Do you fall under the category of being skinny fat? Are you conventionally slender with a little extra fluff? Perhaps a bulge under your shirt or flab on your thighs, underarms, or backside?
Well, here are guaranteed ways to target remnant fat on your body and achieve body recomposition.
Weight Training & diet
Eating protein-rich food enhances your bodybuilding function. By increasing protein intake and cutting refined carb-loading, you help muscle replace stored fat and even stack on it.
Be on the move
Cardio is a sure-fire way to come at the skinny-fat dilemma. Not only that, but endurance training (e.g., cycling, running, and swimming) not only builds muscle and burns fat, but it also builds self-confidence.
Through (Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis) NEAT, one can achieve, over time, the results of cardio. Mundane daily activities like dishwashing, laundry or cleaning can be an effort in body shaping.
Getting up and about reduces the chances of more fat storage. Ultimately, cardio and NEAT create a calorie deficit that, if used well, can be used to target fat.
Calorie deficit
Eating fewer calories than you burn is an effective method for body recomposition. However, reducing the number of meals you take, fasting, or changing your diet completely is futile if you’re not consuming a balanced diet. In this case, prioritize protein intake over carbs and gluten.
Love yourself
When your body is composed of skinny fat. There’s a lot of shame tied to it. Your body comprises low fat and little muscle mass. Your clothes might not fit the way you want them to, and you might not feel comfortable in your own skin.
But as you start showing up for yourself by lifting a little, moving a little, choosing food that nourishes, you slowly rewrite that story. Bit by bit, your body responds, your confidence rebuilds, and the shame loses its power. This journey isn’t instant, but it is intentional, and every small step becomes proof that you’re capable of transforming both how you look and how you feel.
