

    I do crunches and other ab exercises, I lift weights, I walk on the treadmill with a full incline to get a better workout and I eat fairly healthy. I don't know what else to do! HELP!


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    1. Belly fat is often the first and last place fat comes off of. You'll lose a little bit at first, but to get rid of all of it you need to get rid of fat everywhere else.

    2. So, it appears your goal is to improve your body composition. Best way to do this is to eat healthy and exercise HARD and eat healthy. As one poster already mentioned, minimizing carbs is helpful for many people to decrease their overall caloric intake. HIIT is a great way to exercise hard.
  • Spanaval
    Spanaval Posts: 1,200 Member
    No magical way to reduce belly fat, unfortuantely. Your body gets to decide where the fat comes off. The only other thing I'd suggest in addition to what has been said before, is to try pilates. It won't magically get rid of your belly fat, but it will help you get a strong core.
  • DixiedoesMFP
    DixiedoesMFP Posts: 935 Member
    Quit doing crunches and lift heavier weights. Crunches don't really do much.
  • qtiekiki
    qtiekiki Posts: 1,490 Member
    HIIT or intervals of full body exercises and plyometrics with weights. And eat well. Be patient.
  • mandylooo
    mandylooo Posts: 456 Member
    Yup, there is no such thing as spot reducing, so you're going to have to lose fat from all over. Eat a deficit and do some resistance work to maintain muscle alongside your CV workouts whilst you're dieting.
  • student37
    student37 Posts: 29 Member
    I am in charge of the wellness program at school. We recently got a new nurse/physical trainer and this is the main question that was asked. Most of us have "baby fat" we are trying to loose. He told us us the best thing is any ab strenghening but we MUST do back strengthening also such as reverse crunches. It is important to make both sides strong. There is a lot of things on the internet for examples I am told. I have not looked yet. Best of luck. I am working on the same thing so if I find some that work I will let you know.
  • tinabell153
    tinabell153 Posts: 292 Member
    Thanks everyone! I'm going to try Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred and see if that gets rid of my fat!
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