How can I lose inches off my stomach?

Losing inches off your waist can help you drop a few dress sizes or fit into smaller jeans. While losing inches might sound different than losing weight, the two require the same actions. To lose inches off your stomach, you need to burn the fat that is giving you a "spare tire" look. Unfortunately, when you burn fat, you cannot choose what part of the body the fat or weight comes off of. Regardless of the problem area (hips, thighs or stomach) the steps you take will be the same. To lose weight or fat, you need to burn more calories than you eat. You can use the Calorie Calculator for help with how much you should be eating. To lose weight quicker, combine a calorie restricted diet with an exercise routine. Remember that spot reducing (lowering the body fat percentage in only one area of the body) is impossible, so doing hundreds of sit ups will not help you lose any inches off your waist. For more tips on how to tone up that midsection, visit the Advanced Guide to Exercising. You can also check out how other people are shrinking their waists or share your own experience at the diet, weightlifting and cardio exercise forums.

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