How can i get a flat tummy?

Question

I'm pretty slim as i play basketball all the time but still i can't get rid of that little pudginess of my tummy... I've tried abs, creams, etc, and nothing seems to have a quick effect so i quit... but this time i really need to make it! Can you help me, please!?

hey, surgeries are not a possibility i mean it's like really little... i can't get a whole surgery for like a lil thingy on my belly, plus i'm against any of those!

HEY I'm 16!

Answer 1

Please dont do this.Women are supposed to have at least a slightly rounded tummy,as their tummies are not mens.Plus a woman with a flat tummy looks manly-beats me why they all do it.

Answer 2

You say you are pretty slim; if the problem with your stomach is because of being overweight, you'll know that yourself. If so, there is nothing for it but to try to lose weight in general. There is no such thing as spot reduction (i.e. exercising one body part to lose fat covering that body part). Weight is lost and gained all over the entire body. So if you're overweight, eat right and keep up the basketball.
If you aren't overweight, the problem may be down to muscle tone. Different from wight training or body building, muscle toning takes what you have already and makes it stronger and harder. A good exercise for toning the midriff is the good old fashioned sit-up. Building up a decent number of these (50-100) each day will provide results. However, these best muscle toning exercise for the lower abdomen is this; lie on the floor flat on your back, feet together. Then, without lifting any other part of your body, lift your heels around two inches off the floor, keeping your legs straight. Keep them there, floating off the ground for as long as possible. You will feel your lower abs working. Try to do this for as long as possible each day and I'm sure you will see as well as feel the difference.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

..hmmm well seeing as though your only 16...a pudgy stomach would be natural. On some occasions, a young body wont usually lose that 'baby fat' till after puberty..lets say 18 but I'm sure in your case, since you play a lot of sports, it should be your diet intake. Your body needs fuel right? to ermm...play basketball..that's when you eat fuel...you eat too much fuel...body stores the fuel...get me? I'm not advising you eat less but just to watch what you eat.

Answer 5

Cut out wheat flour and beer. Go running for at least 30 minutes 4/5 days a week....you'll be amazed at the results. Cardio exercises do wonders for abs!!!

Answer 6

If its only really little, what are you worrying about? Are you sure its really there and you aren't just being paranoid, you know?

I would keep at it with the sit ups, its the only way I keep my tummy flat

Good luck!

Answer 7

have someone stand behind your head while you are lying on your back bring both legs up together to the person's hands so they can push them back down to the floor then do it all over again...see how many you can do...that is if it is your lower tummy you want to decrease...or unless you have given birth...that could be skin. good luck

Answer 8

hello
myself kamal from india
in india we all practise YOGA. it is very helpful to get rid of all kind of deformaties or desisies.so will sugest you to do YOGA. if you dont know about yoga you can mail me at [e-mail]
one interesting thing that i want to share is that prince charles and his princess is also going to learn yoga from an indian teacher.
so go for it it will surely help bel me.
bye take care

Answer 9

if you get a flat tummy you look anorexic but if you want to try that adios thing or use detox capsules

Answer 10

if you tried all the self-help, seriously, i think you should try lipo.