Need help losing Belly/Stomach fat

Hey!, I'm new to the forum and I've been having a search on how to lose belly/stomach fat.
Over the past year when I started my new job i seemed to have put on over a stone in weight and whenever I try to shift it, nothing I do helps. It's only my stomach area/Sides affected by the weight gain.

I'm on the road alot so I often just grab something to eat(Fast Foods, crisps), So i'm currently working out a plan on healthy eating for myself.

Is there anything specific I should do Fitness wise to help with this?

Any help would be great thanks!
 
OK the bad news first. You will see most of your newly gained fat around your middle. Truth is it will have gone everywhere, subcutaneously and internally. Fat tends to sit around the middle more because the body views it as protective and there are a lot of important organs in that area with no skeletal protection.
You will lose it the same way you have gained it, all over, so will see little visible difference at first because you will be smaller all over, clothes fit is often a good guide.

Good news time.

Diet can be simple even if you are on the road, it just take a bit of forethought. If you rely on what you can buy out and about I will almost guarantee you will get rubbish, even if buying many 'healthy option' products. A lot of labelling is deceptive, I have seen a label on some flying saucer sweets advertising how they are over 99% fat free, if it was a joke it would be funny.
Take food with you, stuff you like, that can travel. If it needs to be hot get a little plug in food cooler/warmer that runs off your 12v adaptor. Probably cheaper than a week or so of big macs. For balance use the food pyramid, google it, and be a bit inventive to ensure you enjoy it. I you love spicy, ad the chillies etc. with some uber cheap wine rather than oil, alcohol will boil away but only after tenderising the food and allowing all of your flavours to permeate.
Not a lot of time at home, one pot meals are great, I do a lot of mine while sorting out other stuff, and throw together salads with some seeds and simple flavours.
This will feel difficult at first, because you aren't used to it. You will be surprised at how little time before you are seeing it taking less time than queuing for a burger.

Fitness wise, start simple, take the dog for a walk if you have one, and pick up the pace you are walking at. Go for bike rides, swims, whatever you enjoy, but at a low intensity so you can keep it going for a while, ideally 20 minutes or more.
If you are into particular sports find a club that play it and get involved, motivation lies that way. If like me you are less social and like iron, start with some light circuits at a local gym if you are at home enough or a national chain if not.
Basically find stuff you enjoy and do it. One of the people I knew who did well found the only thing they enjoyed was line dancing. It took time but they did it often enough combined with diet to lose several stone.
 
It's sad that nothing you can do will "spot reduce" your fat in one part of your body over another. Focus on increasing your activity, and you can do it in little ways while you're on the road. Do a small workout in your hotel room..things like pushups, situps, jumping jacks, and running in place won't require any equipment, but can get your heart rate up. Pack healthy snacks yourself before you leave, to keep with you on the road. If you have to eat out, choose healthier meal options, and immediately put half of the food in the box for later.
 
Thanks both of you. I do have a small multigym in the garage so I'll dig it out! Will definitely get to work on the advice! I'm also thinking of starting bodybuilding. Should I do the same approach as advised or should I change it up?
 
Starting out is always best to cover all bases to have a stable base to work up from.
Building muscle does aid fat loss, because the muscle has to be constantly fed. However I would go for some very light stuff to start with, that will build virtually no muscle, to get used to the movements safely before moving on to the heavier stuff required for mass building.
I would say find a set of exercises you can do with your multigym that work the whole body with compound exercises, basically as few individual exercises as possible. Warm up aerobically, do a low intensity session where perfection of movement is the focus. Then cool down with a long aerobic activity in the easy breathing fat burning range.
As a beginner you should finish feeling that you could easily have done more. This is demotivating for many who want to feel they are really working hard. However you need to be recovered for your next session and going all out will make this impossible. Intensity comes with time, and those in least rush achieve the quickest results.
I have seen one post on here stating you can't gain muscle and lose fat at the same time, I am pretty sure someone more knowledgeable corrected them, the two are a very good match.

Most important thing for any trainer. Enjoy what you do, it is the only way to keep going. If you hate it, find other activities.
 
Losing belly fats are really a tough part for every obese people as we well known with the fact that belly parts consists of huge and strong amount of fats that are not easily burn in a short period. Therefore it needs a strict diet plan including belly exercises like crunch exercise that helps to build abs.
 
I totally agree with everyone on this thread. I suggest that you focus on getting your diet right, and start adding small workouts into your schedule, you can even search for "high intensity interval training workouts" on YouTube. You can go to to track calories and food intake. Eat 6-7 small meals a day every 2-3 hours. Good luck and keep us posted
 
If you really want to cut extra fat in your stomach then you need to concentrate on two things. Firstly and most importantly you need to concentrate on your diet and then on exercise.

