Getting rid of love handles requires a woman to change her diet as well as incorporate exercises into her routine that work the entire body not just the abdominals because there is no way to spot reduce body fat. A new diet and exercise routine may take practice to maintain at first, but the result can be less flab on the sides of your stomach.
Diet and Exercise
Your exercise routine should include cardiovascular exercises to burn fat and strength training to enhance muscle tone in addition to abdominal exercises to firm the obliques. Aerobic exercises can include jogging, jumping rope, martial arts, stair climbing or walking. Military Fitness suggests performing between 20 and 45 minutes of cardiovascular exercises every day at least 4 times per week in addition to strength training at least 2 times a week. According to Military Fitness, an ideal diet for losing weight includes drinking at least 3 liters of water a day and eating at least five servings or fruits or vegetables a day while reducing your calorie intake.
Lying Pelvic Lifts
Lie on your back and lift your legs so your body looks from the side like a letter "L." Move your legs slightly toward you, crunch your abs and lift your hips off the floor about two inches, according to Bodybuilding For You. Your momentum will lift your hips and buttocks slightly upward before you return to the ground. You may need to practice this exercise several times to learn how to control your momentum and avoid slamming your hips and buttocks when returning to the ground.
Elbow to Knee Crunches
Lie on your back in a sit up position. Cross your right leg over your left knee. Crunch your abs as you sit up and bring your left elbow to touch your right knee. You can place your left hand over your left ear to bring your left elbow to your right knee in order to avoid the twisting and unnecessary pressure on the neck that can result from locking your hands behind your head. Repeat this exercise with your left leg over your right knee.
Leg Flutters
Leg flutters can strengthen your back in addition to working your love handles. Lie flat on your stomach and slightly lift your head off the floor. Lift your feet and knees and flutter your legs up and down as if you are swimming. Perform this exercise for 20 seconds at a time, according to Flat Stomach Exercises.
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