How to Lose Belly Fat

Reducing belly fat is probably one of the most common goals in fitness.
I get asked about this EVERY DAY. Multiple times.
And while we CAN lose belly fat, we can't significantly TARGET our fat loss there with ab workouts like leg raises, situps, or crunches.
"Spot reduction" with exercise is not effective.*
We lose fat proportionately throughout our body with diet and exercise.
Individuals do tend to store fat in different areas, but this is largely up to genetics.
*I'm aware of some more recent studies that show some spot reduction by doing high-intensity workouts in an area followed by cardio. However, there aren't MANY studies about this, and it's debatable whether or not this is significantly more effective than just regular diet and exercise. It's also unknown if there were other factors in this study. It's interesting, but I'm hesitant to recommend it until we know more.
Legal Notice: Consult your doctor before beginning any kind of exercise program. This video does not replace a physical therapy program or consultation with a medical professional.
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[@HybridCalisthenics]

The fitness industry is VERY sensitive about anyone promoting spot reduction. I didn't make the title what it was to mislead anyone, but to offer an ACTUAL solution to losing belly fat, which is just to lose fat throughout our body. It's really, really, not intended to be clickbait, but just to give a face value answer to a VERY common fitness question. Plus, "how to lose belly fat" is probably searched many times a day, and I'd prefer this video to come up than someone selling a $99 ab workout that supposedly targets belly fat. Still, let me know if you REALLY want me to change the title. Some people probably unsubscribed just from seeing it, without watching the 49-second video. NOTE: I'm aware of some more recent studies that show some spot reduction by doing high-intensity workouts in an area followed by cardio. However, there aren't MANY studies about this, and it's debatable whether or not this is significantly more effective than just regular diet and exercise. It's also unknown if there were other factors in this study. It's interesting, but I'm hesitant to recommend it until we know more. If you like, I can discuss this.

[@c_xela]

Keep the title as is 100%, people should know the truth

[@anneoreilly4900]

Keep the title. It’s short enough for folks to listen to your message.

[@timmatthews1604]

I would love to hear more regarding the emerging studies as well

[@brianwarren2042]

While this is largely true, there IS some limited evidence for spot reduction as the body preferentially mobilizes fat at the source closest to the muscle group which is utilized during the exercise. This effect, however, is largely neglible.

[@seanlutzke1694]

Visceral fat can be removed from exercise even without dieting. Even someone calorie neutral that has a total net fat loss of 0lbs can still get rid of the visceral fat that's in their blood vessels and in-between their organs which tend to be located in the belly.

[@FitnessFAQs]

We need to keep spreading this message, cheers Hampton

[@HybridCalisthenics]

Cheers Daniel! Our discussion inspired me to make several more videos like this!

[@TheRealL77]

Yes sir

[@TheRealL77]

@@younggod6940 they have

[@whitealliance9540]

@@HybridCalisthenics i would become a gey man for you baby you are so wise and cute! Dont tell my wife

[@Anna-ls8ej]

@@HybridCalisthenics What to do when you are skinny fat , you don't want to lose overall body fat because you're already pretty skinny , but have a big belly pooch ???

[@IyokuUnlimited]

Best analogy I’ve seen for spot reduction is trying to reduce the water on one side of a bucket, no matter how many times you scoop out in the same area you’ll only see a general overall reduction.

[@SpeedKing..]

Thanks

[@xxMpEGxx]

Wow, I like this visual aid

[@dudelehhh]

I like this

[@theoneslayer8560]

@@dudelehhh I like

[@dridi5964]

That's totally wrong 😉

[@itsmeleenie]

As someone who battled with eating disorders and over-exercising for several years, I'm extremely skeptical of fitness and health gurus and coaches. However, I trust you and can feel your genuine passion for helping others and educating others. I've learned so much from you, you have no idea!!!

[@serenityh.]

I’m so glad you healed from your ED. I used to be bulimic but the Lord Jesus delivered from that and helped me recover. Don’t get me wrong, the thoughts come and go, but overall, progress and healing has been made and is still being made. God bless you beautiful, and remember that Jesus loves you dearly.

[@itsmeleenie]

@serenityh. It truly is a lifetime journey and all we can do is have faith that we will keep getting up whenever we fall. Amen to that!

[@jclarkent3757]

The reason belly fat is hard to lose is because it's generally the last place you lose it. Just keep going, you'll get rid of it.

[@shanethetrain8132]

Does that include double chin?

[@jclarkent3757]

@@shanethetrain8132 absolutely.

[@rubinasultana6951]

​@shanethetrain8132 i think one of the first places you lose fat is face/neck

[@sarabennett6295]

​@@shanethetrain8132nah...some skinny people still have double chin. Depends on genetics. But most people will lose double chin through overall weight loss

[@mcmovinup4991]

@@rubinasultana6951i can a test to this since i started gym sept. 15 up until now, I go to gym everyday but i do intense workout on MWF and in between i just do cardio and you'll really notice the difference on the face and neck although youll still have double chin but youll see your jawline now compared to before where fat dominates

[@louxx_]

Don't lose hope guys, you may not lose weight from a specific spot but getting toned makes a lot of difference for the looks

[@vocaloshin]

can u recommend some workout trainings??😭😭 i look so chubby everywhere i wanna change that and i have a workout playlist but like. idk man i just need advice cus im losing hope and motivation rn

[@Eternal_Tank]

@@vocaloshin Depending on where you are you could try to just train your big muscle groups (Back, Chest, Legs) if you build muscle there it will increase your energy consumption and help with getting into a calorie deficit range thus helping with losing fat. and if you find the motivation you can and should throw in some of the smaller muscle groups because they all work together in the end. So yeah if you like calesthenics, do push-ups, squats and pull ups (or various variations building up to one) if you like weights, bench press etc. usually if you know what group you want to target you can easily look for stuff that fits for you. theres also swimming as a great all around workout. targets almost the entire body, builds stamina, is extremly healthy for the joints if you are overweight

[@vocaloshin]

@@Eternal_Tank okay!!! i havent worked out in almost 3 weeks so thanks for the advice ill def try!

