Secrets For a Flat Stomach
June 10, 2008
Developing a lean, flat stomach takes time and patience, especially when it comes to those last few kilograms in those hard to lose places. There is only one way to lose fat in the so-called ’stubborn areas,’ and that is with the correct combination strength training (with a extra focus on mid-section), cardiovascular exercise (short, hard workouts), and stable blood sugar (keeps you from adding additional fat and makes it easier for the body to use body fat for fuel).
Spot Reduction is a Myth - The first thing you need to realize is that it is impossible to ’spot reduce’ fat from one specific part of the body. Fat loss occurs systemically, meaning that you can’t control where the fat comes from. When you burn fat for energy, you will draw it from all areas of the body, and the first place you tend to put it on will be the last place it comes off.
Cardio, cardio, cardio - Doing all the abs exercises in the world will do nothing if you have a layer of fat covering it. Doing strength training, or lifting weights, would help, but not as much as aerobic exercise. If you want to add some ab exercises in after the cardio, that’s great, but be sure to work your whole torso, not just the upper abs — that includes the lower abs, lower back and the muscles that wrap around your sides.
For example, Walking, jogging, bicycling, elliptical exercise and stair climbing are all great fat burners. Most give up early in the workout. During the first 10 minutes of aerobic activity, glycogen (stored carbohydrates) is the primary fuel source. Because you don’t burn significant amounts of fat until glycogen stores are depleted, the key to maximum fat loss is to work out aerobically for 30-60 minutes continuously per session.
Diet - Its best to stay away from fried food and too many sugary desserts. Abdominal fat loss is a 50% exercise, 50% nutrition combination. Regardless of how much you workout, if the number of calories you take in is greater than the amount you burn, you’ll still put on abdominal fat.
Eat Small Meals Regularly - You should try and spread your calories out into five small meals a day instead of 2 or 3 big ones so that you don’t overeat in one feeding.
Give it Time - If you want to have a flat stomach in 3 weeks, forget it. Losing fat takes time, and it’s unhealthy to lose too much weight too fast. Gradual weight loss is healthier, and more likely to be sustained over time. Go for a lifestyle change, something you can live with for the rest of your life, or you will just yo-yo. It’s a marathon, not a sprint.
Feel free to share your tips and stories in the comments section below!

Hi, you have sent a very gud
Prashant | June 11, 2008Hi,
you have sent a very gud tips for me…please keep sending me this kind of tips…i will try to avoid fried food. but tell me one thing why i get bored with daily excercise..please reply me because i have lots of fat on stomach as well as lower back…
thanks.
Prashant
It's very informative and motivational. Thanks a lot.
Pradeep | June 11, 2008It’s very informative and motivational.
Thanks a lot.
that can help.....
Amaninder Singh | June 11, 2008that can help…..
Thx 4sharin
DJ Hassoo | June 11, 2008Thx 4sharin
Its more realistic, yes losing weight is a slow process,
Kiran Hulimani | June 11, 2008Its more realistic, yes losing weight is a slow process, but proper diet and drinking plenty of water is essential.
hey yea very very true loosing weight for long run
Abbas Sayed | June 11, 2008hey yea very very true loosing weight for long run is good rather then a short walk good tips thanks very motivating !!!
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Pandi.A | June 11, 2008Realy nice and super….help full health
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leena sharma | June 11, 2008as per the perfect doubt.
this is the best sugestion.
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I want to gain weight. Can u help me?? If
rekha barve | June 11, 2008I want to gain weight. Can u help me?? If so plz send tell me.
Yes you are right about high Carb. n natural or
Jen | June 12, 2008Yes you are right about high Carb. n natural or artificial sugar is bad for person who is trying to loose weight,but you know not only diet n exercise but, enough sleep is also help to reduce the fat. Person’s lifestyle also make big factor in their health.If you train yourself to eat in small quantity n spread that meal in 5 times a day will make your digestion faster n you will burn your calories much more.
