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Eating and getting rid of lower tummy

menaburt07
menaburt07 Posts: 1
edited December 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I am 43, and find it hard to get rid of that lower tummy. I do plenty of Cardio, usually 45 min, and every other day strength training. now that I use the site it is helping me keep track of eating. That's the only thing I wasn't doing before. Anyone else having trouble in that area? If anyone has had success in losing this area, then let me know your secret!!:wink: javascript:add_smiley('wink','topic_body')

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  • butterflylady86
    butterflylady86 Posts: 369 Member
    My trainer told me to do more abdominals. Plus that the area hardset to lose. Hope this helps. :smile:
  • angel823
    angel823 Posts: 190 Member
    Pilates..Kicks abdominal butt.

    Its great for the abdomen
  • Athena413
    Athena413 Posts: 1,709 Member
    You can't spot reduce - you can do all the crunches you want, but it's not going to go away by just doing ab workouts. I think you're making a wise decision to log your food because nutrition is key when it comes to stubborn body fat in any area. A lot of where you store fat just depends on your body type, but in general, reducing your overall body fat percentage is what will reduce the size of those stubborn areas as well.
  • kelseyhere
    kelseyhere Posts: 1,123 Member
    you can't "spot reduce" but clean eating definitely helps. i've had good success by limiting my grain intake and eliminating bread, tortillas, pasta, etc. from my diet. calories in/calories out is the main driver of weight loss, but the type of foods do matter. i can eat less calories but eat bread, and my stomach will still have a pooch. if i cut the bread and flour stuff, i can eat more calories and look leaner.
  • jawheb
    jawheb Posts: 295 Member
    Eating enough food! Good clean food. Then core workouts. If you don't eat enough for your body it will store fat
  • Divagettinfitin2011
    Divagettinfitin2011 Posts: 500 Member
    Abs are made in the kitchen!
  • kellyyjean
    kellyyjean Posts: 499 Member
    Pilates..Kicks abdominal butt.

    Its great for the abdomen

    Do you use a dvd? If so, which one?
  • jawheb
    jawheb Posts: 295 Member
    Abs are made in the kitchen!

    ^^ this is your first step to fine abs!
  • Sidesteal
    Sidesteal Posts: 5,510 Member
    Create a calorie deficit with adequate macronutrient sufficiency and lift heavy *kitten*.

    Then rest up and do it again.


    You can't spot reduce and the cleanliness of your food will not dictate your body composition.
  • kiachu
    kiachu Posts: 409 Member
    I store my fat there, as you can see in my avatar. It sucks. I have to look like skeletor to get it down and there is still fat there. :(
  • DangerSass
    DangerSass Posts: 124 Member
    Create a calorie deficit with adequate macronutrient sufficiency and lift heavy *kitten*.

    Then rest up and do it again.


    You can't spot reduce and the cleanliness of your food will not dictate your body composition.


    He's right. I'm not done but this is what I did and I'm 42. Almost there.
  • bkesecker
    bkesecker Posts: 163 Member
    You just described me!!! Must be an age thing as I am 44. Hoping someone can give us some answers!!!
  • AggieLu
    AggieLu Posts: 873 Member
    Low carb diet. My stomach has never looked better!
  • AnvilHead
    AnvilHead Posts: 18,343 Member
    Create a calorie deficit with adequate macronutrient sufficiency and lift heavy *kitten*.

    Then rest up and do it again.


    You can't spot reduce and the cleanliness of your food will not dictate your body composition.
    ^ Right on.
  • Jules2Be
    Jules2Be Posts: 2,238 Member
    Create a calorie deficit with adequate macronutrient sufficiency and lift heavy *kitten*.

    Then rest up and do it again.


    You can't spot reduce and the cleanliness of your food will not dictate your body composition.

    ohai there
  • love4fitnesslove4food_wechange
    love4fitnesslove4food_wechange Posts: 6,897 Member
    Create a calorie deficit with adequate macronutrient sufficiency and lift heavy *kitten*.

    Then rest up and do it again.


