Whats the best way to get rid of a really flabby belly?

I dont need to loose much weight, maybe half a stone? But im at that funny womens age and the weight deposits seems to have shifted. Also I have m.e and find cv exercise exhausting, my doctor says just give it a go and I am tempted. I feel at a bit of a loss, and wonder if its worth giving the c25k a go.

[folkieboater]

Yes, as long as a dr says it's OK then go for it. Not sure that the c25k is a miracle belly loss cure, but it certainly helps your overall fitness.

You can take it at your own pace and repeat runs/weeks until you are happy. Have a read through the advice on here and feel free to ask questions - I'm sure more knowledgeable people than me will be along soon.

Good luck, and keep us posted with your progress.

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Apparently to shift belly fat you need to up cv exercise, rather than relying on sit ups etc! I read that cv exercise turns your body into a fat burning machine!! Ha not sure about that, in my case it will turn into a tomato, but I shall give it a go.

[Penel]

Try alternating cv exercise with resistance training. Look up HIIT.

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Will do. I have just been looking at the strength and flex programme and wondering if that would suit me better than c25k.

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Might be a better option. Give it a go.

[lushy]

Hi the good old plank works really well for toning and reducing the look of tummy chub. try with 20 seconds and when you can do that build up until you reach 5 minutes. Swimming is also a super way of toning the tummy area.

Good luck.

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Been shattered after s n f, slept for amost a day after. So today just did the walking and see how I am. Ill do the exercise separately. Love swimming, and used to go a lot, I think I shall try and take that up again too.