Belly just won't go away

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  • ILoveTheBrowns
    ILoveTheBrowns Posts: 661 Member
    i have one handful of fat on lower belly and a little bit on lower sides that wont go away no matter what i do....very disheartening....just do ur best
  • nxd10
    nxd10 Posts: 4,570 Member
    I have been a member of MFP for several months. I started the C25k program in July and will be finishing it this weekend at the San Diego Color RUn 5k. I have been very successful losing weight (down nearly 10 pounds), but I have been measuring as well and there is no change in the numbers of my belly and hips. I don't understand. I stay within my calorie, fat, carb, protein goal, I don't drink soda, or eat chips and sweets. I recently gave up meat (about a month ago) and there is still no change. Any advice would be great. Thanks.

    If it's any consolation, I would have said the same thing until last week. Lost 22 pounds. 2" off waist, but hips the same and belly looked worse, because it was flabby instead of firm.

    SINCE Sunday, I've dropped just 3 more pounds, but lost 3" on waist, an inch on my hips, and my belly and bottom are almost gone.

    It's not a miracle, it's generally steady, it just showed up all at once.

    I'd just stick with it and also exercise.
  • alladream
    alladream Posts: 261 Member
    I found that when I eat wheat, even organic, I gain two inches in less than half a day, even if the calories are small: I can eat 2000 calories of nonwheat and stay much slimmer than even 1000 which contains wheat *shrug*. I simply react to it that way. Same can happen for some people who are sensitive to dairy or other things. Maybe it is worth trying to avoid certain foods that may bloat or inflame you. Other than that, no suggestions other than what you are hearing here. Good luck!
  • miracole
    miracole Posts: 492 Member
    keep strapping on those running shoes (great job on the C25K and weight loss so far!!!) and keep pounding the pavement. Losing those inches in the problem areas is a marathon endeavour, not a sprint!
  • run2bfree
    run2bfree Posts: 108 Member
    mine went away when I cut out processed foods, cheese, breads, increased protein and lowered overall calorie intake to about 1000 cals a day. hard to do but I got that flat belly. mostly ate yogurt, mixed nuts, pure protein bars, salads and chicken. strength training helps tons as does running 5x a week. I gained it all back on vacation so I am back on the road running, stairmill and strength training. Just watch what you eat!
  • balancedbrunette
    balancedbrunette Posts: 530 Member
    Same problem, i'm happy with my overall weight its just my belly that is the problem area....i have noticed however it is that bit smaller than it was back in january and i've only noticed that with the fit of my clothes lately.

    Can only give the advice of everyone really....more protein, less sugary foods and try cut down on the sodium. I've only been doing cardio and kickboxing myself I think some strength training might be what I need to kickstart further loss from that area again. :)
  • beckyb0724
    beckyb0724 Posts: 15 Member
    i have one handful of fat on lower belly and a little bit on lower sides that wont go away no matter what i do....very disheartening....just do ur best

    THank you for that. It's nice- well not nice- comforting to know I am not alone.
  • Libby81
    Libby81 Posts: 734 Member
    i have one handful of fat on lower belly and a little bit on lower sides that wont go away no matter what i do....very disheartening....just do ur best

    THank you for that. It's nice- well not nice- comforting to know I am not alone.

    This is m problem too. You've just got to keep at it and it will shift eventually
  • jesse1379
    jesse1379 Posts: 239 Member
    Don't forget that there are two kinds of fat. Your body will go after visceral fat too (fat that surrounds your organs), then the subcutaneous fat that is your belly, hips, love handles, etc. If your not really fat then you may not have that much visceral fat anyway. Just another variable to think about in terms of why you may not be noticing much reduction in those specific spots.

    I may be mistaken but this is what my PT told me when we first started. Dont shoot the messenger:)

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