Tips for getting rid of stomach fat
mccanb41
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The majority of the fat on my body is sadly around my stomach area. Any tips on getting rid of this type of fat?
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Eat at a calorie deficit0
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juggernaut1974 wrote: »Eat at a calorie deficit
I'm 230 right now and am eating at a 2000 calorie a day diet and I normally don't even reach that0 -
The only thing you can do is eat at a deficit. Unfortunately, the fat doesn't come off usually where we need it too but the more you lose, the smaller it will get in time. Eat right, exercise and be patient.0
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How do you log everything? Do you accurately weigh all solids and use liquid measure for liquids?0
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BecomingBane wrote: »How do you log everything? Do you accurately weigh all solids and use liquid measure for liquids?
I do not weigh my food I normally go on the serving sizes of the packages0 -
Read this ^^^0 -
In my experience, there's no way to "target" fat, I just had to get a calorie deficit.
I'm 6'3, and to lose weight I had to eat 1600/day as well as do 600+ calories workout sessions every other day.0 -
Here... you should watch this, then.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjKPIcI51lU
and this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=JVjWPclrWVY&app=desktop0 -
go on a diet?
bwwahhhhhhhh.
situps.0 -
the second video seems to be having issues. Here is a different link to the same video.
https://youtu.be/JVjWPclrWVY 0 -
Also, an FYI... package serving sizes and calorie counts can but up to 20% off... this margin of error is allowed by regulation agencies and is common.0
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KANGOOJUMPS wrote: »go on a diet?
bwwahhhhhhhh.
situps.
situps will not do a thing for stomach fat.
I would suggest a deficit and strength training while getting adequate protein. the strength training and protein will ensure that a larger % of your weight loss comes from fat, where that fat comes from will come down to genetics unfortunately.0 -
I'm on a diet and go to the gym for an hour a day I was just wondering if there were any tips people had to target weight loss for the stomach areaKANGOOJUMPS wrote: »go on a diet?
bwwahhhhhhhh.
situps.0 -
^Came here to make sure someone posted this. It really is full of good information for this topic.0 -
watch the videos and read the link posted above. Targeted fat loss is not possible and will come off by genetics.0
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BecomingBane wrote: »watch the videos and read the link posted above. Targeted fat loss is not possible and will come off by genetics.
Thanks0 -
You can't target weight loss.0
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Deficit and burn, baby, deficit and burn. Your own sweet self decides which shelves of the pantry to raid first... Keep at it & eventually it will go.0
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BecomingBane wrote: »How do you log everything? Do you accurately weigh all solids and use liquid measure for liquids?
I do not weigh my food I normally go on the serving sizes of the packages
You need to read these:
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1296011/calorie-counting-101/p1
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1234699/logging-accurately-step-by-step-guide/p1
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/872212/youre-probably-eating-more-than-you-think/p1
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Samstan101 wrote: »You can't target weight loss.
Give this poster a prize.
If strictly targeting the midsection to lose weight was possible, we'd all have visibly defined abs. Eat at a calorie deficit until you see the result you want.
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you cannot target/spot reduce. weight will come of from where it will over time. the stomach is primary fat stores for many if not most...it's generally first on, last off.0
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@mccanb41 I have the same issue! I've lost 27 lbs so far, and not much of it seems to be coming from the belly area... which is one of my worst areas! We will get there eventually!!
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I'm surprised by how many people suggest to eat a calorie deficit. This is a very harmful way of attempting to lose weight, mainly because it can never be maintained. Eating in this manner is called "disordered eating", and often known as the "yo-yo diet". If someone needs to lose weight for health reasons, see a dietitian who can help manage a healthy lifestyle through proper eating habits and staying active.0
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I'm surprised by how many people suggest to eat a calorie deficit. This is a very harmful way of attempting to lose weight, mainly because it can never be maintained. Eating in this manner is called "disordered eating", and often known as the "yo-yo diet". If someone needs to lose weight for health reasons, see a dietitian who can help manage a healthy lifestyle through proper eating habits and staying active.
A calorie deficit isn't designed to be maintained once the goal weight is reached. At that point, one doesn't want to lose any more weight and the goal is to consume calories sufficient to maintain body weight.
There is no way to lose weight without consuming fewer calories than you burn (unless you're removing stuff from your body). A calorie deficit doesn't have to be extreme or disordered. A dietitian isn't going to have any plans that will allow someone to lose weight while consuming as much as they burn or more. They too will recommend a plan that creates a calorie deficit.0 -
I'm surprised by how many people suggest to eat a calorie deficit. This is a very harmful way of attempting to lose weight, mainly because it can never be maintained. Eating in this manner is called "disordered eating", and often known as the "yo-yo diet". If someone needs to lose weight for health reasons, see a dietitian who can help manage a healthy lifestyle through proper eating habits and staying active.
Umm, what? Calorie deficit is the ONLY way to lose weight, it is not disordered eating. If my body burns 1800 calories a day, and I eat 1600 calories, I lose weight. If I eat 2,000 calories I gain weight. That's how it works.
OP, I feel your pain! When i lose weight, it first comes off my arms and legs, and then V-E-R-Y S-L-O-W-L-Y starts to come off my stomach. Read the So You Want a Nice Stomach link already posted, and settle in for the long haul Good luck! 0 -
Your kidding right?I'm surprised by how many people suggest to eat a calorie deficit. This is a very harmful way of attempting to lose weight, mainly because it can never be maintained. Eating in this manner is called "disordered eating", and often known as the "yo-yo diet". If someone needs to lose weight for health reasons, see a dietitian who can help manage a healthy lifestyle through proper eating habits and staying active.
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