Fat hips

Fat hips are a hate of many women, with stubborn body fat often deposited around the hips and thighs of females, opposed to the stomach which is the case with most males. The higher body fat percentage of women appears to be a natural occurrence, serving as energy reserves during pregnancy and lactation. So, when it comes to cosmetic appearance, females have some notable disadvantages if a slim and streamline look is desired. Unfortunately, there is a lot of incorrect advice in many women glossy magazines regarding how to reduce fat around the hips and thighs.

Firstly, performing endless hula-hoops will not directly reduce the fat around the hips. The same can be said about side bends using resistance, such as a dumbbell. Performing exercises which require the rotation of the spine will not notably increase the reduction of fat around the hips, such as the two exercises mentioned above, and twisting sit ups as another example. The twisting of the spine will in fact recruit the oblique muscles, the muscles which run down the side of the abdominals, therefore possibly resulting in muscle hypertrophy (growth) if suitable resistance is used.

Reducing fat hips will require an overall effort to reduce body fat levels. Unfortunately, the fat around the hips and thighs are stubborn areas for women, with the abdominal area stubborn for males. This means the fat stored in these areas will likely be the last area to reduce, and even once the body fat levels have been notably reduced there still may remain some deposits of fat in these areas of the body. This does not mean it is not possible to make a real difference to the aesthetics of the midsection, it is just important to note these areas are naturally high in fat deposits.

Reducing fat hips can be obtained via following the correct training regime and dietary intake. Try including cardiovascular training three to fours times per week for 30-40 minutes in the aim of reducing body fat. This can be highly effective first time in the morning before breakfast, but the evening time would suffice if you are unable to train first thing in the morning. The next step is to follow a correct dietary intake for weight loss. James Collier BSc (Hons) RNutr has composed a female weight loss meal plan, see – Meal Plan For Weight Loss. Such a meal plan would be suitable for those in quest of reducing their fat hips, although food choices, timings and quantity may have to altered to fit to your needs, tastes and lifestyle.

What not to do if you want to reduce your fat hips? Starve yourself. Note the quantity of food within the meal plan linked to above. Starving yourself, only drinking (sugar filled) slimming shakes, or any other unhealthy eating habits should be avoided. Not only will such practices possibly hinder your health, but it may also lead the body to hold onto the fat storages as it detects a period of starvation ahead. Consuming a varied diet with a full spectrum of nutrients is important, with fat loss possible with a calorie restricted diet to ensure the body is in a negative energy state.