How can I lose belly fat fast?

Answer 1

In over 13 years as a fitness coach, the question I am asked most is how to get rid of stubborn belly fat. Unfortunately, there are no magic tricks to “get abs quick.”

The truth is it truly comes down to diet and lifestyle. You must be committed to your diet or it doesn’t matter how many crunches you do!

Unwanted belly fat can make you feel self-conscious about your appearance, but more importantly, it's dangerous to your health.

Heart disease, Diabetes, and a host of other health conditions should be the top reasons to get rid of excess belly fat.

But the truth is if you make the necessary changes to your diet, lifestyle, and workout routine, you will not only see your health improve, but you'll begin to see that unwanted layer of belly fat fade away.

Here are some easy-to-follow tips that are backed by science, that have worked for me over the years.

Eat more protein. A high protein diet burns fat, fuels muscle growth, and you likely will find yourself consuming fewer calories throughout the day.

Count Macros. A caloric deficit is needed to burn that unwanted layer of belly fat, so count macros to determine how much carbs, fat, and protein to consume.

Avoid Fad Diets and Detoxes. Quick fixes almost never work long term. The goal is to implement a sustainable action plan that you can make a part of your lifestyle.

Drink lots of water. Water curbs your appetite reduces bloat, speeds up your metabolism, and sheds excess fat. I drink 24oz of water upon waking each morning.

Avoid bad carbs. Bad carbs increase belly fat and are low in value.

Eat high-fiber foods. High fiber foods and “slow carbs” such as whole grains, fruits, vegetables are the best choice and will maintain healthy glucose levels.

Eliminate alcohol or at least cut back. Booze slows your metabolism, packs on belly fat.

Get plenty of rest. A good night’s sleep fuels muscle growth and recovery. Poor late-night food choices will guarantee extra belly fat – so go to bed!

Do 20–40 minutes of cardio at least 5 days a week. No gym is needed to get your heart pumping and body moving. Get outdoors, go for a walk, jog, run, etc.

High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT). If you want to torch belly fat, level up your cardio with full-body exercises such as burpees and mountain climbers.

Lift weights. Strength training is critical to your six-pack success. For best results, make sure you are weight training or using resistance bands at least 3-4 days a week.

Workout first thing in the AM. you’ll have more energy and clarity throughout your day. This will lead to better food choices.

Don’t train abs every day. If you have your cardio and nutrition in check, no need to train your abs every day. 3–4 days a week

There are no shortcuts. How do I know this? Because I’ve tried them all too!

Until you take control of what you are putting in your body, all the fad diets, and 30-day ab challenges will get you nowhere.

It boils down to your lifestyle, and not how many seconds or minutes you can hold a plank for.

Your starting body fat ratio and fitness level will determine a lot as well.

Thanks for reading! These tips will definitely get you off to a good start.

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Good Luck!

Answer 2

You can lose your unwanted belly fat with some exercise and diet. Monitor what you eat and do exercises that target your stomach for maximum effectiveness.