Stay away from not only oily food but also carb n sugary too!Eat more multi grain n whole wheat,also leafy vegetables which help digest the food easily.I’m bless with high metabolism so never have to worry about fat problem.But that doesn’t mean I will not exercise or watch what I eat n when.I exercise 3 times a week some easy,like cycling,jogging,sit-ups so yes it helps me to keep my stomach flat.BTW I’m 37 yrs. old mom.:)
Prashant said that he gets bored exercising. The route to
Bapoo M. Malcolm | June 12, 2008Prashant said that he gets bored exercising. The route to all success is the mind. Exercise must become a habit, an addiction. One needs to feel dissatisfied with the amount of exercise one does and must crave more. Exercise can give one a high. Just like booze or maybe, drugs. A stage will come when a lack of the regular dose will be boring in itself.
BUT PLEASE, START SLOW.
If you get bored easily switch to the aerobic exercise
Abra Dacabra | June 12, 2008If you get bored easily switch to the aerobic exercise called sex.But you have to have the at-it-tude ie. keep at it for 30 minutes at a stretch.
I have a flat tummy thanks to this.:)
Thats great. u r absolutely right, we all knew this
Tarun | June 12, 2008Thats great. u r absolutely right, we all knew this but cannot materialize. But after reading this I will definitely start doing from tomorrow. thanx and do send this kind of things regularly
It is informative& will induce a person to initiate action
Anand | June 13, 2008It is informative& will induce a person to initiate action in the wright direction. The key is patiance , regular excercise And strict follow-up of recommended diat.
simple and nice
fatiraj | June 13, 2008simple and nice
hi all the imformation is so useful for the people
yogita | June 14, 2008hi all the imformation is so useful for the people who wants to loose weight………………thnx for sharing
it is a very big problem with me, my fiancee
Poonam Jain | June 14, 2008it is a very big problem with me, my fiancee is not able to reduce weight. he is on continuous walking form last 6 months. what should i do
This piece of advice is really very useful. Pl.continue to
H.n.vishweshwar | June 15, 2008This piece of advice is really very useful. Pl.continue to send such stuff.
this is helping me and i will like to know
gbolahan abiade | June 16, 2008this is helping me and i will like to know more especially on height growth
GREAT ! IT SERVES SOME PURPOSE ! A GREAT TIP
RAJU VARMA | June 16, 2008GREAT ! IT SERVES SOME PURPOSE ! A GREAT TIP TO THIS FAST WORLD OF FAST FOODS , STRESS , STRAIN N NO EXCERCISE. THIS CONTAINS A CRUDE SPIRIT OF YOGA. I AM DOING YOGa FOR THE PAST 1 1/2 YEARS N THE PHYSICAL N MENTAL CHANGES EXPERIENCE IS SIMPLY GREAT ! i am supposed to be a weak heated one with cervical spondilosis ! I HAD AN ANGEOPLASTY TOO B4 I STARTED PRACTICING.MY HATS OFF TO THE AUTHOR !
Thankx Priya.. really very usefull tips plz keep sending
sabeen | June 16, 2008Thankx Priya.. really very usefull tips plz keep sending me mails and linkx… sabeen
It is informtive and useful. Tips in your write up
Ram Prasad | June 16, 2008It is informtive and useful. Tips in your write up are just like doctor’s advices to patients. Thanks. Keep it up.
Very Informative and useful tips.Keep sending,and THANK YOU.
v.k.Devarajan. | June 16, 2008Very Informative and useful tips.Keep sending,and THANK YOU.
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Manel Rodrigo | June 16, 2008Very Important Tips for everyone, specially for me, Keep sending, My pleasure and Thank you.
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rejimon | June 16, 2008Specially made for me
THANX FOR SUCH A USEFUL INFORMATION , I WAS IN
TRILOCHANJOSHI | June 17, 2008THANX FOR SUCH A USEFUL INFORMATION , I WAS IN NEED OF THE SAME.