[@myownfreemind6627]

@@vocaloshinhey PT here who’s dealt with weight issues most of her life :) in general muscle toning (or what it actually is it muscle building) will only develop your growth and increase metabolism. You will predominantly just be getting bigger because your muscle will grow beneath the fat and it may help to develop a little shape, but if you’re worried about chubbiness you’ll unfortunately have to up your cardio or switch to a calorie deficit high protein diet and keep the same routine. if you focus on muscle building first, it’ll be much easier to lose the weight after than to lose weight and then gain muscle. You can combine both which more often than not provide the most effective results but are slower.

[@istiakawalantik8076]

​@@vocaloshinplay football regularly,trust me u will be in shape in a couple months!

[@omens255]

"Its up to our genetics" That one hurted.

[@nylotical]

And diet. Don’t use genetics as an excuse. Push on, if you do, we’re all gonna make it brah.

[@Lavender0810]

@@nylotical Yes. Many doctor told me people say that for excuse 🤣 . If we dont have some health problem, dont say that genetic 😭

[@rizzgod-wj6ty]

Ppl use to tell tom platz you cannot make good physique you are too short you cannot train those legs you have some weakass genetics guess what tom platz is called quadfather now

[@Raoul.]

@@nylotical Full quote was "up to genetics where our bodies store fat" It's not an excuse. Same fat percentage but one has belly fat and other has more evenly spread fat. One of these will look thinner than the other. It's only an excuse if you use it as one to not do anything to achieve your goals, but it can still hurt and frustrate you.

[@drowsyaf]

@@thekaren1111 but the thing is, hairloss and fat loss are 2 different things, yes they're both reliant on the genes of said person, but unlike hair loss, fat affects one's health, not only that, the means for hair growth and the means of fat loss are 2 different things, in hair loss, you need to use specific hair shampoos or even consult a dermatologist, help is much harder to acquire, with fat loss on the other hand, you only need to be in a caloric deficit, calories in calories out, just a 300 caloric deficit is enough to lower your weight in a month, and lastly, I don't see people fatshaming other people, if there is then it's the minority which are composed of no life trolls, there is nothing wrong to be fat, but encouraging the behavior itself and masking it as "body positivity" is wrong

[@littlemaniacinmyhead]

This short video saved me from watching endless "belly fat workouts" and now I am up to go to them gym with a way more positiv mindset! Moving your body in any way + esting healthy and clean will eventually lead me feeling better about myself AND losing bldy fat. Love that! W

[@ArchiWorldRuS]

Actually, abs prioritized workout will give you more fat loss in the area. But you shouldn't do only abs iirc. The point is to activate blood flow in a whole body then pay more attention to your abs. It should do the trick. It's not that you will lose only the belly fat, but it will see more progress

[@drex850]

Honestly, that’s actually really reassuring. Looking in the mirror and seeing little to no change where I’ve been working hard is so demotivating, but to know it is paying off SOMEWHERE? Makes it easier to keep going

[@lloydpopp13]

Agree 😊

[@mintyichigo5153]

THAT'S THE SPIRIT!!!

[@ummmmno411]

Agreed. I'm in only my second week of diet+exercise and though I obviously don't see much results yet in my body people around me are saying my face looks a bit slimmer (without me mentioning the fact that I'm trying to lose weight) so... that's a start, right ?🤷‍♀️

[@xiaozen414]

This is actually the answer everyone needs to hear

[@i-am-that-what-i-am]

rubbish...he hasn'y got a clue what he's talking about

[@cannabros]

this is actually the dumbest shit i ever heard, i did curls for 3 months and lost all my arm fat, a better explanation is you cant target the belly fat, all other fat is achievable especialy arms legs and back, also using Diabetes type 2 medication will directly target belly fat

[@beanbun2312]

true

[@sq5]

I just wish they would listen!

[@royalgems5185]

keep it real always

[@Rehan-pg6qo]

His is the most humble fitness trainer I have ever seen 👀

[@chrisjemangelschots735]

He is such a lovely and cool person, always with a pinch of humor and kindness, for me he is the best, have a beautiful day yourself my friend !!! 👊👍

[@joseochoa8289]

He looks like a she at a distance

[@vo00rtex-0]

@@joseochoa8289 your name is Jose lmao

[@pebbleboyshorts765]

@@joseochoa8289 Ain't no way 'Ochoa' talking 😭💀

[@Allurkslol]

​@@pebbleboyshorts765 😂😂 chill bro 😂😂

[@chloeevans1928]

It's true! I barely gained 15 pounds after I gave birth. It was over a year and I was suddenly hit with a matter of the family that sent me spiraling into depression, activating terrible hormones and within a couple of months I gained way too much. Luckily, I am getting back into my routine slowly but every day I am feeling better and better. Please don't disregard your body's chemistry because it does make or break your weight goals!

[@OrbitalTrails-x5s]

Cool story bro

[@RoxxiWalker]

How are you doing today?

