How to Get Rid of Belly and Thigh Fat
If you want to lose fat in your stomach and thighs, you will need to do more than daily crunches and squats. It's not possible to lose weight from isolated body parts. Instead, you need to focus on general weight loss techniques to reduce your total body fat (see reference 3). Getting rid of belly and thigh fat is a long-term goal that requires motivation and persistence to achieve the desired results. Consult your doctor before beginning any sort of diet or exercise plan.
Instructions
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Adjust the way you eat. Cut out junk foods like soft drinks, chips and sweets that are high in sugar and fat. Avoid white bread and pasta, substituting whole-grain bread, fruits and vegetables (see reference 2).
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Decrease your weekly alcohol consumption to one drink at a time, two or three days a week. Alcohol has 7 calories per ML, which are stored as fat, particularly in the belly. For best results, cut out alcohol completely (see reference 2).
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Incorporate 1 hour of cardiovascular exercise into your daily routine. According to Prevention magazine, women who walked briskly for 1 hour each day reduced their belly fat by 20 percent over 14 weeks (see reference 1).
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Spot-train your thighs with exercises that focus on strengthening the thigh muscles, such as the seated pillow squeeze or leg raise. Do these exercises three times a week to build muscle and slim your thighs. See resources for details on 4 different thigh exercises.
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Target your abdominals with core strength training. Exercises such as crunches, full planks, or yoga stretches will tone your abdominal muscles, giving definition and improved posture as you lose belly fat. See resources for a 15-minute ab workout video.
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Tips & Warnings
Optionally, start with a low-intensity cardio workout, such as walking, and gradually build up to a jogging pace as you become stronger. Running regularly results in slimmer waists and thighs over time. See reference 1 for details on a walk-to-jog fitness plan.
