Weight loss plateau. PLEASE HELP

dadodc10
dadodc10 Posts: 3
edited January 8 in Fitness and Exercise
Hi guys. I really need some advice. I have been dieting for the past 3 to 4 months and have dropped 37 pounds. I am currently male, 5'4 and 115 pounds. I still have some loose flab around my stomach area covering my abs (getting abs was my goal to begin with). I definitely don't want to lose any more weight since ill end up being like 90 pounds. I want to lose only fat around my abdominal area. Is there anything I can do guys? will I have to put on some weight in muscle and burn off the fat? any advice will be extremely appreciated. thanks so much for your time.

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  • gregghutchison
    gregghutchison Posts: 1
    Check out http://www.stronglifts.com

    This is a great program to gain some muscle and loose body fat.

    I have been doing this program for the last year (on and off), and it has helped my physique greatly.
  • acm130
    acm130 Posts: 100 Member
    I'm relieved to hear that you don't want to lose anymore weight! 37 lbs in 3-4 months is really rapid IMO. I think your instincts are probably right, eat more, build muscle. Maybe try and forget about your scale and instead set fitness goals. Eat clean, eat lots, work out/lift, when you treat your body well the aesthetics (how you look) will match. I like Scooby Workshop, there's a lot of practical/helpful information but it's also framed in a very positive, motivating context.
  • Yanicka1
    Yanicka1 Posts: 4,564 Member
    Eat at maintenance and lift heavy. It is pointless to cut and uncover muscle when obviously you do not have enough muscle mass. I am 4'11" and 123 pounds and I am a girl.
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
    Lift weights - check out StrongLifts 5 x 5. Work out what your TDEE (maintenance) should be and increase your calories to that - stay there for a month or two, and then eat at a slight surplus (250 - 350)
  • BusyRaeNOTBusty
    BusyRaeNOTBusty Posts: 7,166 Member
    will I have to put on some weight in muscle and burn off the fat?

    Pretty much. Try eating at your TDEE for a while, then switch to 10% over and see how that goes.
  • taylorwaylor
    taylorwaylor Posts: 417 Member
    Lift weights - check out StrongLifts 5 x 5. Work out what your TDEE (maintenance) should be and increase your calories to that - stay there for a month or two, and then eat at a slight surplus (250 - 350)

    ^ Listen to her!
  • dadodc10
    dadodc10 Posts: 3
    thanks for the replies guys! could someone please post a link for the stronglifts 5x5? it sounds really helpful
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
    thanks for the replies guys! could someone please post a link for the stronglifts 5x5? it sounds really helpful

    Here http://stronglifts.com/stronglifts-5x5-beginner-strength-training-program/
  • GomesDavid
    GomesDavid Posts: 149
    You cannot spot reduce fat outside of surgical procedures. That being said, your best bet is to reduce your overall bodyfat%.
    Add in an excercise/weightlifting program (yes, women should lift weights too) and you will make great progress.
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