[@Felixdehuiskat-ul2mb]

@@OrbitalTrails-x5sbro? Stfu kid and go play whit your dolls

[@cleft_3000]

So true! I am a year post partum and having some crazy hormonal surges and the weight is now piling on. I’ve never had stomach fat in my life…and now I have stomach AND backfat 😢

[@TheWutangclan1995]

It makes sense. Imagine how lopsided we’d look if one arm was skinner than the other because we targeted a specific region, when it’s better off to lose fat uniformally and evenly.

[@Undomaranel]

That and fat is meant as caloric storage for famine times. It makes sense to have it everywhere muscle will be using it, as well as a few larger deposits for backup storage... like a water reservoir is great for emergencies, but it's equally good if everyone in town has a personal 5gal jug in the corner before draining community sources. Also, knowing the biology: we don't gain or lose fat cells. They just get bigger and smaller. So genetics place our fat cells at the start, and it's up to us to manage how full they are.

[@sugahoney89]

One of my arms is actually skinnier than the other and it's perplexing. I am right handed and use my right arm more, but my right arm is fatter. Bizarre.

[@saltandsriracha]

Some people have a large belly and no buttocks. It's understandable why people would look to correct this.

[@thewitchstarot6975]

my right arm is bigger than my left arm because I'm right handed so I have more muscle mass there-

[@IIRadiance]

​@@sugahoney89it probably has the same amount of fat but more muscle mass

[@Dr.a.e.inglis]

It’s a way more comprehensive explanation about losing fat than I’ve ever heard so thank-you.

[@abisheikvisagan4630]

1st

[@adultnewborn3460]

I took your advice from several months ago talking about this. You said “Exercise in the cold with light clothing, & ice baths/ cold showers may help, Since your body uses more energy to help warm you up” and with mixing that, with better dieting, it actually helped.

[@RealMineKD]

That actually sounds like a nice thing to do over the coming winter, once I am allowed to really move again!

[@umeshgallage1]

Hey can you drop the link to that video?

[@adultnewborn3460]

@@umeshgallage1 kzbin.infoIYDqZ_ZwzQA?feature=share

[@umeshgallage1]

@@adultnewborn3460 Thanks alot man!

[@adultnewborn3460]

@@umeshgallage1 Forsure bro. No problem at all

[@katlamb4606]

As a belly fat owner, I appreciate the complete honesty. It’s actually liberating and motivating cause I’d rather know what I’m in for than expect something unlikely only to be discouraged later on.❤

[@malcolmcouturier6993]

Finally someone who isnt spreading bs about fat loss 🙏

[@Atek69]

This man spittin facts cuz as a sport science student, we know that spot reduction in exercise is not a thing except for surgery

[@jackparsons7000]

Where do you get hired as a “sports scientist?”

[@giyuutomioka6974]

I love how he's so positive

[@Cmaymanuel]

I'm going to start exercising in my room. I'm aiming to be able to do 10 push-ups, 20 crunches, and 30 squats by the end of the week. I know it's not a lot, but it is a start.

[@Jack-gs9mf]

If your not that into exercising. Start by walking loads everyday

[@shivanik5315]

How much should i walk ?​@@Jack-gs9mf

[@IndigoRaven-zx8hp]

@@Jack-gs9mf *you're. Learn basic punctuation and spelling.

[@Jack-gs9mf]

@@IndigoRaven-zx8hp get a grip

[@sadiaramzan2059]

​@@IndigoRaven-zx8hp bro chill

[@odaddy47]

I went from waist 44 to just under 37 inches it took a year, low carb diet and regular exercise. GOAL TO BE UNDER 35.

[@vlo759]

I am on a similar path right now currently at 38 wanting to go down to 32 and doing keto with daily exercise. You got this!!!!!!

[@vanyel_etc8695]

YOU GOT THIS BOYS WOOHOO

[@magnuspetersen815]

yes

[@mohammadmeu]

Great progress! Keep going buddy.

[@Odranoel_Iccugnem]

@The Homie Nick Gurr for cutting You Will need do some clean bulking first

[@madamsloth]

So glad that you were honest and blunt with your answer. The myth of an exercise can target fat needs to end.

[@hencytjoe]

Damn, this guy is so pure. Really getting me to slowly exercise more. Used to do nothing, now at least I do something. Leveling up!

[@Abdullah-london]

Well done! Keep pushing yourself!

[@skynight5524]

We are on the same boat man! Slowly doing something is better than doing nothing at all.

[@Nejictorr]

That’s how it’s done. Slowly add something to your schedule and it’ll be second nature. Drastic big changes won’t stick.

[@aktrevor]

Me too!

[@ellaella2346]

yeah! i heard that is like the hardest level too!

[@xJR0G15x]

I’ve done everything you recommended and can say what a difference just cutting out fast food and only eating home cooked meals do to us. I appreciate your wisdom! 🙌🏽

[@cali_sta]

The most realistic and logical answer I’ve heard over my journey of weight loss this past year. Love it ☺️

[@BurntShake-j2x]

It wasn't the answer I was looking for but it's an answer I'm willing to accept.

[@PraiseTheLordyourGodJesus]

trust in the word of God, Matthew 7:24-27 Jesus says here, Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock: and the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon a rock. And every one that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built his house upon the sand: and the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell: and great was the fall of it.

