Comments on: How to Lose Belly Fat and Get a Flat Stomach http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:43:34 +0000 hourly 1 By: MotleyHealth http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/how-to-lose-belly-fat#comment-6034 MotleyHealth Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:43:34 +0000 http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/?page_id=1748#comment-6034 Hi Ladyeve. Why do you try hard to eat once a day? To lose weight you should eat several times a day. Ideally 6 meals a day will help if you are very active. What do you mean by active? Active with work/family or exercise? Eating a healthy diet, following the rules above and ensuring that you get regular quality exercise (if you are not out of breath or sweating you are not exercising) should work. It takes time, but worth it. Hi Ladyeve. Why do you try hard to eat once a day? To lose weight you should eat several times a day. Ideally 6 meals a day will help if you are very active. What do you mean by active? Active with work/family or exercise? Eating a healthy diet, following the rules above and ensuring that you get regular quality exercise (if you are not out of breath or sweating you are not exercising) should work. It takes time, but worth it.

]]> By: MotleyHealth http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/how-to-lose-belly-fat#comment-6033 MotleyHealth Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:40:36 +0000 http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/?page_id=1748#comment-6033 Hi Kara, start with our <a href="http://www.motleyhealth.com/fitness_and_strength/fitness/20-minute-home-workout" rel="nofollow">home exercise routines</a>, <a href="http://www.motleyhealth.com/eastern_health_and_fitness/ashtanga-yoga-workout-session" rel="nofollow">yoga workouts </a>and <a href="http://www.motleyhealth.com/fitness_and_strength/fitness/circuit-training-workouts" rel="nofollow">circuit training</a>. Let us know how you get on. <a href="http://www.motleyhealth.com/health_and_fitness_directory/christmas-gifts/christmas-gifts-%E2%80%93-top-10-fitness-dvds-for-him-and-her" rel="nofollow">Workout DVD's</a> and the <a href="http://www.motleyhealth.com/health_and_fitness_directory/christmas-gifts/wii-fit-plus-fun-family-fitness-at-home" rel="nofollow">Wii Fit</a> are both good tools for home exercise too. Or you could start running, this only requires some good running shoes. Hi Kara, start with our home exercise routines, yoga workouts and circuit training. Let us know how you get on. Workout DVD’s and the Wii Fit are both good tools for home exercise too. Or you could start running, this only requires some good running shoes.

]]> By: LADYEVE http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/how-to-lose-belly-fat#comment-6027 LADYEVE Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:34:50 +0000 http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/?page_id=1748#comment-6027 please am 23yrs and single.i have a big belly and if action is not taken it will increase and also big arms.am a very active lady i try very hard to eat once a day.this has developed ulcer in my stomach.pls,pls,pls i want to lose weight and belly fat immediately becos i hate myself when i look at my self at the mirror. please am 23yrs and single.i have a big belly and if action is not taken it will increase and also big arms.am a very active lady i try very hard to eat once a day.this has developed ulcer in my stomach.pls,pls,pls i want to lose weight and belly fat immediately becos i hate myself when i look at my self at the mirror.

]]> By: Kara http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/how-to-lose-belly-fat#comment-6022 Kara Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:36:11 +0000 http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/?page_id=1748#comment-6022 I haven't been medically diagnosed, but I can tell. I seriously do not more than I need, I do not eat takeouts,creamy/fatty foods, white bread/pasta/rice, foods high in sugar, etc. I only eat what I need to keep me sustained until the next meal but all my friends my age constantly eat large amounts of unhealthy foods and never exercise, but stay thin. :( I need some exercises that I can do at home on a daily basis because my parents and I are too busy to make trips to the gym, or to a martial arts school, regularly enough. During the week I am stuck at home. Any ideas? I haven’t been medically diagnosed, but I can tell. I seriously do not more than I need, I do not eat takeouts,creamy/fatty foods, white bread/pasta/rice, foods high in sugar, etc. I only eat what I need to keep me sustained until the next meal but all my friends my age constantly eat large amounts of unhealthy foods and never exercise, but stay thin. :( I need some exercises that I can do at home on a daily basis because my parents and I are too busy to make trips to the gym, or to a martial arts school, regularly enough. During the week I am stuck at home. Any ideas?

