I'm not fat, but I have fat that I want to lose...(pics included.)

Annanna91

I'm a 23yr old female, 5'5 and weigh about 117lbs, so I'm by no means fat but I do carry some fat which I would like to lose. This is mainly around my stomach and thighs. I know there's no way to spot reduce fat but do you have any tips which may help.

I workout normally 5times a week but it's mainly cardio, although I do circuits 3times a week which involve some light weight training. I also think that I eat ok-ish, although I do allow myself a cheat pizza at the weekend (my diary is open if you want to look.)

I've heard weight lifting could be good but I honestly don't know where to start or how heavy I should be lifting?

DeWoSa

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queenliz99

Read these:

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1161603/so-you-want-a-nice-stomach/p1

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1080242/a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants/p1

fitbethlin

I'd recommend looking for a bodybuilder/powerlifter gym near you for a trainer. Lifting heavy totally re-sculpted my body years ago, but I was lucky enough to have a good trainer (who also happened to be the guy I was married to)! I really really loved using "Starting Strength" to get started - you can check out the coaches (and the book) at http://startingstrength.com/index.php/site/coaching.

jemhh

I agree with the idea that you should move to heavier lifting, whether with a trainer-made workout or one of the standard beginner's programs (New Rules of Lifting for Women, Strong Curves, Stronglifts, Ice Cream Fitness, All Pro's Simple Beginner Plan, etc.)

Lifting heavy plus doing a slow bulk (eat 200-250 calories over maintenance) is going to give you good results. You need certain amount of fat (higher% than men) for general survival and if you want to maintain curves. By building muscle under that fat, you'll be building a better foundation for the fat to be distributed across.

It's like if you put a dress on a model of a skeleton. It would just hang there and look blah. But if you put it on a mannequin, it will look filled out and smooth.

giusa

Thank you OP for asking this question!!! I'm of similar build and get a 'look' when I ask questions. So I'm extremely interested in the responses.

andeey

Once more, for emphasis: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1080242/a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants/p1

giusa

jemhh wrote: »

Lifting heavy plus doing a slow bulk (eat 200-250 calories over maintenance) is going to give you good results. You need certain amount of fat (higher% than men) for general survival and if you want to maintain curves. By building muscle under that fat, you'll be building a better foundation for the fat to be distributed across.

@jemhh, I'm slightly smaller on top, will this help?

jemhh

@giusa‌, I would say that it won't hurt Heavier lifting can give your shoulders a broader look, which helps you look bigger up top.

Snow3y

Basically doing free weight training using those specific areas will show some improvement

Robbnva

I agree with the weight lifting suggestion. Even something simple like the program I am doing (strong lift 5x5) would help

gamesandgains

Time to introduce yourself to a barbell. Lift, girl.

Annanna91

Thanks everyone. I want to lift, but in just don't know where to start. I'm gonna look at the suggested programme and then either go back to the gym or buy some more weights so I can do it from the privacy of my own home.

LKArgh

You have no fat to lose. If you want to look more "toned" you need to build a bit of muscle, not lose weight.

Packerjohn

Another recommendation for New Rules of Lifting for Women.