[@Star_of_Dark7214]

​@@PraiseTheLordyourGodJesus go to the church not here

[@Fisticutz]

@@PraiseTheLordyourGodJesus Stop forcing religion on others throat! This is an effing post about losing belly fat

[@OrbitalTrails-x5s]

@@PraiseTheLordyourGodJesus Am Jewish tho

[@jujirer]

​@@Fisticutzi think you don't know what "forcing" means,he is suggesting,BUT he shouldn't do it here.

[@hopeard3512]

Exactly. My fat after having kids is largely stored in my belly. Doesn’t mean I’m unhealthy. I’m very active and I eat a relatively good diet. It’s just where my body started putting it to grow healthy children ❤

[@ItzDevado]

Hello, I hope this message finds you well. I couldn't help but notice your radiant smile and the kindness in your eyes when our paths crossed. I am Dave, and I would love to get to know you better. Your presence left a lasting impression on me, and I would be honored to learn more about you. If you're open to it, I would love the opportunity to share some meaningful conversations and maybe even create some beautiful memories together. Looking forward to hearing from you. Warm regards, Dave❤

[@farhanriyas6313]

​@@ItzDevado she aint gon let u hit lil bro

[@Lari-lc3zq]

@@ItzDevadoEeeeewwwwwww 🤢

[@visahe79]

@@ItzDevado Bro I'm pretty sure she's taken, even if not, KZbin ain't the place where she gonna find her next partner.

[@frompatothebay6205]

Bro thanx, I've been dying for advice. Now I can focus on just working out. Stay healthy 💪

[@Deridus]

I like how this guy just drops a piece of information that a lot of the other "health and fitness gurus" try to con you into subbing for without any follow through. This man is an inspiration. It helps me stay motivated.

[@MyDuckSaysFucc]

Thank you for this! Facts. Also I’d say the American diet is the biggest factor in high body fat. I suggest cutting down on carbs, and changing carbs from food like bread to more filling food like rice.

[@HybridCalisthenics]

Great point! I feel like satiety is an often overlooked part of our diet. For example, it's easier to intake higher calories of high fructose corn syrup than it is from fruits, even if the effects are similar per calorie.

[@Reddblue]

Isn't rice also carb? I'm here trying to avoid rice when everyone in my family eats rice everyday lol

[@stuffedpotato9826]

@@Reddblue ikr!!! Try wheat chapatis instead or if u want bread substitute refined flour for whole grain flour They are also carbs but have less gluten and are healthier

[@dittery]

I would be concerned about arsenic content in rice.

[@MrClarkisgod]

@@dittery Weird concern considering how much rice some Asians eat and they live to be 100 and are healthy later in life than most Americans.

[@anotherrose626]

"Where we store fat is up to genetics" that is actually really cool to know

[@australiamyway]

Look into insulin. Where you put it. Get rid of sugar in your diet. Intermittent fasting helps to

[@Chadius_Thundercock]

Not really true though. When people start out working out, their arms get more defined, their face gets less chubby, their legs get a little skinnier. It’s because those areas just lose fat easier. When you’re cold with a jacket, pants and a shirt under, notice how it’s always your legs and arms feeling cold while your torso is fine. This is because the body stores most fat in the belly. Thank you for coming to my Ted talk

[@CKCrippledKnight]

You can very easily notice this in females. Even, and more specifically very attractive black ladies or caribbeans. There is a tendency for them to have thicker bums, legs, even when they are in a good healthy “shape”

[@Gauravanartist]

@@CKCrippledKnight yup i have noticed, even if they get chubby and thick, they still look attractive and appealing, their waist are smaller and thighs and bums gets bigger .

[@cally8912]

@@Chadius_Thundercock everything in that is true.. until the last point. The reason you feel warm in the torso while cold on the outside is because the vessels in your fingers/ toes and arms and legs contract, so the blood stays warm and flows through its vital organs, so they don’t fail, which is why when it’s cold, you feel numb in the fingers and toes and sometimes in the forearm.

[@sanjanasinha9670]

You are God sent, seriously. I have been so upset that I wasn’t able to drastically lose my belly fat doing all those crunches. And today universe sent me the answer through you in the most gentle way. Shall focus more on the overall growth now. Thank you so much Hybrid Calisthenics😊

[@abqchris2]

Count your calories. I got fat because i was eating 3000+ calories most days, binging at night the most. I cut down too 2000 calories a day and with only 3 days a week of mild exercise i lost 30 lbs faster than i could have imagined. No pills, no special fancy diet. Good luck, love this guys videos ❤️

[@jakemcdonald4677]

How long did it take u to lose 30lb

[@Kenzirs]

@@jakemcdonald4677 well unless he really starved himself and assuming he was also dedicated, I'd guess he lost 1-2 two pounds a week. But yeah, count your calories if you wanna lose weight. Actually pretty easy

[@w.a.domski]

@@jakemcdonald4677 a month is possible i guess

[@C0d0ps]

I am also trying to lose 30 lbs so I can get to 15% body fat Already lost 3kg so around 6 lbs and the energy I have feels great My goal is to get to 62kg at 5’8 by summer so 6 months

[@paeridolia]

@@jakemcdonald4677 its different based on your starting weight, losing 30lbs at 300lbs is wayy easier and takes less time than losing 30lbs at 100lbs

[@marcusmosimann]

You inspire me to live better and I’ve made so much progress over the last 2 years. Thank you so much! All the best from Switzerland. If you’re ever here, let me know!

