Stomach fat

dengill7318
dengill7318 Posts: 8 Member
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I Beem on this life changing experience since February 2012. I have lost 76 pounds and can't thank mfp and this group for the help and support. Now that I have lost this weight I have a real problem with stomach fat. It's like one big pot of jello. How can I get rid of it and firm it up. I join a gym but because of medical issues I can't really use weights and heavy exercise. I Need to find a solution to this. Help please

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  • turtledove910124
    turtledove910124 Posts: 8 Member
    Kudos on your weight loss! I understand your belly problem. I can tell you what works for me is watching what kind of carbs I eat. I have to get most of my carbs from my veggies and fruit and leave the bread and other starches alone. I can definetly tell the difference when I do. Good luck and it may be that it will just take time for you skin to catch up with the weight loss.
  • Ian214
    Ian214 Posts: 36 Member
    Yoga?
  • notsosimplyabby
    notsosimplyabby Posts: 138 Member
    I've heard yoga is great for core toning!

    But also, make sure you are keeping your stress levels low and keeping your sugar to a minimum. Stress creates cortisol which is stored in your mid-section! Lots of sleep and you-time is key! :)
  • BonyToni
    BonyToni Posts: 25
    I too am a fan of yoga. It stretches, tones and sculpts the body. There are.a number of free apps available to get you started if you have a smart phone or iPad :-)

    Basic Pilates is also very good. And, again there are a number of free apps available.

    Best of luck :-)
  • ubermensch13
    ubermensch13 Posts: 824 Member
    You can't target weight loss, but you can do exercises to firm up that area. However, the only way to get rid of the fat, is to keep a calorie deficit.
  • tam8374
    tam8374 Posts: 270 Member
    I am commenting on this because I hope to be in your shoes one day soon. I know you said you can't really do heavy exercise so I'm curious to see what others say because I have only heard of cardio and toning.

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