When starting out on a weight loss plan, it is common to want to lose fat from certain areas, including your back and armpits. Unfortunately, according to the American Council on Exercise, spot-reduction of fat isn't possible, as training a certain muscle won't necessarily burn fat from that particular area. The only way to lose fat from your back and armpits is to follow a plan which targets whole-body fat loss, and includes exercises for your problem areas that tone and increase the size of your muscles.
Step 1
Plan your calories carefully. In order to lose fat, you need to be in a calorie deficit, which means eating fewer calories than you burn, which forces your body to burn fat for fuel. The United States Department of Agriculture recommends that women should consume between 1,800 and 2,400 calories per day, and men between 2,000 and 3,000, although both of these amounts depend on your activity levels. Start by consuming around the mid-point of your suggested calorie intake, monitor your progress weekly, and adjust your intake as needed.
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