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I want to lose belly fat but I'm already underweight.

I am a 20 year old woman - 5' 2" and only 98 pounds. I want to lose my belly fat so that my abdominal muscles show, but I don't know if that's a good idea since I'm already underweight. Should I concentrate on gaining more muscle first and then lose the fat later on? Or can I do both simultaneously?


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Well you should try to put on some weight but there is no harm in doing some stomach exercises at the same time, to help tone your belly


Here is a link to some really good pilates exercises that focus on the belly, www.inch-aweigh.com/pilates_exercises.html

Good luck!

Posted 2008-11-26T22:30:41Z
 
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And He scores!!!!

Victims of circumstance owe it to fate. Victims of choice owe it to themselves.

Strength training and weight lose are diametrically opposed. Do the strength training first, then work on fat loss if that proves necessary.

JayR

Posted 2008-11-27T01:45:48Z
 
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If your already underweight and your having a big belly, that could be another health problem.  Are you thin and look like underweight?  First seek for medical attention and have your body check.  But you may also choose types of fitness training that targets to flatten your belly.

Posted 2009-06-20T20:30:58Z
 
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You can do some exercising for the stomach muscles.  I wouldn't go on a diet though because as you say you are already under weight.  Try the exercising first to strengthen the abs.

Posted 2009-08-04T01:58:07Z
 

It is alright to lose your belly fats even you are underweight. To lose your belly fats, try half sit-ups for 10-15 minutes per day. I will guarantee you that you will lose your belly fats less than 2 to 3 weeks.

Posted 2009-08-19T13:23:57Z
 

try a combination of weight training and intervals. Intervals are very effective in burning fat. try to look for a workout called turbulence training, also, check out this site for maximum fat loss

Posted 2009-10-16T21:05:33Z
 

Tummy exercises will help you lose that tummy.

 

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Posted 2009-10-22T06:14:26Z
 
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As you are underweight, so I would like to suggest you to gain the right weight according to your height. Then for losing belly fat you can choose some exercises that are effective for that area. Strength training is certainly an option. Be healthy. Good luck.

Source: http://www.complete-strength-training.com/strength-training-for-women.html

Posted 2009-11-16T05:14:33Z

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