How do i know if im actually loosing the Fat on my body?

jessica182517
jessica182517 Posts: 390 Member
edited December 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
As i look through the success storys on here and other things i notice that there are some people that are skinny to begin with aka "skinny fat" and they loose a few lbs and look really toned and healthy. I however am not skinny and i do have quite a bit of fat mostly in my belly, so far i have lost 15lbs and i still got a long way to go but my question is how do i know that its actually fat im loosing and not something else i want to be fit and look good when i reach my goal weight not flabby or unhealthy. How can i make sure im loosing the fat and not other things? I know the basics eat healthy and exersice but is there anything spacific that you do or that you know of that will help loose "Fat" ?

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  • Dreamerlove
    Dreamerlove Posts: 441 Member
    Lifting weights burns fat. look into Jamie easons programs, they are free.
  • angela1700
    angela1700 Posts: 31 Member
    Strength training. I have been lifting weights and have recently started with heavy lifting. I have not really lost any pounds according to the scale, but I am losing inches as my body gains muscle and burns fat.
  • keithmustloseweight
    keithmustloseweight Posts: 309 Member
    You could try using one of the body fat calculators on this website - http://www.fat2fitradio.com/tools/

    There are more accurate ways involving paying money but as a rough guide they will help
  • desiv2
    desiv2 Posts: 651 Member
    Calipers, or you can determine your body fat percentage, here: http://www.fat2fitradio.com/tools/mbf/



    ^^^ Sorry didn't mean to double post the same link, you beat me to it.
  • 9xuzts
    9xuzts Posts: 40
    As long as you are eating enough calories so that you are well nourished and are exercising you will be fine. The problem comes in when people try to diet without exercising. That's when they lose muscle, but as long as you're exercising there is no question about it that you are building muscle. Just don't forget to eat enough!
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  • mfpcopine
    mfpcopine Posts: 3,093 Member
    As i look through the success storys on here and other things i notice that there are some people that are skinny to begin with aka "skinny fat" and they loose a few lbs and look really toned and healthy.

    They probably did strength training or some kind of resistance work that built muscle, while they lost fat through their diet.

    If you can't afford to get a scan, a scale that estimates body fat, or calipers, measure yourself with a tape measure once a month. If you're creating a deficit through calorie reduction and working out, your measurements should become smaller over time.
  • PisceanDream224
    PisceanDream224 Posts: 168
    Here are my flat blasting tips: (been doing this on and off for years, and it really works!)

    ~ Combine strength training with cardio. (You can knock it out much faster if you do both workouts at the same time)
    *** Strength training can include free weights, a weight machine, barbells, cables, bands, weighted ball, kettlebell, or just plain old calisthenics (using your own body for resistance - such as pushups)
    ~ Work out at LEAST 5 days per week (approximately 30 minutes)
    ~ Do some form of stretching (Yoga is a great way to tone up the body and relax your muscles)
    ~ Make sure you get some abdominal/core toning in at least 2 - 3 days per week (you can add it to your Strength/cardio routine at the end for about 10-15 minutes)
    *** Pilates is a great way to tone the Core, but you can opt for my favorite workout "The Firm Ab Sculpt"
    ~ ALWAYS get rest days in! Approximately 2 per week!
    ~ Vary my workouts... Trying new videos and doing different things each month

    ~ Eat plenty of veggies!!! Dark green, colorful, a variety
    ~ Drink between 8-10 glasses of water each day
    ~ Eat protein at every meal, but make sure you are eating veggies too!
    ~ Eat approximately 2-3 servings of fruit per day
    ~ Drink milk! About 3 servings per day
    ~ Multivitamin per day (I take One-A-Days to help nourish my body with nutrients I don't get daily when eating)
    ~ Eat higher calories on one day (especially High calorie burn days) and lower Calories when I don't work out as long or hard
    ~ Avoid sodas and sugary drinks as much as possible
    ~ Allow myself whatever sweets I want, as long as I use portion control and TOTAL them in with my daily calories
    ~ Eat back some exercise calories, but not all
    ~ Avoid too much sodium, but if I do have a lot, drink an extra glass or two of water (only up to 10 glasses per day though)
    ~ Make a fruity, protein smoothie often. Not every day, but a few times a week for a snack.
    ~ Eat at least 4-6 smaller meals per day
    ~ Have an occassional CHEAT day, where I may consume more calories than normal. I have noticed that I rarely go over too much... Recently, it has only been up to 1900 calories when I have. (Only about 1 or 2 times per month, though)

    I think that pretty much covers it. It works for me, and I have already lost 15 and 6/8 inches since July 9th... :)
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