How to target back fat?
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Smh
I was lured in here by the topic title and intended to provide the same solid advice that has already been given. Nice to see good advice being offered.
However, now I see that OP has already rebutted the solid advice and doubled down by declaring her unwillingness to let go of the major tenets of her current fitness regime...the plan that has led her to still having this problem.
SMH indeed.
- I wish you nothing but success in all your fitness and health goals. :flowerforyou: - ©2013
Edit: for typo...because proper spelling matters, even in a resignation post.0 -
Popped in earlier. Saw good replies.
Checked back again, and total farking trainwreck.
Heavy lifting. Light to moderate cardio. Calorie deficit and good macros. This is what works for human beings. Doesn't matter if your male, female, or transgendered.
But carry on making excuses and rationalizations if that's what will make you feel better.0 -
Smh
I was lured in here by the topic title and intended to provide the same solid advice that has already been given. Nice to see good advice being offered.
However, now I see that OP has already rebutted the solid advice and doubled down by declaring her unwillingness to let go of the major tenets of her current fitness regime...the plan that has led her to still having this problem.
SMH indeed.
- I wish you nothing but success in all your fitness and health goals. :flowerforyou: - ©2013
Edit: for typo...because proper spelling matters, even in a resignation post.
Also, you have a penis so you are disqualified.0 -
You can not "target" specific areas on your body, this is a complete myth.
Not without specific drugs you can't.0 -
Smh
I was lured in here by the topic title and intended to provide the same solid advice that has already been given. Nice to see good advice being offered.
However, now I see that OP has already rebutted the solid advice and doubled down by declaring her unwillingness to let go of the major tenets of her current fitness regime...the plan that has led her to still having this problem.
SMH indeed.
- I wish you nothing but success in all your fitness and health goals. :flowerforyou: - ©2013
Edit: for typo...because proper spelling matters, even in a resignation post.
Also, you have a penis so you are disqualified.
I wish people would be more specific in their OP about who is and is not qualified to provide responses. (And just a few decades ago, I was convinced that that was the only thing I needed to accomplish anything. How times have changed.)0 -
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.
Yeah, if losing weight was that simple maybe I wouldn't be posting my question in the first place? I eat right, exercise, and havent lost anything in months. I have been doing this for a year and am down only 15 pounds. The scale wont budge.
Thread Translation: I've been following a regimen that's proven to be ineffective. I will keep doing this ineffective program no matter how many people that have had success tell me that I should try something that has been proven to work. I'm asking for advice but what I really want is someone to tell me it's not my fault. Because I'm a woman. And women have it hard.0 -
So, what is the miracle it takes to make me lose weight since old-fashioned diet and exercise won't work? And don't tell me patience and dedication....I am about fed up after 13 months.
Right here:
http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/fat-loss/you-are-not-different.html0 -
You can not "target" specific areas on your body, this is a complete myth.
Not without specific drugs you can't.
REALLY NOW?!0 -
Honesty is, you can't spot reduce, you can do weights to strengthen muscles and increase tightness, but to lose in one area you've got to lose all over
Pick the weights up targeted for your back area to firm and tone, and continue what you need to lose all over. If you do it right it will align. 0 -
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.
Yeah, if losing weight was that simple maybe I wouldn't be posting my question in the first place? I eat right, exercise, and havent lost anything in months. I have been doing this for a year and am down only 15 pounds. The scale wont budge.
Thread Translation: I've been following a regimen that's proven to be ineffective. I will keep doing this ineffective program no matter how many people that have had success tell me that I should try something that has been proven to work. I'm asking for advice but what I really want is someone to tell me it's not my fault. Because I'm a woman. And women have it hard.
Well...as a woman and someone who has followed the advice of Taso, DavPul and others of both genders.....
I've been at 178-180lbs since Sept..but in that time, I got more into weight training (thanks to the two guys I mentioned) and although I'm still fluctuating at that weight...I have gone down from a size 18 to 14 in pants and XL to L in shirt size.
