Do you have an area that you just can’t seem to make look how you want? I know I do! I always feel like if I’m not on a A-game with working out and eating well, I get lower belly fat accumulation. Let’s talk a bit about how to get rid of stubborn fat.
BTW, my “A-game” still includes treats in moderation 😉
Whether it’s belly fat, jiggly arms/ upper back or extra cushion on your hips and thighs, stubborn fat is an issue with which many of us struggle. It’s the first place of accumulates and the last place it leaves.
But that doesn’t mean you can’t work hard and get the results you want. Here are four things you can do to combat it:
Be patient.
If you only recently started hitting the gym hard or began your healthy diet, remember this is going to take time. I always suggest taking progress pics every 12 weeks to see what you’ve accomplished. Compare those and notice changes. Yes, if you store more fat in your thighs and hips, you will probably see more changes in your arms, but there will likely still be changes in your lower half too.
And it is because changes take a really long time that you need to make sure your meal plan and workout program is sustainable. You couldn’t run a marathon at your 400m sprint pace, so don’t expect to be able to maintain a hardcore diet for longer than a few days.
Treat your body with kindness.
Hating your body into submission isn’t a thing. But if you start talking to yourself with love and compassion it’s far more likely to do what you want it to. Think about if someone asked you nicely to do them a favor? You’d be more likely to say yes than if they demanded you do it, right? You get more with honey than you do with vinegar, and this applies to your body goals too. Worst case scenario, you become happier and more in love with yourself.
Track your food.
You may be eating too much or too few calories. Your macros (carbs/ fat/ protein) may not be what you think they are. Tracking doesn’t have to be forever but it’s always good to check in. Don’t alter what you normally eat.. track for a week objectively and honestly, and assess.
Prioritize sleep.
If you’re not sleeping enough your body senses stress which can cause fat accumulation. Sleep also increases insulin sensitivity which helps especially with stubborn belly fat. Sleep also stabilizes your hunger hormones so you’re less likely to have cravings and over eat. We should all get between 7-9 hours of deep sleep every night, so aim for that if you are lacking.
If you’re doing these things and still struggling to get rid of stubborn fat, let’s work together. We can go deeper and I can help!
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Your Coach,
Kyra