This article is meant to start your fat loss and guide you until your fat loss slows down.  For most people getting started is the hardest part. With desi genetics, your body tends to hold onto belly fat like white on rice! Let me list what I like to see you do when first starting out.

Follow these first steps, and I ensure you will be well on your way to seeing a flatter belly with continuous improvements and no plateaus. Remember we are focusing on fat loss, especially around your belly. We are not focusing on weight loss. So don’t measure your weight, but take a look in the mirror at your stomach once every 3 weeks.

Weeks 1-3

1. Cross Diet off your list. I want you to eat and be full. Focus on lowering fats and sugars in your diet. Do not skip breakfast.
2. Lift Weights at least 3 days a week for at least 20 minutes, at least 15 sets. Focus on chest, back, and legs.
3. No cardiovascular exercise.

Weeks 4-6

1. Now that you have built some muscle, I want you to eat more protein. About 120 grams per day for the average male. Try to get veggies at lunch and dinner.   Again, do not skip breakfast. Eat till you feel full and stop once you’re full.  If you get hungry between meals, eat a small snack. Again, try to avoid fats and sugars.  Drink more water when you increase your protein intake. About 10 cups a day.
2. Continue to lift weights, try to do heavier weight and aim for 15-20 sets.  Focus on chest, back, and legs.
3. No cardiovascular exercise.
   

Weeks 7-10

1. Same as weeks 4-6, but now just eat protein and veggies for dinner.
2. Same as weeks 4-6.
3. Elliptical for 20 minutes twice a week. Try to do this when you’re not lifting. Make sure you the resistance and speed is adjusted so that you are sweating a little, but still able to hold a conversation.
   

Weeks 10-12

1. Same as weeks 4-6.
2. Same as weeks 4-6
3. Elliptical 20 min, first thing in the morning without eating OR Elliptical 30 min twice a week.

Good weight lifting exercises to concentrate on include squats, flat bench, pull-ups, dead lifts, and the lat pulldown. This program will give you results guaranteed, and get you closer to the 6pack you always wanted. Stay tuned for more advanced and plateau busting articles if this doesn’t get you where you want to be by the end of the 3months.

-MuscleGuru