Losing weight in just one area, like the stomach, is not realistic. To lose inches on your waistline, you need to reduce fat levels all over your body. This is done by forcing your body to burn fat for energy by creating a deficit between the number of calories --- energy --- being consumed in food and used by the body. The Centers For Disease Control and Prevention recommend a deficit of 500 to 1,000 per day as being sufficient to lose 1 to 2 lbs. a week.
Diet
Tailor your diet to meet your goal of reducing that waistline. Remove foods high in sodium, saturated fat and sugars or heavily processed foods from your kitchen. Instead, eat lean meats, fruits, vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy, seeds, nuts and fresh fish. Break your meals down into smaller portions than the standard breakfast, lunch and dinner, and instead eat every two to three hours.
Running
Running is the cardio activity which is going to help burn away that waistline in the quickest time, according to MayoClinic.com. Its statistics show that, for example, people weighing 160, 200 and 240 lbs. can expect to lose 986, 1,229 and 1,472 calories per hour if they run for one hour at 8 mph. The exact results will vary depending on your overall fitness levels and, therefore, the intensity of the workout for you.
HIIT
HIIT, or high intensity interval training, is a method of training used by many sports professionals and enthusiasts in order to burn off fat. MayoClinic.com recommends it as a highly effective fat-burning tool. Apply the HIIT strategy of intervals to your standard cardio session to see results on your waistline. An example is one minute of high-intensity running at full speed, followed by a two-minute jog and then repeating the pattern.
Enjoyment
As effective as some gym classes and workout may be at burning off fat, if you don't enjoy doing it then a lack of willpower may see you miss workouts and eventually stop altogether. So try taking up a fun activity or sport like volleyball, basketball, tennis, swimming, rock climbing or rollerblading. MayoClinic.com lists all of these activities as being effective calorie burners, which will result in a smaller waistline.
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