Every time the seasons change, most of us want to work on how we look with our clothes off. Of course, the most popular time to do so is when winter is just ending and spring and summer are around the corner. However, being naked in front of ourselves and those with whom we are intimate does not have a season – it is a 365-day-a-year situation.

Most of us go through cycles with how we look in the buff. We diet and then binge (or just loosen up a bit too much on the diet!). We exercise for 3 or 4 straight weeks but then have a busy week or two and suddenly the momentum is gone. We get inspired by a favorite celebrity’s progress or by the thought of impressing that special someone – but then the inspiration fades and we are back at square one.

Whether you are currently in an “up cycle” or a “down cycle” in your journey toward a better body, you will want to continue to focus on toning your thighs and your belly in particular. That is because these are the two areas of the body in particular that contribute the most to how good you look naked.

If you want to know how to lose thigh and belly fat, forget the fancy celebrity diets and exercises. It is time for a back-to-the-basics approach. Stick with the following tips – all of which studies have shown for years work better than anything else.

1. Sharply reduce your carbohydrate intake: Breads, donuts, pretzels, cereals and rolls all contain carbohydrates. When you eat them, your body almost immediately converts them to sugar – and then to fat. Reduce by at least 50% your intake of carbs and you will see an almost immediate improvement in the shape and size of your thighs and belly.

2. Drink plenty of water: Water helps your body to heal, generate muscle and process your food more efficiently through better digestion. Drink at least 3-4 glasses per day.

3. Do the bicycle exercise: The bicycle exercise is one of the best exercises to tone your belly and thighs. Here’s how:

a. Lay on your back with your fingers behind your head.

b. Bring your knees toward your chest and lift your shoulders off the ground (but avoid pulling on your neck).

c. Straighten your right leg while turning your body to the left – make your right elbow touch your left knee.

d. Switch sides (and repeat 12-15 times).

4. Do squats: Squats are an amazingly effective exercise for burning thigh and belly fat. Just:

a. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.

b. Slightly arch your back by pushing your chest forward.

c. Bend your knees to a right angle (90 degrees) while looking at the ceiling or sky.

d. Bring yourself back up by straightening your knees.

e. Repeat (4-8 times).

As you get better at this exercise, try it while holding light weights in your hands for an even better calories burn.

5. Do cardio exercises for at least 20 minutes each day: You have been hearing this one for years and yet it remains one of the best ways to keep the fat off while toning your body. It is great for your heart, too! Good cardio exercises include walking, jogging, swimming, and jumping rope.

Follow these back-to-basics tips and you will lose the thigh and belly fat faster than you ever thought possible.

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