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cmjf · 06-05-2009, 07:05 AM

1. I currently have a fairly low caloric intake and do regular cardio (the "typical" woman regime). I am quite thin but have quite a lot of fat on my tummy and love handles. Any tips on how to really target those areas? (Yes, I understand that targeted fat reduction is not possible.) Will I have to eventually get down to a super low body fat level in order to get my flat tummy? Or will I be able to get those kinds of results by building up muscle mass, especially in those areas? I'm not willing to get my overall body fat much lower, as my face already looks quite guant. Just wondering what kinds of realistic expectations to have here...

2. I don't have a gym membership but hope to soon purchase some dumbbells, barbell and simple reclining bench for home. In the meantime, I've created my own work out routine based on the body weight exercises in the book (lunges, push ups, etc.) Can anyone suggest other exercises I can do at home without the weights?

Thanks!

06-05-2009, 07:05 AM	#1 (permalink)
cmjf Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 2	Home workouts and tummy fat questions 1. I currently have a fairly low caloric intake and do regular cardio (the "typical" woman regime). I am quite thin but have quite a lot of fat on my tummy and love handles. Any tips on how to really target those areas? (Yes, I understand that targeted fat reduction is not possible.) Will I have to eventually get down to a super low body fat level in order to get my flat tummy? Or will I be able to get those kinds of results by building up muscle mass, especially in those areas? I'm not willing to get my overall body fat much lower, as my face already looks quite guant. Just wondering what kinds of realistic expectations to have here... 2. I don't have a gym membership but hope to soon purchase some dumbbells, barbell and simple reclining bench for home. In the meantime, I've created my own work out routine based on the body weight exercises in the book (lunges, push ups, etc.) Can anyone suggest other exercises I can do at home without the weights? Thanks!