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Losing weight in one particular region of the body is impossible.  When we lose weight, we lose it all over.  To get the body of your dreams, you need a lower-calorie low-fat diet.  You must also understand that fat comes off gradually from all over your body, not just a few selected spots. 

Spot reduction refers to the idea that when we exercise a specific body part, the involved muscles use the surrounding fat for energy.  This is why many people perform high repetition sit-ups, side bends, leg raises, etc. They want to magically burn off fat.  Unfortunately, such beliefs and practices are not based on scientific fact.  For example, you see someone who you haven't seen in awhile.  He is bundled up in winter clothes.  However, you still notice his weight loss just by looking at his face. 

What exercises did he do to lose weight in his face?  The answer is obvious.  No one tries to lose weight in their face.  When we lose weight, we lose it from all over our bodies. 

When men say they want terrific abs, they are really saying they want to have 8% to 12% body fat.  That is the requirement for achieving definition in the abdominal region. 

For women to have the hips, thighs and buttocks they crave, their body fat must be between 18% and 22%. They only way to achieve the definition and smooth lines we are looking for is to combine low-fat eating with regular strength training.