HELP! My belly fat increased??
ang3li
Posts: 69 Member
Hi All,
My name is Angeli and I am doing my first bikini competition in September 2013. I hired a coach who has written up a nutrition plan for me, and I am training with my coach 2 times a week and on my own 2 times a week. My coach advised to only do 4 sessions a week as it is early days.
My history: I've been eating clean and healthy for about 2-3 years now, lifting heavy, little to no cardio at the gym - except for walking to and from work which is 20 minutes each way. The past 3 months i've been paleo, and previous to that i was intermittent fasting since August 2012.
When i started my comp prep i was 20% body fat and at 17 weeks out.
For the past three weeks i've been eating a really low carb diet: 5 small meals a day with 100g of cooked meat (chicken, beef, pork, lamb, kangaroo etc) with lots of green veggies (asian greens, brocolli, green beans). I've been eating this way for the last 3 weeks and yesterday my coach pinched my stomach (front belly and side) and the measurements INCREASED!!
Not by a lot, by 1.5cms at the front, and 0.4cms on the side.
Next week i am introducing this breakdown: 40% Protein, 40% Fat, 20% Carbs
Yay for putting carbs back in!
Anyway to the question:
Do you ladies have any tips on how to lose belly fat? Anything i can do to improve my diet (diary is open)? Any help is greatly appreciated!
My name is Angeli and I am doing my first bikini competition in September 2013. I hired a coach who has written up a nutrition plan for me, and I am training with my coach 2 times a week and on my own 2 times a week. My coach advised to only do 4 sessions a week as it is early days.
My history: I've been eating clean and healthy for about 2-3 years now, lifting heavy, little to no cardio at the gym - except for walking to and from work which is 20 minutes each way. The past 3 months i've been paleo, and previous to that i was intermittent fasting since August 2012.
When i started my comp prep i was 20% body fat and at 17 weeks out.
For the past three weeks i've been eating a really low carb diet: 5 small meals a day with 100g of cooked meat (chicken, beef, pork, lamb, kangaroo etc) with lots of green veggies (asian greens, brocolli, green beans). I've been eating this way for the last 3 weeks and yesterday my coach pinched my stomach (front belly and side) and the measurements INCREASED!!
Not by a lot, by 1.5cms at the front, and 0.4cms on the side.
Next week i am introducing this breakdown: 40% Protein, 40% Fat, 20% Carbs
Yay for putting carbs back in!
Anyway to the question:
Do you ladies have any tips on how to lose belly fat? Anything i can do to improve my diet (diary is open)? Any help is greatly appreciated!
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Wish I could help, but I'm just prepping for my first show too! Started 6 weeks ago, entering week 7 now, competing in my first show Aug 24th and again on Sept 28th.
I'd say TRUST YOUR COACH, if you have a reputable one with clients that have had good results!!!
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You said you were paleo before. Have you added back grains? It could be bloating or inflammation if you are not digesting them well.0
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Thanks for your suggestions.
I checked with my PT and they reckon its not the brown rice as it is low inflammatory compared to gluten products.
I am still not sure what it is yet but i am having a full bio-sig done today..
Thanks for your help!0
