Need advice

deepthavinay

Hi! I'm 5'8, weigh around 120 lbs. I eat around 2000 cals a day. Breakfast is usually oats porridge and banana. Lunch is veges and a bit of rice. Dinner is usually bread and veges. I snack on fruits, nuts. I generally eat healthy but my carb intake is on the higher side. I also exercise ( running 3 times a week, body weight exercise twice a week)
Now the problem is I have a jiggly belly and love handles but I'm skinny everywhere else. I want to look lean but muscular. I feel right now I look skinny with a belly what do I do?

kluvit

I had the same issue when I first reached my goal weight in that my body still didn't look like I wanted it to. There are quite a few threads on recomposition that you may want to review, and most recommend strength training/heavy lifting. I have gotten great results using various circuit/strength training DVD's to help shape my body. I try to alternate between running and DVD's for my workouts...similar to what you're doing, but you might try focusing on the core (HipHopAbs, Great Abs Guaranteed, Ripped in 30, T25, Pilates, yoga, etc.).

deepthavinay

Thank you! What are the DVDs you use?

ShannonMpls

I wish I was willing to post the pics here but I'm not. The difference between the day I hit my goal weight and one year later is pretty crazy. I am the exact same weight in the photos, but everything is tighter - butt, thighs, stomach. Give yourself some time. For me, I attribute it mostly to weight lifting.

janeite1990

Maybe you need heavier than body weight weights? Do you have access to a gym?

TavistockToad

you need to add some protein to your diet, and make sure the strength training you are doing is progressive.

ken_m

A pretty reasonable goal would be to eat your body weight in protein (grams) and to start a beginner's strength training regimen that you can stick with.

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/beginner_weight_training.htm

Bodybuilding.com offers some pretty comprehensive training routines and offers decent tips as well.

CariS001

Where is the protein?? Add in protein and weight training.

deepthavinay

I'm a vegetarian, so getting in enough protein is a problem. Any protien shake recommendation? Thanks for the link, il start doing weights.

kluvit

Thank you! What are the DVDs you use?

Right now I use T25 mostly, but I throw in a few Power 90, Ten Minute Trainer, Hip Hop Abs, Brazilian Butt Lift, Jillian Michaels Ripped in 30, TaeBo, etc.

CarlaRile

HI, not an expert but have read a lot and maybe you aren't getting enough protein in your diet. From what I understand more protein and less carbs help belly fat. Of course keep going with all the fruits and veges as I believe unlimited works well with them as long as not the starchy variety. Any other thoughts on this?

deepthavinay

I will have to do some research on good protein sources for vegetarians,,

nxd10

I wish I was willing to post the pics here but I'm not. The difference between the day I hit my goal weight and one year later is pretty crazy. I am the exact same weight in the photos, but everything is tighter - butt, thighs, stomach. Give yourself some time. For me, I attribute it mostly to weight lifting.

Me too. I don't lift weights - I just walk. But I've lost several inches, but no weight.

I would, though, think about upping your protein and downing your carbs. Maybe some eggs or yogurt instead of porridge every day?

fitnesspro111

Where is the protein?? Add in protein and weight training." a wise advice given for you follow this.protein is very helpful to build muscles, without looking you thin or fatty.

blueskygbcn

I hate to sound negative, but some people do everything they can but their bodies are just meant to be the way they are. Your weight seems low. I would attempt a change in exercise routine to focus on problem areas but if that doesn't help in time, I would just learn to love the great qualities you already have.