The most frequent question I get from teens (and from everyone, really) is how to lose fat over specific areas. We all store excess fat in certain places and it always seems to be in less than desirable places, like the:
• Hips
• Butt
• Thighs
• Belly
• Waist
• Upper back
• Chest
So, is it possible to lose fat from these areas and, if so, which exercises work the best?
The truth is that spot reduction won’t work. That means that doing hundreds of crunches to get flat abs or leg lifts and squats to get thin thighs won’t work. So, if that doesn’t work then what does?
To lose fat, you have to burn more calories than you eat and then allow your body, and your genetics, to decide where the fat comes off. The most effective way to do this is with diet and exercise. Please try to follow all of my suggestion along with your current routine.
Exercise
One way to control your calories is to move around more by adding both structured exercise and general activity throughout the day. I would like to recommend spending at least one hour in any sorts of physical activity you like most. It could be:
• Riding a bike
• Skateboarding or inline skating
• Swimming
• Dancing
• Walking or running
• Sports
• Shooting hoops
Aside from being more active, watching what you eat is another important component of losing weight. Are you aware of taking healthy diet to lose your weight? Then you should be.
There are other ways to cut unnecessary calories include:
• Too many sodas, juices and sports drinks can really add up. Replace them with water and you'll save plenty of calories.
• Most fruits and vegetables are high in fiber and nutrients while low in calories. That means you'll fill up faster and eat less. Try having fruit as snacks or before meals to cut calories without feeling hungry.
• There's nothing wrong with having an occasional burger and fries, but avoid having those types of foods every day. Make them a treat that you only have every now and then.
• If you get hungry in the afternoon, keep your snacks healthy by avoiding candy, cookies, and other tempting sweets. Also, pay attention to other reasons you may eat, like being bored, tired, or feeling blue. Emotional eating only makes things worse and doesn't make your problems go away.
Eating regularly throughout the day is also important for keeping your metabolism going and your body fueled for all you want to accomplish. So keep it up.
