# How To Blast Belly Fat

Published: 2014-03-21T14:34:59.496493-04:00
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A client emailed:

*"Over the course of a year and a half I have managed to lose over 50 lbs. However, I still have quite a bit of fat on my belly. I've tried different exercise routines in an effort to lower my body fat percentage, but with no results. I eat a plant-based diet with no oil and lots of vegetables. Any ideas as to what's the problem?"*

![http://photos.happyherbivore.com/2014/03/blast-belly-fat.jpg](http://photos.happyherbivore.com/2014/03/blast-belly-fat.jpg)

Congrats on the loss -- that's terrific!

See this post about how to lose belly fat: [How To Get Rid of Belly Fat (and All Trouble Areas)](https://www.getmealplans.com/blog/2014/01/10/get-rid-belly-fat-and-all-trouble-areas/)

If you're not already doing the lower fat meal plan options, try those. It could also be helpful to try the gluten-free options on the meal plans as well. Some users report wheat causes belly inflammation. I have not experienced this personally, but like to pass on their experiences in case it's helpful.

This post might also shed some light: [How to Avoid (and Fix) Loose Skin After Weight-Loss](https://www.getmealplans.com/blog/2013/08/30/how-avoid-and-fix-loose-skin-after-weight-loss/)

Exercise also [complicates things and often makes it harder to lose fat](https://www.getmealplans.com/blog/2014/02/14/why-exercise-does-not-help-weight-loss/), especially when you don't have a lot left to still lose. There are just so many ways it can go wrong. Exercise creates all these crazy variables. I ran into this all the time with my clients. It got to the point where I wouldn't work with them until they achieved their desired weight-loss through diet alone (or diet + walking or light yoga).

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