How do i get rid of muffin tops?

davery1985
davery1985 Posts: 142 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Help!
I gave birth to my daughter 20 months ago and i have lost 26lb on here and i have been doing aerobics a few times a week and go walking alot. My legs and bum seem to be getting smaller, but my stomache is still big and my hips are still quite big too, so when i wear jeans i get muffin tops :-(
Does anyone have any suggestons for exercise in the tummy and hips area? I dont get the chance to go to classes as im a stay at home mum so i do the exercise dvds all the time. So if theres any dvds out there that might help im open to suggestions!
Thanks everyone!!
Debs xx :smile:

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  • skylark94
    skylark94 Posts: 2,036 Member
    The fastest way to reduce a muffin top is to make sure you're wearing pants that fit you. After that, you need overall fat loss. You can not spot reduce.

    For at home workouts, Jillian Michaels videos are affordable and very popular.
  • 714rah714
    714rah714 Posts: 759 Member
    The muffin top is the best part of the muffin
  • IntoTheSky
    IntoTheSky Posts: 390 Member
    The Jillian Michaels DVDs are good, you can find them on you tube too. Just keep working on it, and it will get smaller, eventually.
  • Rachlmale
    Rachlmale Posts: 640 Member
    Wear bottoms that fit around your stomach, rather than under it.
  • DoctorKatey
    DoctorKatey Posts: 15
    You're awesome.

    And definitely, make sure the pants fit. After that, I suggest the Tracy Anderson Post-Pregnancy Workout. I've never been pregnant, but I've done the workout, and it really targets the stomach and hips.
  • Dawn793
    Dawn793 Posts: 36 Member
    Get the Jillian Michaels DVD no more trouble zones. Love it and it works the whole body and best of all reduces the muffin top! Good luck!
  • BrettPGH
    BrettPGH Posts: 4,716 Member
    My muffin top is all that
    Whole grain, low fat
    I know you wanna piece of that
    But I just wanna dance!
  • mareeee1234
    mareeee1234 Posts: 674 Member
    Do weight lifting! Like weights 3-4 times a week with cardio 1-2 times a week.. this will reduce overall body fat.. You can't spot reduce. If you do weights and reduce your overall body fat, your muffin top will go with it !
  • vickipatterson462
    vickipatterson462 Posts: 16 Member
    Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred. She also has a dvd called Killer Abs and another called No More Trouble Zones. I'm sure those two would be great for your needs. Good luck! :)
  • JennaM222
    JennaM222 Posts: 1,996 Member
    cardio your *kitten* off, HIIT, intervals, LIFT, and dont eat crap.

    I find that to be the best way.
  • davery1985
    davery1985 Posts: 142 Member
    Yes i think that will help if i buy jeans that are high waisted. I have all my old size 12 trousers and jeans and they arent high waisted (didnt really have this problem before i had my daughter) Ill have to just buy new jeans which is fine by me!! :smile:
    Yes i heard those dvds were good, ill have to try them!!
  • sunshine_gem
    sunshine_gem Posts: 390 Member
    Blogilates.com. Check the website for all the different videos. They're all on youtube so it's free which is even better. The others are right though, you can't spot reduce. The weight will come off wherever it wants to first. Good job so far though!
  • davery1985
    davery1985 Posts: 142 Member
    Aw thanks so much!! Oh yes ill definately try that dvd!! Thank you xx
    You're awesome.

    And definitely, make sure the pants fit. After that, I suggest the Tracy Anderson Post-Pregnancy Workout. I've never been pregnant, but I've done the workout, and it really targets the stomach and hips.
  • JessicaRobin67
    JessicaRobin67 Posts: 275 Member
    For at home workouts, Jillian Michaels videos are affordable and very popular. (From a previous post above)

    -I have found 30 day shed by Jillian on Youtub via my television. I started with the Level 1. I do know Leslie Sansone Walking in on there too(I have used them)... May help those who are on a budget.
  • Momowink
    Momowink Posts: 62 Member
    My muffin top is all that
    Whole grain, low fat
    I know you wanna piece of that
    But I just wanna dance!

    You're weirding me out.
  • LivingtheLeanDream
    LivingtheLeanDream Posts: 13,342 Member
    a lot of great comments already :) and I agree with them...you'll find as the pounds come off the muffin will diminish, mines has considerably :)
    and low rise jeans don't do us post mums any favours! we need to look out for that when we're buying.
  • davery1985
    davery1985 Posts: 142 Member
    Yes i have been just concentrating on loosing the weight so far and doing my aerobics and walking and i have lost weight really well so far so im very happy. It is coming off everywhere (i think) I think its because its taken me about 10 months to get this far. Must be getting impatient! Haha!! Thanks for all your replies!!!
  • eris1981
    eris1981 Posts: 58 Member
    The fastest way to reduce a muffin top is to make sure you're wearing pants that fit you.

