5'9 - 163 - 37,30,40 -- How To Lose My Muffin Top?

HannahInHawaii

Muffin top is caused by wearing pants/shorts/whatever that are too tight. Go up a size or try a different fit/cut.

I refuse to wear anything that is higher than what I am already at. (10-12)

Therefore, I wear workout clothes or dresses and will wear my other clothes once they fit again.

That's certainly your prerogative, but even as you lose body fat or reach your goal, you will likely have a muffin top unless your garments fit properly.

Also, you don't necessarily have to go up a size to get rid of the muffin top (though in my experience that is often the culprit). As another poster mentioned you may benefit from a slightly higher rise on your pants--I know I do.

Clothes do not make my muffin top show. I have a muffin even when I am undressed.

By definition, a muffin top is fat spilling over the waistband. If that's not your problem, disregard my advice.

I suppose it isn't so much a muffin top then. I mean it would be if I put on pants. I guess I am one of those Long Leg - Short Torso people so all of my fat goes sideways. :laugh:

HannahInHawaii

We have very similar stats (5'8", 155, 37/31/38.5) so I'm here to commiserate My legs have gotten thinner much faster than my waistline and finding flattering pants is rough right now. I even have a few pair of my old "skinny pants" that are already huge in the legs but ever so slightly muffin-topped (so sad!). While you're working on getting your bf% down, check out Target's Mossimo jeans in "Fit 6." They are the only jeans I've found that fit both my legs and waist/hips perfectly at this rather awkward time.

I always thought that since I had the most fat in my mid-section it would be the first to go! I do have some Mossimo jeans but I also like wearing workout clothes because I am more motivated to workout when I am already dressed for the occasion! Lol

Keiras_Mom

I always see responses to these kinds of posts saying "keep losing and it will go away." That's not always the case.

It is true though.. It's not "keep losing weight" per se, it's "keep losing body fat".

Sooo true.

Yes, to the body fat, but body shape is not necessarily going to improve if you continue to lose. I just wanted to point out that sometimes what's left isn't fat, so continuing to lose fat isn't the answer. My situation's unique with my extra skin, so I know it's not the same thing, just adding a slightly different perspective.

You're absolutely right that if it's fat that's left and not somebody's unique muscle distribution or some other "shape" issue, then continuing to lose fat will rectify the problem. :flowerforyou:

Pinch the skin on the back of your hand. Now pinch the skin on your belly. If you have only skin on your belly, the pinch will be as small as the one on the back of your hand. If not, you still have fat under the skin. If you keep losing, you will lose the belly fat as well. It's just that the arms and legs get thin first, then the belly. Keep going!

Not even close to the same as my hand, where there's absolutely no fat and my bones and tendons are very clearly defined. My ribs are also very clearly defined and my doctor told me not to lose any more weight. It's really frustrating. Anyway, if I find anything that works, I will be sure to share!

Keiras_Mom

We have very similar stats (5'8", 155, 37/31/38.5) so I'm here to commiserate My legs have gotten thinner much faster than my waistline and finding flattering pants is rough right now. I even have a few pair of my old "skinny pants" that are already huge in the legs but ever so slightly muffin-topped (so sad!). While you're working on getting your bf% down, check out Target's Mossimo jeans in "Fit 6." They are the only jeans I've found that fit both my legs and waist/hips perfectly at this rather awkward time.

Thanks for that tip! I'm wearing size 6L Levi's which fit me perfectly, except for the waist. The 8Ls fit perfectly at the waist, but are loose in the butt and thighs.