How to target back fat?
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Thanks guys! I just wanted to show visually what can happen when you incorporate strength training...sometimes words don't penetrate like evidence in visual form can. That and it's just another opportunity for me to show off what I've busted my tail for!
Yeah, seriousy. Where were you 12 pages ago? That's the exact back fat I was trying to explain.
What do you mean where was she 12 pages ago? People were telling you to add strength trainging on page 1.
Like she said...visually works much better than someone just saying "do strength training".
Plus, she wrote what her fitness routine consisted of.
A+ for her.0 -
I haven't laughed this much in a very long time!0
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Wow...ya wake up at 3am intending to go to the loo and figure "Hey let's see what's happening on MFP." Then, *poof* the magic that is this thread happens.
Racism, sexism, body shaming, ice cream, sexy back pictures all over my friend list, good advice, bad advice, bats**t insane advice, cats and dogs living together! Glorious mayhem!
I stopped around page 9000 (somewhere about the middle) but I hope that the op has found something helpful to take away. Specifically the stuff Sara, Dav and the like have said, as they are truly brilliant people.
My only request is that you kids please keep it down a bit...some of us a trying to sleep.0 -
LIPO0
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I'm a bigger woman, 25 same as you. I've always been top heavy so I have a lot of extra in the bra area on the side and back. I've started LIGHT strength training and its helping to firm up my arms and I have started to lose some of the side and back fat in my bra area. I started with 4 pound weights and now 5 pounds. (They also sell weights for walking) You could include these in your cardio and it may help. I'm no expert, just trying to offer some advice and support! Good luck girl!0
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OMG! You have flipping AMAZING results. Very well done. You look wonderful. Did you workout with a trainer or do this on your own? What diet or eating plan did you adopt? How long did this take and what is your age bracket (if you don't mind answering the latter question). If you do, it's okay.
Thank you. I just started working out in a group training session in November. Most of the results you see were from before that - I trained by myself at home (purchased a power cage/squat rack, barbell, plates, and bench on craigslist). I used NROL4W in March last year to start....then picked up Starting Strength from August til November. So I followed pre-written programs because I didn't know how to make a training program on my own. As for diet - 40% carbs, 30% protein, 30% fat and anywhere from 1600-2000 cals (depending on day if I was lifting or not - ate more on days I lifted, 3x a week, less on days I rested). I'm 5'5" and I weigh 158 lbs currently (though I got down to 149 in October last year but have kinda "bulked" the past few months, unintentionally, heh). I'm 33 years old.0 -
Holy piping hypocrisy, Batman! This is also ironic as hell. Welp, time for bed.
How VIP of you.
Not important, not interested, it's just that you clearly have marbles for brains, and it's funny to see what shenanigans you'll be spouting off next. Although it IS getting late, and sleep is important for losing back fat!0 -
Wow...ya wake up at 3am intending to go to the loo and figure "Hey let's see what's happening on MFP." Then, *poof* the magic that is this thread happens.
Racism, sexism, body shaming, ice cream, sexy back pictures all over my friend list, good advice, bad advice, bats**t insane advice, cats and dogs living together! Glorious mayhem!
I stopped around page 9000 (somewhere about the middle) but I hope that the op has found something helpful to take away. Specifically the stuff Sara, Dav and the like have said, as they are truly brilliant people.
My only request is that you kids please keep it down a bit...some of us a trying to sleep.
LOL! Yes, it was an adventure and I did take plenty from this actually...
and I don't know whether to be proud about how many posts this board has led to...or ashamed?
Either way, don't ask me how oranges and chunky monkey icecream snuck its way in. I still don't even know.
I am going to bed so I can try and lose some of this back fat tomorrow.
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Bump!
I enjoy reading the replies that are posted.
Thanks for the good reading... :laugh:0 -
Holy piping hypocrisy, Batman! This is also ironic as hell. Welp, time for bed.
How VIP of you.
Not important, not interested, it's just that you clearly have marbles for brains, and it's funny to see what shenanigans you'll be spouting off next. Although it IS getting late, and sleep is important for losing back fat!
