Developing fat in the lower abdominal region can be a precursor to poor health. When the exterior, subcutaneous fat is present for too long, it may turn into visceral fat, which squeezes in around the organs and puts you at risk for developing serious conditions like heart disease and diabetes, according to Harvard Medical School. While you can't target one specific body part to burn fat, adopting a balanced diet and a proper exercise regimen can burn fat all over your body, including the lower abdomen and improve your overall health.
Step 1
Eat nutritious, non-fattening foods. Load up on foods that are low in calories and high in nutrition like vegetables, fruits, poultry, fish, yogurt and whole grains. Figure out the number of calories you need to consume in a day to maintain your current weight and reduce that number by 500. This will allow you to lose weight.
Step 2
Perform aerobic exercises for at least 30 minutes a day or for 45 minutes a day, three times per week. Any exercise that elevates your heart rate is acceptable including walking, swimming, jogging and sports like basketball or soccer.
Step 3
Perform strength training exercises to build muscle and burn additional fat. According to MayoClinic.com, lifting weights may raise your metabolic rate and allow you to burn even more calories. Carry weights while jogging for added effect. On the days you don't do aerobic exercises, do strength-building exercises like bicep curls, squats and lunges to see an improvement in your loss of lower belly fat.
Step 4
Tone your lower abdomen to bring definition to your muscles and burn more calories. On days where you don't perform cardiovascular activity, do abdominal strengthening exercises like sit-ups, crunches or Pilates. Leg lifts and pelvic tilts are especially effective at targeting and flattening the lower abdominal area.
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