last 12lbs of belly and thigh fat

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Grimmerick
Grimmerick Posts: 3,331 Member
edited December 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I came down from 158lb back in january and I am down to those pesky last 12lbs or so. The rest of me has trimmed up pretty well but the fat has set up shop in my belly and thigh area. I know you can't spot reduce and I do circuit training for an hour 3 days a week. Since I am on a calorie deficit I am not gaining muscle but maintaining it and toning what I do have, but the fat doesn't seem to be coming off anymore. I have upped my calories to 1416, and I keep my macros around 50%carbs, 25%protein, 25%fat, I do usually enjoy a glass or two of wine most nights but they are accounted for. I am not a fan of low carb, and I know low carb isn't the only way to get that last 12lbs off. What should I be doing? I figured circuit training was a good way to get cardio and strength training in together. But alas the fat is still there.........any Ideas or experiences will be much appreciated :smile:

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  • erickirb
    erickirb Posts: 12,297 Member
    I would suggest looking into a heavy lifting stregth training prrogram that uses compound lifts and change your weekly goal to lose 0.5 lbs per week.

    Look at starting strength, stronglifts5x5 or NROLFW.
  • amy1612
    amy1612 Posts: 1,356 Member
    I would suggest looking into a heavy lifting stregth training prrogram that uses compound lifts and change your weekly goal to lose 0.5 lbs per week.

    Look at starting strength, stronglifts5x5 or NROLFW.

    THIS^ A million times this. I started 5x5 10 weeks ago and I have seen more change in my body composition than in 2 years hardcore gymming with cardio and light weights. Ive also (which I wasnt expecting as I been eating like a little horse to fuel my workouts) at least 11lbs (I only weigh myself once a month if that, that was 3 weeks ago).

    I also started eating more cleanly around 6 weeks ago, following a pretty much paleo lifestyle of eating, though I dont eat low carb, as I still eat plenty of sweet and normal potatoes, veg, fruits, etc. I would say increase your protein if you start lifting heavy, to aid muscle recovery, but you dont necessarily need to lower your carbs :)
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