A nutritious diet and regular exercise have helped you reach your weight-loss goal, but you're still trying to get rid of that little extra pooch around your mid-section.  Here are three things you can do every week to help you achieve a trimmer belly.

When Eating

Take an honest look at your diet and your bathroom schedule.  Your belly might not be caused by fat, but by air trapped in your digestive system.  If you're not getting enough fibre (you need 25 to 30 grams a day), constipation can cause bloating.  On the other hand, overdoing it on fibre or eating too many gas-producing foods like broccoli, apples, or beans can also make your belly pooch a bit.  Thankfully, there are also foods you can eat, like blueberries, that are proven to diminish belly fat, so sip on this flat-belly smoothie made with pineapple and kale.

When Doing Cardio

Studies show that including interval training in your cardio sessions is proven to diminish belly fat.  If you find that you normally stick to a consistent pace when running, biking, or swimming, mix it up by adding 10- to 60-second fast-paced or sprinting intervals.  High Intensity Interval Training (aka HIIT) works on the same principle as intervals, where you push to your maximum training for a period of time and follow up with a shorter rest period.  Give this type of workout a try with our full-body 10-Minute HIIT Workout.

When Strength Training

Basic crunches can help tone your abs, but they only target certain abdominal muscles.  Incorporate full-body exercises like variations of plank or core moves using a ball.  Simply balancing on one leg on a Bosu will target your core too.