So I would like to emphasize on two areas and like to suggest you accordingly. So read all of my suggestion carefully:

• Do you like apple? If not then you should. Apples contain chemical call pectin. This chemical is found in most berries, and fresh fruit. The pectin is in the cell walls of most fruits, especially apples. Pectin limits the amount of fat your cells can absorb. This will put a natural limitation on the amount of fat your cells can absorb. Add applesauce (it's loaded with pectin), apples, fresh fruit and berries, to your diet and let the power of pectin pulverize the fat that accumulates on your cells especially in stomach area.

• Soybeans contain lecithin, which is a chemical that will shield your cells from accumulating fat. Lecithin prevents, like a shield, fat from forming on your cells. It will also break down fatty deposits in your body. Eat soybeans at least 3 times a week and you'll be boosting your body’s ability to get rid of fat and you will be on your way to losing belly fat!

• Oranges, grapefruit, tangerines, lemons, and limes contain high concentrations of Vitamin C (this is also called ascorbic acid). This Vitamin C has a fat burning quality. By adding Citrus Fruits to your daily diet, you will great increase your metabolism, increase your ability to get rid of belly fat, and also help you to control your cholesterol levels.

• Seafood is a great source of protein and it also contains all of the essential amino acids. Omega 3 fatty acids are found in fish. This is vital to your health. Tuna and salmon are the best choice in this category to lose belly fat fast!

• Nice and lean cuts of chicken or turkey breast are your best choice to eat. These meats contain niacin, protein, B6 vitamins and a lot more. Grilling, or baking are recommended.

• Garlic oil or the juice of garlic has a significant protective quality to cells which help to reduce fatty deposits. When taken, it brings down the levels of fat. In brief, Garlic has the power to reduce fat in your cells dramatically. I suggest some mints after taking.

• Oatmeal is one good choice to help lose belly fat. The oatmeal must be rolled Oats if you choose to eat it to lose belly fat. Whole grain cereals, whole wheat, brown rice, wild rice, and whole grain corn are other foods in this category which are excellent to eat.

Now I would like to introduce some exercise. Those are easy to practice but very effective to cut extra fat in our abs:

• The Bicycle Exercise is the best for targeting the six pack muscles and to reduce fat in your stomach area. To do this exercise, get into a supine position with hands at the back of your head. Bring knees to the chest while lifting shoulders off the floor. Slowly bring your right elbow towards your left knee as you straighten your right leg. Switch sides and continue in a pedaling motion. Do 1 to 3 sets with 12 to 16 repetitions.

• This exercise requires a captain's chair, a rack with padded arms allowing for the legs to hang free that is commonly found in gyms or health clubs. To do this exercise, stand on the chair and grip hand holds. Press back against the pad then raise knees to the chest to contract the abs then lower them back down. Do 1 to 3 sets with 12 to 16 repetitions.

• Exercise Ball Crunch. For this exercise, an exercise ball is necessary. In this routine, the abdomen does more exerting but will still need the entire body to stabilize it throughout the routine. To do this exercise, lie on the ball with your lower back fully supported. Place hands behind the head. To lift the torso off the ball, contract the abs to pull the bottom of the rib cage towards the hips. Keep ball stable as you curl up, then lower back down to stretch the abs. Do 1 to 3 sets with 12 to 16 repetitions.

• Vertical Leg Crunch. Performing this exercise is similar to doing a leg crunch except that the legs are straight up, forcing the abs to work and adding intensity to the routine. To do this, lie on the floor with the legs straight up, knees crossed, and place the hands beneath the head for support. Contract abs lifting the shoulders off the floor and keep legs in a fixed position to crunch. Do 1 to 3 sets with 12 to 16 repetitions.

• Long Arm Crunch - This is a variant of the traditional floor crunch where the arms are held straight behind you, adding a lever to the move and making for a challenging exercise. To do this, lie on the floor or a mat then extend arms straight behind, keeping them clasped and next to the ears. Slowly contract abs and lift shoulders off the floor carefully to keep the arms straight. Do 1 to 3 sets with 12 to 16 repetitions.


It is very important to note that you must follow the steps above in order to be successful at losing the belly fat and your overall weight. You need to combine them with the above steps for full effect, and you will be happy you did in short order!
 
• The Bicycle Exercise is the best for targeting the six pack muscles and to reduce fat in your stomach area. To do this exercise, get into a supine position with hands at the back of your head. Bring knees to the chest while lifting shoulders off the floor. Slowly bring your right elbow towards your left knee as you straighten your right leg. Switch sides and continue in a pedaling motion. Do 1 to 3 sets with 12 to 16 repetitions.

I love also biking, not only for the sake of losing weight but it is also an enjoyable activity especially if we have friends to accompany us.

Having a strict is important in order for us to lose weight, but not that very strict to the extent you cannot eat anymore your favorite foods, you can still eat them but be sure to eat in moderation, better yet only sometimes.
 
I love also biking, not only for the sake of losing weight but it is also an enjoyable activity especially if we have friends to accompany us.

Having a strict is important in order for us to lose weight, but not that very strict to the extent you cannot eat anymore your favorite foods, you can still eat them but be sure to eat in moderation, better yet only sometimes.

This is one of the more amusing (that was not meant o be amusing) posts I've seen.
 
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