Expert: Kim Farmer - 8/31/2008

Question
I am 6 foot 1 ,155 pounds with thin limbs, but there is still fat around my stomach. I am confused, I am lighter than most my height, but do I still need to lose weight to get rid of that belly fat?

Answer
Hello-
It does sound like you are thinner than most people your height.  As far as whether or not you need to lose weight, it doesn't sound like you do, but if you want to get rid of the extra fat around your abdominal area, then you will possibly end up losing weight.  You can counteract the weight loss (which can be obtained with cardiovascular exercise) with strength training.  Strength training will help increase your muscle mass and since muscle weighs more than fat, you will be able to manage the unwanted weight loss.  Do abdominal exercises (like situps) and be sure to train all of your major muscle groups about 2-3 times per week.  Combine this with cardiovascular activity (like running, biking, hiking, etc) and proper nutrition and you should see some changes.

I hope this helps, feel free to also check out my website at www.milehighfitness.com and click on the blue book on the left hand side.  My e-book answers this question plus a whole lot more.

Have a good day!

Kim