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Firming up the lower stomachQ. Michelle writes, "I would like to know what would be the best way to alleviate a "pot belly." I know this comes from being very overweight and this is one area that I desperately want to get rid of. I have excercised and lost weight in th past but not in that area. What is the best thing for me to do?"A. If you’re like most women, your “pot belly,” as we so affectionately call it, is one part of your body that is major struggle and it’s usually the last thing to go. As cruel as the truth may be, the fact remains that as women, we are designed to store fat in the abdomen. It’s not easy to achieve a perfectly flat abdomen, and in some cases, it’s impossible. But you can greatly improve your abdominal area and can end up with a sexy midsection that suits your body type just fine. Keep in mind that no amount of abdominal exercises will reveal well toned muscles if you’re padding them with an extra layer of fat. If you’re still hanging on to a some extra pounds, this is the area where a few of them can most certainly be found. Include cardiovascular exercise into your routine. This can help to burn some of the extra fat and expose muscle tone. Now to get the muscle tone ready to be revealed once you burn away the fat, you need to perform a variety of abdominal exercises at least every other day. Reverse Crunches are best for targeting the lower abdominal area, regular crunches target the upper area and oblique exercises target the sides of the waist. Eating habits are just as critical to leaning up your midsection. Replace sodium, sugar and preservative laden foods with fresh whole unprocessed foods. Drink as much water as you can all day long to flush away bloating.
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