Hey, I said you cannot spot reduce to get a flat stomach!

People have problem areas. Even people, who have achieved their ideal body weight, will still have problem areas. It could be the love handles, the flabby arms, the sagging skin or the hips. As a result, you will find the market offering all sorts of products, from creams and applications to get rid of fat to gadgets and machines to tone the arms, thighs or abs. Nonsense!

Well it's time for a reality check. You cannot spot reduce! Any attempt to do so is not going to work, period.

Why Can’t I Spot Reduce?

The market misinforms the public of the benefits that can be expected from their so-called revolutionary products when in fact there really are no revolutionary results to look forward to.

1. Healthy Diet Is Important

Diet is an important element to get rid of the undesirable body fats. The foods that you eat have calories and cholesterols that get stored in your body, probably amassing on those problem areas of yours. The diet is the main culprit for the presence of fats.

So no matter how much you depend on those gadgets in the market, it will remain defenseless if you keep indulging in sweets, fatty foods or junk foods.

2. Spot Reduction Is a Mere Myth

It is not healthy to believe what those people say about the productivity of spot reduction efforts. The products you see on the market require nothing but to merely attach or apply them on to the problem areas but what about your other body parts? What about the other requirements of the body?

In any healthy endeavors, you must be on top of your physiology. You should know what it takes to achieve a goal. For example, if you want six-packs in your stomach, you have to know what it takes to get them.

Some people out there would claim that if you want to improve the look of your stomach, you simply have to concentrate on abdominal exercises or use the gadgets that will do the exercise for you. Again, you cannot spot reduce. You cannot achieve the goal with simply doing any one abdominal exercise.

The fat can not just come off on its own by just using some miracle gadget. Genetics plays a part, diet and lifestyle also play a part.

The truth is, before you can even aim for the six-packs on the stomach, you will have to take away the fat first.

So this means doing 500 crunches a day will only exhaust you and do nothing to get rid of those fats. Your body will not burn the fats stored in the spot you are targeting, the fats are burned one at a time all over the body and not just in one area.

The truth is the only real way to get rid of fats is to have a healthy diet, do moderate cardio and resistance training.

Only after surpassing the diet and exercise requirements are you at liberty to focus on the abdominal exercises. This is really the only proper time to focus on achieving the much sought after six pack.

3. There Are No Shortcuts

Miracle diets, pills and potions are mere shortcuts that will lead you to a dead end. If a healthy body is your aim, you have to work for it. You have to earn it and that also goes for having a flat stomach.

I know we're living in a fast world with the advancement of technology and modern day science, but your body is still very much natural and works on it's own time. Thus you will still have to be grounded to what is naturally required by the body, a healthy diet, regular exercise and a considerable amount of time to develop that desirable state is what's needed.

4. Health and Fitness Require Commitment

Your dedication to the health of your body is a lifelong commitment. Even if you achieved a good body now, it will not remain so forever if you abuse on your diet and lifestyle. It needs to be loved and taken care of, regularly.

That is why if you will depend on the spot reduction claims, it will really bring you nowhere. You can only hope, but you cannot expect. So if you aim for the healthy body; get an exercise program for your self and make some changes in your diet. Give your self a holistic development. Improve not only the body, but your outlook in life as well.

Do It the Proper Way

With all these points raised, the bottom line is to simply get healthy the proper way. The saying still holds true. No pain, no gain. So do not be a victim of the misleading information and empty promises thrown upon you. Simply know the proper options. Take the matter into your own hands and enjoy the benefits of a healthy body.


Make it a great day!

Chris Walker

The why can't I lose weight expert!

Chris Walker has helped thousands obtain " permanent weight loss, quick and easy everytime!" To download a free copy of "Why Can't I Lose Weight? How to lose 10 pounds in 30 days visit www.chriswalkersfitness.com