I'm losing weight but not in my waistline..help!

trufaith01

I have lost 9 lbs so far and consistency measuring my waistline and hips. I haven't lost any inches in my waistline. I do 30 minute cardio on treadmill and 50 basic crunches, 50 oblique crunches on each side, 50 reverse crunches, 100 side twists but my waist hasn't gone down! Any tips?

dsmpunk

Are you lifting weights? If you aren't, I would recommend starting and lifting heavy. It is impossible to target specific parts of your body for weight loss.

tabi26

Sadly you cannot spot reduce. It wouldn't matter if you did 1000 sit ups a day....your body will drop the weight from wherever it wants too .

That said, if what you're doing is working for you, then keep at it! Eventually your body will HAVE to take some weight off of your waist!

nick1109

Depends on genetics but I find the stomach is the last area that gets cut for me. Usual weight goes from my wrists, arms and chest before gut! Be patient as long as its moving in the right direction then job done. Also as others said make sure you are weight training

meshashesha2012

unfortunately you can't spot reduce fat with exercise. for instance i dont do any direct ab work and waistline is one of the first places i noticed fat loss. the general rule of thumb is first place you notice fat gain is the last place you notice fat loss.

just keep doing what you're doing and your body will release fat the way you're genetically predisposed to

Spiritwarrior3000

Try toning up your stomach

withchaco

Try toning up your stomach

Won't do much good unless you're already pretty lean...

Keep losing weight (the healthy way) and your waistline will eventually shrink.