Ditching the woman pooch easier said than done

Either you’ve seen pooch, know someone with one or have one of your own, and it’s probably been hanging around for a while.

Not to be confused with a gut, which begins just below the rib cage, a pooch is that region just below a woman’s belly button that may give the appearance of a first trimester pregnancy.

In fact, women who have given birth may have a more prominent pooch.

The bottom line is how do you get rid of it?  Even the most physically fit women can’t ditch it, and you may find that your efforts to get rid of it are misdirected.

Before I elaborate on some ways to fight the pooch, I want to ensure you that it’s natural and you should not be embarrassed about it.  However, if you feel your pooch is larger than normal or that it’s not slimming down with healthy eating an exercise, visit your doctor.

I recommend adopting low fat, low calorie eating habits permanently along with a physical program that involves of a mix of cardio, core and abdominal exercises.

Your eating habits will promote fat loss while your exercise program targets the problem.

The pooch is fat so the only way to burn fat is to burn calories. That’s where the cardio comes in.  The core exercises will target your entire mid section (upper, lower abs and obliques).  Finally, abdomen exercises will shape the muscles so when you shed the fat it will reveal beautifully defined abs.

Now, don’t expect a miracle, especially if you are not in good physical shape and do not have good eating habits.  Give your new plan time. It takes some women months or a year or so for when starting from scratch.

Finally, dress for the pooch.  If you know you’re not going to do what it takes or if you need a little help as you work on it, consider adjusting how you dress.  Basically, if you don’t look good in something or don’t like the way it accentuates your pooch, don’t wear it. High-waisted pants, belted garments at the waist and form-fitting shirts or dresses are definite no-nos.

Here are some exercises to get you started:
Top 5 Women's Abs Exercises for a Sexy Midsection
The Best Ab Exercises for Women