Losing weight is no doubt a challenge, but trying to get rid of excess fat on your abdomen can be especially difficult. But it's even all the more imperative to lose belly fat because fat around your middle puts you at an increased risk of conditions like diabetes and heart disease. Luckily, you can shed extra weight from your belly by combining several tactics, namely improving your diet and taking part in cardiovascular and strength-building exercises.
Step 1
Eat a healthier diet that incorporates lower-calorie foods like vegetables and fruits, whole grains, lean proteins and low-fat dairy, and excludes high-calorie junk and fast foods as well as simple carbohydrates in foods like pasta, white bread and pastries. Eating healthier will reduce your caloric intake and prep you for weight loss all over your body, including from your belly.
Step 2
Get 30 minutes of cardiovascular exercise every day by going outside for a walk, jog or bike ride, going to the gym or following an instructional video. Any activity that gets your heart rate up should work, including things like aerobics, kickboxing, dancing and taking part in sports.
Step 3
Participate in activities that build your muscles like weightlifting, push-ups, lunges, Pilates and yoga at least three times a week. These exercises help to tone your muscles, burn a few additional calories and help to sculpt your midsection.
Step 4
Target your belly by performing abdominal exercises like sit-ups, crunches, leg lifts and leg raises at least three times a week. You can even sit in a chair while at work and pull your naval in toward your spine. This will tighten your deep abdominal muscles, improve your posture and help to hasten the development of your lean physique.
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