How to Lose Abdomen Fat

Certain factors contribute to abdominal fat, such as poor eating habits and lack of exercise. Fortunately, there are techniques to slim your midsection and improve your overall appearance. You can't shed belly fat overnight. But with patience and determination, you can lose fat from your abdomen. The key is sticking with an effective program of weight loss.

Instructions

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  Exercise frequently. An exercise routine is fundamental to weight loss. To lose abdominal fat, work out for at least 30 to 60 minutes three times a day---more if possible. Effective exercises for losing abdomen fat can include aerobics, walking, jogging or biking.

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  Engage in abdominal workouts. While high-impact exercises help you to shed belly fat, toning exercises strengthen the core muscles and contribute to a flatter stomach. Along with regular aerobic workouts, you need toning exercises such as Pilates and stomach crunches.

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  Eat a healthy diet. Some people naturally store fat in their abdomens. That's why the food you eat can determine whether you lose or gain weight in the stomach. Choose your foods carefully, and adopt a low-fat, low-sugar diet. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, don't overindulge, and limit your carbohydrate intake to 130 g per day.

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  Lose water weight. People often mistake water weight or fluid retention for belly fat. Losing water weight helps you to quickly shed pounds and flatten your abdomen. Drink at least eight glasses of water each day to get rid of excess fluids in your body, and reduce your sodium intake to less than 2500 mg per day.

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  Control stress. Cortisol, a stress hormone, also contributes to increased abdominal weight. When the body undergoes a trial, it releases a high amount of cortisol, resulting in an increased appetite and redistribution of fat. Learn ways to cope with stress and anxiety, such as hobbies, massage, exercise, meditation and breathing exercises.