pics of my belly. it won't get flat! :(

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  • Achrya
    Achrya Posts: 16,913 Member
    And these are the reasons why I keep my diary closed. Ppl can really be harsh. Anyways I weigh 116. I was 114 but don't know what happened. My measurements have remained the same however.

    You mean me? I don't think I was being harsh. I'm afraid I just can't grasp how 1oz of meat is worth it.

    Sorry if you think I was being mean.
  • ndj1979
    ndj1979 Posts: 29,136 Member
    Protein builds muscle and the more muscle you have the more fat you will burn. Muscle helps increase your metabolism. My coach also suggests that you workout first thing in the morning before you eat and eat within an hour of getting up. Never skip meals, this slows down your metabolism. If you have a lot of stress in your life, this can also cause you to hang on to belly fat.

    lol 100% bro science….

    I skipped a meal once.

    Gained 10 lbs

    True story bro

    I skipped breakfast and my muscles fell off.

    I started lifting and my uterus fell out.

    i skipped meal four today and went into starvation mode and woke up in sub saharan africa..it was pretty scary stuff …thankfully, I found my snack, ate it, and was transported back to my office….
  • KseRz
    KseRz Posts: 980 Member
    Protein builds muscle and the more muscle you have the more fat you will burn. Muscle helps increase your metabolism. My coach also suggests that you workout first thing in the morning before you eat and eat within an hour of getting up. Never skip meals, this slows down your metabolism. If you have a lot of stress in your life, this can also cause you to hang on to belly fat.

    lol 100% bro science….

    I skipped a meal once.

    Gained 10 lbs

    True story bro

    I skipped breakfast and my muscles fell off.

    I started lifting and my uterus fell out.

    OMG was this while in the squat rack??

    Did anyone come over and try and help put it back in?
  • lemonsnowdrop
    lemonsnowdrop Posts: 1,298 Member
    Dang, I eat 6-8 ounces of meat every night. Now I feel like a glutton.
  • christinea798
    christinea798 Posts: 2
    I know exactly where your coming from I have something that can help you I have lost 10lbs and still going.
  • ndj1979
    ndj1979 Posts: 29,136 Member
    And these are the reasons why I keep my diary closed. Ppl can really be harsh. Anyways I weigh 116. I was 114 but don't know what happened. My measurements have remained the same however.

    You mean me? I don't think I was being harsh. I'm afraid I just can't grasp how 1oz of meat is worth it.

    Sorry if you think I was being mean.
    1 oz pork = one bite….
  • ILiftHeavyAcrylics
    ILiftHeavyAcrylics Posts: 27,732 Member
    I know exactly where your coming from I have something that can help you I have lost 10lbs and still going.
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  • usmcmp
    usmcmp Posts: 21,219 Member
    I know exactly where your coming from I have something that can help you I have lost 10lbs and still going.
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  • AllOutof_Bubblegum
    AllOutof_Bubblegum Posts: 3,646 Member
    I know exactly where your coming from I have something that can help you I have lost 10lbs and still going.
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  • MyChocolateDiet
    MyChocolateDiet Posts: 22,281 Member
    And these are the reasons why I keep my diary closed. Ppl can really be harsh. Anyways I weigh 116. I was 114 but don't know what happened. My measurements have remained the same however.

    HARSH?

    harsh= u blow 600 of yer 1200 calories on dunkin donuts EVERY DAY while only getting 50 grams of protein a day.

    actually that doesn't even seem harsh now. it just seems factual and like a great place to start working on making some changes.
  • MyChocolateDiet
    MyChocolateDiet Posts: 22,281 Member
    I know exactly where your coming from I have something that can help you I have lost 10lbs and still going.
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  • KseRz
    KseRz Posts: 980 Member
    And these are the reasons why I keep my diary closed. Ppl can really be harsh. Anyways I weigh 116. I was 114 but don't know what happened. My measurements have remained the same however.

    HARSH?

    harsh= u blow 600 of yer 1200 calories on dunkin donuts EVERY DAY while only getting 50 grams of protein a day.

    actually that doesn't even seem harsh now. it just seems factual and like a great place to start working on making some changes.

    Hey now. I used to get 600 of my cals from dunkin donuts every day (24g of protein in the Everything Bagel With Bacon Egg & Cheese). Luckily for me the dumb rednecks there (no offense to all the smart rednecks out there) have no clue how to run a drive thru and it no longer became worth the time to swing through their drive thru.
  • ndj1979
    ndj1979 Posts: 29,136 Member
    OP - you really need to tighten up your logging and make some better choices…I like donuts, but dunkin donuts almost every morning?

    I mean one day you went dunkin donuts, a sundae for lunch, and mcdonalds for dinner..

    if you want the stomach that you want, you are going to have to tighten up your eating and logging habits..

    I am a big believe in eating the foods that you want, but those should compose about 20% of your diet….
  • 77tes
    77tes Posts: 8,571 Member
    You look lovely. It seems to me that you are struggling for an unnecessary goal. Accept the beautiful body you have. Go ahead and lift heavy and watch your diet, but stop obsessing.

    From an old lady who hated her young but imperfect body and dieted until she was fat.:laugh:

    Good luck.:flowerforyou:
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  • kingscrown
    kingscrown Posts: 615 Member
    My research as been you need to eat super clean and super low simple carbs. Eat fruit and vegetables with ample protein. Way more veggies than fruits. You're looking good so keep at it. Our bodies aren't aware of calendars I'm finding out. Slowly but surely I'm becoming the best me. Though it's not on the schedule I wanted I'm so much happier that I'm ON a schedule of healthy eating and exercise.
  • usmcmp
    usmcmp Posts: 21,219 Member
    My research as been you need to eat super clean and super low simple carbs.

    Neither of those are necessary. Losing belly fat is simply a matter of lowering body fat. If you want to eat super clean that's fine, but the 80/20 thing works just fine.
  • Aaron_K123
    Aaron_K123 Posts: 7,122 Member
    usmcmp in your experienced opinion what TDEE deficit range can you still add muscle and perform a recomp where you slowly muscle build and lose fat?

    I assume a surplus would greatly speed the muscle building but you seem to be a big proponent of gains during a cut so I'm wondering what your experience there is.

    Like TDEE - 5% or just a few 100 calories under or what?

    Hopefully not a de-rail of OPs thread to ask since its a similar topic, just wondering for myself as when I get my bodyfat under control to a more fit level with a larger deficit I was trying to decide if I wanted to go into a surplus bulk or a slow cut while trying to build some muscle over long term (recomp)
  • BusyRaeNOTBusty
    BusyRaeNOTBusty Posts: 7,166 Member
    a few months of accurate logging, lifting 3 days per week, hitting your calorie goal and getting .8 grams of protein per pound of weight (so about 92 grams).

    Do the above. 2-3 months. Then come back.

    But I do agree that you look lovely as is. You don't have much more fat to lose, it just all appears to be on your stomach. This is your last stubborn fat store. It will take effort and dedication to get ride of.
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  • AJ_G
    AJ_G Posts: 4,158 Member
    My research as been you need to eat super clean and super low simple carbs. Eat fruit and vegetables with ample protein. Way more veggies than fruits. You're looking good so keep at it. Our bodies aren't aware of calendars I'm finding out. Slowly but surely I'm becoming the best me. Though it's not on the schedule I wanted I'm so much happier that I'm ON a schedule of healthy eating and exercise.

    HAHAHAHAHAHA
  • Athijade
    Athijade Posts: 3,300 Member
    My research as been you need to eat super clean and super low simple carbs. Eat fruit and vegetables with ample protein. Way more veggies than fruits. You're looking good so keep at it. Our bodies aren't aware of calendars I'm finding out. Slowly but surely I'm becoming the best me. Though it's not on the schedule I wanted I'm so much happier that I'm ON a schedule of healthy eating and exercise.

    Where the heck are you researching?

    I mean, I eat clean. I never eat food that fell on the floor... *nods* Then again, that is usually because the cats get it first *sad face*
  • usmcmp
    usmcmp Posts: 21,219 Member
    usmcmp in your experienced opinion what TDEE deficit range can you still add muscle and perform a recomp where you slowly muscle build and lose fat?

    I assume a surplus would greatly speed the muscle building but you seem to be a big proponent of gains during a cut so I'm wondering what your experience there is.

    Like TDEE - 5% or just a few 100 calories under or what?

    Hopefully not a de-rail of OPs thread to ask since its a similar topic, just wondering for myself as when I get my bodyfat under control to a more fit level with a larger deficit I was trying to decide if I wanted to go into a surplus bulk or a slow cut while trying to build some muscle over long term (recomp)

    I have never said the general population will build lean mass in a deficit. In most threads I encourage people to lift and eat protein to preserve lean mass, not recomp or add muscle. People who are under trained (first year of actually pushing limits) or obese could make some gains especially if they are averaging no more than 10% below TDEE (this would also be taking into consideration the slight drop in metabolism when you diet).

    My suggestion to you would be to get below 10% then reverse diet (slowly add 100 calories every couple of weeks until you see a gain). This is going to help you avoid rebounding and will help you determine your TDEE. After that just maintain the calories until you plateau, then add a couple hundred more. If your body fat starts creeping up you do a mini cut. I'm not following any of that advice because I'm a fat kid at heart and I'm eating all the food. I think most people who attempt recomp end up frustrated.
  • agent99oz
    agent99oz Posts: 185 Member
    Hi there

    I am not going to scrowl through pages of eating tips - everyone else has gone there for you
    I think some hardcore core work will help
    Stability ball rollouts
    Lift and lower using a bar - pull knees up to chest while hanging
    Stomach vaccums - on all fours and sucking in your core as hard as you can and holding this10 seconds, 20 seconds etc
    Planks - my favourite - NOT - 3 sets of 60 seconds each

    Food and cardio and core work will help - this will take time and patience
    Also practise your posture - look in mirror and pull your posture in, practise tightening the core

    Just something else to consider

    Thanks

    D
  • ShadeyC
    ShadeyC Posts: 315 Member
    Protein builds muscle and the more muscle you have the more fat you will burn. Muscle helps increase your metabolism. My coach also suggests that you workout first thing in the morning before you eat and eat within an hour of getting up. Never skip meals, this slows down your metabolism. If you have a lot of stress in your life, this can also cause you to hang on to belly fat.

    lol 100% bro science….

    I skipped a meal once.

    Gained 10 lbs

    True story bro

    I skipped breakfast and my muscles fell off.

    I started lifting and my uterus fell out.

    AHAHAHHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHHAHAHHAH OMG clearly I have no abs cos it hurts laughing this hard :P
  • PikaKnight
    PikaKnight Posts: 34,971 Member
    How many times are you going to make threads or ask about this?

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1131331-helo-me-reduce-my-belly-fat-plz-picture

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1261346-why-am-i-so-giggly?show=search

    http://api.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1209269-how-did-you-get-rid-of-ur-last-flab?show=search

    http://sync.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1232678-post-you-b4-and-after-tummy-pooches

    And these are just a few. You've responded to several threads asking for advice as well.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,030 Member
    Try reverse crunches. Lay flat on your back and lift your legs instead of your shoulders. This will work the lowest section of your abs that sit-ups and regular crunches don't target. Also, try looking up lower abdominal workouts. There may be some other workouts that will help.
    Workouts don't make flat abs. Fat loss does and working specific muscles to try to reduce fat in that area is ineffective. While ab exercises are great for ab strengthening, it's more about calories in/out that will help to lower BF% down.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness industry for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,030 Member
    Protein builds muscle and the more muscle you have the more fat you will burn. Muscle helps increase your metabolism. My coach also suggests that you workout first thing in the morning before you eat and eat within an hour of getting up. Never skip meals, this slows down your metabolism. If you have a lot of stress in your life, this can also cause you to hang on to belly fat.
    Your "coach" has much to learn still. With the exception of stress and protein, the rest you've be informed on is broscience.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness industry for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
  • ruthejp13
    ruthejp13 Posts: 213 Member
    And these are the reasons why I keep my diary closed. Ppl can really be harsh. Anyways I weigh 116. I was 114 but don't know what happened. My measurements have remained the same however.

    People aren't trying to be harsh-- just trying to help you achieve what you say you want. If you want it, you have to do the work.

    I suspect you're not in a deficit due to inaccurate logging. That means that what progress you do make will be limited, especially since your protein is very low, probably about half of what it should be. If you really want to lose your stomach fat you need to commit to actually following the recommendations you've gotten. Give it a few months of accurate logging, lifting 3 days per week, hitting your calorie goal and getting .8 grams of protein per pound of weight (so about 92 grams).

    That is suppose to be .8 grams of protein per kilogram of weight (or 0.37 grams per pound) for a non-athlete. For someone who is trying to build some muscle or doing extensive exercise that can go to 1.2 grams of protein per kilogram of weight. When it comes to the professional body builder, doing 1 gram of protein per pound of body weight will stress the liver and heart due to ammonia and other toxic substances building up.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,030 Member
    The only way to get a flat stomach is by building your abdominal muscles.
    So how is it many teenagers who don't exercise their abs have flat stomachs? One reason: low body fat. Everyone has ab muscles. The degree of conditioning will be due to how they are exercised, but BF percentage is more due to diet.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness industry for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition

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