How to Lose Belly Fat

The fitness industry is VERY sensitive about anyone promoting spot reduction. I didn't make the title what it was to mislead anyone, but to offer an ACTUAL solution to losing belly fat, which is just to lose fat throughout our body. It's really, really, not intended to be clickbait, but just to give a face value answer to a VERY common fitness question. Plus, "how to lose belly fat" is probably searched many times a day, and I'd prefer this video to come up than someone selling a $99 ab workout that supposedly targets belly fat. Still, let me know if you REALLY want me to change the title. Some people probably unsubscribed just from seeing it, without watching the 49-second video. NOTE: I'm aware of some more recent studies that show some spot reduction by doing high-intensity workouts in an area followed by cardio. However, there aren't MANY studies about this, and it's debatable whether or not this is significantly more effective than just regular diet and exercise. It's also unknown if there were other factors in this study. It's interesting, but I'm hesitant to recommend it until we know more. If you like, I can discuss this.

We need to keep spreading this message, cheers Hampton

Best analogy I’ve seen for spot reduction is trying to reduce the water on one side of a bucket, no matter how many times you scoop out in the same area you’ll only see a general overall reduction.

Don't lose hope guys, you may not lose weight from a specific spot but getting toned makes a lot of difference for the looks

The reason belly fat is hard to lose is because it's generally the last place you lose it. Just keep going, you'll get rid of it.

His is the most humble fitness trainer I have ever seen 👀

This is actually the answer everyone needs to hear

Exactly. My fat after having kids is largely stored in my belly. Doesn’t mean I’m unhealthy. I’m very active and I eat a relatively good diet. It’s just where my body started putting it to grow healthy children ❤

It's true! I barely gained 15 pounds after I gave birth. It was over a year and I was suddenly hit with a matter of the family that sent me spiraling into depression, activating terrible hormones and within a couple of months I gained way too much. Luckily, I am getting back into my routine slowly but every day I am feeling better and better. Please don't disregard your body's chemistry because it does make or break your weight goals!

"Its up to our genetics" That one hurted.

It’s a way more comprehensive explanation about losing fat than I’ve ever heard so thank-you.

This is actually the answer I wanted to hear. I'm young-ish but chronically ill, disabled, and allergic to a ton of food groups including almost every source of protein, and I've inherited some insanely imbalanced hormones that have sent all my female relatives into early graves. Sooo, while I try to move around as much as possible and track my food, I'm aware it's never going to be ideal. I do have doctors trying to assist with these things, although some medicines can make weight gain worse. I've been wondering if crunches should be on my To Attempt list, but I've been concerned they will crunch more than my flabdomen. Thanks for the encouragement to keep the long term, overall health vision for weight management; it's a big weight off my mind, if not my body. 😄

Love your frank openness, Hampton. Hope your channel is rewarding you richly - you deserve it!

It makes sense. Imagine how lopsided we’d look if one arm was skinner than the other because we targeted a specific region, when it’s better off to lose fat uniformally and evenly.

Remember: folks who have a uterus tend to have more padding around the tummy area because we have an additional sizeable organ in there. Tummies are lovely on everyone though and if you want to exercise and be more mindful of your diet for yourself,do it <3

You can’t target the fat, but building the muscle will make it clear that there is something else there, which is nice.

I really like this guy so cool and friendly

Damn, this guy is so pure. Really getting me to slowly exercise more. Used to do nothing, now at least I do something. Leveling up!

That's genuinely good to hear! I'm glad there aren't any particular shortcuts, because I know for sure I would try to take them

I've heard this before but this is the first time someone actually explained it. Also, I really appreciate how helpful and encouraging you are throughout your videos.