Didn't look like she was ignoring her to me...considering she was responding to her.0 -
Don't listen to these men. Hire a FEMALE personal trainer and talk to her. Men don't understand a woman's body. It's not the same. Women's bodies are even designed to hold on to fat in preparation for childbirth. It doesn't know there isn't a famine around the corner. Women even have certain days of the month they should be buffing and certain days of the month they should be boosting. It's based on hormones. Your diet and your workouts should be based on that. How many men can explain that one?
1. Lose more weight.
2. Start strength training
3. If you have a back, chest, arms and shoulders, upper body strength training is probably a good idea.
- FROM A WOMAN.
ETA:
1. What in the HALE is buffing and boosting??
2. OP if you want guidance as to why you haven't lost weight during a year of exercising, you should open your diary, providing that it is accurate.
No one can really comment
^ Another vote for strength training from a woman. The basics are the same for males and females.
Cant help without seeing your diary but I would add:
4. Small calorie deficit
5. Enough protein.
How sexist are you? Men dont understand that women hold more fat? Are you serious? Get a female trainer? WTF?
Yes women hold more fat than men. We also look leaner at higher BF% Win for us.
Changes nothing about how to retain LBM while losing body fat. Exactly the same process for men and women at all times of the month.
What sexist things....please quote them.
How about you providing evidence that we need to train to our 'hormones' to be effective?0 -
I have been exercising for a year now and barely lost any weight (although my clothes fit differently and down 3 pant sizes).
I do about an hour of cardio 4 or 5 days a week including running and the arc trainer burning 600-800 calories everytime.
My legs and butt look fantastic, but I cannot get rid of the nasty fold of fat on my back. Not above my bra, not love handes (at least I dont think)...but under my bra where my waist goes in. Just fat...sitting there. It annoys me to the point where I don't want to wear a bathing suit this summer.
I do not do any strength training except for my legs and butt, but after tons of research, everything says to do cardio to "melt" the fat back there.
I don't think I could do anymore cardio folks.
So...I need tips on how to target this. If I tone my back and oblique areas, I'll be so much happier.
What tips do you have? I am willing to do some strength training for this if it will get rid of excess fat. I am eating my calories and trying to eat "cleaner".
No to mention I have been on my plateau for 4 months, I recently started taking CLA supplements suggested by my friend to help.
Liposuction it is!
No seriously, you just can't spot reduce it.. Lift heavy, do some cardio, and diet is all you need.. Don't waste your money on CLA, go get some real healthy foods instead.0 -
OMG! You have flipping AMAZING results. Very well done. You look wonderful. Did you workout with a trainer or do this on your own? What diet or eating plan did you adopt? How long did this take and what is your age bracket (if you don't mind answering the latter question). If you do, it's okay.
Thank you. I just started working out in a group training session in November. Most of the results you see were from before that - I trained by myself at home (purchased a power cage/squat rack, barbell, plates, and bench on craigslist). I used NROL4W in March last year to start....then picked up Starting Strength from August til November. So I followed pre-written programs because I didn't know how to make a training program on my own. As for diet - 40% carbs, 30% protein, 30% fat and anywhere from 1600-2000 cals (depending on day if I was lifting or not - ate more on days I lifted, 3x a week, less on days I rested). I'm 5'5" and I weigh 158 lbs currently (though I got down to 149 in October last year but have kinda "bulked" the past few months, unintentionally, heh). I'm 33 years old.0 -
Don't listen to these men. Hire a FEMALE personal trainer and talk to her. Men don't understand a woman's body. It's not the same. Women's bodies are even designed to hold on to fat in preparation for childbirth. It doesn't know there isn't a famine around the corner. Women even have certain days of the month they should be buffing and certain days of the month they should be boosting. It's based on hormones. Your diet and your workouts should be based on that. How many men can explain that one?
1. Lose more weight.
2. Start strength training
3. If you have a back, chest, arms and shoulders, upper body strength training is probably a good idea.
- FROM A WOMAN.
ETA:
1. What in the HALE is buffing and boosting??
2. OP if you want guidance as to why you haven't lost weight during a year of exercising, you should open your diary, providing that it is accurate.
No one can really comment
^ Another vote for strength training from a woman. The basics are the same for males and females.
Cant help without seeing your diary but I would add:
4. Small calorie deficit
5. Enough protein.
How sexist are you? Men dont understand that women hold more fat? Are you serious? Get a female trainer? WTF?
Yes women hold more fat than men. We also look leaner at higher BF% Win for us.
