How to Reduce Waist Size – PART 1 Losing inches around your waist not only makes you feel better, but may also improve your health. And, lucky for you, that unhealthy belly fat comes off faster than fat stored on your hips and legs. However, while you may be anxious to lose pounds -- and inches from your waist -- in a matter of days, you'll need to take weight off slowly, making changes to how you eat and exercise to ensure you're losing fat and not muscle. Before you start working on trimming your mid-section, consult your doctor to discuss the right techniques that fit your specific health needs. A Little About Belly Fat Belly fat is made up of two types of fat: subcutaneous and visceral. Most of the fat on your body -- 90 percent -- is subcutaneous, which is the pinchable fat under your skin that hangs over your belt buckle. Visceral fat, which makes up the other 10 percent, is found only deep in your abdominal region, surrounding your organs. You can't touch vi