How to Lose a Hanging Belly

Get rid of hanging belly fat and get the belly that you always wanted.

The battle against hanging belly fat is fought by men and women fight on an ongoing basis. Learning to lead a healthy lifestyle and developing an exercise routine designed to target the hanging belly fat area are the most natural ways to combat hanging belly fat. Surgery options do exist, but they are often expensive, and it takes time to recover from them.

Instructions

1. Examine your diet and try to determine if your diet needs a change. A well-balanced diet plays a large role in controlling weight and losing weight in desired areas. A diet rich in vegetables that include a range of colors, and fruit and low-fat protein will help your body change for the better. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Pyramid website is a good place to start looking at nutrition and a balanced diet when you are considering diet changes. Consult with a doctor or a nutritionist before you start a weight-loss plan to ensure that the plan is right for you.

2. Start an exercise plan targeted to help get rid of your hanging belly fat. Floor exercises such as the bicycle crunch, V-ups and the leg raise and thrust are all designed to help curb lower belly fat. Try to fit some cardio into your activity to help lose the hanging belly. The website, Active at Any Size, reassures you that even a little activity benefits the body. It also suggests ways to start getting more active, such as completing household chores and walking to do errands during your lunch out at work.

3. Consult with your doctor if you want to find out information about surgery options. A tummy tuck is a type of surgery that removes extra fat and skin from the area around the stomach. Liposuction is used to suck extra fat from the section around your stomach. The procedures work to make your belly smooth by taking fat from the area. Both surgeries have benefits and side effects, and your doctor can discuss each one in detail.

References

• U.S. Department of Agriculture: My Pyramid
• Mayo Clinic: Belly Fat in Women-How to Keep It Off
• My Fit: V-Up Exercise
• Military.com: Loose the Love Handles
• Weight Control Information Network: Active at Any Size

Resources

• Better U: Lying Leg Raise and Thrust
• Fitness Magazine: Pendulum Plank
• American Society of Plastic Surgeons: Tummy Tuck
• Locate a Doctor: Abdominal Liposuction Surgery Information