Changes nothing about how to retain LBM while losing body fat. Exactly the same process for men and women at all times of the month.
What sexist things....please quote them.
How about you providing evidence that we need to train to our 'hormones' to be effective?0 -
"conversating" :laugh: Always cracks me up0
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Thanks for responding. Is NROL4W a book? I am even more impressed to hear you did this at home. Where did you find the pre-written programs?The Internet and here and there?
NROL4W - New Rules of Lifting for Women - yes, it is a book. A very insightful book for women who fear the iron. Explains a lot of things and breaks down the ever perpetuating myths. Plus contains a workout program with detailed instruction on the lifts. However, I prefer Starting Strength over NROL4W. There were a lot of accessory lifts in that program and it was just overkill for a beginner to the lifting world, IMHO. Compounds are where it's at!! They'll hit total body, more bang for the buck. As you progress, add accessory lifts. Lots of information and training programs out there. But Starting Strength and StrongLifts 5x5 are very popular here on MFP. They are not the end all, be all though.0 -
"conversating" :laugh: Always cracks me up0
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Thanks for responding. Is NROL4W a book? I am even more impressed to hear you did this at home. Where did you find the pre-written programs?The Internet and here and there?
NROL4W - New Rules of Lifting for Women - yes, it is a book. A very insightful book for women who fear the iron. Explains a lot of things and breaks down the ever perpetuating myths. Plus contains a workout program with detailed instruction on the lifts. However, I prefer Starting Strength over NROL4W. There were a lot of accessory lifts in that program and it was just overkill for a beginner to the lifting world, IMHO. Compounds are where it's at!! They'll hit total body, more bang for the buck. As you progress, add accessory lifts. Lots of information and training programs out there. But Starting Strength and StrongLifts 5x5 are very popular here on MFP. They are not the end all, be all though.0 -
Thanks for responding. Is NROL4W a book? I am even more impressed to hear you did this at home. Where did you find the pre-written programs?The Internet and here and there?
NROL4W - New Rules of Lifting for Women - yes, it is a book. A very insightful book for women who fear the iron. Explains a lot of things and breaks down the ever perpetuating myths. Plus contains a workout program with detailed instruction on the lifts. However, I prefer Starting Strength over NROL4W. There were a lot of accessory lifts in that program and it was just overkill for a beginner to the lifting world, IMHO. Compounds are where it's at!! They'll hit total body, more bang for the buck. As you progress, add accessory lifts. Lots of information and training programs out there. But Starting Strength and StrongLifts 5x5 are very popular here on MFP. They are not the end all, be all though.
Dizzle I think you were the only person capable of bringing logic back to this thread.0 -
Thanks for responding. Is NROL4W a book? I am even more impressed to hear you did this at home. Where did you find the pre-written programs?The Internet and here and there?
NROL4W - New Rules of Lifting for Women - yes, it is a book. A very insightful book for women who fear the iron. Explains a lot of things and breaks down the ever perpetuating myths. Plus contains a workout program with detailed instruction on the lifts. However, I prefer Starting Strength over NROL4W. There were a lot of accessory lifts in that program and it was just overkill for a beginner to the lifting world, IMHO. Compounds are where it's at!! They'll hit total body, more bang for the buck. As you progress, add accessory lifts. Lots of information and training programs out there. But Starting Strength and StrongLifts 5x5 are very popular here on MFP. They are not the end all, be all though.0 -
Thanks for responding. Is NROL4W a book? I am even more impressed to hear you did this at home. Where did you find the pre-written programs?The Internet and here and there?
NROL4W - New Rules of Lifting for Women - yes, it is a book. A very insightful book for women who fear the iron. Explains a lot of things and breaks down the ever perpetuating myths. Plus contains a workout program with detailed instruction on the lifts. However, I prefer Starting Strength over NROL4W. There were a lot of accessory lifts in that program and it was just overkill for a beginner to the lifting world, IMHO. Compounds are where it's at!! They'll hit total body, more bang for the buck. As you progress, add accessory lifts. Lots of information and training programs out there. But Starting Strength and StrongLifts 5x5 are very popular here on MFP. They are not the end all, be all though.
Dizzle I think you were the only person capable of bringing logic back to this thread.0 -
I must think they do Not know anything ....this reads as - they don't know anything
I forget sarcasm is hard to read online.
