Let’s talk about everyone’s favorite subject…fat loss. We all have stubborn areas on our body where we would love to see progress, but for some reason the fat just stays on! Lots of my clients come to me wanting to lose belly fat specifically.
There is no magic pill that is going to make your fat slide right off. I know, it’s sad! But there are lots of things you can do–and once you’ve figured out the perfect combo for your body, you can start to see some results.
As a personal trainer and nutritionist for over 10 years, I have personally guided people down the path to blasting their belly fat and finding their ideal shape. I’m excited to help you along the same path–now, let’s blast some fat!
Why Does Belly Fat Not Go Away?
There are so many reasons your belly fat could be overstaying its welcome around your midsection. The first questions I always ask are:
- What are you putting into your body?
- What are you doing with your body?
If you are putting junk into your body, your body is going to kind of feel like junk! Belly fat can start to fade when your diet is on point and clean. We’ll go over clean eating options in just a moment.
If you aren’t working out regularly your body won’t make much progress. However, even people who work out regularly don’t always see fat loss! That could be because the workouts aren’t doing their job anymore. Maybe you aren’t giving it your all or your workouts aren’t diverse enough for belly fat loss results. We’ll go over the best workouts for fat loss in just a moment.
What to Eat to Lose Belly Fat ?
Processed foods and sugars are not going to help you lose belly fat. Sugary sodas and high fat burgers or chips will only stunt your progress, so cut those out quick. Clean eating is the best way to lose belly fat – I’m talking veggies at every meal and drinking lots of water!
Try to fill your diet up with these clean choices:
- Fatty fish, like salmon and tuna
- Eggs
- Grapefruit
- Green tea
- Berries
- Lean meat, like turkey
- Whey protein, like IdealShake
I like to use the IdealBurn supplement to keep me on track with my belly fat loss goals. IdealBurn is designed to support your transition into a healthier lifestyle by promoting a healthy metabolism and fat oxidation, while also improving your focus and wakefulness. Try it out and see if it works for you!
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Workouts to Lose Belly Fat
We gotta get your body moving and sweating! Your workouts don’t have to be the same every single day–in fact, you should be switching things up. That’s why the 15 Day IdealShape for Life Challenge has different workouts every day–we want to work out different parts of your body in different ways.
If you’re looking to try something new, try out a high intensity interval workout, or HIIT. The idea is to push yourself really hard for one short interval, take a short break, and then go at it again. 20 minutes of HIIT workouts per day could help you see some belly fat loss progress!
Wrap Up
Fat loss can be a tough subject–I know. I’ve seen people succeed using my tips to eat clean and switch up your workouts. I know you can succeed! Tell me in the comments what you struggle with in fat loss and I’ll do my very best to guide you down your fat loss journey.
In addition to a healthy diet and exercise, using a fat-burner supplement can help speed up the process and target that stubborn fat that exercise can’t get rid of.
What fat burner do you recommend?
Hey Toni, you should check out IdealBurn! It’s my favorite, it helps boost metabolism, support your weight loss, and boost your energy. I’ve definitely seen a difference. Here’s a link where you can get your own! https://www.idealshape.com/idealburn.list
Do you have a supplement that you recommend?
Hey Amy, I recommend IdealBurn! It can boost your metabolism, support your weight loss, and boost your energy. I’ve been using it and I’ve felt so good! Here’s a link so you can grab one, too! https://www.idealshape.com/idealburn.list
I’m on high blood pressure medication, so I have to be very careful with any supplements, that increase metabolism, because many also increase blood pressure. Do you know if the ingredients in IdealBurn will do that?
Hey April! If you’re concerned about taking IdealBurn with your high blood pressure medication, you should definitely chat with your doctor before adding any supplements to your diet!
Is wine bad?
Hey Elaine! Alcohol slows your metabolism for up to 48 hours after intake, so maybe limiting your intake is a good idea if you want to see weight loss results. Always consult your doctor, though!
i am struggling on losing my belly fat. i workout 4 to 5 times a week, around 60 minutes.i just need a good exercise for my belly and waist line. i do drink protein shakes, i have a active job. i do not sit .what exercise would you recommend?
Hey Isabel, thanks for reaching out! Have you tried incorporating HIIT workouts into your routine? HIIT workouts are high intensity interval training, basically you push really hard for a short, set amount of time, and then you rest for a short amount of time. HIIT workouts help burn fat. Let me know if you have any questions!
What HIIT workouts are the best to target belly fat? Any particular order to do them in… like if you have 3 different ones, does it matter which one you do first or is there any particular order to do them in or certain days that will stimulate the fat burn more quickly?
Hey Shannon! You can’t actually spot reduce fat, meaning you don’t get to choose where you lose fat! Your body loses fat wherever it does, it isn’t like gaining muscle. With a good diet and workout routine, you can eventually lose fat from your problem areas. Any HIIT exercises are great, as long as you go really hard for about 30 seconds to a minute and then rest for a very short time, going hard again right after! Let me know if you have any other questions.
Belly fats the biggest problem. Always after eating I instantly feel bloated. I need an actual daily meal plan
Hi, Kelly! I totally understand where you are coming from. Here is a link to Trainer Kami’s 3 Day Gut Reset plan, it has helped people not feel bloated! https://www.idealshape.com/sports-nutrition/idealshape-healthy-gut-reset-ebook/11509029.html
When do I drink the ideal boost?
Hey, Theresa! You can drink the IdealBoost whenever you’d like! We suggest taking the IdealBoost at a time during the day that you struggle with controlling your appetite, so lots of people take it around 10 am or around 1-2pm!
Can you use IdeaBoost with high blood pressure? Does it have caffeine in it?
Hey Vicky, IdealBoosts have 80mg of caffeine, and if you are concerned about taking it with high blood pressure, you should chat with your doctor!
Help with belly fat and muffin tops I am so self conscious with that area
I have a a bad back with pain constantly. Would like to lose around my belly, thighs and legs If that’s possible.
I would like to lose some from belly, thighs, and legs.
Shakes send me to the bathroom then I feel hungry all over again. Any advice??
Hi I had back surgery and constantly is still in pain it’s going on two years and I want to lose stomach what do you recommend.
Good question Casandra! With any weight loss goal, it’s important that daily caloric consumption is not too high. That’s where meal replacement shakes can help! They provide a low-calorie meal option to help keep total daily calories at an acceptable level. In addition to nutrition, exercise is also important. A healthcare professional would likely be able to offer more specific and complete recommendations for suitable post-surgery exercises 🙂