I have a belly. Wanted to see if I can flatten it a bit, since I have read that lower hip to waist ratio is generally linked to reduced chance for some diseases. I am currently in the healthy range, but thinking about going a bit lower so that I would be more near the middle of that range.

Also, had read about visceral fat n all.

In the past I had tried reducing carb intake and it saw some progress. But my face slimmed out faster and veins in my forehead could be seen more when I laugh hard etc.
So, stalled it there after a relative noted that.

Currently have been working out 3 times a week with simple bodyweight exercises. Can do more reps now and it is cool.

If anyone has reduced their belly size without greatly affecting face shape, what all did you do? Or is it a thing that is based on body type? Any suggestions or advice?

    • 1Malayali@lemmy.mlOPEnglish
      5·
      1 个月前

      Yep, have read about spot reduction being mostly insignificant or unrealistic.

      Wanted to know if there were some options to influence or if there are exercises or food choices that would help for keeping the veins from being too visible.

      • robot_dog_with_gun [they/them]@hexbear.netEnglish
        12·
        1 个月前

        best you can do is build muscle in places and i don’t think there’s such a thing as a weight regimen for your face. if your forehead is the only problem you could change your hair style or be a hat person.

      • sabreW4K3@lazysoci.alEnglish
        11·
        1 个月前

        As @TheFermentalist@reddthat.com says, spot reduction is a myth. If you want to lose fat, go into a calorie deficit.

        That said, if you’re trying to retain size, you can try and body recomp. But remember the first place fat appears is the last place it leaves, which is basically the stomach for everyone.