How to lose weight in the abdominal area

Jul 03, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

After giving birth, I gained a lot of weight, especially around the abdominal area. How can I lose fat specifically from the lower abdomen?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
To effectively reduce abdominal fat, a comprehensive approach involving multiple factors is necessary. Below are several key steps: 1. **Moderate exercise**: Choose aerobic activities such as running, swimming, or cycling, each lasting more than 40 minutes to effectively burn abdominal fat. Additionally, incorporate abdominal-targeted exercises such as sit-ups and planks. Maintain a daily exercise duration of at least 30 minutes to accelerate fat loss in the abdominal area. 2. **Diet control**: Reduce intake of high-calorie, high-fat, and high-sugar foods, and increase consumption of vegetables, fruits, and high-fiber whole grains. Control portion sizes, avoid overeating, particularly at dinner, and refrain from eating before bedtime. 3. **Healthy lifestyle habits**: Ensure adequate sleep, avoid prolonged sitting, and regularly stand up and move around. Maintain proper sitting posture to prevent fat accumulation in the abdominal area. 4. **Supplementary methods**: Consider traditional Chinese therapies such as massage and acupuncture to improve abdominal blood circulation and metabolism. Natural approaches like applying ginger packs to the abdomen can also help enhance gastrointestinal motility and reduce abdominal fat accumulation.