Maintain weight while losing inches?

eipelppaenip
eipelppaenip Posts: 7 Member
edited November 19 in Goal: Maintaining Weight
Hey guys. I'm a pound off from reaching my weight goal of 120 lbs.
I'm 63" and I honestly don't mind staying within 120-125lbs however, is there any way to lose inches without dropping below my weight?
I'm fairly active, eat healthy most days but don't really know how to accomplish a slimmer waist without dipping below 120lbs. I'm already fairly slim but I'd ideally like a flatter mid area. Just say 3 inches in difference. I lose weight evenly. The photo is from 3 months ago, to give an idea of my current figure within the 120-125lb range. 3xjl06ttn31p.jpg


I've also had 3 children- is that something I just need to accept as a factor in part of my new figure?

All advice is appreciated. TIA!

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  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
    Do you resistance train?

    The only way to lose inches and stay the same weight (outside water weight fluctuations) is to gain muscle while losing fat. The only way to gain muscle is to provide additional stimulus to your muscles.
  • eipelppaenip
    eipelppaenip Posts: 7 Member
    I'm not sure what resistance training is. I run, xbike, dance and I'll do some sit-ups here and there.
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
    eipelppaenip wrote: »
    I'm not sure what resistance training is. I run, xbike, dance and I'll do some sit-ups here and there.

    Resistance training is basically where you tax your muscles with resistance - is can include weight lifting, body weight exercises, resistance band and kettlebells - that type of thing.

    What you are currently doing is not going to allow you gain muscle and lose fat.
  • eipelppaenip
    eipelppaenip Posts: 7 Member
    Thanks! I'll try incorporating it into my week :)
  • pkw58
    pkw58 Posts: 2,038 Member
    Absolutely - try pilates or barre3.. there are free you tube videos if you search...
  • eipelppaenip
    eipelppaenip Posts: 7 Member
    Nice, thanks!
  • Cchioles
    Cchioles Posts: 276 Member
    Resistance Training For Sure!
  • nxd10
    nxd10 Posts: 4,570 Member
    I am lazy. But I walk every day and sit on a Pilates ball at work. I lost 3" on my waist. I am much older than you.
  • Jennifer_Lynn_1982
    Jennifer_Lynn_1982 Posts: 567 Member
    I've been maintaining my weight for the last 5 months but have lost 13 inches (bust, chest, waist, waist @ belly button, hips, butt and legs) over that time. I have reduced my cardio and increased my lifting weights doing the Strong Lifts program 3 x week and am eating more calories. Highly recommend incorporating heavy lifting.
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