So, call me a traitor to my gender, but I'll back these two guys any day.0 -
Why has this board led to sex-bashing? I just want my back fat gone.
Holy balls...or tits...0 -
1. Lose more fat by maintaining a small deficit, make sure you get enough protein and fat in your diet.
2. Start strength training.
3. I'm female and I've lost over 50lbs. So obviously, I'm legit.
*nod*0 -
Obviously the advice on here is to strength train and I would agree. If you don't think that is going to give you the look you want (even though it will) or give you bicep definition and a six pack by strength training your upper body a couple of times a week (which it won't) Then keep doing what you're doing...0
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1. Lose more fat by maintaining a small deficit, make sure you get enough protein and fat in your diet.
2. Start strength training.
3. I'm female and I've lost over 50lbs. So obviously, I'm legit.
*nod*
Oh, and if you opened your diary, you might be able to get specific advice on why what you've been doing for 18mths isn't working.0 -
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.
Yeah, if losing weight was that simple maybe I wouldn't be posting my question in the first place? I eat right, exercise, and havent lost anything in months. I have been doing this for a year and am down only 15 pounds. The scale wont budge.
Thread Translation: I've been following a regimen that's proven to be ineffective. I will keep doing this ineffective program no matter how many people that have had success tell me that I should try something that has been proven to work. I'm asking for advice but what I really want is someone to tell me it's not my fault. Because I'm a woman. And women have it hard.
Couldn't have said it better myself!0 -
Women seem to carry back fat, especially around their bras. I HATE THAT.
Men carry it too, they just don't wear bras so it doesn't notice as much
OP: lower your body fat percentage, that's the only way. You can't target fat on specific areas of the body, much as we all totally wish that we could!!! I know what areas I'd target if I could.... but it doesn't happen that way. I second all the advice re strength training.... diet plus cardio makes you lighter and thinner, but it doesn't do so much for reducing your body fat percentage. Strength training really helps to reduce your body fat percentage, plus a moderate deficit. Don't undereat, but you still need to eat less than you burn off. Strength training + small calorie deficit = reduced body fat percentage.... when you do that, the fat on problem areas does start to come off... it comes off everywhere, which includes the problem areas, though it may take time (especially for the most stubborn areas)0 -
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Why has this board led to sex-bashing? I just want my back fat gone.
Holy balls...or tits...
You're joking, right?0 -
It is true. Unless you are a female, you can't say for sure. Women are NOT men. Women's bodies are not the same as men's bodies. I am so tired of men who do not understand a woman's body is different who gives advice.Nothing works on it. It just grows there one day and it stays.
completely untrue. a calorie deficit and strength training works. patience works too.
I am a female...can I comment.? He is right....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.
^^this (from a female, who got rid of her back fat doing exactly this)0 -
Popped in earlier. Saw good replies.
Checked back again, and total farking trainwreck.
Heavy lifting. Light to moderate cardio. Calorie deficit and good macros. This is what works for human beings. Doesn't matter if your male, female, or transgendered.
But carry on making excuses and rationalizations if that's what will make you feel better.
^This. Why ask for advice and then refute everything that those who have already been successful are telling you?0 -
I'm female (so my opinion matters) and have lost 7kg in 8 weeks with a MODERATE calorie deficit (I eat ~2000 a day), intense strength training and very minimal cardio (30 min 3x a week)
PS I love this thread, brilliant.0 -
It IS ineffective, because you're not getting the results you want. That's EXACTLY why this thread exists.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.
Yeah, if losing weight was that simple maybe I wouldn't be posting my question in the first place? I eat right, exercise, and havent lost anything in months. I have been doing this for a year and am down only 15 pounds. The scale wont budge.