    You can't spot reduce and the cleanliness of your food will not dictate your body composition.

    Thank you. I hate that "clean eating" bullsh!t. It has little to nothing to do with your bodycomp.
  • laurenleighlugo
    laurenleighlugo Posts: 21 Member
    If you cut out sugar you'll see results in your tummy :) It won't make you completely flat... but I've done it before and it works!
  • kiachu
    kiachu Posts: 409 Member
    You just described me!!! Must be an age thing as I am 44. Hoping someone can give us some answers!!!

    Genetics.
    :)
  • jawheb
    jawheb Posts: 295 Member
    Just posting what was successful for me. And not everyone is going to have the same results.
  • Tricialew32
    Tricialew32 Posts: 96 Member
    Create a calorie deficit with adequate macronutrient sufficiency and lift heavy *kitten*.

    Then rest up and do it again.


    You can't spot reduce and the cleanliness of your food will not dictate your body composition.


    He's right. I'm not done but this is what I did and I'm 42. Almost there.

    Same here...I'm 45 and following this advice was the first thing that worked. I still have work to do but this is working. Just keep at it!
  • SPNLuver83
    SPNLuver83 Posts: 2,050 Member
    Stubborn area... I have 17% body fat and mine is still there... :grumble:
  • DominiqueSmall
    DominiqueSmall Posts: 495 Member
    I am 43, and find it hard to get rid of that lower tummy. I do plenty of Cardio, usually 45 min, and every other day strength training. now that I use the site it is helping me keep track of eating. That's the only thing I wasn't doing before. Anyone else having trouble in that area? If anyone has had success in losing this area, then let me know your secret!!:wink: javascript:add_smiley('wink','topic_body')

    I would add planks. They are really good fore your core and the lower abs. Everytime I do them I feel the all the way down into my pelvis. Amazing.


    Also, you may want to read this article. There is evidence that low magnesiuma and adrenal problems can cause fat around our midsection because an increase in cortisol!

    http://www.womentowomen.com/adrenalhealth/effectsofhighcortisollevels.aspx?id=1&campaignno=adrenalfatigue&adgroup=ag17bellyfat&keywords=how+to+lose+belly+fat&gclid=CNKuo73u6rECFVOQ7QodT2AA-A

    http://www.charlespoliquin.com/ArticlesMultimedia/Articles/Article/669/MAGNESIUMThe_Anti-Stress_Mineral.aspx


    "Abdominal Fat and Central Obesity: Waist Circumference Can Suggest Magnesium Deficiency
    This may be the single most valuable point highlighting the essential role of magnesium in weight management: because of magnesium’s role in glucose regulation, insulin sensitivity, and its ability to decrease inflammation and anxiety, lower cortisol, improve HDL cholesterol levels, and stimulate protein synthesis, adequate levels are absolutely critical for a lean body.

    Magnesium is particularly important in treating obesity, because extremely overweight individuals commonly have metabolic syndrome and chronic low-grade inflammation, which is magnified by typically low magnesium status. Additionally, research shows that high abdominal fat levels are related to excessive cortisol, low magnesium, and greater risk of all the related health issues listed above."
  • therealangd
    therealangd Posts: 1,861 Member
    Create a calorie deficit with adequate macronutrient sufficiency and lift heavy *kitten*.

    Then rest up and do it again.


    You can't spot reduce and the cleanliness of your food will not dictate your body composition.


    He's right. I'm not done but this is what I did and I'm 42. Almost there.

    Same here...I'm 45 and following this advice was the first thing that worked. I still have work to do but this is working. Just keep at it!

    Yep. At 45, this is what is working for me.
  • jchurch22
    jchurch22 Posts: 1 Member
    What jrdoty8986 said.:bigsmile:
  • Sherylmarlee
    Sherylmarlee Posts: 224 Member
    Eating enough food! Good clean food. Then core workouts. If you don't eat enough for your body it will store fat

    Definitely what she said!!!! Good clean food, eaten on the regular (every 4 hours or so). The big secret to being lean is TO EAT!!!
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