Belly Fat

ilonawie
ilonawie Posts: 72 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I need to lose belly fat...I eat from 1200 to 1400 cal per day and exercise regularly (5-6 days a week - 1 hour cardio on elliptical/treadmill or racquetball and 30-45 min strength exercise but my belly is not shrinking!
Any suggestions??
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  • AleshaT87
    AleshaT87 Posts: 17
    Cut out breads..
  • Briko3
    Briko3 Posts: 266 Member
    Is your weight going down at all?
  • lqmustang
    lqmustang Posts: 125 Member
    Unfortunately there is no way to target fat loss in a certain area. Keep working out and eating right and the fat loss will come, it just may take time. I will say 1200-1400 calories a day seem awful low for over 90 minutes of vigorous exercise a day. Make sure you are eating enough to fuel all that exercise.
  • ilonawie
    ilonawie Posts: 72 Member
    yes... I am on fitness pal for 5 weeks... I am losing average 1.2 a week, I am up to 8lb lost at this moment
  • mazdauk
    mazdauk Posts: 1,380 Member
    It will go....sloooooooowly! Take pics now and every month, fiind a pair of snug jeans - you will see a difference.

    And try to incorporate some floor exercises for abs - I am slowly seeing a difference. You can't reduce fat in just one spot but by becoming more toned and losing weight overall it will disappear.
  • koshkasmum
    koshkasmum Posts: 276 Member
    Give it time. There is an unwritten law that says that the first ten pounds will come from places you won't really notice or care about. By the time you have lost all 25 pounds at your goal the belly will have shrunk. Make sure you do lots of exercises to strengthen your core too - it will give whatever bit of pooch you have left a great framework and you will look great.
  • Briko3
    Briko3 Posts: 266 Member
    yes... I am on fitness pal for 5 weeks... I am losing average 1.2 a week, I am up to 8lb lost at this moment

    If that's the case, it's just a matter of being patient. Unfortunately, the body decides where to get fat from first, and your belly might be last in line. The only thing you can do is concentrate on the fat loss and wait until it's your belly's turn.

    Sounds like you're doing great so far.
  • ilonawie
    ilonawie Posts: 72 Member
    Unfortunately there is no way to target fat loss in a certain area. Keep working out and eating right and the fat loss will come, it just may take time. I will say 1200-1400 calories a day seem awful low for over 90 minutes of vigorous exercise a day. Make sure you are eating enough to fuel all that exercise.

    So what is safe cal intake if I exercise for about 1.5h a day? I do eat lots of fruit and vegies ... i try to have it with every meal thruout my day
  • eric_sg61
    eric_sg61 Posts: 2,925 Member
    Unfortunately there is no way to target fat loss in a certain area.

    /end thread
  • sphinctress
    sphinctress Posts: 202 Member
    Unfortunately there is no way to target fat loss in a certain area.

    /end thread
    HA!HA!HA!
    :laugh:
    That's awesome!
  • adopt321
    adopt321 Posts: 111
    I've heard for women, butt, hips, and belly are the last places to lose. If you're not already, add some ab work to tighten and firm.
  • ilonawie
    ilonawie Posts: 72 Member
    I need more patience then....
  • KANGOOJUMPS
    KANGOOJUMPS Posts: 6,474 Member
    i do 250 sit ups a day, it works.
  • ms_leanne
    ms_leanne Posts: 523 Member
    I just upped my calories from 1400 odd to 1700 odd working out 3 times a week.

