Fat Loss: How to get it done
You've dropped some pounds, clothes are fitting better, stomach flattening a bit, feeling fitter, but you're still not quite 'there'. Whether you need to get 'there' or not is a seperate topic for another day, but say you are looking for those six pack abs, or a physique that stands out, then here are the two main paths to get there.
Whichever way you cut it, you've got to be creating a calorie deficit through training and nutrition. To get to the most stubborn fat, you need to have more of an idea of what's going into your mouth so you can tweak and improve as you go. So here are the two best ways to do it.
Track your calories
I personally suggest using myfitnesspal (very easy to use, big database of foods, syncs well), and tracking exactly how many calories you're consuming, and working out a plan to create a deficit that increases over time. It really helps to work out the sweet spot where you still have enough calories for good energy levels and to maintain muscle, but have a big enough deficit so you can consistently drop fat. I recommend working on your totals here;
https://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/macronutcal.htm
Slightly controversial in the nutrition world, but I recommend eating pretty clean, and just aiming for the calories primarily, sweating over grams of proteins and fats is pretty time draining, and if you're eating good food (fish, lean meats, potatoes, rice, veg) I'd just focus on getting the right amount.
Create a Meal Plan (and stick to it!)
If the idea of tracking everything brings you out in a sweat (and not a good one), then I suggest going old school, planning healthy meals in advance, and ticking them off. Make it big, make it pretty, stick it on the fridge, and tick as you go and feel the satisfaction of getting towards your goal. It also really helps with food shopping and preventing food waste. Measure in the same way as you would with calorie tracking (take photos and weigh fortnightly or monthly), and adjust accordingly, by reducing volume of food or carbs.
Both ways work fantastically well when tightening up and zoning in on the last remaining fat, and I'd suggest still taking one cheat meal per week. You may find one method works better for you, or both work but in different phases.
Any questions, let me know, and also let me know what works for you!
Y&B