im about to give up :(

babybellyfat

As some of you know Im short 4 feet 8 and im tiny on my legs, arms ect But not my tummy. Ive been fighting for so long to firm this tummy and I still cant.

I dont know If there is any change in my tummy. Im about to give up is there any hope for me? to loose this STUBORN BELLY?

What should I eat?

What should I NOT eat?

What workouts are good to loose this belly?

taso42

Eat a balanced diet at a moderate calorie deficit. Lift heavy weights.

babybellyfat

What should I not eat?

Eat a balanced diet at a moderate calorie deficit. Lift heavy weights.

JulesofWinsto

Unfortunately you can't spot-reduce your belly, it'll be about lowering your body-fat %.
Have you tried changing your calorie intake so you're not stuck in a rut?

You look very small in your pic though!!!

babybellyfat

What should I not eat? and I will try the weights thanks so much!

Eat a balanced diet at a moderate calorie deficit. Lift heavy weights.

staceyseeger

You can't succeed if you give up! Eat a balanced diet & CARDIO, CARDIO, CARDIO!

JulesofWinsto

PS DON"T GIVE UP!!!!!!!!!!

MisterDubs303

Well, IF you give up, then NO, there is no hope for you.

anslog

Try the South Beach Diet...lose belly fat first. Mainly vegetables and lean meat to begin with (first 2 weeks), slowly add in fruits and whole grains.

CoraGregoryCPA

I noticed when I lost 10 lbs, my belly doesn't do the muffin top as bad. I still see it, but I don't think others notice it as bad as it was when I was 10 lbs heavier. I didn't do anything extra special, except cardio 5 times a week and eating a little better.

Don't give up

taso42

What should I not eat?

Eat a balanced diet at a moderate calorie deficit. Lift heavy weights.

Eat whatever you want as long as you're hitting your numbers, 40/30/30 carb/protein/fat is a good middle of the road setting that a lot of people use. But feel free to tweak the numbers to what feels best to you.

babybellyfat

If I change my calorie take i will get Hungry. lol I loveeeeeeee food. And I can eat only 1200 cal
Yup im small lol But my darn belly is not lol. It need a bit firm and its SO STUBBORN! Thansk so much

Unfortunately you can't spot-reduce your belly, it'll be about lowering your body-fat %.
Have you tried changing your calorie intake so you're not stuck in a rut?

You look very small in your pic though!!!

babybellyfat

Thanks so much. Im try so hard. I just hate when I walk down the street. and people thing im PREGO! Oh how many months. Wow how old are you and your having a kid. I look young im 32 and im short so they dont know that and they freek lol Which Id love to have a kid some day and i dont care but I dont have one now and i look like Im prego

I noticed when I lost 10 lbs, my belly doesn't do the muffin top as bad. I still see it, but I don't think others notice it as bad as it was when I was 10 lbs heavier. I didn't do anything extra special, except cardio 5 times a week and eating a little better.

Don't give up

babybellyfat

mmm Ok i will try that thanks so much!

Try the South Beach Diet...lose belly fat first. Mainly vegetables and lean meat to begin with (first 2 weeks), slowly add in fruits and whole grains.

babybellyfat

very true!!

Well, IF you give up, then NO, there is no hope for you.

babybellyfat

Thanks I will do my best!! I hope I get this little bugger fit.

You can't succeed if you give up! Eat a balanced diet & CARDIO, CARDIO, CARDIO!

bert16

If you want to lose the fat, you have to do cardio. So get your heart rate up, eat your allocations, and know that you can't win if you don't play! As others have mentioned, there is no way to lose fat in a specific area. You can build up particular muscles, but if there's a layer of fat on top of it all, you likely won't be able to see them.

Good luck and stick with it!

AZackery

As some of you know Im short 4 feet 8 and im tiny on my legs, arms ect But not my tummy. Ive been fighting for so long to firm this tummy and I still cant.

I dont know If there is any change in my tummy. Im about to give up is there any hope for me? to loose this STUBORN BELLY?

Aren't you a winner? Winners never quit and quitters never win. You can do this. Baby steps is the key. You didn't get that abdomen overnight and it will not leave overnight. Stop letting your body get to you. Take control over your body and let it know that you are in control.

What should I eat?

Follow the food pyramid. You can never go wrong there. Eat in moderation and portion size. Drink plenty of water.

Attention: Abs starts in the kitchen.

What should I NOT eat?

Food is not the enemy, unless you give it that power. Never deprive yourself of anything that you like, unless the doctor takes you off something for your health. Other than that, fit in to your daily calories things that you like.

What workouts are good to loose this belly?

Cardio. Try Tae Bo Insane Abs. Add it to the calorie routine you are already doing. Trust me, it will help you.

http://www.collagevideo.com/workout-video/billy-blanks-tae-bo-insane-abs-5939

babybellyfat

thx I need motibation!!!!

PS DON"T GIVE UP!!!!!!!!!!

babybellyfat

Thank you so much. I will try again

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If you want to lose the fat, you have to do cardio. So get your heart rate up, eat your allocations, and know that you can't win if you don't play! As others have mentioned, there is no way to lose fat in a specific area. You can build up particular muscles, but if there's a layer of fat on top of it all, you likely won't be able to see them.

Good luck and stick with it!
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CoraGregoryCPA

Do you drink beer or other drinks that cause bloating? My sister's stomach looks very much like yours. When it's just us, she thinks it's funny to show me her stomach. My sister thinks her tummy comes from bloating which she blames on her TOM or beer.

Did you go see a doctor? Maybe, just maybe, it's something that you are eating. Maybe something is causing the bloating-easy, good or bad.

MaraDiaz

You have a tiny tummy! But I know to you it's a big deal. If you've ever had kids, well, sometimes you can't completely get rid of a little loose skin and a layer of fat, or anyway, I never could, and I was borderline anorexic for awhile. I was way underweight at one point, a little over 100 pounds, and I'm 5'4.

If no kids, it might be genetic, too. Whatever you do, don't starve yourself, because it won't work. Your ribs and spine can stick out and you can be anemic and passing out at the gym from hunger and the darn thing still won't go away. I know, I've been there.

Surgery can reduce it, and maybe there are ways to target the area with exercise, I don't know. I just know from experience that extreme dieting doesn't do a thing for it.

20More

Pilates!! I can't tell enough people how it works to tone the tummy! It works all three muscle groups of the stomach. ( I didn't even know there were 3 different stomach muscles when I started)
Just give it a try for-Don't give up!!

babybellyfat

Thank you soooooooo much for all the info! Tomrorow will be a fresh HAPPY start. thanks. Please add me if you like. I need motivations and a DAILY PUSH!!!

As some of you know Im short 4 feet 8 and im tiny on my legs, arms ect But not my tummy. Ive been fighting for so long to firm this tummy and I still cant.

I dont know If there is any change in my tummy. Im about to give up is there any hope for me? to loose this STUBORN BELLY?

Aren't you a winner? Winners never quit and quitters never win. You can do this. Baby steps is the key. You didn't get that abdomen overnight and it will not leave overnight. Stop letting your body get to you. Take control over your body and let it know that you are in control.

What should I eat?

Follow the food pyramid. You can never go wrong there. Eat in moderation and portion size. Drink plenty of water.

Attention: Abs starts in the kitchen.

What should I NOT eat?

Food is not the enemy, unless you give it that power. Never deprive yourself of anything that you like, unless the doctor takes you off something for your health. Other than that, fit in to your daily calories things that you like.

What workouts are good to loose this belly?

Cardio. Try Tae Bo Insane Abs. Add it to the calorie routine you are already doing. Trust me, it will help you.

http://www.collagevideo.com/workout-video/billy-blanks-tae-bo-insane-abs-5939

sunkisses

noooooooo don't give up! I struggle with my mom-pouch too. I saw some good results when I did bootcamp classes at a local park and we'd target our abs 2-3 days a week. You can probably find the same exercises on Youtube /Google. Yes, you'll end up losing everywhere else as well, but you'll also lose some belly too. Stick with it. How old is your baby?

davesgal1

Belly fat can also be water weight. I agree with the other poster that a low carb diet would probably help you in this area. Lots of green veggies and protein and stay away from the breads, sugars and simple carbs. The 2 week restrictive diet of the south beach diet is to wean your body off all the processed foods and get it back in equilibrium. Lowering your calories is not always the answer. If calories are too low, then your body will hold onto the fat. I always recommend PACE interval training too (you can google it). It only takes about 15 min. 3 times a week and the body fat drops off. I am a certified trainer that couldn't control my binging and now have to lose weight again. Just letting you know that I have some experience in this area.

babybellyfat

Nop im not a beer girl. I do like to drink sometimes but not that much. Im not a big drinker. I just LOVE FOOD! and the problem is that I got a few health problems liek thryroid ect. and Thats how I became like this. Also FOOOOOD! I love FOOOOOD! I have seen dr and they just said to workout and eat healthy which ive been doing for a longt iem and nothing happens.

Do you drink beer or other drinks that cause bloating? My sister's stomach looks very much like yours. When it's just us, she thinks it's funny to show me her stomach. My sister thinks her tummy comes from bloating which she blames on her TOM or beer.

Did you go see a doctor? Maybe, just maybe, it's something that you are eating. Maybe something is causing the bloating-easy, good or bad.

babybellyfat

Thank you so much. would tortilla be ok to eat?? Whole wheat? I have not eaten any bread just tortila.
Also I cant have rice? anything else? Thanks again I will search the net for pace

Belly fat can also be water weight. I agree with the other poster that a low carb diet would probably help you in this area. Lots of green veggies and protein and stay away from the breads, sugars and simple carbs. The 2 week restrictive diet of the south beach diet is to wean your body off all the processed foods and get it back in equilibrium. Lowering your calories is not always the answer. If calories are too low, then your body will hold onto the fat. I always recommend PACE interval training too (you can google it). It only takes about 15 min. 3 times a week and the body fat drops off. I am a certified trainer that couldn't control my binging and now have to lose weight again. Just letting you know that I have some experience in this area.

SassyCalyGirl

If you are hungry all the time you are not taking in enough protein. Try to boost that and see if it helps you stay on track with your calories. Works for me.

workinmum

Hi, am new to this but went over your question. I would first suggest, don't eat bread, or food with yeast in it at all. I would avoid all flour, including cups of soups etc. Do this for a week and you will see an improvement. But as has been mentioned to you, you can not spot reduce. I have a problem with a thick waist and big boobs, but my butt is small, so I have all my pants falling off me when I too want to loose my (twin) belly, and I'm 40. I really really wanted to loose it, so I just kept at it. Some would say do lots of sit ups, but that will only strengthen what is under it all, so just keep walking or doing cardio.
We'll never all have the same body shape, and just quietly if everywhere else is getting smaller, so is your waist. I would try and carb down first. A good way is by doing a protein detox, it last only three days, easy to do, and you will notice a decrease... if you are keen, email me at consultantstace at gmail dot com. Never give up on your dreams.

sunkisses

Almost forgot, running helped make my laterals seem/feel a little longer, so I didn't look as stout. I'm short as well.