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Low weight but still have belly fat
JustDoIt987
Posts: 120 Member
I am 5'2 and weigh 110lbs. However , I cant seem to get rid of belly fat no matter how much weight I lose 
Can something be done about this?
Can something be done about this? 0
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Start weight training along with cardio. If you do cardio and lower calorie intake you may have lost your muscle instead of losing fat.3
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Recomp5
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TavistockToad wrote: »Recomp
Agreed2 -
Losing weight and losing fat are two different things. When you lose weight on the scales its usually a combination of water, muscle and fat.
You need to weight train to hold onto your muscle mass as you lose, you need to eat correctly to lose body fat also. Its a bit of a slower process but definitely worth it.5 -
+1 to what everyone else has said and don't be afraid of lifting heavy.0
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Have you been exercising whilst dieting?0
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Similar situation, anyhow, Google "skinny fat", echoes what others have said. When lifting, be careful not to hurt yourself, jacked up my back a few weeks back. Be safe.1
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