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    • Help! I've been running for 5 weeks and eating really healthy! I have lost no weight?

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    edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
    I'm mostly thin and muscular except for my flabby as heck stomach. I am a size 5 in pants. I have skinny arms but I hate my tummy. I wish I would just lose weight!

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      I think people will want more info... Are you sure you're eating at a deficit? Logging everything? Weighing your servings? If you are close to an ideal weight you will lose slowly. I'm sure you can improve your midsection, but it will take longer than a month. There are good threads here devoted to abs if you do a search. You can't 'spot' tone or target your weight loss, but it sounds like for you this is your last stubborn area... so, congratulations! you're almost there! Keep at it and give it time.
    • Posts: 4,590 Member
      Is it fat flab, or loose skin?
    • Posts: 17,456 Member
      What's your height, weight, age?

      What's your goal weight ?

      Progressive resistance training and good posture
    • Posts: 17,456 Member
      Read this: http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2009/10/26/how-to-not-suck-at-working-out/

      Get a programme
      Books
      Strong Curves
      New Rules of Lifting for Women ...they've also brought a new one out called Strong

      Structured online programmes
      http://stronglifts.com/5x5/
      https://www.muscleandstrength.com/workouts/jason-blaha-ice-cream-fitness-5x5-novice-workout
      http://www.muscleandfitness.com/workouts/workout-routines/4-week-guide-starting-strength


      Why?
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      http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2011/07/21/meet-staci-your-new-powerlifting-super-hero/

      If you can't bring yourself to do free weights yet then do a decent bodyweight programme
      http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2009/12/09/beginner-body-weight-workout-burn-fat-build-muscle/

      But it all comes down to calorie intake for fat loss so don't forget your calorie counting
      http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1080242/a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants/p1
    • Posts: 123 Member
      You're a size 5 and thin except for your tummy -- is that your only problem area? Instead of focusing solely on weight loss, you might try body recomp. You can't spot reduce fat, but adding heavy lifting to your regiment will help with tightening up those areas with extra fatty tissue. Try swapping out some of those running days with lifting days.
    • Posts: 333 Member
      What do you mean by eating healthy?
    • Posts: 9 Member
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    • Posts: 2,040 Member
      Eating more fruits and vegetables, less crap.
    • Posts: 9 Member
      I'm about 5'7. I can eat up to 2,500 calories and not gain weight. I'm eating the lowest amount I can. By eating healthy, I mean eating lots of proteins, some fats, vegetables, fruits, whoke grains etc. I'm 170 lbs and I want to get to about 150. Thanks for answering!
    • Posts: 9 Member
      gothchiq wrote: »
      Is it fat flab, or loose skin?

      It's flab lol. :)
    • Posts: 9 Member
      eviegreen wrote: »
      You're a size 5 and thin except for your tummy -- is that your only problem area? Instead of focusing solely on weight loss, you might try body recomp. You can't spot reduce fat, but adding heavy lifting to your regiment will help with tightening up those areas with extra fatty tissue. Try swapping out some of those running days with lifting days.
      Thanks! I will definitely do that.
    • Posts: 15,317 Member
      Are you in a deficit? read this

      http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10257474/starting-out-restarting-basics-inside/p1
    • Posts: 9 Member
      scolaris wrote: »
      I think people will want more info... Are you sure you're eating at a deficit? Logging everything? Weighing your servings? If you are close to an ideal weight you will lose slowly. I'm sure you can improve your midsection, but it will take longer than a month. There are good threads here devoted to abs if you do a search. You can't 'spot' tone or target your weight loss, but it sounds like for you this is your last stubborn area... so, congratulations! you're almost there! Keep at it and give it time.

      Thank you! Yeah, I've been logging everything but not weighing my servings.
    • Posts: 9 Member
      Natasha4090 wrote: »
      I'm about 5'7. I can eat up to 2,500 calories and not gain weight. I'm eating the lowest amount I can. By eating healthy, I mean eating lots of proteins, some fats, vegetables, fruits, whoke grains etc. I'm 170 lbs and I want to get to about 150. Thanks for answering!

      *whole, lol
    • Posts: 16,049 Member
      You can spend 5 hours a day, 7 days a week busting your butt in the gym, but if your calorie counting isn't on point, as in weighing and logging everything you eat and drink honestly and accurately you could see no progress.

      Weighing your food isn't a prerequisite when trying to lose weight, but if you're not losing or stalling this would be the first thing I'd tighten up.

      Remember, weight loss starts in the kitchen :smile:
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      Christine_72 wrote: »
      You can spend 5 hours a day, 7 days a week busting your butt in the gym, but if your calorie counting isn't on point, as in weighing and logging everything you eat and drink honestly and accurately you could see no progress.

      Weighing your food isn't a prerequisite when trying to lose weight, but if you're not losing or stalling this would be the first thing I'd tighten up.

      Remember, weight loss starts in the kitchen :smile:

      I'm actually eating 1,500.
    • Posts: 1,102 Member
      You probably aren't eating 1500. If you are not measuring you are likely eating more than you think. Also you are probably underestimating the amount of calories you are burning through the exercise
    • Posts: 1,741 Member
      Natasha4090 wrote: »
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      Thank you! Yeah, I've been logging everything but not weighing my servings.

      If you're not weighing your servings, how do you know how much you're eating?

      Hint: you don't. You're likely eating more than you think you are.
    • Posts: 28,055 Member
      edited December 2015
      eviegreen wrote: »
      You're a size 5 and thin except for your tummy -- is that your only problem area? Instead of focusing solely on weight loss, you might try body recomp. You can't spot reduce fat, but adding heavy lifting to your regiment will help with tightening up those areas with extra fatty tissue. Try swapping out some of those running days with lifting days.

      Another vote for this.

      (Also weigh your food.)
    • Posts: 1,913 Member
      Natasha4090 wrote: »
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      I'm actually eating 1,500.

      Youre estimsting 1500 calories. Measuring cups are usually *very* inacurate for everything but liquids.

      Youtube measuring cups vs food scale and watch a few videos.
    • Posts: 1,913 Member
      http://youtu.be/XpHykP6e_Uk

      Found one
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