sick of belly fat!

vanilakitten

I'm just getting very frustrated with not being able to lose my belly quick enough even though I've lost about 4 kgs (approx 9 pounds) overall. I'm doing crunches and ab exercises for about 10 minutes a day. Should I increase it? any recommendations on a great tummy workout?
Thanks in advance

Super323

I have the same problem..belly fat!

calana

Unfortunately you can't spot reduce. You could do 1,000 crunches everyday and while you will be helping build muscle, the only way to get rid of belly fat is to lower your overall body fat percentage.

Dexy_

NO SUCH THING AS SPOT REDUCING. As much as it sucks, it's true. Once your body fat % is down, you can tone areas so they look tighter, but you can't flatten your stomach by doing crunches/squats unless you shift the fat by eating correctly and exercising.

snkoyle15

i have the SAME problem!!! over the past 4 years or so, i have lost 30lbs, but im still in the same size of pants because of my stupid belly/pooch fat! it drives me nuts!

NavyWifeag

I hate to tell you, your belly is the last place you will see results if it is you primary problem area. I feel ya. My belly is a mess after having kids. My problem area use to be my thighs, now it's the baby gut!

SwimKitty

I found this an interesting read - especially the recommendations - will try to institute the changes and see what happens..


http://drhyman.com/new-study-finds-secret-to-a-faster-metabolism-8363/?utm_source=Publicaster&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=drhyman newsletter issue #54&utm_content=Get+the+story

Good luck!

vanilakitten

That sucks to know! haha
I guess I'll just continue with my regular workouts and HOPE that my tummy goes in too

WheyStrong

I think ab exercises are the worst way to lose belly fat. IMO, I would stick to weight lifting and cardio. At then end of the day, all you need to do is lower your body fat % to get rid of belly fat. Unfortunately for me, it's the first place I gain weight and the last place I lose it! Good luck on yours 2012 Goals!

vanilakitten

Sorry if this sounds dumb, but lowering body fat % is basically losing the extra weight by working out n eating right?

thebestbrian

yes that's correct. great job so far btw.

jazzykay1971

Belly fat is lost in the kitechen, not really through exercise. Watch what you eat and your carb and sugar intake.

patch06

Belly fat ap aese hi lose nahi kar sakte vanila 'billi'. Yeh satya hai ki jab ap overall weight lose kareinge tab hi belly saath saath kam hoti jayegi! Hum apke saath hain! Mujhe haans haans ke apne post par maza aa raha hai!!

Coco_Puff

I think it all boils down to patience. We have abused our bodies by filling it full of fast food and other junk that we were never meant to eat. So it takes time to get it out of the system, for the body to adjust to new healthy foods, plus keeping up with cardio and weight training will get you to your goals. Thats what Im hoping for anyway.

vanilakitten

I think it all boils down to patience. We have abused our bodies by filling it full of fast food and other junk that we were never meant to eat. So it takes time to get it out of the system, for the body to adjust to new healthy foods, plus keeping up with cardio and weight training will get you to your goals. Thats what Im hoping for anyway.

That's true. I was thinking about all the damage I did to myself hogging all that chocolate and junk food in college. So I guess making all that go away quickly isn't possible I need to stay patient! Thanks

jfluchere

I would try elimating wheat and sugar for a test run.

amczapp

It's the last place I lose the weight as well, just think, it took years to put the weight on and to get it off it is going to take years to get there with being healthy. Only other drastic measures are going cause serious health risks. I think for men in order to see any ab muscle definition body fat has to be below 12%. There is always the tape worm method, but that is going to gross out most people.

Megdmcda

i dance. just normal regular however the music moves u dancing. 20 min a day. i've noticed my tummy pooch has shrunk quite considerable. i sorta focus on my tummy when i dance like keeping it tight and do moves that i can feel is working my tummy. but for most part i just dance. and its working good on my thighs as well. lol hope this helps.

AntWrig

I would try elimating wheat and sugar for a test run.

That only assuming if she is sensitive.

ElementalEscapee

"Abs are built in the kitchen". Throw out the special "core exercises" such as crunches and just focus on training your whole body...a lot of exercises not specifically done for your abs already engage the abdomen region.

PercivalHackworth

No secret, lower your BF. Takes time since that fat, also known as "stubborn fat" is the hardest one to remove.
Clean diet and time will do it :-)

shakybabe

my tummy was 48" around when I was 12st 7 last June now its only 35 " and I got down to 10st.

I did as much cardio as I could manage I did use fat burners to give me energy for 2 hour workout at 5am instead of only managing 30 mins in middle of day, this is when I lost my biggest amount of body fat.

But now I'm within healthy range, only 7lb to go I don't want to do another load of cardio to lose all over as my top has gone much thinner than my tummy, you can see my collarbone my neck is much slimmer and face (I'm disappointed cos I think I look older) i look tired from all working out (bags under eyes etc) I was todl sleep is meant to hel but struggling to get 8hours as peri-menopause is causing insomnia too.

Dropping wheat also helped my tummy shrink I think so i no longer have wheat based cereal everyday then bread for lunch and carbs with dinner. I allow myself one mini yorkshire pudding a week with sunday dinner but all other processed carbs are dramtically reduced and switch to gluten free bead when I fancy a bit of toast.

I still have more tummy than I'd like but did get from a UK size 20-14 which I'm pleased with that, but could be a 12 if tummy still wasn't as big wanted to get to to 30" like my waist. .. but at 42 I might just have to settle with this as I don't want to get any thinner in face and neck as its making me look older and I've always been chubby and young faced.

I was wondering whether going vegetarian or vegan might get rid of rest of tummy?... tried mainly liquid diet but I'm miserable and always starving on both meat free and replacement meal diets so looks like I'll just have to accept I'll always have a fat tummy, I still feel that puts me in the 'fat' category though, cos its making me heavier when I get on scales.

blackswamp39

I would try elimating wheat and sugar for a test run.

I eliminated all grains and processed food from my diet 10 days ago and have lost 3.9kg (8.6pound). Its called a Paleo Diet and there r heaps of grouse recipes on the net. the only exercise I do is walk every night for 45 minutes

PercivalHackworth

It's the last place I lose the weight as well, just think, it took years to put the weight on and to get it off it is going to take years to get there with being healthy. Only other drastic measures are going cause serious health risks. I think for men in order to see any ab muscle definition body fat has to be below 12%. There is always the tape worm method, but that is going to gross out most people.

No need years, nor extreme methods.
I've followed a serious diet. Here is the result within 5 months :


Don't look for a miracle, takes times "naturally" less with increased cal. deficit, but in the end, without any pill, magic & stuff you will succeed

MumMumOfMany

At 28years of age i have children, no matter how much weight i lose after pregnany the baby pouch remains. As people have pointed out, it will shrink as you get lighter. Healthy eating and general everyday exercise will help. An my biggest tip ... SPANX haha :laugh: x

Helloitsdan

You have to eat the proper nutrition first then worry about what types of resistance training to get the flat 6 pack look.
If you dont eat enough food to fuel the body when it needs fuel or on lifting day to supply the body with the proper macronutrients to build or maintain muscle...you wont lose the belly fat.
Youll just be a smaller version of the older fat self.

Heavy compound lifting 3 times a week.
High calories 1600-2200 daily if you are over 5'2" this should be easy.
My guess is the folks who dont have the fat melting away arent eating enough.

mauretta1980

When i got married 9 years ago i was 115 pounds now currently stuck in the 140's after the birth of my 2 beautiful children, Ahhhhhhh i want out and need to get rid of this Muffin Top, i am OK with my legs its just my upper half. Any exercise suggestions.