How to Lose The Last Layer of Belly Fat
Losing fat is simple: get into a calorie deficit, strength train, and do cardio regularly.
When you're consistent with it each week, you'll be making progress. However, there comes to a point where you have the last bit of fat that is taking longer than expected.
Want to lose the last layer of your belly fat? Besides staying track with your habits, here's what you need to do:
1. Lower calories even more, but not too much
Yes, you have to be in a calorie deficit, and as you lose weight your body will need less fuel. If you've been stuck for a while, go ahead and cut another 100-200 calories from your current intake.
A lot of people make the mistake of cutting more than they should, leading them to lose muscle and their metabolism slowing down. So reduce your calories a bit, and keep your protein high.
2. Lift heavier, but cut back on volume
As you continue to get leaner, the goal is to build and maintain your muscle. Many people think that doing more sets and reps means more results.
But there's only so much muscle you can stimulate per workout, and anymore just leads to fatigue and that messes with your recovery. You end up doing more harm than good.
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When you're in a calorie deficit, your body is working overtime, so you want to do just enough to stimulate your muscles.
3. Prioritize lower impact cardio?
Just like training, you want to emphasize lower intensity cardio. HIIT has it's place, but people go overboard with it.
We don't want to overtrain and under-recover.
If you want to keep HIIT in your program, I recommend no more than 1-2 sessions a week. On your other days, I recommend 30-60 minute walks, or steady state cardio.
Do these three things and you'll lose the last bit of belly fat for sure.
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