Why am I carrying fat in my back?

caitlyn0774

Hi everyone, I have a question.

I use to be around 325 pounds and now I am at around 185. I am just now realizing I'm carrying a lot of fat in my back, like a lot. I am not understanding why? This issue didn't start until month 6 of my weight loss journey, it's like the fat came out of nowhere. I admit I have had a few slip ups with my eating, I've had a few binges, but I can't recall gaining back any large amount of weight.

I rarely hear any people saying they have back fat, I thought fat was usually stored in the stomach, hips, and thighs, but not the back? Is it normal to have back fat? Should I speak with my doctor?

myheartsabattleground

Lift heavy.

randomtai

Because genetics? :huh:

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atypicalsmith

I know a lot of people with fat reserves. Guess we take after camels.

strong_curves

Genetics most likely. And yeah, lots of people carry fat in their backs.

bpetrosky

strong_curves wrote: »

Genetics most likely. And yeah, lots of people carry fat in their backs.

I do not like you now.

strong_curves

bpetrosky wrote: »

strong_curves wrote: »

Genetics most likely. And yeah, lots of people carry fat in their backs.

I do not like you now.

I'll make it up to you one day!

atypicalsmith

strong_curves wrote: »

Genetics most likely. And yeah, lots of people carry fat in their backs.

ewwwwwww

myheartsabattleground

strong_curves

myheartsabattleground wrote: »

I was going to post that one too.

ASKyle

Genetics- I have back fat at 122lbs.

AllOutof_Bubblegum

You can't choose where you will lose or gain fat. Blame your parents.

1HappyRedhead

Back fat here as well...you can't spot reduce, unfortunately. I've lost 55lbs and it's still there... a bit smaller, yes, but still there.

callsitlikeiseeit

we all have our trouble spots LOL

continue with your weight loss plan and it will eventually (more than likely) fall off.

MamaBirdBoss

You just didn't notice it until now because you had more front fat.

minties82

I carry lots of fat in my back. It's all above my bum though, not in my upper back. I call it my shelf.

barbecuesauce

MamaBirdBoss wrote: »

You just didn't notice it until now because you had more front fat.

Yep. BMI of 22 and it's more noticeable to me now than it was when I was obese.

Timorous_Beastie

I carry fat on my back, too. I call it sneaky ninja fat... it lurks in the shadows and jumps me from behind, and I don't notice it hiding back there.

PaulaWallaDingDong

I wonder if my insurance covers posterior breast reduction surgery...