How to Lose Belly Fat

Mar 20, 2025 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

I'm gaining more and more belly fat, but other areas are fine. I want to lose weight, mainly targeting my abdomen. I'd like to know how I can effectively reduce belly fat.

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi

Reducing abdominal fat requires achieving through healthy eating, regular exercise, and good lifestyle habits.

Adjust your diet structure, avoiding excessive intake of high-fat and high-sugar foods such as cakes, cream, and fatty meats. It is recommended to increase the consumption of fresh vegetables and fruits, such as cucumbers, tomatoes, and celery, which are rich in dietary fiber and help digestion and reduce fat accumulation.

Combine aerobic exercises and strength training; aerobic activities such as brisk walking, running, and swimming can effectively burn fat, while core muscle workouts like sit-ups and planks help shape the abdominal muscles. Maintaining adequate sleep and managing stress also have positive effects on reducing abdominal fat.

If diet and exercise are ineffective, liposuction may be considered. This procedure uses ultrasound or high-frequency electric fields to break up subcutaneous fat, which is then suctioned out using negative pressure, achieving rapid weight loss. However, the surgery is expensive and carries certain risks, and should be performed under the guidance of a qualified physician.

Weight loss should be gradual, and consistency is key.