A flat belly is the goal of many women. It is one of the most challenging trouble spots on the body and can leave even the most diligent fitness buff frazzled.  To make matters worse, factors unrelated to fitness can affect the size and shape of your belly. Certain times a month you might experience belly bloat or your body might respond to certain foods by puffing out your mid-section.

This is why it is so important to use a combination of methods to burn belly fat and achieve the flat and toned belly look you crave. Hundreds of crunches, alone, won’t do the trick if you’re not following a belly fat plan. These eight ways to lose belly fat will help you achieve the look you want and make it possible to enjoy mid-riff bearing clothes and a slim, tight tummy.  Achieving a flat belly is possible at any stage in life.