[@notleoeliazar]

Man that is the best most satisfying answer i heard in weeks. Personally im not a big abs excercise type of guy so its very very good to hear this out of one of the best fitness influencer out there. Don't get me wrong i train abs sometimes on my weekly schedule too

[@Hubcool367]

Yeah, training abs is important, if you have really low body fat (so really low belly fat) but have no abs, you won't look shredded, you'll just look like you're starving. But if you already have abs (the muscles, not necessarily showing abs) and you want them to show, you could have the biggest abs in the world and they won't show until you get under a certain amount of body fat, and abs exercises really aren't the most efficient way to lower overall body fat.

[@a.b.creator]

You are SUPER ! Really. The only fitness channel needed because you make common sense, have done all the research and can back it up. Plus you show us. It's a Win Win 🏆

[@alt_guy3057]

Personal recommendations from my experience: -try changing your routine, I used to do a routine that I actually liked which involved calisthenics with a weighted vest. It was fun and everything, but I still didn't get my "gains" showing. So, I decided to change my focus on heavy training... And that worked better then I expected lmao. -focus on your diet. If you don't follow a diet wit a caloric deficit, you won't lose weight. There's no trick behind it. There's no miraculous "30 min workout to burn belly fat". CUT CALORIES and train harder. And yes, it's difficult. We've all been there. But it's a matter of consistency and patience. - if you are already in a diet, lost some weight, but still have some love handles try gaining more muscle. It's also a matter of genetics. Maybe your body just stores that fat naturally in your sides, maybe your torso is naturally wider... Genetics play a big role and unfortunately there's nothing you can do to change that. So, instead of torturing yourself with more caloric deficit, try having a bigger back. Also train your shoulders to get that "v" body shape and define your abs and obliques.

[@Nxhko]

Why does this have so few likes this is all very good advice. Especially that last one. Lotta of people don't know a v-taper frame comes on 2 parts, upper and lower body

[@vanyel_etc8695]

Another thing I want to add: If you're new to this, get your newbie gains FIRST before trying to cut too hard. There's no reason to rush things, your body won't have much muscle on it anyway and you'll just look way too skinny until your muscles are large enough to fill out your bones on their own. Keep your calorie deficit in the 100-200 calorie mark, focus on training and keep filling out your muscles, then slowly drop the body fat % as your muscles fill you out. Focus on progress pictures and energy levels, it'll all come in time.

[@youwantmyname9208]

No man, I don't wanna lose weight no more, I'm literally underweight lol I'm just looking to add more muscle, not to be freak Olympia dude, but just a fitness enjoyer

[@alt_guy3057]

@Just a guy who's a hero for fun if I have to be honest bro, I have no idea. Literally just changed my routine and my physique changed in less then a week. I guess that's how my body works better? Idk, I ain't got no diploma to explain that lmao

[@sunset1394]

I would like to know more about your 3rd point, could you direct me to a link or a video which explains it,cause I've lost some fat but that mfing belly fat, it's just there,maybe it's genetics, idk, I'll try to cut even more but I'll just like to read more on this, thanks!

[@Gusto4now]

I really like this guy so cool and friendly

[@shashwat8675]

@Karan J i like you too cute karan j

[@keiju.6289]

You are both cute!

[@mustafahalim9336]

I am the cutest

[@aevajjae]

@@mustafahalim9336 yes, you are the cutest. sike.

[@blad4752]

Hampton is so chill and transparent

[@rayking7866]

Love this guy! tells you what you need to hear and not just what you want to hear

[@edmundosilva6309]

Most honest person on this topic I have found so far

[@marc1829]

Love your frank openness, Hampton. Hope your channel is rewarding you richly - you deserve it!

[@RagingRatMax]

I’ve been losing a pound a day by limiting my calorie intake and working out 30 min a day

[@No-cs2xf]

Great for you bud!

[@artaleasham4105]

You are doing good! I wish I had your motivation.

[@No-cs2xf]

@@artaleasham4105 You don't need motivation, you need discipline.

[@JH-ej2yt]

Cardio or weight training?

[@vasutiwari4187]

Please tell about diet

[@thedon9670]

It's sad to know that most people still do not understand this stuff, and instead spend money on scams and "quick fixes", instead of taking control over their lives and doing something productive about it. Healthy foods, not too much, and regular exercise people. It's not rocket science.

[@mdv9831]

don't forget caloric deficit. Eat less than you burn and you'll lose weight, it'll most likely be fat unless your dieting to like under 10% bodyfat

[@ngndnd]

@@mdv9831 you dont even need to do all the other stuff. I remember losing weight back when i didnt workout and just ate junk, but i only lost weight because i was in a caloric deficit

[@mikem9270]

Ok so I am not dismissing the research that you can't target belly fat (or any body part), but my sister would lift up her arm while watching tv and just shake it as a form of exercise. The thing is she'd do it for 30 min or so a day, but would only do it for one arm and after a few months, we could definitely see one arm was a lot thinner than the other lol.

[@milkandspice1074]

@@mikem9270 maybe the muscle?

[@mjt1517]

@@mikem9270 I call bullshit.

[@MartialartzzObsessedGlader]

Omg, idk why but I just always feel so safe when watching this guy’s videos, like I can just rest and feel comfortable

[@theguy4542]

I have so much respect for you my guy. You give practical fitness advice and real information without sugar coating anything.

[@TheRedAzuki]

Tbh, your answer that we lose fat over the entire body instead of spot reduction is what I wanted to know. Would look really weird if you had a lean stomach but flappy arms and legs

[@chenanigans]

Yup. That's why BBL's are mad easy to spot. Be snatched at the waist but have big Auntie arms

[@fbiagent3998]

Right lmaoo

[@evage99]

"Flappy" xD xD xD

[@JoeSchmoeBro]

​@@chenanigansspot on

[@somerandomweeb2746]

Every time I see him pop up on my feed I just smash the like button immediately because I know he's gonna deliver

[@blad4752]

Yeah that’s automatic HAHAHA

[@imtrappedinsangwoosbasemen246]

Same lmao

[@kelpiequeen6803]

Omg you are the most realistic person out there! Please keep posting these kinds of videos!

[@joshuaareta2001]

It's not the answer I want but it's the one I needed to hear.

[@puddin1334]

I personally think running is easier than ab workouts. I like the answer.

[@blakecarlton2172]

There isn't much you can do about your genetics, but you can improve yourself no matter what physical shape you're in. Become the best you can possibly be. Be positive and keep improving.

[@weshansen7892]

Honestly this is a great thing to tell people. Instead of focusing on things that are harder for some folks, they know that a good start is to just exercise the way you do best

[@jeannedowney7970]

Honestly, you’re being very honest and I love that and I appreciate that. Thank you.

[@rishavarya4966]

His voice is so calming and he motivates me to exercise

[@Ender_Onryo]

This is absolutely the answer i wanted to hear. There is nothing I can do to influence where I lose the fat so I can just focus on muscle growth and have that be a side effect. Free fat loss.

[@FabioMarcoBros]

#freefatloss

[@emilyhua5045]

You're kind of adorable, and down to earth, and it's easy to listen to your advice. And as a medical professional, I agree with this

[@Kenny.Allen05]

This guy always makes my day better

[@zamelsharaiha2979]

Honestly once I changed my diet from 4 meals a day with tons of snacking in-between, to 3 meals and only snacking on healthy food like fruits really changed the way I live. Also I have realised that just walking or jumping up and down until your heart starts racing is also another way to remove fat as it is better to do little and often

[@gilgaladinfp8452]

Yes jumpropes

[@TheMarioMen1]

How the hell your heart start racing from walking 😂like you could walk 20 hours and heart would not race

[@vicious99]

@@TheMarioMen1 speed walk

[@AntiDegenerate1971]

​@@TheMarioMen1 you need to walk 10k+ steps a day and you will start to see results in 2-3 months

[@Urmum-eh9zw]

I love how he is so kind with a great heart and an amazing attitude

[@blad4752]

If positivity is a human, he is Hampton

[@jjohnwords2873]

Whole foods make a massive difference. I noticed I was doing all the exercise and my diet wasn't really that bad (I'm pescetarian) I started implementing more whole foods and less processed (meat replacement) foods. My body needed it. Droped 5kg within a month or 2 and kept it off (haven't lost more because I'm injured so unable to gym it up right now)

[@buak809]

so what exactly did you eat?

[@jjohnwords2873]

@@buak809 fresh veg, fruits. Fish. Less rice/pasta more veg carbs. Also portion control and not eating until full. I will always feel full later once the foods actually gone down properly

[@awkwardDebs]

Appreciate you for being real about the subject! It's a lot more encouraging to work on better habits than trying to do something that doesn't work and would not work and then getting discouraged because we're sold a different story

[@lauragalvan6285]

I’m glad you’re talking about this too. I feel like I go blue in the face some days trying to tell people this information. Spread the love!!

[@mungbean345]

This *is* actually the answer I wanted to hear. I'm young-ish but chronically ill, disabled, and allergic to a ton of food groups including almost every source of protein, and I've inherited some insanely imbalanced hormones that have sent all my female relatives into early graves. Sooo, while I try to move around as much as possible and track my food, I'm aware it's never going to be ideal. I do have doctors trying to assist with these things, although some medicines can make weight gain worse. I've been wondering if crunches should be on my To Attempt list, but I've been concerned they will crunch more than my flabdomen. Thanks for the encouragement to keep the long term, overall health vision for weight management; it's a big weight off my mind, if not my body. 😄

[@mungbean345]

@@deborahnicole I'm familiar with the philosophy. Thanks.

[@NoeDactyl]

I love this guy, he's so friendly and to the point

[@because-strudels]

This is so important. I know people who obsess over one area of their bodies. Knowing that you can't target specific fat areas helps to keep you from fixating on any one area.

[@hahahaaha7208]

I love how you mentioned that hormonea lay a key factor in weight loss. Sometimes fat only stores itself in the middle area when you have pcos and there is not much you can do about that.

[@AdolfHitler-lk4vo]

he didnt say that, and u can lose weight with pcos

[@shey8984]

Yes, same! I was so happy to hear him mention that. its so exhausting hearing people constantly say "if you exercise and eat calories deficient you won't be fat." I have PCOS and have always carried my weight on my lower belly/hips both when I was at a healthy weight and when I gained 20 lbs. Its so annoying when people don't take into account genetics, hormones, and medical conditions.

[@AdolfHitler-lk4vo]

@@shey8984 in the end of the day its sill calories in and calories out, pcos isnt an excuse

[@mjt1517]

He mentioned hormones as a secondary factor, not a key factor. It was like one second of the video. People hear what they want to hear, apparently.

[@shey8984]

@@mjt1517 funny coming from a man who has no idea how PCOS works and what it affects and how awful it is. Stfu.

[@tyardovdabulldht2340]

Jumping rope is the best kept secret for over all weight loss!

[@daddy_doug]

nope diet

[@tyardovdabulldht2340]

@@daddy_doug NOPE KNOWLEDGE

[@vincentlake]

You’re an excellent source of information. Fair, researched, and honest.

