How can I lose belly fat without losing too much weight?
I am 15 years old (male) and I have belly fat and lovehandles. Albeit, I am not obese or overweight, I still would like to lose belly fat and slim down my stomach area. I heard that cardio can make you lose fat but I am worried that if I do too much cardio that I will lose a lot of weight. Any advice on how to lose the belly fat without losing too much weight on cardio exercises? Also is it advisable to lose the belly fat first and then concentrate on ab toning afterwards? Or maybe its better to do the ab muscle training along with the cardio?
P.S. can you also tell me how long the whole process will take?
November 5th, 2010 at 8:36 am
Belly fat is simply the muscles in you belly needs building, doing press ups and pull ups will help drasticly, if you dont fancy that weights but not too heavy.
November 5th, 2010 at 9:09 am
well there are always situps and there are sweat belts that focus on the tummy by seating the fat out
http://www.linkamerica.com/products/health_support/belts4.html
November 5th, 2010 at 10:03 am
If you are doing lots of cardio, which is good for your heart and body, and do not want to lose weight but some fats, then you can eat more complex carbs and lean protein. The protein will enable you to turn them into muscles, if you weight train.
Overall, eat healthily with lots of veggies, lean meat and complex carbs and exercise, you will not have problem losing some fats.
I am on low carb, low fat, high fibre, high protein and a hour brisk walk 5 times a week, and I have lost 31lbs and gain better health. I am now maintaining my 108lbs for more than a year.
Details in my blog
Xiaozhen
November 5th, 2010 at 10:15 am
You should see a difference in 6 weeks if you do this plan:
AFTER A WARM UP:
USING AN EXERCISE BALL
V-PIKE PRONE AB CRUNCH (3 SETS OF 10)
• LIE FACE DOWN (PRONE) ON THE BALL WITH YOUR HANDS ON THE FLOOR FOR STABILITY
• BEGIN WITH THE BALL POSITIONED AT THE UPPER THIGH WITH YOUR LEGS EXTENDED
• SLOWLY ROLL THE BALL UNDER YOUR BODY WITH HIPS MOVING UPWARD BRINGING FEET CLOSER TO ARMS
• KEEP LEGS STRAIGHT. ONCE IN A V POSITION, PAUSE AND SLOWLY ROLL BACK TO PRONE
USING AB STRAPS
HANGING LEG RAISES (3 SETS OF 15)
• HANG FROM STRAPS WITH UPPER ARM PARALLEL TO THE GROUND. LEGS ARE EXTENDED.
• BEGIN BY LIFTING KNEES UP TO CHEST, PAUSE AND SLOWLY RETURN TO EXTENSION
• DO NOT SWING. LOWER YOUR LEGS SLOWLY, WITH CONTROL
• THIS EXERCISE CAN ALSO BE DONE WITH A TWIST AS YOU RAISE YOUR LEGS TO WORK THE OBLIQUES
WORKING THE OBLIQUES
SIDE LYING LEG LIFTS ON FLOOR (3 SETS OF 15 ON EACH SIDE)
• START ON THE FLOOR, ON YOUR SIDE; PROP YOURSELF UP ON YOUR ELBOW. KEEP OPPOSITE HAND ON THE FLOOR BEHIND YOU FOR BALANCE.
• WITH LEGS EXTENDED, LIFT BOTH UPPER AND LOWER BODY AT THE SAME TIME, CREATING A SIDE LYING V. LOWER YOUR BODY SLOWLY.
• REPEAT ON THE OTHER SIDE
After this best ab workout it is a good idea to stretch the low back with a simple knee to chest stretch. Hold each stretch for 30 seconds. It is also a good idea to train your abs last in your workout. To minimize the risk of injury always perform this best ab workout at the very end of your exercise session.
http://www.fitnessdiet.info/bestabworkout.php