Losing fat on your belly is a challenging enough task in and of itself, but attempting to shed pounds on your lower belly is even more difficult. This part of the body is often overlooked by traditional sit-ups and crunches and is an area that accumulates fat when you drink alcohol or eat a lot of carbohydrates. However, you can focus your weight loss efforts on this area, not by shedding pounds on your lower belly specifically, but by toning the underlying muscles.
Step 1
Make a list of foods that contribute to bloating like the carbohydrates in refined flour-based products like white bread and pasta and alcohol. Cut these foods and beverages out of your diet completely and you'll improve your digestion and prevent bloating that can make your bottom belly look fatter than it really is.
Step 2
Stand up straighter. Pull your shoulders back and tighten your abdominal muscles. This will improve your posture when practiced over time and help pull in any protruding gut you might have.
Step 3
Do Pilates or other core fitness focused exercises at least four times a week. This will tone and tighten your core muscles, which include your abdominal muscles, sides, and lower back. With a strong core, you'll be able to stand taller with straighter posture and pull in your belly so that it doesn't protrude or look fat.
Step 4
Practice exercises that target your lower abdominal muscles like leg lifts and leg raises. These tone your lower stomach and get rid of the look of a pooch at the bottom of your belly.
Step 5
Get your heart rate up for thirty minutes every day through exercises like running, swimming or riding a bike. The constant elevated heart rate will burn calories and help to burn fat from your entire body, which is necessary if you wish to lose weight on any targeted part of your body.
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