Why you can’t “target” belly fat (and what actually works instead)

One of the questions I get asked all the time is:

“Sarah, how do I lose fat from my belly / thighs / arms?”

And I totally get why - because we all have that one area that feels extra stubborn (for me it’s my lower body… it clings on for dear life 🙃)

Hate to say it but…

Spot reduction is a myth.

Spot reduction is the idea that you can choose where your body burns fat from.
So doing ab workouts to lose belly fat, or loads of leg work to lose thigh fat.

Sadly… it doesn’t work like that.

Your body does not burn fat from the area you’re training.
When you create a calorie deficit, your body pulls stored fat from all over, not just the place you’re working.

And where your body loses fat from first (or last) is largely down to genetics.
Some women lose it from their face and boobs first.
Some from their arms.
Some hold on to belly or hip fat for dear life.

Annoying?
Yes.
Normal?
Also yes.

So what does actually work?

A calorie deficit.

That means eating slightly less than you burn, consistently over time.

And the best way to do that is with:
• Strength training (to keep and build muscle)
• Some cardio / steps (to help burn calories)
• A diet you can actually stick to

When you do that, fat comes off gradually from everywhere… and eventually the stubborn areas go too.

That’s why in Celebrity Circuits we don’t chase “belly fat workouts” or “thigh slimming routines”.

We focus on:
✔ building muscle
✔ eating properly
✔ moving more
✔ and letting your body do what it’s designed to do

And trust me - when that happens, the shape you want follows.

No gimmicks.
No fake promises.
Just results that actually last.