Hey guys I'm pretty skinny, weighing in at about 54kgs (119pds roughly) and i am 168cm tall (5.5 ft). I'm trying to get rid of a bit of my belly fat and looking for the best way to go about it. I just want some of my lines to show hah. I've got lines over my body in other areas but it just seems that my belly is packing on all the fat. Theres not much fat on it and my mid section is very flat, except the area directly under my belly button which seems to protrude a little

are there any exercises in particular that will aid in my cause? or any diet routines?

The exercise I currently do is posted on youtube its like a 6min ab workout - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fU_8kJeXeE&feature=related

I also do pushups every night before bed, and during the day when I get the chance.

Currently I have been fasting from sunrise to sunset due to religious reasons but in about 2 weeks i can eat normally again

Any help would be greatly appreciated. cheers

I dont see how you could have extra fat but jump roping is the best way, and jogging.

Just get in boxing shape and don't worry about how pretty you are.

there is no way to target a specific area to burn off fat. your body will burn it off however it's genetically inclined to. the best way for you to try to burn it off is with your diet.

http://thegrandnarrative.files.wordpress.com/2008/04/old-fat-jiggling-machine.jpg

A berr belly type belly is better than disgusting cellulite slimer bellies. I know a guy who lost 3 stonmes but still has disgustuing slimer. Just eat lots of fruti anf train in a sauna suit.

Hey guys I'm pretty skinny, weighing in at about 54kgs (119pds roughly) and i am 168cm tall (5.5 ft). I'm trying to get rid of a bit of my belly fat and looking for the best way to go about it. I just want some of my lines to show hah. I've got lines over my body in other areas but it just seems that my belly is packing on all the fat. Theres not much fat on it and my mid section is very flat, except the area directly under my belly button which seems to protrude a little

are there any exercises in particular that will aid in my cause? or any diet routines?

The exercise I currently do is posted on youtube its like a 6min ab workout - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fU_8kJeXeE&feature=related

I also do pushups every night before bed, and during the day when I get the chance.

Currently I have been fasting from sunrise to sunset due to religious reasons but in about 2 weeks i can eat normally again

Any help would be greatly appreciated. cheers


You muslim? a friend of mine is fasting too...it must be hard, keep it up.:boxing:

anyway about the weight... i would say just a mix of running or other cardio work and ab workout type stuff, like some sort of circuit with situps, leg raises ect...i didnt watch the video so if you already are i apologise.

Trying to find it hard how at 5 ft 5 at 54kg you wanna lose fat? Surely you must have nothing to you... I am 5ft 5 at 63kg and I am skinny as hell.

I am 5ft 5 at 63kg and I am skinny as hell.

Maybe youre 53 kg?
Im 5'5 and 49kg
My mate is 6'2 and 63kg
If youre 63kg you must be stocky built atleast

Maybe youre 53 kg?
Im 5'5 and 49kg
My mate is 6'2 and 63kg
If youre 63kg you must be stocky built atleast

63 kg isnt stocky at all, im 5 ft 8 and 76 kg. (170 pounds) and 10 percent body fat.

Also lifting weights would eventually burn off some fat. You might actually gain some weight. (Most of it being Muscle) Then as the muscle needs more calories it eats the fat.

63 kg isnt stocky at all, im 5 ft 8 and 76 kg. (170 pounds) and 10 percent body fat.

well then youve got alot of bulk, thats what i meant by stocky
my bad!

well then youve got alot of bulk, thats what i meant by stocky
my bad!

Maybe I am big boned... (although I am not), my mate is 6ft tall and weighs the same as me. Also I don't have much muscle on me, but prob a bit of fat that I could burn off. There was a stage when I was 53kg or 50kg, and I was very unhealthy, you could see all my bones and that, so I started bulking up and now I consider myself healthy, but my trainers want me to be a bit lighter.

Your stomach is probably protruding out since you have weak stomach vacuums, "The muscles behined your abbs" so basically you train them by sucking your gut in for a couple of minutes daily.

http://www.bodybuildingforyou.com/articles-submit/karen-sessions/stomach-vacuum.html

Sounds far fetched. Most people have a gut because they are fat.

Celeritas, it sounds hard but it is not! I've been fasting since i was ten and it makes no difference to me. Even though the days are getting longer now I still train. You won't get that badly dehydrated as people think if you plan your meals properly around your training.

It annoys me when people use it as an excuse to not train and do other things. Like the whole world has got to stop for a month! pricks.

Try to do weight training combine with cardio and eat healthy. try to avoid soda and all fatty stuffs

3 year bump?

3 year bump?
Excellent technique for a first post.

lol i was exactly like you like 3 years ago and using the same video work out you just put out but like just do the common cardios swimming, running and you will be fine (Y)

As said before, there is no such thing as spot reduction. If you want to lose fat on your guy, you're going to have to lower your bodyfat% over your whole body. I can't remember any exact figures (and I really cant be arsed to trawl through pubmed for studies), but diet accounts for around 80% of weight loss, so concentrate on that. Otherwise, HIIT is good for weight loss. Hell, boxing is good for weight loss.

lol oh crap i didnt even realise the date thats actually funny

A lot of these guys don't know what they're talking about, the only way to get shredded up outside of genetics is to do explosive exercises.

A lot of these guys don't know what they're talking about, the only way to get shredded up outside of genetics is to do explosive exercises.

I would have to disagree. I am a firm believer with the saying "abs are forged in the kitchen". Going below one's daily caloric needs whilst on a balanced diet [i believe] is the most effective method when it comes to fat loss.

I would have to disagree. I am a firm believer with the saying "abs are forged in the kitchen". Going below one's daily caloric needs whilst on a balanced diet [i believe] is the most effective method when it comes to fat loss.

How can you disagree with what I said? The diet is an absolute given, I would never advise going below the recommended calorie intake for your height and weight, your body will burn your muscle too and defeat the purpose of what the OP was asking.

That being said, explosive exercises all the way.

How can you disagree with what I said? The diet is an absolute given, I would never advise going below the recommended calorie intake for your height and weight, your body will burn your muscle too and defeat the purpose of what the OP was asking.

That being said, explosive exercises all the way.

My apologies, I took it quite literally when you said:

A lot of these guys don't know what they're talking about, the only way to get shredded up outside of genetics is to do explosive exercises.

I do agree that high-intensity interval training is a great way to shred the last bit of stubborn fat once fat loss has dulled. I would do HIITs in the morning time (prior to my first meal) and was greeted by extraordinary results.