Back fat!

Mizzy91
Mizzy91 Posts: 63
in Health and Weight Loss
Any tips on how to get rid of back fat?
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  • Caffeine_Addict
    Caffeine_Addict Posts: 178 Member
    Yes please.
  • phoenixoncemore
    phoenixoncemore Posts: 196 Member
    Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred! I lost over 3 inches from my ribcage measurement in a month, taking my back measurement from 33" to 29 3/4"! I hadn't realised I had over 3 inches of back fat to lose!
  • SlimSadieG
    SlimSadieG Posts: 323 Member
    BUMP.
  • EmmaM2211
    EmmaM2211 Posts: 536 Member
    I have the same problem - not what you want to hear but lose fat all over and it will go down - you cant spot reduce unfotunately. x
  • ZoeyRobinson
    ZoeyRobinson Posts: 301
    Butt Bible!!! I cannot recommend it enough.
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,431 MFP Moderator
    What it reallu comes down to is, a calorie deficit and overall body fat reduction. Weight training (especially heavy weight training) can speed up the process. Cardio is not as effective as weight training.
  • pinkraynedropjacki
    pinkraynedropjacki Posts: 3,027 Member
    Go to this youtube video..... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7H4A2-UTZM&feature=player_detailpage


    then also do this

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DYF0sLpFbQ&feature=player_detailpage


    Trust me.... you wont worry about back fat after these ones. Don't look hard, but they are intense
  • Mizzy91
    Mizzy91 Posts: 63
    Thanks everyone x
  • sarahrbraun
    sarahrbraun Posts: 2,261 Member
    look at the machines at the gym, and use any/all of them that show they work the back. I lost obscene amounts of back fat that way! 3-4 times a week I do lat pull downs, back rows, back extensions, etc

    When I started working out in February, I had ROLLS of fat on my back--it looked like I had a set of saggy boobs back there. Last month I was looking through my phone and I found a picture taken in October before I got my hair cut, and I realized I was wearing the same outfit, so I had hubby take a picture...the difference was mind boggling. Go to my profile and look at my pics--the ones in a black/white shirt...
  • sheripoynter
    sheripoynter Posts: 23
    bump
  • Mizzy91
    Mizzy91 Posts: 63
    Yes I can definitely see the difference. I'm not a gym fan to be honest, I get bored, but walk, swim and dvds. Thanks for your advice. x:bigsmile:
  • Mizzy91
    Mizzy91 Posts: 63
    Thank you xxxx
  • HulkDiesel77
    HulkDiesel77 Posts: 219 Member
    Row you *kitten* off lol...........Rowing will help your lower back, shoulders, and under your arms (you know right under your arm pit that everyone seems to have trouble with), and it will tone your arms as well :)
    Any tips on how to get rid of back fat?
  • Mizzy91
    Mizzy91 Posts: 63
    Row you *kitten* off lol...........Rowing will help your lower back, shoulders, and under your arms (you know right under your arm pit that everyone seems to have trouble with), and it will tone your arms as well :)
    Any tips on how to get rid of back fat?

    Thanks x
  • Mizzy91
    Mizzy91 Posts: 63
    Go to this youtube video..... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7H4A2-UTZM&feature=player_detailpage


    then also do this

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DYF0sLpFbQ&feature=player_detailpage


    Trust me.... you wont worry about back fat after these ones. Don't look hard, but they are intense

    Ive not looked at the second one yet, but the first one is real good, thank you x
  • Capt_Apollo
    Capt_Apollo Posts: 9,026 Member
    unfortunately there is no way to reduce fat from any particular area. keep eating at a calorie deficit, do cardio and strength training, and you'll see the fat disappear from every place.
  • Swissmiss
    Swissmiss Posts: 8,754 Member
    You must be an "apple" shape. This is a common problems for us. I copied the youtube information to look up later.
  • sarahrbraun
    sarahrbraun Posts: 2,261 Member
    Yes I can definitely see the difference. I'm not a gym fan to be honest, I get bored, but walk, swim and dvds. Thanks for your advice. x:bigsmile:

    I go in and do up to an hour on the treadmill, then go do the weight machines. I mix it up so I don't get bored or over work any specific muscles. Periodically I add new exercises--yesterday it was the assisted pull-up. Hopefully after my 3 kids are settled back to school, I can find the money to hire a personal trainer to help me out of my comfort zone, and maybe start doing free weights!
  • Mizzy91
    Mizzy91 Posts: 63
    You must be an "apple" shape. This is a common problems for us. I copied the youtube information to look up later.

