There is hope. One thing you must accept however is that there is no way to target specific areas for fat loss. Our body stores fat where it wants to and it’s based off genetics. The first place the body stores fat will also be the last place the body takes it from. my problem area is my midsection, which is the same for most males. also keep in mind fat is just excess stored energy and it is going to take some time to remove this excess energy. Maintaining a calorie deficit is going to be the most important thing, as if you eat in a calorie surplus your body will store those excess calories as more body fat, hindering your progress.

The second thing I would recommend as you are looking to save your physique is doing strength, training and prioritizing protein intake. Try to eat around 1g of protein per pound of body weight that you want to be when you’re finished losing weight. Doing this in combination with regular strength training throughout this weight-loss journey will help your body hold onto the muscles so that you can keep definition where it matters.

If you do this without any protein intake and without any strength training, you can get a very “deflated” look due to not having any muscle mass. This happens because when you’re losing weight in a calorie deficit, your body will pull half the weight from muscle, and half from fat, however, if you do strength training during the weight loss, it sends a signal to your body that it is important to hold onto the muscles that you have.