How to lose weight if you have a big belly

Jul 15, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

I am 28 years old this year. Since giving birth to my baby, my belly has been getting bigger and bigger. Now I have a lot of excess fat around my abdomen, which is really troubling me. May I ask, how can I lose weight if my stomach is big?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Abdominal fat accumulation leading to a protruding belly can be caused by various factors, such as improper diet, lack of physical activity, and slowed metabolism. Weight loss requires a comprehensive and scientific approach: 1. Adjust diet: - Control calorie intake: Calculate your daily caloric needs and ensure your intake is slightly below this amount to create a calorie deficit. - Reduce sugar and refined carbohydrates: Excessive sugar and refined carbohydrates may contribute to abdominal fat accumulation. 2. Regular exercise: - Aerobic exercise: Activities such as brisk walking, running, and swimming can effectively burn body fat, including abdominal fat. - Strength training: Exercises targeting the core muscles, such as planks and sit-ups, can increase basal metabolic rate and help shape the abdominal area. 3. Improve lifestyle habits: - Get adequate sleep: Ensure 7–9 hours of high-quality sleep each night, which supports weight management.