Lot of weight to lose, Exercise question.

It's all in the diet for stomach fat mostly. The only other thing that will make you retain body fat is high cortisol levels.

What's your diet like? Great job on your exercise

I've taken a look at your diary. My advice: be consistent in your logging. Try to move away from processed foods and incorporate some good sources of protein just make small changes.

To the response below: women are genetically pre disposed to carry it on legs and thighs, men around their waists. There's no reason why weight can't be lost around the stomach. I've had two kids, this photo was taken after their births and I work hard for it!

You can have anything you work for x

First of, Hello all!!

Last week I joined the gym, I have been every day since I joined. Which is great for me, going from nothing to exercising for a least an hour every day, plus swimming..

However, I am getting concerned. I am losing weight everywhere, apart from me belly
When I go to the gym I am using the cross trainer, spinner, rower and walking at different paces. I haven't even thought about weights yet as I still have a lot of weight to lose.

So my question is, how can I lose my tummy?!

Thanking you all in advance

Great job on the exercise!
You can't spot-lose weight. There is nothing you can do to target stomach weight vs other parts of your body. You just need to keep at it, and the weight will come off all over.

Good luck!

First of, Hello all!!

Last week I joined the gym, I have been every day since I joined. Which is great for me, going from nothing to exercising for a least an hour every day, plus swimming..

However, I am getting concerned. I am losing weight everywhere, apart from me belly
When I go to the gym I am using the cross trainer, spinner, rower and walking at different paces. I haven't even thought about weights yet as I still have a lot of weight to lose.

So my question is, how can I lose my tummy?!

Thanking you all in advance

Great job on the exercise!
You can't spot-lose weight. There is nothing you can do to target stomach weight vs other parts of your body. You just need to keep at it, and the weight will come off all over.

Good luck!

^^^This^^^

There is no magic exercise or food or potion or pill, the weight will come off the way it is going to come off and there is no way to "target" an area to lose it faster. Wish that it were so, but it just plain isn't. Your belly fat may well be the last to go - don't let that stop you! Keep going, you're doing great!

It's all in the diet for stomach fat mostly. The only other thing that will make you retain body fat is high cortisol levels.

What's your diet like? Great job on your exercise

I've taken a look at your diary. My advice: be consistent in your logging. Try to move away from processed foods and incorporate some good sources of protein just make small changes.

To the response below: women are genetically pre disposed to carry it on legs and thighs, men around their waists. There's no reason why weight can't be lost around the stomach. I've had two kids, this photo was taken after their births and I work hard for it!

You can have anything you work for x

bump for this^
good advice, my tummy isn't going down either.

I have lost 39lB but still have an overhang of my stomach. However I have lost size all over my body particular my legs. I have lost weight before and this was not the case. I think my body fat will even out as time goes on and after reaching my goal. I cycle when I can ( cannot bear the gym) so I think specific exercise might do the trick like stomach crunches. Whatever, dont loose heart and keep going. You have lost a tremendous amount and must be feeling great.

It's all in the diet for stomach fat mostly. The only other thing that will make you retain body fat is high cortisol levels.

What's your diet like? Great job on your exercise

I've taken a look at your diary. My advice: be consistent in your logging. Try to move away from processed foods and incorporate some good sources of protein just make small changes.

To the response below: women are genetically pre disposed to carry it on legs and thighs, men around their waists. There's no reason why weight can't be lost around the stomach. I've had two kids, this photo was taken after their births and I work hard for it!

You can have anything you work for x

Great post, thanks for this!

My diet.. It really varies. Actually I am probably trying to cover up the truth, 2 years ago I had a gastric band. My diet really contains a lot of processed foods. Although I don't eat much at all. 6 days a week I'd skip breakfast, have about 2 cups of tea, for lunch I'd have maybe a packet of crisps/chips (depending where your from) Which genuinely fills me up. I eat them because I can, I have trouble eating most foods, so tend to stick to sloppy foods, things easy to get down. Dinner again varies, i'm a fan of mashed potatoes.

Typing this up, reading it back, I know this needs to change!

Thanks again xxx

Anytime they are also right on its not possible to spot reduce but it's been my experience that stomach fat is real stubborn and therefore the diet needs to be right. From what you've said....you do need to change things. Start with one thing. Eat eggs for breakfast tomorrow. Then see how you feel over the morning. Or if night time snacking is a problem then change them to healthier options. That kind of thing, baby steps!

If you've had a gastric band....and your still struggling with weight......it's time to look at the emotional reasons behind why you struggle with food. Until you get to the bottom of that, it's going to be a struggle.

Now my belly is one of the last places I have to lose from I have noticed that a lot of the problem is in the diet! I've started eating healthier and making smarter choices, where before I had been lazy about it, and I've found that the better I eat the more 'flat belly days' I have.

Along with core exercises I have noticed a dramatic change in the way my belly looks.

Well done on all your work so far! x

It's all in the diet for stomach fat mostly. The only other thing that will make you retain body fat is high cortisol levels.

What's your diet like? Great job on your exercise

I've taken a look at your diary. My advice: be consistent in your logging. Try to move away from processed foods and incorporate some good sources of protein just make small changes.

To the response below: women are genetically pre disposed to carry it on legs and thighs, men around their waists. There's no reason why weight can't be lost around the stomach. I've had two kids, this photo was taken after their births and I work hard for it!

You can have anything you work for x

^^^ pretty much! Consistent logging and being honest with yourself about what you're eating. More fresh foods and less processed foods.

I also lose from my belly last. I started losing after having my 2nd baby, and I up on a lot of weight with her. I began with doing cardio and strength training. It definitely helps doing both as I'm toning as I'm losing, and the more muscles you build up, the more fat you can burn. I've lost 60lbs and around 12 inches off my waist, and the same off my thighs and hips. I'm an hourglass shape. Now my biggest issue s my baby belly! But it's so much smaller now and getting smaller all the time. Patience!

I haven't looked at your diary but I'd agree with others - keep away from processed foods, and go for lots of protein. Avoid things with 'diet' in the title as they usually have more sugar, and aspartame and all sorts of crap.

Feel free to look at my diary.

Belly fat is associated with stress and the related hormones/insulin etc. See the "Hormone Diet" by Dr Natasha Turner