Back Fat

asianmonkie

What's a good work out for getting rid of back fat mainly around the bra strap line (is that the correct term)?

Yes, I know I need to do cardio but I'm talking about additional work out to tone that area faster.

fleetzz

Lose fat by losing weight.

_HeartsOnFire_

Lose fat by losing weight.

This. Unfortunately there are no spot reduction exercises.

JoRocka

I scoop it into my bra and use it as extra padding.

saves me from buying expensive push up bras.

Serah87

Lose fat by losing weight.

This. Unfortunately there are no spot reduction exercises.

Yep. :sad:

mmm_drop

I scoop it into my bra and use it as extra padding.

saves me from buying expensive push up bras.

^This. Especially since in another thread I learned that back fat is just migrated boobs. Win.

Escape_Artist

As mentionned you cannot spot reduce. As your weight/Body fat will drop so will the fat in that area. There is no way to tell when that will happen as everyone loses weight differently.

To achieve that you need to eat at a deficit. Calories in vs calories out and cardio as very little to do with it as at the end of the day the calorie deficit will do the job.

As for ''toning'' that look is achieved by lifting heavy weights, it's called muscles. So you can do a combination of weights and cardio.

FrnkLft

Fork Putdowns and Dinner Table Pushaways.

ptbodacious

I scoop it into my bra and use it as extra padding.

saves me from buying expensive push up bras.

A neat little trick taught to me just last week by a hilariously funny sales lady at a SOMA shop in San Antonio!

Escape_Artist

Fork Putdowns and Dinner Table Pushaways.

:laugh:

JoRocka

I scoop it into my bra and use it as extra padding.

saves me from buying expensive push up bras.

^This. Especially since in another thread I learned that back fat is just migrated boobs. Win.

I KNOW right!!!!

Explains SOooooo much.

Fork Putdowns and Table Pushaways.

hey- I think I've seen that somewhere's

mreeves261

I scoop it into my bra and use it as extra padding.

saves me from buying expensive push up bras.

^This. Especially since in another thread I learned that back fat is just migrated boobs. Win.

I've always called them back titties!!!

jcdoerr

I scoop it into my bra and use it as extra padding.

saves me from buying expensive push up bras.

^This. Especially since in another thread I learned that back fat is just migrated boobs. Win.

I've always called them back titties!!!

I prefer to call them my back abs, that way at least I have some abs somewhere!!! :laugh:

mreeves261

I scoop it into my bra and use it as extra padding.

saves me from buying expensive push up bras.

^This. Especially since in another thread I learned that back fat is just migrated boobs. Win.

I've always called them back titties!!!

I prefer to call them my back abs, that way at least I have some abs somewhere!!! :laugh:

:laugh:

I'm glad I've worked mine down from a C to a solid A. Hoping to be in a trainer by spring!!! :happy:

asianmonkie

As mentionned you cannot spot reduce. As your weight/Body fat will drop so will the fat in that area. There is no way to tell when that will happen as everyone loses weight differently.

To achieve that you need to eat at a deficit. Calories in vs calories out and cardio as very little to do with it as at the end of the day the calorie deficit will do the job.

As for ''toning'' that look is achieved by lifting heavy weights, it's called muscles. So you can do a combination of weights and cardio.

Exactly, so what weight exercises should I be doing to "tone" this area?

meskew87

No way to spot reduce, but a good bra will work wonders to minimize its appearance. Many women wear too big of a band size and too small of a cup size, so your "back fat" gets smooshed around your band. A good fitting bra should scoop most of it up in to the cups and help you look instantly thinner. Measure your band size decently snug (a loose bra never did anyone any good) and then measure the cups by bending over to 90 degrees to let gravity do the work of bringing all that tissue forward. I thought I was a 36 B, measured this way and found out I should be wearing a 32 DD. That sounded so ridiculous to me I didn't want to believe it and tried one on just for a good laugh. Sure enough, it fit like a charm and my clothes all look a million times better!

Good posture also goes a long way towards approving the appearance of back fat - think about pointing your scapulas down and back towards each other, like you wanted them to point at your butt (hehe). These to tricks shoudl help you feel better about yourself while you work on dropping the weight

asianmonkie

I scoop it into my bra and use it as extra padding.

saves me from buying expensive push up bras.

^This. Especially since in another thread I learned that back fat is just migrated boobs. Win.

I've always called them back titties!!!

Uhh... mine is not that bad. I just want to go from a 34 to a 30. That's all.

fbmandy55

What's a good work out for getting rid of back fat mainly around the bra strap line (is that the correct term)?


Yes, I know I need to do cardio but I'm talking about additional work out to tone that area faster.

No exercise, you can't spot reduce. Fat comes off all over your body.

You DON"T need to do cardio, just create a calorie deficit by eating less and exercising. Lifting weights is great for losing fat because it helps to maintain muscle mass, plus your burn continues after your work out.

Danny_Boy13

Lose fat by losing weight.

This. Unfortunately there are no spot reduction exercises.

^^^ This... Getting abs and getting rid of the love handles / lower back fat is done in the kitchen.

asianmonkie

No way to spot reduce, but a good bra will work wonders to minimize its appearance. Many women wear too big of a band size and too small of a cup size, so your "back fat" gets smooshed around your band. A good fitting bra should scoop most of it up in to the cups and help you look instantly thinner. Measure your band size decently snug (a loose bra never did anyone any good) and then measure the cups by bending over to 90 degrees to let gravity do the work of bringing all that tissue forward. I thought I was a 36 B, measured this way and found out I should be wearing a 32 DD. That sounded so ridiculous to me I didn't want to believe it and tried one on just for a good laugh. Sure enough, it fit like a charm and my clothes all look a million times better!

Good posture also goes a long way towards approving the appearance of back fat - think about pointing your scapulas down and back towards each other, like you wanted them to point at your butt (hehe). These to tricks shoudl help you feel better about yourself while you work on dropping the weight

I saw this on Reddit. Tried it and it said I was a 34E! Went to Victoria Secret and it did not fit me at all. I must have done something wrong. Thanks for the tips!

kiekokay

No way to spot reduce, but a good bra will work wonders to minimize its appearance. Many women wear too big of a band size and too small of a cup size, so your "back fat" gets smooshed around your band. A good fitting bra should scoop most of it up in to the cups and help you look instantly thinner. Measure your band size decently snug (a loose bra never did anyone any good) and then measure the cups by bending over to 90 degrees to let gravity do the work of bringing all that tissue forward. I thought I was a 36 B, measured this way and found out I should be wearing a 32 DD. That sounded so ridiculous to me I didn't want to believe it and tried one on just for a good laugh. Sure enough, it fit like a charm and my clothes all look a million times better!

Good posture also goes a long way towards approving the appearance of back fat - think about pointing your scapulas down and back towards each other, like you wanted them to point at your butt (hehe). These to tricks shoudl help you feel better about yourself while you work on dropping the weight

Awesome response!! I'm heading out to get fitted as soon as I can now! :bigsmile: