Wouldn’t it be great if we could take a supplement, wear a “scientifically proven” article of clothing, or do an exercise that will remove fat specifically from our problem areas—e.g., “love handles”? It would, but we can’t. The harsh reality is that exercise that is effective in decreasing fat stores will do so fairly uniformly throughout the body. Short of liposuction, nothing can precisely target belly fat—or any specific fat deposit, for that matter. Still, I see advertisement regularly for products that make just such a claim.
The good news is that we can lose body fat. It doesn’t require any special supplement or clothing. It requires only effort and consistency. It requires an effective diet and exercise plan.
I thought I might be able to turn this suggested topic into a rather long post, but there isn’t much to say. There is no evidence that anything can affect the specificity of fat loss. Period.
Belly. Love handles. Butt. Thighs. Arms. Turkey neck. Etc. We all have our problem areas. Because they are problem areas, they seem to lose fat at the slowest rate. In reality, we just need to be patient and keep to the plan (assuming one has a plan). Keep exercising. Keep managing the macros and calories. In time, the fat cells will atrophy. Like all fitness goals, there are no shortcuts! Don’t be suckered by false promises. Remember, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. If the advertisement makes extraordinary claims (e.g., that it appeared on Shark Tank) do your homework—or save the time and effort and know that the claims are false. Just do the work!
Be your best today; be better tomorrow.
Carpe momento!