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Step 1
Prepare yourself for a two-fold process. One part of the process is to get rid of the belly fat and the other part of the process is to work on developing the abdominal muscles beneath the belly fat. Once the fat is gone, you want to be able to show off a six pack.
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Step 2
Obtain the go ahead from your doctor. Before you engage in any weight loss, exercise routine its wise to get a clean bill of health from your doctor. Many times excessive weight can cause ailments like high blood pressure and diabetes. Its better to find out if there are any underlying problems before beginning an fitness program.
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Step 3
Start moving aerobically. Aerobic exercise works to burn fat. The more you move the more fat you burn. The goal is to get your target heart rate into the fat burning zone. To find your fat burning zone subtract your age from 220 and then take 75% of that number. The more time you spend in the fat burning zone, the more fat melts away.
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Step 4
Strengthen and tone the abdominal muscles. In order to display chiseled abs you have to work them. Core muscles such as the abs, can be worked daily. Leg lifts, crunches and side bends work the upper, lower and oblique muscles.
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Step 5
Change your eating habits. If you really want to see results, cut back on refined sugars, white flour, processed foods and increase your intake of fruits, vegetables, fish and lean meats. Be sure to drink plenty of water too.
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Step 6
Stick with it. Depending on how much belly fat you want to lose and how rock hard you want your chiseled abs to look, you will have to set a schedule and stick with it.