    I don't think you're eating enough. Eat back more calories or try averaging out the extra calories gained through exercise over the week.
  • sweetNsassy2584
    sweetNsassy2584 Posts: 515 Member
    Make sure you diet is in check and be consistent... Diet is key!
  • toxikon
    toxikon Posts: 2,383 Member
    Patience girl! There's no quick fix. Just keep doing what you're doing and the results will come. :)
  • patsnyder89
    patsnyder89 Posts: 93
    Usually if u have stubburn belly fat then its probably the last place you lose fat, there isnt any possible way to target fat loss in certain areas. Just keep doing what ur doing and soon enough you will lose it. Patients and consistency
  • findingmyfit
    findingmyfit Posts: 106
    Abs are really made in the kitchen.
  • jmuhnie
    jmuhnie Posts: 93 Member
    1.2 lbs per week is perfect. I wouldn't change anything.
  • ApexLeader
    ApexLeader Posts: 580 Member
    keep losing fat and your belly fat will eventually go away.
  • michiapp
    michiapp Posts: 2
    The advice I received from a personal trainer is to eat most your carbs in the morning, less at lunch and try to avoid them altogether at night. Cut out refined sugars as much as possible and limit your natural sugars. Limit the "bad fat" as much as possible. Eat more veggies. He also told me that no matter how hard you work your abs or how much cardio you do, "belly fat" will only completely go away if you're eating healthy.
  • ilonawie
    ilonawie Posts: 72 Member
    So if I workout 6 days a week (on average I burn 500-800 cal per workout) how many cal I should eat then??
  • mndamon
    mndamon Posts: 549 Member
    i do 250 sit ups a day, it works.

    I hope that was sarcasm.
  • The_Angry_Fish_Guy
    The_Angry_Fish_Guy Posts: 40 Member
    You joined MFP last month, how long have you been ACTIVLEY exercising? Please tell me you CANNOT expect to lose a glorious amount of weight in such little time.
    Persistance and patience is your best advice ANYONE will give you..

    Boom.. You're welcome.
  • ilonawie
    ilonawie Posts: 72 Member
    You joined MFP last month, how long have you been ACTIVLEY exercising? Please tell me you CANNOT expect to lose a glorious amount of weight in such little time.
    Persistance and patience is your best advice ANYONE will give you..

    Boom.. You're welcome.

    I am not talking 20 lb...lol :) maybe 2 to 3 inches I would be happy...
  • Mr_Excitement
    Mr_Excitement Posts: 833 Member
    yes... I am on fitness pal for 5 weeks... I am losing average 1.2 a week, I am up to 8lb lost at this moment

    That's great-- it sounds like you're already doing what you need to do. When you stop losing weight on your current regiment, you can reevaluate, but for now, I'd say just keep doing what you're doing.
  • fishlover888
    fishlover888 Posts: 132
    Abs are really made in the kitchen.

    This just made me snort. :laugh:

    Anyway, personal go-to recommendation is weight lifting. I started stronglifts 5 x 5 3 weeks ago and have lost 1/2 inch at my waist, 2 inches at my belly button, and 1/2 inch of muffin top. Calling that a win!
  • trogalicious
    trogalicious Posts: 4,584 Member
    Abs are really made in the kitchen.

    This just made me snort. :laugh:

    Anyway, personal go-to recommendation is weight lifting. I started stronglifts 5 x 5 3 weeks ago and have lost 1/2 inch at my waist, 2 inches at my belly button, and 1/2 inch of muffin top. Calling that a win!
    snort if you want, but it's the truth.

    Lifting is great and I recommend it, but there's no out-exercising an improper diet.
  • jamimari777
    jamimari777 Posts: 101 Member
    I need more patience then....

    Yes :) Stay consistent and you'll be rewarded - I'd also recommend weight lifting if you aren't already -
  • marathonmom72
    marathonmom72 Posts: 191 Member
    I agree that you can't force your body to lose fat from specific areas, but you can help your body burn fat while you are doing your 1.5 hour workouts. If you haven't already, invest in a heart rate monitor and aim to keep your heart rate at 65% - 85% of your maximum heart rate. This tells your body to use fat to fuel your workout. The leaner your get, the smaller your belly will get. Also drink plenty of water to help flush fat from your system and be sure you are eating the proper amount of calories. Lifting weights will absolutely help you build lean muscle and increase your metabolism. 'Rome was not built in a day' as the saying goes...it will definitely take some time.

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