How to Tone and Lose Belly Fat

Excess belly fat is unattractive, and increases your risk of high blood pressure, stroke, diabetes, heart disease and various types of cancer. In order to lose fat in one area of the body, you will have to lower fat all over your body. A restrictive diet or hundreds of sit-ups will not tone and get rid of your belly fat. To achieve a toned, flat stomach, it will take a combination of diet and exercise.