Belly fat

BeccaLoves2lift

I have small amount of belly fat left after months of cutting. I did maintenance for the last two weeks and feel better eating this way. I want to stay in maintenance as I'm tired of cutting but I'm worried about this belly fat never leaving. I am lifting with the 5x5 program and I do some cardio and yoga as well. Is it possible too lose this belly fat this way or do I need to keep cutting?

sijomial

Is it possible to change body composition at maintenance?
- Absolutely yes.

Is it possible to choose where to lose fat from?
- No.

Cut if you want to be lighter, maintain if you don't.

marrrisa

I have this same question! I want to put on some muscle and change my body composition, but I have a hint of fat on my sides that I don't know how to get rid of.

I don't want to be any lighter. I would just hate to cut and lose progress from muscle gain

mmapags

Or you have the option to recomp. Eat at maintenance and keep doing 5x5. Slowly, you will gain muscle and strength and loss fat. In theory, eventually, the belly fat will slowly shrink away. You said you are eating at maintenance and are tired of cutting but you didn't say whether you were at or close to goal. The closer to goal, the better the results with recomp.

JeromeBarry1

Yesterday a fellow with a 2-digit post count touted a procedure called "cryolipolysis". I was tempted to either "flag" or "woo" it, but decided to google it instead. Dang if it isn't for real. It costs $750-$1000 for one treatment, which after the redness and swelling subside seems to show the results the customers want. What will they think of next? I'll post this, and woo it myself.

I tried. It won't let me.

aeloine

I woo'd it for ya

BeccaLoves2lift

mmapags wrote: »

Or you have the option to recomp. Eat at maintenance and keep doing 5x5. Slowly, you will gain muscle and strength and loss fat. In theory, eventually, the belly fat will slowly shrink away. You said you are eating at maintenance and are tired of cutting but you didn't say whether you were at or close to goal. The closer to goal, the better the results with recomp.

I'm at my goal weight

mmapags

MrsBeccaM5 wrote: »

mmapags wrote: »

Or you have the option to recomp. Eat at maintenance and keep doing 5x5. Slowly, you will gain muscle and strength and loss fat. In theory, eventually, the belly fat will slowly shrink away. You said you are eating at maintenance and are tired of cutting but you didn't say whether you were at or close to goal. The closer to goal, the better the results with recomp.

I'm at my goal weight

Then a recomp should accomplish what you want. It does require patience as it's a slow process.

kimny72

This thread will tell you more about recomp, good luck!

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10177803/recomposition-maintaining-weight-while-losing-fat/p1

richardgavel

JeromeBarry1 wrote: »

Yesterday a fellow with a 2-digit post count touted a procedure called "cryolipolysis". I was tempted to either "flag" or "woo" it, but decided to google it instead. Dang if it isn't for real. It costs $750-$1000 for one treatment, which after the redness and swelling subside seems to show the results the customers want. What will they think of next? I'll post this, and woo it myself.

I tried. It won't let me.

It's more commonly known as CoolSculpting. It's something I'm thinking of trying if I meet my goal of finishing my 1st marathon in Oct. From what I hear, one session can remove 20% of the fat surrounded by the applicator. So a Dexa scan is useful to determine the amount of fat in a particular area of your body.