PLZ, KEEP IT UP .
THANX AGAIN.
Thank you so much Priya.Its very much useful for this
Sobha | June 17, 2008Thank you so much Priya.Its very much useful for this fastfood era.It makes awareness in the minds of modern people who unknowingly avoids the factors for our betterment along with their attempt to be free from all deseases. Its very much helpful for me also.
hey, this seems easy. good to try. thanks.
priya malhotra | June 17, 2008hey, this seems easy.
good to try. thanks.
this is really informative...thanks a lot
jesna | June 17, 2008this is really informative…thanks a lot
Thanx a lot Priya.. its really informative and very very
siddesha | June 18, 2008Thanx a lot Priya.. its really informative and very very usefull tips. plz keep sending this kind of informative mails to me……
thanking you…
Siddesha JM
Thanxx a Kind a remind to be concern for yourself
imran | June 18, 2008Thanxx a Kind a remind to be concern for yourself please keep sending me such mails
a har
babak | June 18, 2008a har
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Dharmesh | June 18, 2008Solid dear, I only say its superb idea
Hi , Thanx for your suggestion i will try to increse
nishant | June 19, 2008Hi ,
Thanx for your suggestion i will try to increse arobic timings
in zim
Regards,
Nishant gautam
EXCELLENT. WITH WARM WISHES.
SIVA | June 19, 2008EXCELLENT. WITH WARM WISHES.
thank you very much, I will start this program from
AbduL | June 20, 2008thank you very much, I will start this program from this very day!!
Thankx Priya.. really very usefull tips this is really informative...thanks
sunil | June 20, 2008Thankx Priya.. really very usefull tips
this is really informative…thanks a lot
sunil
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sahu_raju | June 21, 2008Hi, You have sent very good pic.
sahu_raju
thanks for nice tips
m.akram shaikh | June 21, 2008thanks for nice tips
I believe when we talk about calories it is important
Arun | June 22, 2008I believe when we talk about calories it is important that we have a good mixture of Protein and complex carbohydrates and need to keep away from sugar spiking foods such as refined Carbs such as White Rice and Pastas/Noodles. You may consider having whole grains or leaft vegies or lean meats. If we eat a portion of protein with every meal and eliminate saturated fats it helps to reduce our fat levels. We also need fat to produce hormones so when cutting down on fats it is helpful to identify the good fats Vs the bad ones. Omega 3s are helpful in reducing the cholestrol levels and Low Density Lipoproteins (Bad Fats) and also nuts will help you provide the Recommended daily intake of fats.
In addition the key to doing exercise is to make sure all body muscles are worked and it is important to raise the Heart Rate to 70% of your maximum heart rate. Body does get used to the same routine in about 4 - 6 weeks so it is essential to vary your exercises to get the maximum benefit. If you want to maximise fat burning I suggest do weights first (strengthen your core muscles - thigs, backs, shoulders, Back and Abs) and then do cardio. So you will burn glycogen first and then when you do cardio it will burn all your fats.
Dear Priya: Thanks for sharing the vital information on flat stomach.
Lucy | June 23, 2008Dear Priya:
Thanks for sharing the vital information on flat stomach. Pls. keep me updating in futrure too.
With best regards,
Hey.. really a good article to read .. keep
Swapnil | June 23, 2008Hey..
really a good article to read ..
keep it up..
-Swaps
very interesting . thank you
anandi | June 25, 2008very interesting . thank you
Nice and useful information Thanks
Prakash | June 29, 2008Nice and useful information
Thanks
It’s very informative
mithun | June 29, 2008It’s very informative
Yes u are absolutely right, i have one more
Giriprasad | July 5, 2008Yes u are absolutely right, i have one more doubt, w hen we will go to exercises.
giri,
thanks
Realy nice and super
pavan | August 10, 2008Realy nice and super
The article has some information, but not rare. I
Deepak Bakshani | August 11, 2008The article has some information, but not rare. I would have liked if you had given some more tips and tricks,and links to other websites that have genuine content in the same pretext.
