How do I get rid of the last layer of fat on my belly?

I have lost a lot of fat in the last few months with the help of good nutrition and exercise. However, there's this final layer (about an inch maybe in thickness) which I just can't get rid of. What should I do? Some people have said it could be water and I would need some diuretic. Others have said, it's loose skin. Anyone else who was in the same boat? Any suggestions? Thanks





I am a 25 year old guy.How do I get rid of the last layer of fat on my belly?
Hi, I'm in the same boat. I take skinfold measurements with the accumeasure caliper and I come out at roughly 12% (though I feel more like 10%). My 4 pack is perfectly visible and I have good definition, but I seem to retain quite a bit of water in the lower ab area. A trainer suggested two things to me for shedding that last layer of fat and I'm passing this information to you as food for thought and experimentation: 1) protein powder retains water (according to him). Cut protein supplements for a while and check for differences. 2) You may need to cut down on your carbs more than you think. I'm not necessarily saying full ketosis, but something along the range of 80-100 grams or even less may be necessary. Experiment. Also, I suggest you try dual sessions of cardio within each day for 6 days a week, totaling one month. This could help brake the plateau. One last thing that comes to mind is zig zag your high and low calorie and carb days. I do 3 days low carb and cals and then the fourth day I carb up with 300 grams of carbs and near my TDEE cals (to boost metabolism). i.e. low-carb days: 1900 cals (20% carbs - 50% protein), high carb day: 2400-2500 cals (45-50% carbs - 30-35% protein). I hope I've given you something to play with. Best of luck.