How to Lose “Stubborn” Belly Fat (GONE IN 4 STEPS!) – ATHLEAN-X™

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If you want to see how to lose stubborn belly fat and get rid of it once and for all, then this is a video that you don’t want to miss. Here I’m going to ask you 4 tough but important questions that you will need to answer honestly. When you do however, I can promise you that you will lose your belly fat for good and never have to worry about it coming back again.

Losing fat is one of the easiest and hardest things to do when it comes to getting in shape. This is because science makes it very clear what the process is. The issue however is that sticking to what science says we should do can become challenging and fat loss can stall pretty quickly. That said, the first thing we all must do is look in the mirror. No, not to look at the areas where you are storing your stubborn fat like on your belly, hips or love handles.

Instead, you need to look in the mirror to face the tough assessment that is often times needed to get over the hump. You first must be willing to address the “how to lose stubborn belly fat” question. Is it really stubborn? Meaning, are you carrying just too much fat around your waist because your overall body fat levels are high or are we talking about the last few percentage points of fat levels that stick around despite your best and most consistent efforts.

If it’s the former, then increasing the consistency with which you do the right thing will quickly get you to the next level of fat loss. If however you believe you are doing everything you can but still can’t seem to get to the lean ripped level you want to be, then the additional questions will help to dig into the “why”.

We start with drinking. I understand that the desire to drink is driven far more by social benefits than it is by simply trying to quench your thirst. For this reason, it is often something that many people are unwilling to forgo. I can tell you this however. With the rapid pace that one is able to consume and pile up liquid calories along with the metabolic impact that alcohol has on your ability to burn fat, drinking is always going to make it more difficult to get ripped and lean and to lose body fat than not drinking.

That said, you have to ask yourself how important it is for you to have a six pack. If that doesn’t mean as much to you as partaking in certain social activities then you will have to find the balance that makes you most happy. This is going to be individual for everyone and nobody should place their expectations on you, me included.

Next we have to discuss your nutrition. No pursuit of fat loss can occur without a frank discussion about what you are consuming every day. In order to lose fat you have to be in a calorie deficit, period. How you get there however, is very important. If you use crash diets and carbohydrate exclusion methods, you are likely never going to see the long term success you should in trying to lose fat and will be unhappy when you put back on any weight lost.

If you are in a deficit but still have to lose belly fat, then you have to assess three other areas discussed in this video. The first is the cleanliness of your diet. How healthy are you really eating? Often times, this is not as good as you may think it is. If however you insist that it is good but you have more fat to lose then you next must evaluate your portion sizes. If this is good still, then you have nothing left but to be honest about your consistency. Here is where an assessment of your cheat meal frequency comes in.

From here, your training must be evaluated. You must train. Diet alone is never going to be enough when it comes to losing belly fat forever. A training plan that consists of more than just cardio is necessary if you want to build lean muscle tissue capable of helping to increase your metabolism and get you burning more calories more easily. Here is where 3-5 time per week weight training with an inclusion of barbell complexes is ideal.

Finally, ab training is something you will want to do as well. Not because there are any spot reduction benefits of this but because when these muscles are developed you get a visual impact that often helps to motivate you to keep doing more of the other things mentioned earlier.

If you are looking for a step by step workout and meal plan that will get rid of belly fat, get you more ripped than ever and help you to build athletic muscle, be sure to visit athleanx.com at the link below and check out any one of the ATHLEAN-X programs that best matches your current goals.

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ATHLEAN-X™ May 24, 2020 - 4:36 pm

NEW “FAST ACTION” Q&A – Leave your most burning question about this video or any other training, PT or nutrition question within the first 2 hours of this video’s release (AS A SEPARATE COMMENT!!) and I will pick 8 to get a detailed reply from me right here in the comments. Answers will be posted within the first 24-48 hours of you leaving the question. Good luck!

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Chopper Fox October 28, 2021 - 1:15 am

Before having a vehicle it was flat.