    I agree with this . . . I find I get a muffin top if I try to convince myself I've gone down a size when I'm not quite there. Bumping it up a size is much more comfortable and looks much better, too.
  • jaz050465
    jaz050465 Posts: 3,508 Member
    Don't know about the USA but in the UK, most jeans are low-rise which amazes me when you look round and see that most people are too big for them. I got a high waisted pair of still fashionable looking,skinny jeans and the difference is unbelievable. The muffin top has gone and they are so much more comfortable.
  • sammniamii
    sammniamii Posts: 669 Member
    Well... first throw that "muffin top only" pan away... the best part of a muffin, but ....

    Ok, now honestly... go pant shopping. Find some better fitting ones. Honestly - I see it all the time around here, the people wear too tight jeans, too LOW on their hips and it gives them a muffin top. Now I wear normal jeans on my waist and I still have one, so yeah - I'm fat and I know it.

    As to spot reduce.... I don't think there are really any way short of surgery. Just keep at it and in time, it will disappear. (Or that is what I at least tell myself every morning)
  • alpine1994
    alpine1994 Posts: 1,915 Member
    Hey Debs,
    First of all, 26 lbs is nothing to shake a stick at! (see my ticker :) ) so you're doing great. As far as tummy and hips, like everyone else said about the spot reducing, it just doesn't work that way sadly.

    I also work out mostly at home and am a huge Jillian Michaels fan. I just bought my 7th DVD of hers! I like to rotate them all for variety. 6 Week 6 Pack is fantastic for strengthening your core, but again you can only see your nice sculpted abs once you get rid of the fat on top of them (which comes with caloric deficit). Keep the diet really tightened up. Track everything (good days and bad) and make the best food decisions you can. You already lost 26 lbs so you know what to do! Just keep going. If you can, pick up a few Jillian DVDs and some hand weights (I use 5lb and 8lb mostly). The weights really help burn fat. I notice a big difference in the shape of my body when using weights as opposed to straight cardio.

    Good luck! You got this!
  • fbmandy55
    fbmandy55 Posts: 5,263 Member
    Do weight lifting! Like weights 3-4 times a week with cardio 1-2 times a week.. this will reduce overall body fat.. You can't spot reduce. If you do weights and reduce your overall body fat, your muffin top will go with it !

    This, and also, I recommend jeans with some stretch in them to smooth things out. Jeans with no stretch always show my belly fat. :grumble:
  • neverstray
    neverstray Posts: 3,845 Member
    How many do you have?
  • trophywife24
    trophywife24 Posts: 1,472 Member
    Blogilates.com. Check the website for all the different videos. They're all on youtube so it's free which is even better. The others are right though, you can't spot reduce. The weight will come off wherever it wants to first. Good job so far though!

    Yes! I was just going to post this. I'm addicted to her, her work outs are busting my butt - and love handles!

    Also, you need new pants.
  • auburngrad92
    auburngrad92 Posts: 5
    I recommend high waisted Shape Wear from Bodywrap. it will help compress your loose tummy skin or baby basket as i think of mine. it is for daily wear and is breathable so you don't overheat. When you sit in pants or jeans it compresses the muffin and it doesn't pop out over your waistband. I couldn't live without my high waisted shape briefs.
  • davery1985
    davery1985 Posts: 142 Member
    Thanks this is really helpful, ill have to have a good look at them. x
    I recommend high waisted Shape Wear from Bodywrap. it will help compress your loose tummy skin or baby basket as i think of mine. it is for daily wear and is breathable so you don't overheat. When you sit in pants or jeans it compresses the muffin and it doesn't pop out over your waistband. I couldn't live without my high waisted shape briefs.
  • notworthstalking
    notworthstalking Posts: 531 Member
    I agree about getting comfortable pants that fit. Also while you can't spot reduce I have found that by doing weights my posture has improved and the tummy doesn't look so bad now lol
  • davery1985
    davery1985 Posts: 142 Member
    Thanks for all your positive replies! I feel abit better now knowing there are more things i can do to help minimise my big belly, haha!! New jeans and trousers in a high waist are a must on my list and i need to buy all the dvds you mentioned. Im getting sick of my aerobics ones i do. I hae an injury in my right wrist so ill just try and do smaller weights for now to strengthen that back up.
    Once again thanks so much for the help :smile:
  • PHLLLY
    PHLLLY Posts: 160 Member
    Don't put too much batter in the tin so that it rises over, wear high waisted or mom jeans. But in all honesty it's like the earlier posts say, lose total body fat with cardio 45-60 minutes of moderate-intense exercise, cardio with light weights, HIIT, resistance training, and proper nutrition with a caloric deficit. No gym or workout? Just make sure you're burning off more than you consume. Just flaunt that muffin top or buy even tighter pants so it's more motivation to fit in them. You'll get some NSVs outta that.
  • SFsista
    SFsista Posts: 30 Member
    HaHa!

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