Who all females carry most their weight in their stomach?

smkcx

Short waisted.. tummy weight.. Cut out the Carbs and you will be amazed how your tummy will reduce in size.. It is never to late to start , but it is SOOOO Much easier when you are young. :flowerforyou:

I've heard this before.

My mother (128lbs 5'6) is skinny everywhere but her stomach area ~ its a tiny bit 'poochy' ~ her doctor told her to cut back on carbs that she would see a big different in her stomach area. (she eats alot of carbs, as do I)

BeautifulArtemis

I've cut down on my gluten intake per doctors orders due to rash, blotting and constipation. I'm really happy to say my tummy has gone down.

wackyfunster

Get hormone levels checked. That is a sign of excessive testosterone levels. There are a lot of things that can contribute to hormone imbalance.

ktrn0312

I am happy with my net loss so far but, my stomach pooch is where my last 9 lbs reside before I realize my goal weight.

smkcx

I've kind of skimmed the thread so please don't shoot me if I am repeating.

if you have belly fat it could VERY WELL be
too much stress -- produces cortisol
too many carbs (wheat, grains, not the veggie and fruit carb types)
not enough sleep -- again with the hormones (cortisol)

you can lift or do body weight exercises, etc., but you really really really have to have a look at what you are eating (and how much you are sleeping) and make hard changes if necessary if you really want a flat stomach.

Or don't and just have a little pot belly. nothing wrong with a little pot.

too much stress -- produces cortisol
not enough sleep -- again with the hormones (cortisol)

those are my 2. I stress because I can't lose weight and stress keeps my from sleeping. It's an endless cycle I need to break.

^ same boat as you, i stress b/c of my weight, then I would stay up all night and sleep all day. although for the past two months ive been going to bed at 10pm and getting up at 8am (as before, I would sleep until 5pm and not go to bed until 7am or later.)

jadedone

1. Do intervals (lots of evidence this helps you lose more belly fat)
2. Fast walking (search prevention on this one, there is a fairly recent article on this
3. concentrate on keeping your core engaged and your stomach sucked in. When ever possible, it helps
4. Watch your posture, sit up straight and your belly looks trimmer.
5. Multi-muscle core workouts: I have been doing so many plank variations.....
6. Strength training (don't forget to keep your core engaged)

I have a ways to go, but I have noticed improvements in my belly. I have always carried a lot in my lower belly -- since I was around 7, but it is shrinking! ~4 inches from my natural waist, another 3-4 from my belly button area, and another 5-6 from my lower belly. Happily it is going down, and I hope my lower belly continues on the accelerated pace.

newking

Get hormone levels checked. That is a sign of excessive testosterone levels. There are a lot of things that can contribute to hormone imbalance.

Yes to this! I have had a high testosterone level since puberty. Doesn't hurt to get it checked.

shorty35565

Start lifting weights girl... You'd be surprised at what it can do for your body.

In about a month, when I finish Turbo FIre, I'm goin to do Chalean Extreme. I hope that helps me.

Chalean Extreme did it for me, and I carry all my weight in my tummy.

I am beyond happy to hear to tht!

shorty35565

I'm 5'4" and 141.8lbs and still have a 38 inch waist. it's freaking ridiculous. Granted, I have had a baby, but I was 150 BEFORE I got pregnant; when i started MFP in March 2012, I was 151 and still looked 6mos preggers. Now, 10 lbs later, I still look 4 months pregnant...before/after shots make it look like I've lost most of the weight from my back (definitely less back fat) and I know I've lost 3" from under my boobs...but I've only lost ONE inch off of my tummy. Lots of ppl at my height/weight have way flatter bellies than me!! Sigh. It just means we have to work that much harder. I run, do vinyasa yoga and do JM 30DS...in a few weeks I may start P90x/Insanity (after 30DS is over). I think the important thing to focus on (since it's a longer road to the ideal body shape) is how you FEEL on your health journey. I feel enormously better since losing 10lbs/changing my lifestyle...way more energy, happier, just all around healthier. I still have 20lbs to go to my goal weight, and 6 more inches off my waist to me ideal size (half my inches in height, 32"). So I'll continue the journey-- as that's what being healthy is, a JOURNEY, not a destination.

Best of luck and feel free to add me if you want :-)

My waist is like 29.5in. My belly is 38in. Thts a HUGE gap. I feel like I look pregnant as well & I've never had a kid. But I reckon we just keep on trucking. It's just hard to see ppl who weigh mote & have smaller tummies. Doesnt really feel fair, but I guess thts just the way we re made

shorty35565

im on p90x right now how do u like turbo fire? i did turbo jam n it helped me lose 30 lbs i started p90x a week ago cuz my hubby had it already n im always hearing abot it but i love chaalean!!

Love chalene, love turbofire! I did turbo jam too & lost 43lbs. Doin jam def makes fire easier as far ad bein able to keep up. But if u don't eat enough doin fire, which has been my prob, u will have trouble losing.

shorty35565

Look up plank variations. I haven't don't them YET but I hear they are AMAZING for your core.

Used to plank every day. I need to go back. I could only hold it for ab 1.45

shutterbabe

Can I ask something? WHY do people complain when they are in there 100's??? HAve you ever thought of people in there 300's that have MORE FAT than you!! Just be thankful that you are not big as me!!!!!

