Lose 20 Pounds of Belly Fat in 4 Months by Doing These 4 Things

Are you struggling to blast your belly fat? One expert claims to know the secret to getting rid of it. Miranda Forrest is a fitness coach for corporate women. "I help corporate women own their fitness journey w/o sacrificing their career, wine nights, or fav foods," she writes in her Instagram bio. In a new social media post, she reveals her tactics for getting rid of a flabby midsection as soon as possible. "If I were to wake up tomorrow and gain 20 pounds of belly fat…here's what I would do to lose it in 4 months as a busy corporate girl," she writes.

You don't have to go to extremes to blast belly fat. "It can seem super confusing and frustrating trying to lose weight, but it doesn't have to be. 5 years ago I would have tried low carb, HIIT classes, running, and maybe it would have worked for a bit, but the progress always stopped," Miranda writes.

"My body was adapting to the stimulus I was giving it. Here's how to avoid that adaptation and how I would lose those 20lbs after learning the science behind losing body fat and toning," she continues.

Lifting weights is the first thing you need to do. "Start resistance training," she recommends. "None of this light weight lifting, though. Heavy weights with continued reps and weight increases to avoid adaptation."

You also need to stay accountable when it comes to your diet. "Start tracking macros," she says. "Ensure you're eating the right foods to lose body fat and maintain lean muscle."

To lose weight you need to be in a calorie deficit. "Start a calorie deficit – I'd make sure I'm in a calorie deficit of 500+ calories per day to lose around 1lb per week," she writes.

And, do some cardio. "Start low intensity cardio – I'd increase my steps and add in low intensity cardio to help ensure I was in a calorie deficit for the day," she says.

In another post she reveals details about her own routine. "Instead of avoiding carbs, cake and running for hours and hours each week, here's exactly what I'm doing to maintain 19% body fat and stay lean this winter," she said. "I eat 2300 calories daily, 150g protein, 255g carbs, 80g fats. I never skip my bagel in the morning and ensure I can have a sweet treat before bed."

She also makes sure to get her steps in. "I aim for 10k daily steps to ensure I'm getting activity in (my desk treadmill is the only way I make this possible)," she writes. "I lift 3 times per week (non of those "strength training" classes bc that's a waste of time imo) and get 1-2 days of 30-45 min of cardio for heart health."

She also gets her zen on. "I take the first 30 minutes of my day to meditate, journal and stay off my phone (way more important than you'd think for the mental)," she says.

And, she allows her body the chance to regenerate. "I start my bedtime routine around 7:30pm so I can be in bed reading by 8pm and lights out at 9pm," she says. "I also make time for self care and socialization — we NEED to spend time with the girls in order to be our best selves." And if you enjoyed this article, don't miss 12-3-30 Walking Method: 20 Proven Tips to Lose Weight Faster.