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I am somewhat on the chubby side. Really, the only problem area I have is my belly. What can I do to get rid of this unwanted fat? Any good diets and excercise routines?
Terri
I am somewhat on the chubby side. Really, the only problem area I have is my belly. What can I do to get rid of this unwanted fat? Any good diets and excercise routines?
Terri
Crunches!
For diet:
For crunches:
Comment by corbeyelise — April 14, 2009 @ 1:09 pm
I have the same problem Do sit up..I lost inches already
Comment by REBECCA T — April 16, 2009 @ 1:10 am
SIT UPS!!! and loads of salads
Comment by aastha verma — April 17, 2009 @ 11:57 am
Swim aerobics is good and easy on the joints. Crunches and walking are good, too. Diet is a big factor. I have belly fat, too, and I find that I do best when I pair down portions and try to eat a lot of vegetables and lean meats. I also had to cut down on cheese, which was a total bummer. Every body is a little different, but exercise and meal portion control seems to have helped most everyone in some way. Good luck:)
Comment by Motochic — April 18, 2009 @ 1:32 pm
its kinda of like pushups!
get like if your gonna do pushups, but instead of your hands touching the floor your gonna bend your arms in an L shape.Then your gonna make your hands into a fist, then your gonna touch the floor with your stomach then you come up(like your sticking your butt out).
Then you do the stomach thing 15 times!!
it really works
it works out your entire abs, your lower back, side abs,and your shoulders!
Comment by NidiaNA4491 — April 19, 2009 @ 8:51 am
[im going to hurt my job by saying this!]
eat very little carbs!breads ,pastasand sugars!
exercise[cardio work outs] and do sit ups!
Comment by paul — April 22, 2009 @ 3:29 am
Please read the recommendations below. Also, go to the book store and locate the book Weight Training for Dummies. In chapter 15 you will find excellent information on how to perform abdominal exercises correctly. Page 218 of the book dispels all the myths surrounding abdominal training.
The following healthy living recommendations will help you if you’re trying to lose weight, tone up your muscles, have aspirations of building lean muscle mass, are attempting to get a wash board stomach, or just want to feel better:
*1) Burn more calories then you’re consuming everyday and measure your results using the following formula: Calories Consumed minus Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) minus Physical Activity minus the Thermic Effect of Food (TEF). A website that explains this formula in more detail and will help you determine how many calories you need to reach or maintain a certain weight is at
Get a diet and fitness calculator that you can put on your computer or cell phone. This will allow you to easily calculate the above formula, set goals, log your daily calorie consumption, and register your physical activities.
Set realistic goals for your ideal body weight. Here are two websites that will calculate a suggested body weight:
Adults:
Teens/Children:
It is difficult and unhealthy to lose more than one or two pounds per week. There are 3,500 calories in a pound. If you eat 500 fewer calories per day for a week you will lose one pound. If you burn through exercise 500 more calories per day for a week you will lose one pound.
*2) Eat natural and organic foods found on earth versus something created by a corporation to make money. Eat meals in small portions throughout the day and take a good multi-vitamin supplement.
Avoid “High Glycemic Load Carbs” (sugar, pastries, desserts, refined starches such as breads, pasta, refined grains like white rice; high starch vegetables such as potatoes) and drink lots of water. Read this article for more information on high GL Carbs:
Do not try fad diets or diet pills. Here is an excellent food pyramid that anyone can follow:
*3) Exercise on most days by doing cardiovascular training and/or resistance training activities.
Read a book or find a certified trainer to make sure your doing all resistance training exercises correctly. A great book to buy that teaches you the resistance training basics is “Weight Training for Dummies”. A superb magazine to buy with resistance training routines that will not get you bored is Muscle and Fitness. Signup for the free newsletter. An excellent free online resource is at
A good book to buy that teaches you the cardiovascular training basics is “Fitness for Dummies”.
*4) Get plenty of sleep. Sleep experts say most adults need between seven and nine hours of sleep each night for optimum performance, health, and safety.
*5) Educate yourself continually on health issues and make a life long commitment to good health. A great free publication is “Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005”. A superb book to read is “You The Owner’s Manual”. An excellent periodic publication is the “Nutrition Action Health Letter”. A reputable test you can take to measure your biological age is at
Look at all areas where you can enhance your health. For example, make improvements in the quality of the air you breathe. Review outdoor air quality forecasts where you live and get an indoor air purifier. Send me an email or yahoo instant message to gainbetterhealth if you want an indoor air purifier recommendation and if you have any questions.
*Click on all the source links below to get the full benefit of the recommendations. The answers presented to your health questions are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
Comment by Mike — April 25, 2009 @ 8:38 am