How do I go from this to that? Pictures
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I am exactly the same as OP, same body-type and everything. I'm thin everywhere else but have a disproportionate midsection. I am remedying it with heavy lifting, but what always confuses me is whether I should be eating at maintenance or at a deficit. Which is it? I have no weight to lose, but I definitely have too much body fat, so surely a deficit is better, right? I was thinking of staying around the 1500 calorie mark. I really don't want to screw-up my metabolism and end up having very low maintenance calories... I like food too much :blushing:0
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Eating right will help. Weight training is one if the greatest creations ever. When done correctly, it will change your body like nothing else. Also, be consistent. Just do the same few things most days.
Thanks! What do you mean do the same few things most days? In reference to weights?
I mean following your eating plan and exercising. Stick to it most days.0 -
First of all, stop comparing yourself to other women. You may not have the genetics to look like those girls in the pictures, and they could be airbrushed for sales purposes.
Secondly, you can't spot reduce.
Finally, I have found that weight lifting helps the over-all body composition.0 -
Those examples of yours are very lean women. No amount of lifting or cardio will get you there - if that is truly what you want, you have a long stretch of strictly controlled dieting ahead of you.
The tough part is that you aren't very big right now, so it will have to be small deficits for an extended period of time. And small deficits are...well, it ain't easy, as even small misjudgements can blow the deficit away...
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My stomach is very similar to yours, how long will it take her stomach size to decrease roughly - months or a year with a consistent calorie deficit and strength training?0
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First of all, stop comparing yourself to other women. You may not have the genetics to look like those girls in the pictures, and they could be airbrushed for sales purposes.
Secondly, you can't spot reduce.
Finally, I have found that weight lifting helps the over-all body composition.0 -
I honestly don't think you have far to go. You look great. Just dedicate yourself to the lifestyle change and follow the advise given and you will get there. And as said before, stop comparing. ( I'm guilty of it too)0
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My stomach is very similar to yours, how long will it take her stomach size to decrease roughly - months or a year with a consistent calorie deficit and strength training?
Hey! I THINK it should be in months.. hope it's not a year+. But we don't have massive amounts to lose, its all about recomposition0 -
First of all, stop comparing yourself to other women. You may not have the genetics to look like those girls in the pictures, and they could be airbrushed for sales purposes.
Secondly, you can't spot reduce.
Finally, I have found that weight lifting helps the over-all body composition.
thank you!! this was really helpful but one thing - i can't do really heavy weights w/o the help of my trainer as in, physically he helps me0 -
I honestly don't think you have far to go. You look great. Just dedicate yourself to the lifestyle change and follow the advise given and you will get there. And as said before, stop comparing. ( I'm guilty of it too)
hey thanks means a lot!!0 -
First of all, stop comparing yourself to other women. You may not have the genetics to look like those girls in the pictures, and they could be airbrushed for sales purposes.
Secondly, you can't spot reduce.
Finally, I have found that weight lifting helps the over-all body composition.
That's what I was thinking. The girl in the first picture has quite wide hips. No matter now much weight you lose you might not get that waist to hip ratio. You can weight train and bulk up your thighs a bit but it's not the same. If you are apple shaped, you can't really become hourglass or pear.0 -
I am married to a photographer and he says that first image is airbrushed - her waist has been reduced. Also, remember that many of these models are natural ectomorphs (ie: very thin - a bmi of 17 or 18), and often VERY tall. They often look great in pictures but like freaks in real life. You don't look to me like you're in any way overweight, so just aim to stay fit and healthy. 90 per cent of it is eating right. For myself, I believe the gentler exercises are more suitable for women, as they can be kept up during your period, pregnancy and later during menopause - walking, swimming, yoga, ballet - the latter three will give you a strong, toned core and the latter two give you long, lean muscles rather than bulk.0
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First of all, stop comparing yourself to other women. You may not have the genetics to look like those girls in the pictures, and they could be airbrushed for sales purposes.
Secondly, you can't spot reduce.
Finally, I have found that weight lifting helps the over-all body composition.
thank you!! this was really helpful but one thing - i can't do really heavy weights w/o the help of my trainer as in, physically he helps me0 -
Gotcha thanks a lot!0
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