Hi, I am Naveen a pure vegetarian, staying in India. I want reduce my belly fat, as well as my entire body needs to be trimmed, but immediately I want to reduce my tummy in next 5 days, can you advice me on some diet or exercise that can help me reduce my belly fat? [via Ask Questions]

Read the how to reduce belly fat post. But to answer your question, just like it is not easy to lose 10 pounds in 5 days, it is not easy – and some would say it is impossible – to lose belly fat in 5 days. Even if you just want to reduce your belly fat a little bit, 5 days is not enough time to do it.

Having said that, to lose weight and belly fat, you need to reduce your overall calorie consumption. In addition, some people find that it is easier to lose weight when they reduce their consumption of simple carbohydrates while increasing consumption of protein and fiber-rich vegetables and fruits.

What does it all mean? It means that sugar detox is a good way to start changing your eating habits. Put fat-burning foods and high-fiber foods on your list of tools that could help you lose weight as well. And do not forget about exercise. Nothing fancy is needed, but make sure that you walk at least 3 times a week for about 30 minutes each day.

The most important thing to keep in mind is this: While it is understandable that you want to lose belly fat as soon as possible, if you want to see real results, you need to have reasonable expectation about your body’s ability to lose belly fat. Take things slowly, trust me, the results will come faster when you focus on your diet rather than on how fast you want to lose weight.