For many people on a weight‑loss journey, the old mantra “eat less and exercise more” quickly turns into a cycle of frustration, hunger pangs and stubborn belly fat that just won’t shift.
According to fat-loss and gut-reset coach Daniel Leau, “when we eat less (too less), and exercise too much, our body will lack nutrition, then we will have cravings and feel hungry, and wanna eat many things!! (especially high calorie ones).”
He suggests breaking free from the yo-yo pattern—“weight goes down, then comes back up again”—which, as he points out, is simply not sustainable in the long run.
Instead of relying on the restrictive “eat less and move more” method, Leau recommends a smarter alternative that is nine simple yet effective workouts. These can be done at home in sets of 50 reps and are designed to help you melt away stubborn belly fat in just 21 days. Here’s a breakdown of the full workout plan.
High Knees
Drive each knee toward the chest at a brisk pace to fire up hip flexors, quads and core while spiking heart rate.
Body‑Weight Squats
Sink into a parallel squat, push through heels and squeeze glutes on the way up. Targets quads, hamstrings and lower back, torching calories fast.
Butt Kickers
Jog in place, kicking heels toward glutes. This cardio burst keeps the lower belly engaged and boosts endurance.
High‑Knee Taps
Tap each raised knee with the opposite hand. Coordination work that lights up abs, calves and glutes.
Skater Lunges
Leap side‑to‑side, crossing the rear leg behind. Lateral motion sculpts glutes, inner thighs and core stability.
Side‑to‑Side Punches
Stand in a slight squat and punch across the torso. Rotational power chisels obliques, shoulders and arms
Opposite Knee Taps
Repeat high‑knee taps, this time touching opposite knees to raise intensity and waistline burn.
Side Crunches
Lie on your back, knees bent, and crunch laterally toward each hip. Directly targets the obliques for a trimmer waist.
Cross Crunches
From the same position, bring one elbow to the opposite knee. Engages upper and lower abs simultaneously for full‑core activation.
How to do it: Warm up for three minutes, run the nine moves back‑to‑back (50 reps each), rest 60 seconds, then repeat once more if time allows. Pair the circuit with balanced, nutrient‑dense meals and ample hydration, and watch the yo‑yo finally stop.