Thanks any way
Deepak Bakshani
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Hi, Thank you very much for the tip........Keep up the good
Bahman Habibi | August 11, 2008Hi,
Thank you very much for the tip……..Keep up the good work and whenever you get any new helth info. Please
do not forget to send me.
Appreciated and thanks one more time.
Regards
Bahman
ITS VERY IMPORTENT TO ME AND THE MAN OF MY
MALAY ROY | August 11, 2008ITS VERY IMPORTENT TO ME AND THE MAN OF MY TYPE ,
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EXPECTING THIS TYPE OF MAIL FROM THIS SITE.
Thankx Priya.. really very usefull tips ok Riaz
Riaz | August 11, 2008Thankx Priya.. really very usefull tips ok
Riaz
Hai Priya, tks for the very informative article. i shall
Abbas | August 11, 2008Hai Priya,
tks for the very informative article. i shall try it.
Taking too much starch also can cause big stomack
Hasaan | August 11, 2008Taking too much starch also can cause big stomack
It is very nice mail.
rajesh | August 11, 2008It is very nice mail.
keep it up.
Thanks & Regards,
Rajesh
Thanks a lot for sending me this information, I reaaly
shrabani | August 11, 2008Thanks a lot for sending me this information, I reaaly need this for my future.
Thats a really nice article. You're absolutely right... loosing weight
preeti | August 11, 2008Thats a really nice article. You’re absolutely right… loosing weight is a slow process. But you know what i lost over 5 kgs in 3 weeks and not the unhealthy way. I took a balanced diet, no fatty, fried food, no deserts…. Drank loads of water, almost 3-5 liters each day. Took the regular food but with loads of salad (salads are rich in fiber and intake of fiber doesn’t make you hungry for long). Went regularly for aerobics and after 3 weeks i lost a good 5 Kilos.
Its not easy to loose weight but one can always try. And along with all the above mentioned stuff, its your attitude, control over your mind, your positive thinking and a healthy mind that matters. If you have a healthy mind you will have a healthy body as well. Many a times I would have a strong urge to go get an ice cream or a burger. But I controlled and controlled and when I saw the results on the weight machine I was so happy and content. And now I really don’t feel like grabbing anything fatty.
Try it!!! It works…..
SUBTITUTE A MEAL WITH FRUITS (MANGO), AND HAVE A BRISK
ILENE | August 11, 2008SUBTITUTE A MEAL WITH FRUITS (MANGO), AND HAVE A BRISK WALK FOR 30 MINS A DAY, SEE THE DIFFERENCE IN 2 MONTHS
Nice Tips - Most of US Know about this but
Sarvesh | August 11, 2008Nice Tips - Most of US Know about this but fail to obay as you said. Excercising and Eating do not happen as required. T
these tips very useful 4 me thanks
aashima mehta | August 11, 2008these tips very useful 4 me thanks
12-08-2008, Hemant Shukla, SUBTITUTE A MEAL WITH FIBROUS FOOD, PLANTY OF WATER,AND
Hemant | August 12, 200812-08-2008,
Hemant Shukla,
SUBTITUTE A MEAL WITH FIBROUS FOOD, PLANTY OF WATER,AND HAVE A BRISK WALK FOR 30 MINS A DAY, SEE THE DIFFERENCE IN 2 MONTHS.REALY A VERY GOOD ARTICLE.
THANKS A LOT PRIYA FOR VERY INFORMATIVE AND USEFUL ARTICLE.
hi priya thank u for sending this helpful tips.Hope u'll
pavithra | August 12, 2008hi priya thank u for sending this helpful tips.Hope u’ll send still more tips.
Thank you so much Priya.Its very much useful tips. Keep
snrajan | August 12, 2008Thank you so much Priya.Its very much useful tips. Keep coming out with more of it.