Even if it says "I MUST not think they know what they are doing."
It's okay, I can do a Sesame Street song if needed next time.
No it didn't. Nice try. I gave you the chemical composition of oranges and orange peels...period. Nothing added or tainted0 -
Don't listen to these men. Hire a FEMALE personal trainer and talk to her. Men don't understand a woman's body. It's not the same. Women's bodies are even designed to hold on to fat in preparation for childbirth. It doesn't know there isn't a famine around the corner. Women even have certain days of the month they should be buffing and certain days of the month they should be boosting. It's based on hormones. Your diet and your workouts should be based on that. How many men can explain that one?
Seems odd then that the vast majority of top level contest prep coaches in womens fitness/bikini and bodybuilding are men.
Must be wizardry.0 -
Don't listen to these men. Hire a FEMALE personal trainer and talk to her. Men don't understand a woman's body. It's not the same. Women's bodies are even designed to hold on to fat in preparation for childbirth. It doesn't know there isn't a famine around the corner. Women even have certain days of the month they should be buffing and certain days of the month they should be boosting. It's based on hormones. Your diet and your workouts should be based on that. How many men can explain that one?
1. Lose more weight.
2. Start strength training
3. If you have a back, chest, arms and shoulders, upper body strength training is probably a good idea.
- FROM A WOMAN.
ETA:
1. What in the HALE is buffing and boosting??
2. OP if you want guidance as to why you haven't lost weight during a year of exercising, you should open your diary, providing that it is accurate.
No one can really comment
^ Another vote for strength training from a woman. The basics are the same for males and females.
Cant help without seeing your diary but I would add:
4. Small calorie deficit
5. Enough protein.
How sexist are you? Men dont understand that women hold more fat? Are you serious? Get a female trainer? WTF?
Yes women hold more fat than men. We also look leaner at higher BF% Win for us.
Changes nothing about how to retain LBM while losing body fat. Exactly the same process for men and women at all times of the month.
What sexist things....please quote them.
How about you providing evidence that we need to train to our 'hormones' to be effective?0 -
Don't listen to these men. Hire a FEMALE personal trainer and talk to her. Men don't understand a woman's body. It's not the same. Women's bodies are even designed to hold on to fat in preparation for childbirth. It doesn't know there isn't a famine around the corner. Women even have certain days of the month they should be buffing and certain days of the month they should be boosting. It's based on hormones. Your diet and your workouts should be based on that. How many men can explain that one?
Seems odd then that the vast majority of top level female contest prep coaches in fitness and bodybuilding are men.
Must be wizardry.0 -
I like marmalade.0
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I must think they do Not know anything ....this reads as - they don't know anything
I forget sarcasm is hard to read online.
Even if it says "I MUST not think they know what they are doing."
It's okay, I can do a Sesame Street song if needed next time.
No it didn't. Nice try. I gave you the chemical composition of oranges and orange peels...period. Nothing added or tainted
Did she say she did not eat orange peel or did she say that she did not eat orange peel tainted with chemicals?0 -
Don't listen to these men. Hire a FEMALE personal trainer and talk to her. Men don't understand a woman's body. It's not the same. Women's bodies are even designed to hold on to fat in preparation for childbirth. It doesn't know there isn't a famine around the corner. Women even have certain days of the month they should be buffing and certain days of the month they should be boosting. It's based on hormones. Your diet and your workouts should be based on that. How many men can explain that one?
Seems odd then that the vast majority of top level female contest prep coaches in fitness and bodybuilding are men.
Must be wizardry.
All the programs I've followed thus far and currently follow .... were written by men. I'm rather happy with my results....let's hear it for men trainers! :drinker:0 -
I must think they do Not know anything ....this reads as - they don't know anything
I forget sarcasm is hard to read online.
Even if it says "I MUST not think they know what they are doing."
It's okay, I can do a Sesame Street song if needed next time.
No it didn't. Nice try. I gave you the chemical composition of oranges and orange peels...period. Nothing added or tainted
Did she say she did not eat orange peel or did she say that she did not eat orange peel tainted with chemicals?0 -
I like marmalade.
Excuse me? Where did you get "fat d*ck" from?
Also, there is no Chunky Monkey on my counter.0
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