I'm not overweight except for having a big belly; how can I lose weight?

　　If you are not overweight overall but have a protruding belly, you can generally lose weight through methods such as controlling your diet, lying leg raises, planks, hula hooping, and maintaining a regular sleep schedule.

　　1. Control your diet: Avoid high-fat and high-sugar foods, as well as refined grains, such as cakes, fried dough sticks, and white rice, which can easily be converted into abdominal fat. Eat more high-fiber foods like oats, vegetables, and fruits to increase satiety, promote intestinal motility, and reduce abdominal fat accumulation.

　　2. Lying leg raises: Lie flat on the bed, slowly raise your straight legs until they form a 90-degree angle with the ground, then slowly lower them. Repeat 15-20 times per set, and perform 3-4 sets daily. This exercise effectively strengthens the lower abdominal muscles, promotes fat burning in the abdominal area, enhances abdominal muscle strength, and makes the abdomen firmer.

　　3. Plank: Support your body on your forearms and toes, keeping your body straight. Hold this position for 3-5 minutes per set, and perform 3-4 sets daily. This exercise strengthens the deep abdominal muscles, improves core stability, accelerates abdominal fat burning, and helps flatten the abdomen with long-term consistency.

　　4. Hula hooping: Spend 30-60 minutes daily hula hooping. The waist movement involved stimulates abdominal muscles, promoting the breakdown and burning of abdominal fat. Choose a hula hoop of moderate weight to avoid injury from excessive weight.

　　5. Maintain a regular sleep schedule: Long-term sleep deprivation can cause hormonal imbalances, making it easier for fat to accumulate in the abdominal area. Ensure 7-8 hours of quality sleep daily and aim to be asleep before 11 PM. This supports metabolism and hormonal balance, reduces abdominal fat accumulation, and promotes overall health.

　　Regardless of the method chosen, consistency is key to achieving ideal results. Additionally, it is recommended to follow a weight-loss plan under the guidance of a qualified healthcare professional to ensure health and safety.