love handles
Midsection fat pockets
Love handles are the deposits of fat that accumulate at the sides of the waist, just above the hips.
The term is mildly affectionate or self-deprecating, suggesting something a partner might grab during an embrace: I need to lose these love handles before beach season.
The singular love handle is less common but refers to one side.
Torso's narrowest circumference
- flanksLateral body portions
- abdomenTorso's lower cavity
- obliquesAngled lines or muscles
- midsectionCentral body region
midriff · sides · torso · belly · tummy · hips · lower back · core
Excess soft tissue
- adiposePertaining to stored lipids
- pudgeSlight excess flesh
- celluliteLumpy subcutaneous fat
- blubberMarine mammal fat
subcutaneous · pinchable · jiggly · soft tissue · visceral fat · weight gain · chubby · plump
Informal substitute name
- affectionateShowing warm regard
- playfulInclined toward fun
- endearingArousing fondness or affection
- humorousCausing amusement or laughter
euphemism · colloquial · teasing · lighthearted · self-deprecating · pet name · cheeky · informal
Intake below expenditure
- weight lossReduction in body mass
- portion controlLimiting serving sizes
- low-carbMinimal starch intake
- ketoHigh-fat, low-carb regimen
meal plan · metabolism · clean eating · sugar reduction · intermittent fasting · nutrition · snacking · overeating
Lateral torso-strengthening pose
- bicycle crunchesSupine alternating elbow-to-knee exercise
- Russian twistsRotational core exercise
- woodchopsAxe strikes on timber
- hip dipsInward curves at pelvis
mountain climbers · burpees · HIIT · cardio · yoga · spot reduction · waist trainer · resistance bands
waist
Torso's narrowest circumference
midsection · midriff · sides · torso · belly · tummy · hips · lower back · core · muffin top
flab
Excess soft tissue
blubber · subcutaneous · pinchable · jiggly · soft tissue · visceral fat · weight gain · chubby · plump · overweight
nickname
Informal substitute name
- affectionateShowing warm regard
- playfulInclined toward fun
- endearingArousing fondness or affection
humorous · euphemism · colloquial · teasing · lighthearted · self-deprecating · pet name · cheeky · informal · good-natured
caloric deficit
Intake below expenditure
- weight lossReduction in body mass
- portion controlLimiting serving sizes
- low-carbMinimal starch intake
meal plan · keto · metabolism · clean eating · sugar reduction · intermittent fasting · nutrition · snacking · overeating · calories
side planks
Lateral torso-strengthening pose
- bicycle crunchesSupine alternating elbow-to-knee exercise
- Russian twistsRotational core exercise
- woodchopsAxe strikes on timber
hip dips · mountain climbers · burpees · HIIT · cardio · yoga · spot reduction · waist trainer · resistance bands
- Euphemismspass away, passed away, passed on, expecting, with child
- body fatbody fat, fat tissue, fatty tissue, adipose, subcutaneous fat
- body slangboobs, butt, tush, bum, rear
- liposuctionliposuction, lipo, cannula, suction, tumescent
- skin problemswrinkles, eczema, acne, lesions, blackheads
- skin foldsskin fold, crease, wrinkle, brow furrow, crow's feet
love handlesmuscle definition
Visible contour of physique
abs · obliques · shredded · lean muscle · athletic build
love handlesslim waist
Thin body circumference midway
narrow waist · flat stomach · hourglass figure · athletic build
loving, loved, lover, beloved, lovable, lovers, unloved, loves, lovesick