Thread Translation: I've been following a regimen that's proven to be ineffective. I will keep doing this ineffective program no matter how many people that have had success tell me that I should try something that has been proven to work. I'm asking for advice but what I really want is someone to tell me it's not my fault. Because I'm a woman. And women have it hard.
Oh...and I would not really call my regimen "ineffective" seeing how I now run marathons asswipe. Oh, and I said I lost 3 pants sizes. I am complaining about not melting fat off certain areas. God, how ineffective my workout must be. Let me cry because I am just a girl. That can probably out-run your *kitten*.0 -
I'd be happy to help you improve your training and diet, I really would...... but it seems my penis disqualifies me from further assistance.
LOL, a disqualifying penis. Poor little guy.
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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.
Yeah, if losing weight was that simple maybe I wouldn't be posting my question in the first place? I eat right, exercise, and havent lost anything in months. I have been doing this for a year and am down only 15 pounds. The scale wont budge.
Thread Translation: I've been following a regimen that's proven to be ineffective. I will keep doing this ineffective program no matter how many people that have had success tell me that I should try something that has been proven to work. I'm asking for advice but what I really want is someone to tell me it's not my fault. Because I'm a woman. And women have it hard.
Oh...and I would not really call my regimen "ineffective" seeing how I now run marathons asswipe. Oh, and I said I lost 3 pants sizes. I am complaining about not melting fat off certain areas. God, how ineffective my workout must be. Let me cry because I am just a girl. That can probably out-run your *kitten*.
He gave you advice and you just zeroed in on him saying to lose more weight - which he meant body fat. He never said it'd be easy. And if the scale isn't budging and you aren't losing in the measurement department- then try something different...like Dav's advice....0 -
cardio,weights and nutrition to lose the fat.
The build back muscles.... many workouts available.. including pull ups and chin ups. Works amazing0 -
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.
Yeah, if losing weight was that simple maybe I wouldn't be posting my question in the first place? I eat right, exercise, and havent lost anything in months. I have been doing this for a year and am down only 15 pounds. The scale wont budge.
Thread Translation: I've been following a regimen that's proven to be ineffective. I will keep doing this ineffective program no matter how many people that have had success tell me that I should try something that has been proven to work. I'm asking for advice but what I really want is someone to tell me it's not my fault. Because I'm a woman. And women have it hard.
Oh...and I would not really call my regimen "ineffective" seeing how I now run marathons asswipe. Oh, and I said I lost 3 pants sizes. I am complaining about not melting fat off certain areas. God, how ineffective my workout must be. Let me cry because I am just a girl. That can probably out-run your *kitten*.
YOU. CAN. NOT. SPOT. REDUCE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! <-- see all those exclamation points? That for emphasis for your thick-*kitten* information.
You need to lower your body fat and retain your lean body mass if you want to "melt" off your back fat. No one is going to tell you anything different so I don't know why you keep trying it.0 -
cardio,weights and nutrition to lose the fat.
The build back muscles.... many workouts available.. including pull ups and chin ups. Works amazing
rowing?0 -
double post woops.0
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Why has this board led to sex-bashing? I just want my back fat gone.
Holy balls...or tits...
You're joking, right?Yeah, if losing weight was that simple maybe I wouldn't be posting my question in the first place? I eat right, exercise, and havent lost anything in months. I have been doing this for a year and am down only 15 pounds. The scale wont budge.
Maybe because you need to change up your regimen? You can't keep the same resistance and x pounds lost later, still expect it to continue to work after a certain amount of weight is gone. You have back fat. Know what back fat is included in? Body fat %. Lower your body fat %, lower and help lose your back fat. If you don't change up what you're doing, you yourself are not going to change either. Given firsthand after a month of doing some Jillian Michaels, I had lost an inch around my bust, and my back was firmer/less flabby. If you're that freaked out from any type of use of weights and having any type of muscle gained, good luck losing it, lol. Most chicks that have that lack of back fat either have awesome genetics or, most likely, tone their muscles with some type of weight training.[/quote]
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