How to Lower Abdomen Fat

Your abdomen, or stomach area, carries extra weight due to genetics, hormones, poor diet or lack of exercise. Losing weight from the abdomen requires a whole body approach which includes a healthy diet and regular cardiovascular exercise. Through diet and exercise, you'll be able to successfully trim not only your tummy, but excess weight on the rest of your body. For optimal results, add abdominal strength training to tone and flatten your abdominal area.

Instructions

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  Overhaul your diet. You should primarily be eating lean protein (e.g. beans, eggs, fish, poultry), vegetables, whole grains, fruit and healthy fats (e.g. avocado, yogurt, nuts). Avoid eating foods high in sugar, refined flours and saturated fat.

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  Drink at least eight glasses of water each day. Water not only keeps your organs operating properly, it also keeps you feeling full and satisfied throughout the day. Substitute water for soda, juice, coffee and alcohol.

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  Exercise at least three times each week. Join a walking group, tennis club or gym and start moving for at least 30 minutes. Work your way up to 45 to 60 minutes of moderate exercise. This cardiovascular activity will burn excess calories to rid your body of fat.

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  Tone your abdomen by doing plank exercises at least three times each day. Lay flat on your stomach with your legs extended straight out behind you. Lift up onto the balls of your feet and your forearms so that your body is off the floor. Keep your back flat and your stomach pulled in. Hold this position for up to 60 seconds.