A. Hey Shirley. You didn’t provide me with a ton of information about yourself, but since you said you have a flat-ish tummy…..I’m guessing you don’t have a ton of weight to lose. However, the part of our bodies most people get really frustrated with is usually the last place we lose it.

Obviously body type has a huge amount to do with our specific shapes, but if you simply have fat gathered on both sides of your belly….you , most likely, need to lose some more weight.  An exercise to make fat disappear from a specific place, sadly does not exist. To get rid of fat…..you’ll need to lose weight. It could be those last five pounds that make all the difference.

Spot reduction is not a reality outside of plastic surgery. You can’t crunch those love handles away, and you should ignore going under the knife.  This sounds like something you can do on your own. Consume fewer calories and burn a bunch with frequent workouts and an active lifestyle. Dig in and improve your overall fitness. A tapered waist requires awesome effort, but it’s well worth it. You’ll love it when you have it. Keep us posted on your success!

Punches & Kicks,

Fitz

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