Tummy getting bigger? Losing weight.

hiyomi

So I have been losing weight, 20 pounds so far since the beginning of January but it seems my tummy is getting bigger o.o My mom keeps telling me and I have also noticed it seems to be sticking out more, it seems "rounder" .-. I even thought I may have gotten pregnant because I had restarted my birth control in January and had unprotected sex! I had no symptoms at all but was still nerve wrecking since my mom kept asking me if I was pregnant because my tummy looked rounder! I am 100% sure I am not pregnant, I took 3 tests, all negative and I haven't had a problem with this birth control before. ANYWAYS, I am not pregnant but boy, my tummy seems to be getting round! I do a lot of stationary cycling and was wondering if sitting too much can cause this? I do do weights and crunches for my tummy, but it seems like I'm getting a bad effect! What gives?!

I haven't measured it, but it seems pretty noticeable to me and my parents as well. Little things (personal things too embarrassing to say) I had noticed before are now different because it seems to be bigger. Any help is appreciated. I am not really asking what I can do to make it smaller since I know it is hard to spot reduce, but why is it getting bigger?!

skinnyinnotime

I wish I could tell you...I can tell you that my tummy goes in and out as it chooses, it's totally pisses me off. It looks like it doesn't belong on my body, the rest of me is fine but this tummy ARRRGGGHHHH

concordancia

Even if you were pregnant, you would not notice after only two months.

It is more likely that you are losing weight from your hips and ribs, making it seem like your stomach protrudes more. You could start taking measurements to verify that this is how you lose weight.

Congrats on your current weight loss!

RhodRhod

Yep have that same problem, everything has gotten smaller but my tummy and it all makes it look bigger. But I did take measurements and it really isn't , just appears like it is. I would ask you about your sodium intake because sometimes this can cause you to retain water and your tummy swell a little and I know certain foods can also do this especially if your allergic to something. Like certain breads or maybe starches. I just look in the mirror and shake my head and keep on keeping on. Eventually it's got to go!

BflSaberfan

Even if you were pregnant, you would not notice after only two months.

It is more likely that you are losing weight from your hips and ribs, making it seem like your stomach protrudes more. You could start taking measurements to verify that this is how you lose weight.

Congrats on your current weight loss!

I would say majority of women know by month two for sure.

OP I would guess everythign else on your body is shrinking and your belly is being stubborn so appears to be bigger since it is now on a smaller frame. Think of a circle on a wall, if you cut away at that wall the circle will appear to be bigger the smaller the wall gets.

tammycolbert

Same EXACT problem with me. I have noticed I have a waste now, that you can actually notice and when I lay down I have ribs, but my stomach seems bigger then before. I wish I knew what was going on.

hiyomi

Even if you were pregnant, you would not notice after only two months.

It is more likely that you are losing weight from your hips and ribs, making it seem like your stomach protrudes more. You could start taking measurements to verify that this is how you lose weight.

Congrats on your current weight loss!

I would say majority of women know by month two for sure.

OP I would guess everythign else on your body is shrinking and your belly is being stubborn so appears to be bigger since it is now on a smaller frame. Think of a circle on a wall, if you cut away at that wall the circle will appear to be bigger the smaller the wall gets.

I think maybe she meant notice as in showing, but if she didn't, you can know you are pregnant after your first missed period and its been 3 months so far! But it was normal for me not to have my period while on the Depo Provera shot, but I took a 6 month break from it and got my period again, so me missing it, I wasn't sure if because I was pregnant or because of the shot! lol But am I not pregnant so I guess it can make sense that the rest of me is getting smaller making my tummy look bigger, because everyone keeps telling me my sides and *kitten* are a lot smaller lol

macybean

See your doctor for a checkup to be sure (I have seen a few women who test negative on urine pregnancy tests) and there are some medical problems that can cause an increase in abdominal mass, especially if others are noticing. But otherwise, what others said...you lose some areas first, making other areas pronounced.

llpaq

I don't know but I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM!:frown: Would love to know why. It's frustrating. But congrats on a job well done so far- it will leave eventually......we know this for sure

magpie0

I had a similar problem. I was losing weight on my waist but nothing from my muffin top. It ended up looking bigger in comparison to the rest of my stomach.

hiyomi

See your doctor for a checkup to be sure (I have seen a few women who test negative on urine pregnancy tests) and there are some medical problems that can cause an increase in abdominal mass, especially if others are noticing. But otherwise, what others said...you lose some areas first, making other areas pronounced.

I'm not sure I should waste more money on checking >.< I have had zero symptoms, was on birth control, and took 3 pregnancy tests. Different days. The only problem was my period, but like I said before I hadn't had my period while I was on the Depo Provera shot so I think I should be safe. I'm guessing its like what you and every one else said that I may be losing from every where else and it makes my tummy look bigger! Thanks~