Losing weight, but still have a gut
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jdhowell0916
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I've lost 26 pounds since April, and I feel great. But I still have a gut! I've been eating healthier foods, recording everything, straying from fatty foods. I've been doing some cardio (30 minutes elliptical/amt) 3 to 5 times a week. Any specific exercises for the gut? I've heard sit ups and what not, really don't do the trick. Advice?
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Sorry, no way to spot reduce, and men frequently lose last from the tummy. Although that is pretty much genetically determined. Just gotta keep doing what you're doing and you'll get there eventually!0
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I would add some strength training to the cardio. That will help with body fat in general. But no one gets to pick where they lose their fat. Just keep on truckin. (And personally, I like sit-ups. )0
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just have to wait it out i've been trying to lose my gut too. otherwise i look great! lol0
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strength training is a must - work on your core
Planks kill me, but have helped me lose around the middle.0 -
A slight caloric deficit (a weekly weight loss goal of 0.5 to 1.0 lb/week depending on how much you have to lose), heavy lifting strength training program, adequate protein intake, and time.
Cardio is not needed to lose fat, cardio just allows you to eat more and maintain the same caloric deficit as you can achieve by diet alone. That said cardio has a host of benefits, but fat loss is not one of them, while strength training will help retain the muscle you already have, and without it a large % of your loss will come from lean muscle.0 -
Beachbody Workout, or Ripped in 30 workouts.......0
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Same boat. My gub is one of the last things to go I guess. It wave at me, all stubbornly. >_<
Spot reducing is a myth though. Keep on doing what you're doing (plus up the strength training) and it'll start going when there's no other fat left for your burning to kill off. (I've also received advice about severely cutting carbs and saturated fats to help it along.)0 -
You can't spot-reduce your gut fat. But, good posture, de-flabbing the abs, keeping your core engaged certainly can take a few inches of size off. Having some decent core strength (some situps, but can you do a 2 minute plank?) will teach your muscles how to do that. Same goes for pullups, they will teach your shoulders where to properly rest.
See my pic - that's my core engaged. If I walk around slump-shouldered without engaging it, I look way fatter.0 -
They say muscle burns fat faster so I would make sure you incorporate all over strength training in your routine weekly.0
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When I was intervalling regularly, my stomach was noticeably smaller. You could take up running.
Edit: I noticed you said you were doing cardio on an eliptical, so I apologize. I did notice that I was doing better (as weird as it sounds) doing intervals than straight running. Maybe increase the incline or hardness of the eliptical rather than the speed.0 -
I would agree with the strength training. I have noticed a difference in my belly since working with weights. Now, I still have 22lbs I'd like to lose so my tummy isn't flat, but it's definitely smaller than it used to be!0
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Personal experience: get a kayak. I bought a used kayak, and paddled 3 or 4 times a week for about 30 minutes at a time, on flat water (lake, pond, slow stream). I wasn't dieting, just looking to tone up, and in ninety days, I lost no weight but took FOUR INCHES off my waist.0
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Sorry, no way to spot reduce, and men frequently lose last from the tummy. Although that is pretty much genetically determined. Just gotta keep doing what you're doing and you'll get there eventually!
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I feel your pain. I lost some weight but still have a gut. I have begun doing some situps and crunches along with cardio/strength training. There has been some reduction of gut. Do not forget to strengthen your core. (You will burn more calories at rest). Time is the answer...Keep at it and it will reduce. Good Luck...0
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There are several good tips on here that say using strength training, and one person said to 'work your abs". I'm no professional like a lot of people are, but I hope you dont accept people telling you what you "can't do" with your body. Saying that you cant spot reduce and then saying "this" will take off a few inches, doesnt sound solid. Call it what you want to, if you can take off some inches, thats what you want, right. I really wish people would stop preaching "you cant spot reduce", and offer some suggestions instead, like strength training and core working. You will get there, hey I did! I spot reduced my belly with extra work and emphasis on the belly.0
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I was having the same problem too. I still have somewhat of a gut but not much as I use to. What I did was for a few month cut out beer especially on the weekends. Also if you look at my dairy you can see that I keep my foods simple with a lot of protein and vegetables. It helps. Also make sure you are doing different variations of ab exercises.0
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Tae Bo0
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I've heard many people, both here and elsewhere, say that they didn't loose the tummy until the very last. So, keep it up! You're halfway there and it will be gone soon enough. As will mine!0
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Try some HIIT cardio...it's a great fat burner!0
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