Weight Loss Around Stomach?

[MidwesternGal]

Hello all!

My DH is gone this week due to work, so I thought it'd be a good week to jumpstart a new eating regime (no sweets in the house with him gone!).

I have always been a definite "apple" shape--my waist and love handles have always measured significantly larger than they should. . . .in fact, lots of times, it's the same as my hips! :eek:

Even when I lose 20 or 30 lbs, my love handles are still prominent, as is my stomach. (In other words. . . . I can slide on a size 8 for my legs. . . . but need a 12 in the waist!)

I know that the only thing to do is loads of cardio, for all over fat loss. . . . . but is there anything specific I should/shouldn't eat to help lose my gut and love handles?

Thanks so much!!

[Hello Kitty]

Cardio & weight training are good for you all around, but I firmly believe abs are made by a clean diet with lots of fruits/veggies, whole grains, lean proteins, etc... Not so much a reduction in your calories, but really scrutinizing where they are coming from. I'd especially check out how much refined sugar you are getting in.

Unfortunately, we can't really spot reduce, just work with what we have.