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Is Dieting the Best Way to Reduce Belly Fat?

Large reviews suggest exercise reduces belly fat more effectively than dieting alone - even when dieting leads to more total weight loss.

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Ben Jones MD PhD
Mar 28, 2026
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A few months back, I told you about my expanding waistline episode: I’d been going with a friend to fast-food lunches, and within weeks my waistband started protesting. The fix, once I noticed, was straightforward: back to my usual whole-food diet, plus a non-negotiable 45-minute brisk walk every lunchtime. The inches came off.

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