Everybody is different, and every BODY is different. Just because someone is in the 100's, doesnt mean they're in shape or even skinny. I dont think its very fair of you all to get mad/jealous about it just because you weigh more than some others. We're all here for the same reason and we're all trying to achieve a fitter and more confident self. You have to remember that every persons body is different. Just because you've been bigger all of your life and would be happy to be in the 100's doesnt mean that someone whos been in the 100's all there life is automatically gonna be thankful for weighing as much as they do.

Every body is different.

lu136mickey

Can I ask something? WHY do people complain when they are in there 100's??? HAve you ever thought of people in there 300's that have MORE FAT than you!! Just be thankful that you are not big as me!!!!!

Edit: I wrote something mean and thought better of it. I'm sorry.

We realise you are more overweight and unhealthy than we are (we being people in their hundreds, as you put it), but that doesn't stop us from being unhappy and insecure with the rest of you. Being skinny doesn't automatically make you happy and self-confident (of course, it helps, but that's not all there is to it).

Yah but to be honest i wouldn't be insecure about myself being in the 100's because I honestly have no idea when the last time I was in the 100's. I would be very happy about my weight.. I am finally gonna be hitting the 200's soon and I haven't seen that in 4-6 years..

Well Im proud of you for the losses you have had so far and keep up the good work!!! But we are all insecure about one thing or another that is just the way it is with us woman lol

lu136mickey

I carry most of my weight in my belly too it sucks

penguin828

I was beginning to think I had joined the wrong site! But everyone has their own issues. Im taking care of my own!

Erykah3584

Me too! 5'2 here and I have a short waist. My ribs almost set on top of my hip bones. So I'm cursed. However I've started yoga, I'm going to do weights as well. The most trim my belly has been is when I did interval running. Still I don't have a "true" waist. I never will.

Im the same way!!

RMuske

I feel like I am the same as most women in that I carry the excess right below my belly button... and I hate it..

CocoaBeautiful78

Can I ask something? WHY do people complain when they are in there 100's??? HAve you ever thought of people in there 300's that have MORE FAT than you!! Just be thankful that you are not big as me!!!!!

I understand what you are saying but what I have come to realize during my weight loss journey is that EVERYONE has a story! Not just those of us who start off close to or over 300lbs. Even though to us they are fine, they are not at their personal best so it matters to them. I would KILL to have her stomach, but she isn't happy with it so that's all that matters. It's important to have an open mind and try to see things from their point of view.

RMuske

Can I ask something? WHY do people complain when they are in there 100's??? HAve you ever thought of people in there 300's that have MORE FAT than you!! Just be thankful that you are not big as me!!!!!

Everyone has their issues... It is unfair to say it is ok for you to be unhappy but not someone thinner than you. We should all be able to vent somewhere and I was under the impression this was kind of a safe place to do that.. For people of ALL sizes!

joy31021

Just wait till 50-and menopot-all goes to the belly and will not budge

aj_31

Same here. I carry all of my fat in my belly and in my upper arms. My arms are slowly thinning out but I feel like my stomach will never go away.

lilbitsc89

I carry most of mine in my stomach and love handles also. Mostly below the belly button. I am happy with my weight but not with the appearance. Not sure what to do

Louise1247

Im the same as you almost!! I dont often find people with a similar shape to me at all
If I lost on my belly- id be happy! but its coming off everywhere else!

you can see in these pics: my back has smoothed, my bums lifted, my belly has flattened a little but from the front, there is no difference!






That tattoo is gorgeous! And you're totally changing your body composition. The belly will come off eventually.

Nice ink!

Also, when the fat comes off your back/arms/etc the only place left will be your belly and then it will come from there too. Just patience. Don't give up!

p.s. you belly does look smaller to me. Its just coming off the other places faster....

Thanks so much!! I cant wait til it happens

mumx5

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pumpkinoodle

Want to say sorry. Maybe its my jealousy kicking in?? i don't know :-(

Kris you are beautiful and I admire that you were bold enough to share your true feelings in thread like this. It's not easy to do that and it's not easy to apologize, but you did both - that's very brave. I'm sure all of us have felt a little jealous at times. I know I sure have. Thank you for being real and apology accepted :flowerforyou:

shell3986

Ugh me! I hate my stomach! I always see people on here that have bigger hips, thighs, everything else and weigh more than me but have a way smaller waist. It's the first place I gain and never seem to lose.

DrewMaxwell

Ugh me! I hate my stomach! I always see people on here that have bigger hips, thighs, everything else and weigh more than me but have a way smaller waist. It's the first place I gain and never seem to lose.

There ain't nothing wrong with your waist Shell

shorty35565

Ugh me! I hate my stomach! I always see people on here that have bigger hips, thighs, everything else and weigh more than me but have a way smaller waist. It's the first place I gain and never seem to lose.

i would take ur stomach

marylovehellokitty

arggg me!!! all my fat is in my tummy too. Having a 9 pound 5 ounce baby 8 years stretched it to the limits It seems like it will never go down but I know it's not gonna vanish in the 2 months I have been working out lol. by month 5 I would hope not to look pregnant though.

aj_31

Ugh me! I hate my stomach! I always see people on here that have bigger hips, thighs, everything else and weigh more than me but have a way smaller waist. It's the first place I gain and never seem to lose.

Um...I would give my right arm for your stomach.