Diet
Diet is the fundamentally necessary element in any FUPA reduction. Of course, FUPA is based in fat, and either for childbirth or unlucky genetics your body stores fat in your pelvic area more than it does in other areas. As much as we’d like to think that you can target fat burning in a certain area, that is a complete myth. You can target specific muscles in strength exercises, but fat is lost over your whole body at the rate of its own choosing—your body may even choose to eat up the FUPA last, leaving you stuck on the diet until the very end.
Starting with a calorie deficit is the way to go. In order to lose any fat at all, you’re going to have to consume less than you’re spending in calories. Plug your weight and height into a calorie calculator, and see what your basic caloric needs are in a day. A 250-1,000 calorie deficit per day is what doctors recommend, depending on your goals and starting weight.
Really, though, when we say diet we mean also mean what you eat. Counting calories is like saving money. We’re taught how to save, but not how to distribute responsibly when it’s time to spend. This is not an all-or-nothing game, and calories are not independent of the types of foods you eat. Add yourself some leafy greens and avoid processed foods, for starters, and you will be on your way to flatting that FUPA down.
Avoiding inflammatory foods and beverages is important too, like alcohol. You can also spice up your food for added flavor and health benefits. Many spicy foods can actually slow fat absorption in the body (and make you sweat). Have fun with the diet and make sure it’s sustainable.
