seems like my mid-section is not going anywhere!!!

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jescamp9481
jescamp9481 Posts: 126 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
so I have lost 52 pounds, I know I cant spot reduce but I am frustrated that my effort is not paying off in my midsection where I feel most of my problem areas are gone... I know I have lost visceral fat which is great... how much more can I lose before it has to come off my stomach because there is nothing left?!?

sw: 291
cw: 239
gw: 170-180

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  • SezxyStef
    SezxyStef Posts: 15,268 Member
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    you can't spot reduce unfortunately...which you know...

    to work on what you look like the suggestion is to start resistence training preferably a heavy lifting progressive load program...it has done wonders for my look and size.

    I currently weigh 156 and wear a size 5/6
  • dezwark
    dezwark Posts: 144 Member
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    I totally feel your pain here. I need to tighten my core. I have had 4 kids and have 0 stomach muscles left lol. Everything I have read so far say abs start in the kitchen, that being said I am just really trying to eat healthy and stay within my calorie goal. I have also decided to start more strength training and less cardio to see if that makes any difference. Muscle burns fat right? so I am willing to give it a go.
  • spikedholly
    spikedholly Posts: 38
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    Saw this on Pinterest :) Thought it might help:

    http://www.sixpackfactory.com/5-foods-you-should-never-eat-if-you-want-six-pack-abs/#.UD522uV8UnA.pinterest
  • DSTMT
    DSTMT Posts: 417 Member
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    I have this problem too, there are a few spots on my body that are rock hard now with no fat, just muscle right under the skin, and other spots that have a bit more, but my stomach is ridiculous, I don't have any kids but I look perpetually 8 months pregnant, it's really embarrassing. I feel your pain!
  • Vigilance88
    Vigilance88 Posts: 95 Member
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    Clear these foods out of your abs nutrition plan forever

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  • SoLongAndThanksForAllTheFish
    SoLongAndThanksForAllTheFish Posts: 831 Member
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    Well, stomach fat is usually the last to go unfortunately, hang in there and keep at it.
  • hitsnooze
    hitsnooze Posts: 79
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    i'd be worried if i had a few pounds to go and it was still a problem area, but as you still have quite a way to go then i wouldn't worry about it
  • MostlyWater
    MostlyWater Posts: 4,294 Member
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    Eat clean and hang in there.
  • spikedholly
    spikedholly Posts: 38
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    Clear these foods out of your abs nutrition plan forever

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    Kinda how I felt when I read it too. The more you tell yourself no, the more you will want it...at least in my case.

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