Content

• Steps
• Part 1 of 3: Lose Weight
• Part 2 of 3: Boost Your Metabolism
• Part 3 of 3: Track Progress and Stay Motivated
• Tips

Everyone accumulates body fat differently, but in the case of women, their problem area is the abdomen. Usually, in order to get rid of belly fat, you will have to lose your overall weight, but there are several things you can do to prevent excess body fat from collecting near the belly. Read on to get rid of a rounded belly permanently.

Steps

Part 1 of 3: Lose Weight

1. 1 Reduce your calorie intake. When it comes to losing weight, you can't lose weight in just one place, so if you want to get rid of your belly, you must lose your overall weight. You can do this by decreasing your daily calorie intake and increasing the number of calories you burn through exercise.
   • You must burn 3,500 more calories than you consume in order to lose 500 grams. Most people lose weight by eating about 1200 calories a day, regardless of their current weight.
   • Studies have shown that people who are on the diets they read about in magazines lose weight faster and maintain their weight. Track your daily calorie intake by recording everything you eat and the information on food labels. Consider using an online calorie diary like My Fitness Pal or Calorie King.
   • Don't forget to include calories in drinks, salads, and various sauces. You will be surprised how many hidden calories there are in your diet.
2. 2 Be proactive. Cardiovascular exercise is very important when it comes to weight loss, as it can burn a lot of calories in a short amount of time. Excellent exercises for burning fat include running, brisk walking, swimming, dancing, and cycling. You should exercise for about 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week.
   • If you don't have time for exercise, then try to incorporate more physical activity into your daily life.If you have a sedentary job, then use your breaks for a little walk in the fresh air or ask for a treadmill to be installed. Make it your goal to walk to where you meet instead of driving or bus, going up or down stairs rather than taking an elevator, and walking down the street with friends. This activity will only increase the number of calories you burn, making you lose weight faster.
3. 3 Drink plenty of water. Water will help you stay full between meals and is also important for maintaining your body's functionality. Drink at least 8 glasses of water a day. It is very important to maintain water levels in the body during exercise.
4. 4 Get rid of stress. Research from Yale has shown that even thin women tend to accumulate fat in the abdomen when under stress. It is thought to be caused by the stress hormone cortisol, which causes stress to build up in the center of the body around the organs. This not only leads to a round belly, but also puts you at risk of various diseases, including cancer and diabetes.
   • If possible, minimize socializing, visiting places, and activities that can create stress. Do things that relieve stress and help you calm down, like yoga or meditation.
   • Manage your time so as not to be in a constant rush, as rushing is also a powerful source of stress.

Part 2 of 3: Boost Your Metabolism

1. 1 Don't skip breakfast. People who skip breakfast often eat more calories that day and eat high-calorie snacks to fill up. Think of breakfast as an investment for the day. If you provide your body and mind with the fuel they need, they will perform their functions better and you will not be so hungry.
2. 2 Rock. For every 500 grams of muscle, your body burns 6 times more calories per day, even when you are resting. Swing through a variety of exercises with kettlebells, dumbbells, barbells, and more.

Part 3 of 3: Track Progress and Stay Motivated

1. 1 Take measurements. Take a measuring tape and measure your waist at its narrowest and widest point. This is the best way to keep track of your progress, especially if you are building muscle through training, since muscle weighs more than fat.
2. 2 Weigh yourself. Track your weight loss by weighing yourself 1-2 times a week. Be sure to weigh yourself at the same time of day. Best in the morning, before you eat anything.
3. 3 Find a friend. Having someone to work with will help you stay motivated and make your workouts more fun. You can also exchange diet tips and even bet on who will lose weight faster!
4. 4 Make a plan that works for you. The best way to lose weight is through a diet and exercise system that works for you and that you enjoy. If diet and constant exercise only bring you suffering, you will eventually revert to old habits. Find healthy, low-calorie foods and exercise that you enjoy.
   • Never starve yourself. If you constantly starve yourself, then you will most likely end up constantly finishing diets halfway through. Enjoy the food you like in moderation.

Tips

• Find something to do so you don't think about food. Stop thinking about what you can eat and what you can't. Get busy and enjoy the activities you enjoy with the people you love. Spend more time with friends, go shopping, watch a movie, take a bath, stop by a spa, etc.
• If you are restraining yourself not to eat too much, then learn to drink one glass of water before a meal or before having a snack. The water will saturate you, letting you know whether you are feeling hungry or thirsty.