why is it so gad dam hard to shift belly fat !!

[flyguy6661]

been on a strict diet for the past 7 weeks now, have made excellent gains, dropping almost 15lbs in fat & water weight, dropped at least 6-7% bf too, would say im about 13% now. really want to go below 10% which i think i can do in the next 5 weeks with good diet, training etc etc ive never been fat just a little chubby on my belly arms legs never hold any fat so generally look pretty lean all year round. with belly fat does it just take it time to shift ? diets spot on id say, cardio twice a week high intensity & weights 4 times with abs 3 times a week. patience is the way i guess ? can see a 6 pack in the right lighting but in other lights my belly still looks abit chubby !!!! any new things i can try, more abs more cardio you recon ???

[600@50]

It's all by design man. It's just the way our bodies are made. If you were to gain extra weight where would it cause the least problem? You wouldn't want it to be around your ankle or your neck. Around your waist causes the least disruption. The last place we lose weight is around our midsection. Fat in this area also provides insulation and protection for internal organs. So in short it's just the way we're made.

So keep working at it. You'll reach your goals.

[Rusty11]

I'm right there with you, flyguy. Just wait 'til you're my age(50). It's beyond frustrating. Every ounce of fat goes to my stomach and chest.