How to Lose Belly Fat
Disease description:
I have a friend whose abdomen has remained very large since giving birth; even after six months, her stomach is still loose and saggy. She is particularly troubled by this and would like to know if there are any effective ways to reduce abdominal fat.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
To reduce belly fat, it is important to consider exercise, diet, and lifestyle habits comprehensively. The main methods include dietary control, aerobic exercise, strength training, lifestyle modifications, and physical therapies. A detailed explanation is as follows:
1. Dietary Control
Reduce the intake of high-calorie and high-fat foods. Eat more vegetables, fruits, and fiber-rich foods such as whole grains, which can help control weight and reduce abdominal fat.
2. Aerobic Exercise
Regular aerobic exercise, such as brisk walking, running, or swimming, can effectively burn body fat, especially abdominal fat.
3. Strength Training
In addition, performing strength-training exercises targeting the abdominal muscles, such as sit-ups and planks, can help tone the abdominal muscles and make the stomach appear flatter.
4. Lifestyle Modifications
Minimize prolonged sitting and get up to move around more frequently to prevent abdominal fat accumulation. Maintain good sleep habits, avoid staying up late, and wake up early, which helps regulate hormone secretion and reduce the risk of obesity.
5. Physical Therapies
Under a doctor's guidance, acupuncture, massage, or other physical therapies may be considered as adjunctive methods to assist in reducing belly fat.
Reducing belly fat requires long-term commitment and a combination of balanced nutrition and appropriate exercise to achieve optimal results.
