Body shape and fat accumulation ranges from person to person. Some people may have more fat in their hips or thighs, while others gain fat the easiest in their stomachs. Getting rid of fat that rests in your upper abdominal area is done the same way as reducing body fat in any other area. You need to work to lose weight and reduce overall body fat with increased physical activity and reducing empty calories in your diet.
Step 1
Remove all empty calories from your daily diet. This includes chips, cookies, ice cream, fast-food meals, soda and other sugary beverages. Foods that are processed, have added sugar and more than 400 calories per serving also fit into this category.
Step 2
Eat more nutrient-dense foods that will energize and fuel your body. Fruits, vegetables, protein, low-fat dairy and whole-grains are nutrient dense because they are low in calories and fat, but high in vitamins and minerals.
Step 3
Increase your water intake. Water keeps your body hydrated, prepares the body for activity and flushes out toxins and body fat. Replace your soda and coffee intake with water to remove even more calories from your diet.
Step 4
Engage in at least 30 minutes of aerobic activity every day to burn calories and remove excess body fat. Alternate between moderately paced activities and fast-paced activities to increase your metabolism and avoid hitting a plateau. Include set paced activities, such as cycling, and interval training cardio, such as sprinting.
Step 5
Perform 15 to 25 minutes of abdominal strength-training exercises three times a week. Use exercises that create a crunching motion along the front of your stomach, such as crunches, hanging leg lifts and bicycles. Perform each exercise you choose until you reach muscle fatigue and cannot complete any more repetitions.
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