Eat less of whatever they are currently eating and/or move more. There is NO such thing as spot reducing NO matter what you read or hear. Contrary to media reports about belly fat burning foods - there is no such thing - nor are there specific foods that preferentially deposit fat into the subcutaneous areas around the belly to any significant degree. Foods high in sugars including high fructose corn syrup consumed by overweight, sedentary individuals can lead to increases in liver and intramuscular fat causing metabolic disorders. However, this still doesn't lead to preferential subcutaneous belly fat. Extra food calories of any type lead to fat deposits in destinations that are genetically programmed. As we age, areas and sequence of stored body fat can change. Also as we gain weight, lose it and gain again, the areas we gain the weight back may change. Here is additional info:
There is no such thing a spot reducing so no exercise by itself will work for your "pooch." Unfortunately it’s going to be all about your calorie balance, meaning you have to simply take in fewer calories than you burn until it finally leaves that area, which if that spot is the last of your visible body fat, the process requires strict diet adherence matched against your calorie burn much like a bodybuilder preparing for competition. You can move more and/or eat less until it disappears but of course it will come right back if you can’t maintain the lifestyle that removes that little pooch. Although my suggestion is generally to live with a little fat as long as you’re healthy (even though I can’t), if you chose to pursue this goal, use the dotFIT program.
Set your goal to lose 1/2-1LB/week, follow the directions each time you enter a new weight and you will remove the pooch. Tips for making adjustments: a measurable or visual reduction in body fat and/or weight should take place in a fairly consistent manner such as a decrease in circumference inches, and/or the desired average decrease in weight or body fat per week. If progress stops or slows dramatically, one or a mixture of the following adjustments will be necessary to re-start the process:
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Increase daily activities (e.g. daily steps or other non-athletic/exercise activities)
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Standing and pacing burns 2-3 times more calories than sitting for the same time period
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There are approximately 2000-2500 steps (depending on stride length) in a mile. Walking 2000 steps will burn ~75-150 more calories (depending on individual size) than sitting for the same time and only takes ~20-30min and can be done anywhere, even in the office, while on the phone or watching TV
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Increase workout time or intensity
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Decrease food intake approximately 200 to 300 calories per day or remove a small portion of your largest* meal
Repeat the process any time weight or body fat is stable for at least one week. Always remember if you stop losing weight/fat you need to eat less, move more or a combination of the two regardless of what you read or hear from others