Need to get rid of belly fat

M

MPegg44

New member
Hi guys,

My name is Matt and I have been exercising and dieting since October 2014.

I have lost 24 pounds since then which has made me feel so much better.

I exercise roughly 5 times a week and try and mix up my routines every day. However, I still cant get rid of the dreaded tire around my stomach.

Are there any effective exercises that can really help tone this area. I know that carrying on dieting is the best way but can I speed the process up with a certain exercise?

Thanks!
 
Hey Matt!

What exercises are you doing now?
 
This is what I wrote to another member with the same question: Belly fat has a visceral and a subcutaneous component. The visceral fat is associated with insulin/carb metabolism and is manageable with low GI food. Subcutaneous fat doesn't go away easily,needs abs workout. A waist (belly) to hip proportion of 0.9 in guys is considered healthy. In general, you want to look at your weight management program as a journey to a balanced lifestyle rather than a hit and let go target. "Weight loss" shouldn't be a "net loss". You should gain health and a better body at the end.
 
Thanks for the replies guys

abitofbliss, I usually do 30 mins weights, 30 mins cardio 5 times a week. With weights usually focusing on my core, chest and abs.

I have lost size around my stomach but it is obviously behind the rest of my body in terms of being toned and looking healthy!
 
Matt, not sure what cardio you are doing but as you get into your weekly regimen and feel more and more motivated by your weight loss/how you feel I suggest increasing your cardio and implementing some sort of intervals. For instance, if you walk for cardio - try to job for 1min then walk for 2 mins (repeat). This should definitely help with your area of concern!
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top