how to lose fat in hips and belly (10 easy tips)

21 Jul 2026 · 1 min

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In this YouTube video, fitness coach Eric Roberts outlines ten practical strategies for reducing belly and hip fat. He explains that belly fat is often stubborn due to genetics and emphasizes that the only effective way to lose it is through a sustained calorie deficit. His tips include: stop eating 2–3 hours before bedtime; consume only zero‑calorie liquids except protein shakes; choose sugar‑free or low‑calorie sauces; aim for about 10,000 steps daily; eat protein equal to your target body weight in grams each day; drink water equal to half your current body weight in ounces; increase fiber intake with raspberries, blackberries, chia seeds, bananas, and avocado; replace cooking oil with cooking spray to cut hundreds of calories; avoid relying on crunches for fat loss; and use a calorie‑deficit calculator (link in his bio) to determine the exact deficit needed. The video delivers concise, actionable advice presented in an instructional, supportive tone.

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Your belly fat is usually the last to leave, and that's because of your genetics. Stop eating 2 to 3 hours before you go to bed. Any liquid you drink should be zero calories besides protein shakes. Any sauces you use should be sugar-free or low calorie. 10,000 steps per day is the best exercise for fat loss. Eat your goal body weight in protein per day, not your current body weight. Drink half of your current body weight in ounces of water per day. Eat more raspberries, blackberries, chia seeds, bananas, and avocado for more fiber. Swap your cooking oil for cooking spray to save hundreds of calories per day. Doing crunches is not going to help you lose belly fat. The only way to lose belly fat is by eating in a calorie deficit. If you need to know what your calorie deficit number is, click the link in my bio.