Regards,
It is very very nice article and one should sincerely
Ramakrishna | August 12, 2008It is very very nice article and one should sincerely follow it .
Nice article .. i will like to know more especially
directoryxd | August 12, 2008Nice article .. i will like to know more especially on height growth
Thanks a lot
Hi, Pls tell me how to increase my weight. send me
florence daniel | August 13, 2008Hi,
Pls tell me how to increase my weight. send me tips
if so i will be glad.
thnx 4 da tips.I really needed 2 l ose some
triple A | August 13, 2008thnx 4 da tips.I really needed 2 l ose some fat and dis is v.v.v useful!!Thnx : )
Thanks a lot priya. Although I already have a nice
rahul deo | August 15, 2008Thanks a lot priya. Although I already have a nice toned up abs, but these are the very same things which helped to achieve me my goal of weight reduction.
In addition I would like to add
CONSISTENCY,CONSISTENCY, CONSISTENCY
to this regime in the end
Thanx a lot Priya.. its really informative and very very
THEIVASIGAMANI | August 15, 2008Thanx a lot Priya.. its really informative and very very usefull tips. plz keep sending this kind of informative mails to me……
thanking you…
Hi , Loosing Weight is really a greatest thing
JAVEED | August 17, 2008Hi ,
Loosing Weight is really a greatest thing . Make to slow process and continous activity. Do workouts very very fast. Like brisk walking , fast abs evey thing fast fast. You must keep inyour mind that you must loose weight and make it as a goal . You must feel incomplete with a good physic . If you are fat then watch your self naked in the mirror . Wath your self in all the position and see how akward you are. Hate your fat and take the revenge on it . When you do any workout make sure that it pains very hard . Watch people with good physic and feel jelous . ITS NOT EASY TO MAINTAIN GOOD PHYSIC BUT ITS NOT DIFFICULT TOO . JUST KEEP GOING EVEN IF YOU DONT GET ANY RESULT …………………………………………..
i have not got my stomach flat please tell me
anupriya | August 18, 2008i have not got my stomach flat please tell me sum gud tip soo dat my stomach flatens quickly .. yaar i m an 18yrs college going girl i want sum vv gud advice .. plzzzzzzzz
Most important factor in flattening tummy is exercise DAILY.
Senthil | August 18, 2008Most important factor in flattening tummy is exercise DAILY. Increase intake of fruits…
Dear Priya, I am 35 years of age, married and have
Jennifer Vales | August 21, 2008Dear Priya,
I am 35 years of age, married and have 2 childrer(6yrs& 2years) after my 1st baby was born in India I lost weight immediately without any difficulty but after the 2nd baby was born in Dubai I have gained weight .
I was 58 kgs before I concieved my 2nd baby. The other day I have checked my weight after a few months and noticed that gradually my weight is increasing insteads of reducing I now weigh 70 kgs..
I have read your supporting replies to a lot of people who desire to reduce their weight request you to please advise me the kind of exercise and diet I should maintain to loose my accumulated fat specially on my belly.
Hoping to have a favourable reply from you at the earliest.
Thanks in advance for the advice you may give to loose the excess kgs I have put I want to reduce to 58 kgs in three months.
Regards,
Jennifer
Its really great to have such motivational and informational material thanx
Soin | August 31, 2008Its really great to have such motivational and informational material
thanx priya
Hi, I want to increase my weight. Not that i
Simran | September 1, 2008Hi,
I want to increase my weight. Not that i dont have proper food but still i am unable to put on weight. Please suggest/mail me some tips so that i can put on more weight (my height is 5.4 so ideal weight is around 55 kgs). Other promblem is incase if i put on 1-2 kgs it immediately shows on my stomach. currently my weight is 48 kgs. Please do help me.
regards,
Simran
thanks a lot
SIVA | September 1, 2008thanks a lot
Thanks, its really useful tips :)
Mohan | September 25, 2008Thanks, its really useful tips