[@rinciel4999]

This.

[@sarigachellissery]

You do have a better answer. Increase muscle about and below the waist to get better waist definition. It will help the belly look smaller.

[@sanchezzz69420]

This is actually what I needed to hear. I'm slowly loosing weight but my belly loves to store fat. My abs are looking sweet but the fat around them is stubborn.

[@TruthBeliever5557]

Abs exercises doesn’t spot reduce fat but abs exercises gets you super chiselled abs but to get it to show you will have to lose fat, here’s an advice that doesn’t beat around the bush.

[@rumjhumgupta7137]

definitely, after I lost some weight I got a flat belly but ab exercises helped me gain definition

[@masterexploder9668]

Run (and cardio in general) to lose fat, while bodybuilding is to make sure you develop the muscles at the same time, instead of burning them with calories as well.

[@TruthBeliever5557]

@@masterexploder9668 agreed

[@lalimalik6614]

@@masterexploder9668 thats true too, but if you bodybuild you develop muscle, which burns fat(calories) just by you having it.

[@TruthBeliever5557]

@@lalimalik6614 also an important point most fake fitness knowledgeable people won’t talk about.

[@angelbiju5271]

I really like the way this guy talks. I have been trying to lose weight for 2 years now and tried all the exercise, cardio ,yoga and now walking. The change in my body is slow because I don't skip meals or go for a diet. But I feel a lot of change in my mental health and that's what is important, not losing weight in a week's period and then done.

[@HHDarkHawk]

I trust you as a source so I will just start to workout and eat healthier

[@diasiacherese8079]

So by working out do you think he means only cardio? He said bicep curls don't burn fat it just makes it muscular, is strength training the wrong type of exercise?

[@gormold4163]

You can’t target the fat, but building the muscle will make it clear that there is something else there, which is nice.

[@OrbitalTrails-x5s]

You will look bigger tho

[@___zhang09-__-__-]

As someone who has no friends, the last line literally touched my heart

[@hannahhillig9970]

thanks for the closed caption! i have a hearing loss and it really helps

[@Anne_Archer]

This video is actually very helpful I noticed I've been growing muscle but also packing on a bit of fat so I was looking for exercises to get rid of mainly belly fat but knowing I lose fat all over instead of doing targeted workouts is genuinely helpful

[@hannahbella6856]

This is so true..i used to obsessed on one spot that i want to reduce being the tummy,and it never seemed to work..but when i realized that i need to do a whole body workout,thats when i started seeing positive results

[@network8217]

i know you commented this awhile ago, but could you tell me what workout helped you to see results?

[@lunix3259]

It's not the answer I wanna hear but it's the answer that I NEED to hear

[@monzihere6091]

Legit seeing your videos always makes me smile and makes me stay determined, it’s difficult but worth it

[@blad4752]

Yeah! Hampton also always make my day.

[@rightfooty]

This is the perfect answer that everyone needs to hear. Hopefully it motivates them to build discipline and confidence

[@kias22]

I guess my body stores majority of fat in my chest or something, I've already lost a total of 40+ pounds on my leg, thighs, arms, face but not my chest yet. Will continue the grind stay strong brothers 💪

[@johntonssen7231]

Men store their fat in their torso and arms. So yes the chest fat will be the last fat to really go. I suggest you pick up a sport if you can, you’ll lose weight the fastest as you’ll push yourself beyond your limits and you’ll be too busy to eat

[@lama0music]

ayy a fellow illenial

[@involuntarilycelebrate]

I can't get rid of belly fat until the rest of the fat has melted away. Belly fat and butt fat is the last to come off. That's why you can't Target fat, you just need to be overall healthy and stay in shape and it will come off if you keep eating right

[@elainechan7155]

Instead of asking how to lose belly fat, we want to know how to lower %fat of the body. Cuz man, this is hard!!

[@HybridCalisthenics]

I know this is the most boring answer I can give, but: diet and exercise, haha. Eating at a caloric deficit will make us lose weight. If you have trouble with your diet, putting on several pounds of muscle can increase your caloric burn and help you lose those extra few pounds a month!

[@thedon9670]

He just told you. Watch it again....

[@YousefCat21]

i don’t what it was about this video but it made me smile and giggle at the end. thanks dude, i needed that.

[@Thabietbooysen]

"Gaining fat is very easy, but losing fat is not." -wise person on the internet

[@hunorfekete7413]

No its not easy to gain weight

[@saakshishetty7786]

For me it is 😂

[@Ausar0]

@@hunorfekete7413 Unless you have an eating disorder, I don't think anybody struggles to gain fat. Muscle, maybe, but fat? Literally all you have to do to gain fat is eat more high calorie foods.

[@OrbitalTrails-x5s]

The fat you eat is the fat you wear

[@Sawrattan]

This guy is so refreshingly friendly and not in that cheesy 'bro' way

[@summerwindfire]

I needed to hear that because that makes me feel like any kind of exercise will help me to lose weight. I can't exercise my core right now because of surgery, but I can do standing push-ups.

[@Valentinahehee]

Bruh u need to rest tho....