]]> By: MotleyHealth http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/how-to-lose-belly-fat#comment-6020 MotleyHealth Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:45:12 +0000 http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/?page_id=1748#comment-6020 Hi Kara. First, how do you know that you have a slow metabolism? Has this been medically diagnosed? Many people blame metabolism when really the truth is that they are eating more than they need. What sort of exercise are you currently doing? Crunches target the abdominal muscles, but this will not reduce abdominal fat. For that, you need full body workouts, intensive exercise, bodyweight and resistance training. 16 is a great age to start a martial art, and most martial arts, especially competitive ones, will get you really fit. You need to look at your diet, what you eat and the amount, and think seriously about doing more/different exercise. Hi Kara. First, how do you know that you have a slow metabolism? Has this been medically diagnosed? Many people blame metabolism when really the truth is that they are eating more than they need. What sort of exercise are you currently doing? Crunches target the abdominal muscles, but this will not reduce abdominal fat. For that, you need full body workouts, intensive exercise, bodyweight and resistance training. 16 is a great age to start a martial art, and most martial arts, especially competitive ones, will get you really fit. You need to look at your diet, what you eat and the amount, and think seriously about doing more/different exercise.

]]> By: Kara http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/how-to-lose-belly-fat#comment-6018 Kara Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:27:41 +0000 http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/?page_id=1748#comment-6018 Hi, I am a 16-year-old girl and I am about 168cm tall and weigh 69kg. I look my weight, a bit heavier than I should be as I carry a lot of weight on my lower stomach, back and upper thighs. I eat healthy and exercise half an hour each day but I have a slow metabolism for my age. I don't know how to get rid of this annoying flab which always hangs out - I just want my stomach to look flat, not bulging. I heard that you shouldn't do crunches if you still have belly fat, is that true? How can I target these areas? Hi, I am a 16-year-old girl and I am about 168cm tall and weigh 69kg. I look my weight, a bit heavier than I should be as I carry a lot of weight on my lower stomach, back and upper thighs. I eat healthy and exercise half an hour each day but I have a slow metabolism for my age. I don’t know how to get rid of this annoying flab which always hangs out – I just want my stomach to look flat, not bulging. I heard that you shouldn’t do crunches if you still have belly fat, is that true? How can I target these areas?

]]> By: MotleyHealth http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/how-to-lose-belly-fat#comment-6015 MotleyHealth Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:29:07 +0000 http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/?page_id=1748#comment-6015 Hi Maria, basketball and dance should provide you will all the core workouts that you need. What you eat is the key. You are growing, so you should eat a healthy, balanced diet with lots of vegetables, fruits and pulses, plus lean meats and fish. Sugar is generally the biggest problem. Follow the rules above and you should be OK. Enjoy your sports and dance, always strive to do your best. Hi Maria, basketball and dance should provide you will all the core workouts that you need. What you eat is the key. You are growing, so you should eat a healthy, balanced diet with lots of vegetables, fruits and pulses, plus lean meats and fish. Sugar is generally the biggest problem. Follow the rules above and you should be OK. Enjoy your sports and dance, always strive to do your best.

]]> By: Maria http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/how-to-lose-belly-fat#comment-6014 Maria Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:10:02 +0000 http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/?page_id=1748#comment-6014 Hi. Im 13 years old and i reaallly want to lose weight. Im 130 pounds and im 5'4. THe only sports i do are basketball and dance. Do you have any suggestions on any tummy excercises and on what i should eat? Hi. Im 13 years old and i reaallly want to lose weight. Im 130 pounds and im 5′4. THe only sports i do are basketball and dance. Do you have any suggestions on any tummy excercises and on what i should eat?

