Obese...with defined abs?!

wonderwoman234

Congratulations on the great progress.

Since you asked the question in the title, no, those aren't abs. It's an absence of adipose tissue in some areas of your stomach that have caused a 'dent', creating shadows and giving the appearance of abs. I have the same thing going on. Those shadowed areas are not my abs, just pattern of fat distribution that causes shadows.




Don't let it discourage you though. Keep up the great work and you'll see those abs one day.

Good luck!

THIS...doing great. It is a journey over time. Focus on some NSV's (non-scale victories) to help you.....easier movement, more energy, increased strength, etc. You WILL get there!

mrsward2010

you are doing great! One of the best things i have done whilst losing weight is strength training and core work. although i am far from wash board abs i know they are in there somewhere especially when i have a good core work out! keep up the hard work and you'll soon see alot more definition! xx

Chunky2Healthy

I think you are doing a great job - once you have lost a little more weight, with your dedication and persistence, I am sure you will see the abs you are already working on so very hard. You mention you feel the abdominal muscle and I'm sure it's there -- keep at it!

This, good job so far! :flowerforyou:

mcibty

You have definitely lost some fat, great job!
I don't see the abs, though.

Yeah, agree. Some amazing progress, and really really well done to you. Something to be proud of an motivation to keep going.

BUT, you won't see your abs until you're at around 19% BF I'm afraid.

minuz5

Nice Abs!

Totally!

mamma_nee

Looking good OP, Keep it up

mgorham13

I think I know where OP is coming from. Most of my adult life my stomach has just been a huge round undefined blob, fast forward 90lbs lost and it's like holy crap "I can actually see the outline of what appears to be a stomach" it's not defined abs but it is great progress. She is starting to see where her midsection begins and ends as did I and that's a great thing.

So I think that's where the confusion comes in. The other comments range from funny but rude to extremely patronizing. IMHO patronizing is the worst offense of all, if it ever comes up please use humor to insult me. Thanks

lovemykids58

You have definitely lost some fat, great job!
I don't see the abs,

I agree

^^

ndj1979

why was this re-bumped from six months ago?

qtgonewild

this is my favorite topic. glad its back

Phaedra2014

From what I've read you just started last month. You have a long journey ahead of you, don't rush it. One thing I've learned (as impatient as I am) is to not rush results, they will come. Instead, focus on your training and meals. Preparation is the key and if you're prepared and know what your doing the next day, week, month when it comes to your fitness goals and nutrition you will be sure to succeed. Good luck.

Fantastic reply and also a timely reminder for me.

Ericsmi

ABS are a name for a muscle group, everyone has them, definition is visible/not visible based upon what is covering them. I like to say I have six-pack abs, they're just in the fridge!

MissSaturday

ABS are a name for a muscle group, everyone has them, definition is visible/not visible based upon what is covering them. I like to say I have six-pack abs, they're just in the fridge!

Lmao

AngelaMcAuleyGlenn

Inkratlet wrote: »

Congratulations on the great progress.

Since you asked the question in the title, no, those aren't abs. It's an absence of adipose tissue in some areas of your stomach that have caused a 'dent', creating shadows and giving the appearance of abs. I have the same thing going on. Those shadowed areas are not my abs, just pattern of fat distribution that causes shadows.




Don't let it discourage you though. Keep up the great work and you'll see those abs one day.

Good luck!

Thank you! To the person making childish comments about the OPs photos - here is an example of supportive honesty.

I have that too, and wondered if it's a shadow of the abdominal muscles underneath but what you say makes sense.

FWIW if I poke my finger through the chub on my stomach I can feel abs, and I have far more range in leg raises than I used to, so I know it's happening.

OP, awesome weight loss!

We all HAVE abs! I just have a little more ways to go before anyone else might know they are in there somewhere.

AngelaMcAuleyGlenn

Thanks for posting the supporting photo and comments. I just googled "absence of adipose tissue" because I have the same thing going on!

KeepGoinGirl

Great job, keep it up!

soldiergrl_101

Congratulations on your accomplishments so far, dont listen to all the naysayers in this post

eshnna

Zombie thread

MsJulesRenee

brower47 wrote: »

Congratulations on the great progress.

Since you asked the question in the title, no, those aren't abs. It's an absence of adipose tissue in some areas of your stomach that have caused a 'dent', creating shadows and giving the appearance of abs. I have the same thing going on. Those shadowed areas are not my abs, just pattern of fat distribution that causes shadows.



Don't let it discourage you though. Keep up the great work and you'll see those abs one day.

Good luck!

Yup, mine is like that too. I still let people think it's abs.

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