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Coreys Test Kitchen October 29, 2021 - 8:59 am

About the drinking. I quit drinking but enjoy 2-4 NA beers a day usually. Is the alcohol the factor or the carbs/calories? Is NA drinks an advantage over the alcoholic drinks? Thx

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Anti Social October 31, 2021 - 2:32 pm

Jeff u taught me how to eat to lose all my fat and i was obese . And now your teaching me how to get the abs

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sarah gordon November 1, 2021 - 10:15 am

do you train or do you have advice for people who can train and work on weight gain after fracture? i have gained 10lbs since fracturing foot, had nonunion,and surgery still in boot, havent walked in5months, just doing chair workouts with weights, but looking to lose weight but seems i might only be able to do upper body, abs, and pilates. I need help cutting out unnecessary stuff, and looking to turn fat to muscle , my metabolism slowed due to lack of movement, and i have low thyroid.

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Jose V November 2, 2021 - 2:56 am

Can i ask u umm is a banana shake and scrambled eggs a good diet and maybe a little bit of avocado here and there

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Jose Luis Carrillo Torres November 2, 2021 - 7:33 pm

When he said you can train ab muscles daily … say no more 🏃🏻‍♂️

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Nic Com November 3, 2021 - 6:42 am

Thanks Jeff great info, Need to do everything you said, now the tuff part is doing this, wish me luck

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StereotypicalGinger November 3, 2021 - 9:21 pm

Tips for ppl who don’t really wanna give up drinking. Tequila. It’s just tequila, it’s the healthiest of hard alcohols

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baldemar beltran November 3, 2021 - 10:48 pm

I get bloated and retain water even eating a low calorie diet so I don't think it's just about calories in calories out

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Fernando Crux November 4, 2021 - 4:19 pm

Help me look like a Greek God statue by the summer. 😂😂 🤣

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Car Hoarder November 4, 2021 - 6:33 pm

Cut sugar and fast food! It helps!

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Trey B November 5, 2021 - 11:58 am

Am I drinking water wrong too Jeff? Jk. Thanks for the information!

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SizZ1eR November 5, 2021 - 1:09 pm

PRECISELY!! I always tell ppl that reduction in bodyfat begins with being honest with yourself and accept why you need to drop bodyfat.
To me, included in that honesty is the ability to admit that im fat, im not "big", "plus size" nor whatever other term I can come up with the make it sound like its not all that bad.

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Tony Deegan November 5, 2021 - 9:57 pm

Should a newbie in their 50s be strength training more than 3 times per week?

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Franklin Franks November 8, 2021 - 3:12 am

I got a much better body fat percentage but it looks like there's excess skin that does not change

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Aegis Raven November 9, 2021 - 12:48 am

I've lost 40 pounds from diet change and honestly brisk walking,that took 8 months..I'm 2 months into dumbbells and other stuff but even though my waist is down the belly doesn't seem to be. I trust in Jeff's techniques and will follow this

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Paul Alves November 9, 2021 - 11:35 am

Hey Jeff
I love your videos
Gets me motivated to work out
Keep up the great work 👍

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Bogdan Pater November 9, 2021 - 7:17 pm

This is amazing, thank you. I've gotten into a training kick and this is so helpful. Swimming 3k 2-3x a week, full-body weights 1x a week, and a 5k+ 1x a week. I'm looking to shred away the fat, get fit, and after 2-3 months switch to more weight training.

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jmcguitarshop November 10, 2021 - 5:29 pm

Wine??? How you Dare!!!!!!

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Lukas Meza November 14, 2021 - 8:39 pm

I dont drink and still fat

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john hilliard November 16, 2021 - 10:07 am

Hi Jeff. I have a great idea for a video.

I need a fair weight-loss competition. Due to lockdown, a lot of my work colleagues’ have put on a lot of weight. So, in the new year, I want to start a fat 2 fit club, to encourage people to start training again. But I need a system that isn’t just going off body weight, otherwise, anyone who is slightly overweight won’t join. Do you know of a system I could use? I was thinking of some way of awarding points for fat loss but double or triple points for muscle gain? Can you help?

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john hilliard November 16, 2021 - 10:15 am

Hi Jeff. I have a great idea for a video.

I need a fair weight-loss competition. Due to lockdown, a lot of my work colleagues’ have put on a lot of weight. So, in the new year, I want to start a fat 2 fit club, to encourage people to start training again. But I need a system that isn’t just going off body weight, otherwise, anyone who is slightly overweight won’t join. Do you know of a system I could use? I was thinking of some way of awarding points for fat loss but double or triple points for muscle gain? Can you help?

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Diego Re November 16, 2021 - 11:56 pm

I have stubborn fat and I know I have abs it's just I have a bit where I can barely see the abs

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Jared Iscimenler November 17, 2021 - 5:06 am

As always Jeff comes with now BS! Appreciate you man!!!

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637Arsen November 23, 2021 - 4:12 am

I don’t want to be ripped because I don’t want to be the center of attention

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James Short November 27, 2021 - 9:20 am

As a previously hardcore alcoholic and fatass, I can say that there is virtually no relationship between alcohol consumption and bodyfat. It's only about the calories. Actually if you really pound the bottle hard, you'll lose weight because your liver will be compromised!

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betotrono December 3, 2021 - 9:06 am

lol Geez you shit so hard on Jesse

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Best Version Fitness & Hoops December 6, 2021 - 12:56 am

this was really great!

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Matt Bonneville December 6, 2021 - 8:16 pm

Just cutting back to 1 drink after work instead of 2 and skipping a couple days, without changing anything else, had me dropping weight. Damnit Jeff, you're right.

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J Ceazar December 12, 2021 - 12:43 am

I’m a vegetarian I drink 2-3 beers a week but some months I can go without but I eat a lot of dairy any tips on my nutrition? I’m not worried about the physical part I workout consecutively 5-6 times a week 2-3 hours but I love cardio I weigh 195-200 lbs I’m in a transition of going calisthenics but i combined it with weight lifting a I dedicate a I couple weeks to cardio no more then 2-3 miles plus stair stepper cardio at least 20-30 minutes but I have a stubborn belly fat any tips??

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STAR LIGHT December 13, 2021 - 1:24 am

or just go to hospital and remove any fat with surgery

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L Sisak December 13, 2021 - 6:09 am

Thanks Jeff. I love listening to you while I eat ice cream🍦man. ❤️

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Ogidni December 15, 2021 - 9:07 pm

I love how this guy believes everyone wants to look like him 😄

I really don't… but admire the confidence 😉

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bryanmason238 December 17, 2021 - 11:33 am

This video was very informative and encouraging as I go on my weight loss journey. I have been consistent with my cardio and healthy eating. I don’t drink. I need to develop a consistent weight training routine. I currently hit and miss with no real structure and I need to develop an ab routine. Thank you.

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GhostRider Productions December 17, 2021 - 4:30 pm

I swear Jeff knows exactly what I’m thinking at all times. Broke my wrist a year ago and haven’t worked out since up until a month ago. Been drinking a couple times a week up until a month ago. Developed some stubborn belly fat but I’m getting back to being better than I ever have been

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Andre lettau December 18, 2021 - 8:53 pm

Anyone got tips for a freshman in highschool tying to loose some fat, but doesn't cook his own food?

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toosas December 19, 2021 - 7:15 pm

Jeff is a gem

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Austin Whatshisface December 20, 2021 - 11:54 pm

Oh boy..

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michael k December 23, 2021 - 7:26 am

thank you jeff for keeping it real

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Ron Sexton December 24, 2021 - 3:23 am

I've watched a lot of your videos. And I have to say one thing!!! THANKS! I hope Christmas and the new year find you well!

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Brad LaFlamme December 25, 2021 - 4:07 pm

Daily abs got it. The rest I have been working on. Making great gains in specifically my triceps and trapps they have been responding the most. I was doing abs every other day but will now do them every day

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Alex Schneider January 3, 2022 - 9:35 pm

Ok so how do I find the best program for this on the website? I'm kind of a beginner

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黎卓行 January 5, 2022 - 10:56 am

Changed my life. I will never eat the same ever again. "Unless you physically trip and your face lands in a box weightlose.fitness of donuts, there is no such thing as a 'slip'." Get that mind set and you'll win again and again.

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