]]> By: MotleyHealth http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/how-to-lose-belly-fat#comment-6004 MotleyHealth Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:03:34 +0000 http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/?page_id=1748#comment-6004 Hi Amanda. Firstly, the 2000 calories is just a guideline, but it is a bit meaningless. If you eat 200 calories of sugar based junk food you will put on weight, feel hungry and eat more. If you eat 2000 calories of healthy, nutrient rich vegetables and fruits, plus lean protein sources such as chicken and fish, then your body will react differently. Also you need to exercise - power walking is good, but it is not the best. My recommendation is to look for alternative exercise activities, such as a team sport of martial art, carry on with the walking, and trust the counseling too - it will help. Hi Amanda. Firstly, the 2000 calories is just a guideline, but it is a bit meaningless. If you eat 200 calories of sugar based junk food you will put on weight, feel hungry and eat more. If you eat 2000 calories of healthy, nutrient rich vegetables and fruits, plus lean protein sources such as chicken and fish, then your body will react differently. Also you need to exercise – power walking is good, but it is not the best. My recommendation is to look for alternative exercise activities, such as a team sport of martial art, carry on with the walking, and trust the counseling too – it will help.

]]> By: Amanda http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/how-to-lose-belly-fat#comment-6003 Amanda Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:32:36 +0000 http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/?page_id=1748#comment-6003 Im 13. I don't way a lot, but I look like it, in my stomach, its fat. I hate it! i want it gone. I know walking is he best but I need help. I struggled through not eating right now im trying to. I'm supposed to eat 2000 calories per day, is that right. I exercise in the morning I power walk. nothing is working I also am trying to believe my self I have to go to damn counseling please help me Im 13. I don’t way a lot, but I look like it, in my stomach, its fat. I hate it! i want it gone. I know walking is he best but I need help. I struggled through not eating right now im trying to. I’m supposed to eat 2000 calories per day, is that right. I exercise in the morning I power walk. nothing is working I also am trying to believe my self I have to go to damn counseling please help me

]]> By: MotleyHealth http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/how-to-lose-belly-fat#comment-5993 MotleyHealth Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:59:06 +0000 http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/?page_id=1748#comment-5993 Ken, yes, brown rice had more fiber therefore less of its energy is stored as fat. Compound lifts - as soon as your muscles have recovered from the previous session. A split routine allows more regular lifting, every 2 days should be fine. Ken, yes, brown rice had more fiber therefore less of its energy is stored as fat. Compound lifts – as soon as your muscles have recovered from the previous session. A split routine allows more regular lifting, every 2 days should be fine.

]]> By: Ken http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/how-to-lose-belly-fat#comment-5992 Ken Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:17:44 +0000 http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/?page_id=1748#comment-5992 Thanks for the advice. I used to eat a lot of jasmine rice but I have recently changed to brown rice (about 2 bowls each day), will that be better? How frequent and how intensive should I be doing compound lifts? Thanks for the advice. I used to eat a lot of jasmine rice but I have recently changed to brown rice (about 2 bowls each day), will that be better? How frequent and how intensive should I be doing compound lifts?

]]> By: MotleyHealth http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/how-to-lose-belly-fat#comment-5986 MotleyHealth Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:03:46 +0000 http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/?page_id=1748#comment-5986 Hey Kiddo, firstly, you are not overweight, according to BMI you are an ideal weight. As you are just 13, then best advice I can give you is to consider joining a school team and play more sport, or look into local martial arts clubs. Do not worry about your stomach fat, I really do not believe you have a lot with your weight of 55Kg. Think about your diet, maybe you eat a lot of empty carbs (white bread, pasta, junk food)? Hey Kiddo, firstly, you are not overweight, according to BMI you are an ideal weight. As you are just 13, then best advice I can give you is to consider joining a school team and play more sport, or look into local martial arts clubs. Do not worry about your stomach fat, I really do not believe you have a lot with your weight of 55Kg. Think about your diet, maybe you eat a lot of empty carbs (white bread, pasta, junk food)?

]]> By: Kiddo http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/how-to-lose-belly-fat#comment-5982 Kiddo Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:05:06 +0000 http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/?page_id=1748#comment-5982 I am 13 years old and 5 foot 4 inches and I weigh 55 kilograms. I have a lot of stomach fat but very good arm muscle. how do I lose that belly fat I have. BTW I do 100 sit ups everyday and 20 push ups, I did this for 5 months 3 times a week. This doesnt seem to work very well, PLEASE HELP MEEEE I am 13 years old and 5 foot 4 inches and I weigh 55 kilograms. I have a lot of stomach fat but very good arm muscle. how do I lose that belly fat I have. BTW I do 100 sit ups everyday and 20 push ups, I did this for 5 months 3 times a week.
This doesnt seem to work very well, PLEASE HELP MEEEE

]]> By: MotleyHealth http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/how-to-lose-belly-fat#comment-5965 MotleyHealth Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:40:38 +0000 http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/?page_id=1748#comment-5965 Hi Ken - weight training should be compound lifts to build athletic strength. Working several muscle groups together is a good way to burn fat and build muscle quicker. You are probably doing enough cardio, you may want to look at your diet - how much are you eating? Is it quality cars or lots of "empty carbs" like pasta, rice, bread etc. Hi Ken – weight training should be compound lifts to build athletic strength. Working several muscle groups together is a good way to burn fat and build muscle quicker. You are probably doing enough cardio, you may want to look at your diet – how much are you eating? Is it quality cars or lots of “empty carbs” like pasta, rice, bread etc.

]]> By: MotleyHealth http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/how-to-lose-belly-fat#comment-5959 MotleyHealth Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:40:43 +0000 http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/?page_id=1748#comment-5959 Hi Rachel, what have you tried so far? If nothing, then follow the rules above and also check out our <a href="http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/2008/09/four-steps-to-a-healthy-weight.html" rel="nofollow">Weight Loss Plan</a>. Hi Rachel, what have you tried so far? If nothing, then follow the rules above and also check out our Weight Loss Plan.

]]> By: Rach http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/how-to-lose-belly-fat#comment-5956 Rach Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:00:38 +0000 http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/?page_id=1748#comment-5956 Hi, my name is Rachel. I am 18, 5'1" and i weigh 150 i want to weigh 130 any suggestions? Hi, my name is Rachel. I am 18, 5′1″ and i weigh 150 i want to weigh 130 any suggestions?

]]> By: Ken http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/how-to-lose-belly-fat#comment-5945 Ken Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:17:20 +0000 http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/?page_id=1748#comment-5945 What I meant in my 2nd sentence of an earlier post is that I don't LOOK fat except for the belly area... What I meant in my 2nd sentence of an earlier post is that I don’t LOOK fat except for the belly area…

]]> By: Ken http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/how-to-lose-belly-fat#comment-5944 Ken Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:15:16 +0000 http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/?page_id=1748#comment-5944 Hi, I'm 26, 170cm, 172lbs... while i'm not lean i don't like fat except for the belly area... i'm play tennis once or twice a wee and I run for 2 to 3 miles thrice a week... i try to control my diet too... my questions are: 1) how much more shall I increase my cardio exercise and how intensive should they be? 2) what kind of weight training should I get myself into as a start? Thanks! Hi, I’m 26, 170cm, 172lbs… while i’m not lean i don’t like fat except for the belly area… i’m play tennis once or twice a wee and I run for 2 to 3 miles thrice a week… i try to control my diet too… my questions are: 1) how much more shall I increase my cardio exercise and how intensive should they be? 2) what kind of weight training should I get myself into as a start? Thanks!

]]> By: MIO http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/how-to-lose-belly-fat#comment-5943 MIO Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:55:11 +0000 http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/?page_id=1748#comment-5943 Hi i'm 20 yrs. old i am slightly fat my weight is 165 lbs. but my height is 5″7 . what should i do to be fit i dont know how to started . Please help me .. im so very shy with my body because of fat. i hope you will help me. thank you very much. By the way i'm not good in english please help me im from philippines tnx !! Hi i’m 20 yrs. old i am slightly fat my weight is 165 lbs. but my height is 5″7 . what should i do to be fit i dont know how to started . Please help me .. im so very shy with my body because of fat. i hope you will help me. thank you very much.

By the way i’m not good in english please help me im from philippines tnx !!

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