[@dramotarker1352]

​@@Valentinahehee A good point, but hopefully they no longer need to rest 8 months after the surgery 😅

[@Valentinahehee]

@@dramotarker1352 haha

[@conga781]

i was so ready to roll my eyes at this video thinking that he was going to be another one of those people promoting "how to lose belly fat in 2 weeks!" but i am so glad that he is spreading facts and the truth about weight loss instead of misinformation

[@emperorofpluto]

Another interesting fact I learned some years ago is that our fat cells do not increase in number when we gain weight - they increase in size. In 2007 while living in Japan I had surgery to remove part of an infected rib that left a gaping wound in my chest - they had to cut through my left pectoral and i could see the layers of muscle, fat and skin over the bone. It looked like a cut of beef only the fat was yellow and you could see the individual fat cells. I was in hospital for about five weeks and part of the healing process required the wound to be cleaned (to this day I can still feel the agony of forceps on my exposed ribs in my mind). Left me with a very dramatic scar and a saggy pec and lots of very bizarre memories.

[@KoOkiEzRoCkz]

Learning the significance of diet has changed my perspective on fitness and health so much! It still amazes me when I see friends/family trying to lose weight, and what they assume to be the answer is to do a specific workout continuously, or starve themselves.

[@vanyel_etc8695]

My girlfriend is having a hard time trying to convince her mum that it's as simple as "calories in, calories out" for weight loss. Her mum constantly believes that there's all these other layers to it that just aren't necessary. Helpful, sure, but not necessary.

[@Dafreshcut]

Okay but how? I managed to lose some body fat but now I want to lose more. What I did was to start eating salads with some olives and reddish for dinner and eat frozen vegetable mixes as lunch, breakfast was a variety of things. Plus not eating sweets for a while. I kinda laid back recently and now I eat more food compared to before, including some carbs, but that's just because I can't seem to lose more weight. I always assumed I should simply eat even less to lose more than I have up until now, but I just don't know what to believe anymore

[@RoNiobium]

Remember: folks who have a uterus tend to have more padding around the tummy area because we have an additional sizeable organ in there. Tummies are lovely on everyone though and if you want to exercise and be more mindful of your diet for yourself,do it

[@user-dq2ym1nn9k]

I think there's a word for them - women.

[@ericrumpf1757]

Thanks!

[@JerryOz9er]

You know I had a friend tell me this, and now hearing it from you, oh well let's just say, I'm glad i follow you

[@mannys9130]

"We CAN lose belly fat! Unfortunately friends, the answer is a scalpel, not crunches. Gotta lose that belly fat in the operating room, not on the situp mat." I cry. :'( I have a lower belly pouch that is so annoying to me. Most guys have upper belly fat over their abs. Mine is below the belly button. Ugh. Thanks dad... He had the same exact thing. Lol

[@mjt1517]

Wrong. All it requires is reducing calorie intake and regular exercise. You do NOT need surgery to lose fat. What nonsense. Control your eating habits.

[@ValDJesus]

Nope, most guys are like that. Those are what are typically known as "love handles". To get a full six pack including lower abs you'd have to be 10-12% body fat for most men. Which is ridiculously hard to achieve and maintain.

[@dianaconstantinescu9986]

@@mjt1517 wrong... It won t work.. Did you tried not to eat and train till you die.. Most of you here that comm have no clue.. I had a surgery and because of my no carb, sugar, salt and fat diet i got in trouble at a surgery.. My vains could not be punctured and the medical team where shocked... Mannys9130 if you fell like having surgery.. Do it.. If you are a healthy man that can t lost some fat.. This is the only thing that works...live your life and let the haters alone.. I bet they did not try their personal advices..

[@ShadowRaven66669]

If your fat is below the belly button, try doing some pelvic floor work. Dr Bri's Vibrant Pelvic Health channel has some videos for men.

[@dianaconstantinescu9986]

@@ShadowRaven66669 won t help... Did you try?.. I was like small size body and big thighs... The only way to lose that stubborn fat is surgery... If yoy train you gain muscle not lose the fat..

[@HarleyAMV]

Should have mentioned that the reason for this myth is that targeted training of the belly can tighten up your stomach making it appear as though it's working.

[@Creepy253]

I have been bullied for being overweight since I was in the 2d grade I’m now in 8th grade and still get bullied everyday this video will help me thank you so much😢

[@sharifahjasmin7661]

Trust me ignore them, they will get frustrated and give up because you have stopped being a victim.

[@vybee6010]

This is honestly what I’ve been looking for. So this was perfect! Thank you!

[@johncole4963]

There are 2 types of fat, subcutaneous and visceral. Typical caloric deficits target subcutaneous fat, the fat thats equally distributed across our body, while fasting and thus low insulin diets make the body target and get rid of visceral aka belly fat faster.

[@c_xela]

Started keto today to hopefully burn a lot of excess fat I've been carrying for years. Hopefully it isn't as painful as I'm bracing for

[@randomanda]

Stick with it- the first few weeks are rough. Count your carbs honestly! I lost 40lbs in 4 months and it really was the easiest weight loss ever! I was able to maintain for the summer and now I’m back on for hopefully another 40lbs loss :)

[@seivenk9453]

It's somewhat painful in the beginning, but you get used to it and after some time, you barely even notice that you're on a diet.

[@odaddy47]

MONK FRUIT IS YOUR FRIEND. It's a great diet. A lot to learn but stay on it you will feel great.

[@indianasage]

Keto only works if you’re in a calorie deficit. Also, keto isn’t even necessary since any diet that puts you in a calorie deficit will lead to weight loss. That said, if keto works for you, go for it.

[@unrealmagic6519]

Keto is the biggest scam ever

[@cocodonatella]

Hey there Hampton...Thanx for always making it easy to understand for us layman❣️💪🏾 God bless the reader! ✌🏽