Why Belly Fat Is The Last To Go (& 3 Signs You’re Nearly There)

Cori Lefkowith, of “Strong At Every Age” advises:

See the signs

It’s usually the last place to shrink, even though it’s the first place we want; it doesn’t help that most people quit too early or obsess over the scale, which can sabotage progress.

Three mistakes to avoid:

1. Unduly focusing on calories: not only are listed caloric values often misleading, calorie-counting typically leads to restriction, fatigue, and rebound weight gain, none of which are good. Instead, track macros to keep your metabolism ticking over nicely, build/maintain muscle, and make what you’re doing sustainable.
2. Prioritizing hard work over intentional work: random hard workouts and extreme restrictions will ultimately burn you out. Instead, every action should serve a clear purpose towards your goals, so do make a point of planning ahead from time to time (e.g. each month, make a plan, follow it, and then review your progress to plan again for the next month).
3. Not following a workout progression: stringing random moves together won’t normally build lean muscle. Instead, she advises to repeat a structured plan for 3–6 weeks, progressively challenge yourself, measure results, and repeat until you’ve got to where you want to be.

Three signs you’re nearly there:

1. Seeing more definition in other body parts: fat often comes off first from areas we don’t care about; this can even make the belly look bigger temporarily, but it’s actually progress!
2. Clothes fitting more loosely: even without scale changes, fat loss and recomposition show up in how clothing fits over time.
3. Improvements in performance, sleep, and health: stronger workouts, better energy, and healthier markers mean your body is functioning better and supporting fat loss.

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