    Hi, Yep I'm very much an apple shape, heavy up top x
  • trina433
    trina433 Posts: 96
    30 DAY SHRED BABY!!! YOU WILL SEE THE DIFFERENCE I PROMISE YOU!!
  • Kat5343
    Kat5343 Posts: 451 Member
    I have the same problem - not what you want to hear but lose fat all over and it will go down - you cant spot reduce unfotunately. x


    But I so wish you could..... but I have several spots...just seems like the fat comes from the boobs first...definitely not my first choice to lose fat!!! Urrgghhh
  • bdtyson77302
    bdtyson77302 Posts: 86 Member
    Yoga....simple, easy, and VERY effective! My waist went from a 36 to a 27 in six months with diet and Yoga! There is a particular move Chaturanga that works your arms and back..
  • dlynnkind
    dlynnkind Posts: 134 Member
    Agree with the Shred and a calorie deficit. Here were my results.

    Back1784to1584.jpg

    Hope the pic works. And I have built a little more muscle in my back and lost about 5 more lbs since this pic.
  • redredy9
    redredy9 Posts: 706 Member
    Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred! I lost over 3 inches from my ribcage measurement in a month, taking my back measurement from 33" to 29 3/4"! I hadn't realised I had over 3 inches of back fat to lose!

    You just sold me on the 30 day shred!! I NEED TO GET IT!!
  • nxd10
    nxd10 Posts: 4,570 Member
    You can't spot reduce and where your fat is deposited is genetically determined.

    Good news is that it tends to be a late fat deposited (after abdomen for men and thighs and bottom for women and upper arm for both). So it's the first to go!

    To tighten it up and make it look better before it goes though, simple body twists and any exercise that moves the arms help.
  • redredy9
    redredy9 Posts: 706 Member
    Agree with the Shred and a calorie deficit. Here were my results.

    Back1784to1584.jpg

    Hope the pic works. And I have built a little more muscle in my back and lost about 5 more lbs since this pic.

    You ladies are making me a believer? Can't wait to start!
  • GreekByMarriage
    GreekByMarriage Posts: 320 Member
    I do strength training 3 days per week and cardio two days per week. I am currently "playing" with my calories to see what works because I hit a plateau on the weight loss. I was getting discouraged because I had not seen any difference . I took pictures on 6.10.12 and then again on 7.20.12... I see a difference but maybe I am just overly hopeful :-)

    6.10.12
    2j44l7b.jpg

    7.20.12
    2i92mp3.jpg
  • redredy9
    redredy9 Posts: 706 Member
    I do strength training 3 days per week and cardio two days per week. I am currently "playing" with my calories to see what works because I hit a plateau on the weight loss. I was getting discouraged because I had not seen any difference . I took pictures on 6.10.12 and then again on 7.20.12... I see a difference but maybe I am just overly hopeful :-)

    6.10.12
    2j44l7b.jpg

    7.20.12
    2i92mp3.jpg

    I see a big difference! Way to go! Keep it up! the scale is not the only measure of success :-)
  • rlmadrid
    rlmadrid Posts: 694 Member
    Well, you really can't spot reduce...ever. You have to lose fat everywhere. What you can do is build back muscle and thus increase the visible muscle definition. This would help the appearance of reduced back fat.
  • Mizzy91
    Mizzy91 Posts: 63
    Agree with the Shred and a calorie deficit. Here were my results.

    Back1784to1584.jpg

    Hope the pic works. And I have built a little more muscle in my back and lost about 5 more lbs since this pic.

    WOW! you look amazing girl!

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