Can you guys encourage me a little bit?

lina1131
lina1131 Posts: 2,246 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Here's my problem...

My problem area is my big *kitten* belly. I have lost 22 lbs and it is coming off my legs, my arms, my face, but not really my stomach. It is becoming ridiculous.

The fat WILL start coming off my stomach at some point, RIGHT?

I am not going to stop. I am very motivated and I will reach my goals but I just need someone to tell me that this belly is going to eventually go somewhere.

Yes?

I do lift weights 2 or 3 days a week (I don't think I would call it heavy, but I do lift) and I do cardio at least 4 days a week.

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  • DopeItUp
    DopeItUp Posts: 18,771 Member
    Yes, you generally lose the weight from the outside-in. Your midsection is generally the last place to lose the fat. That's why you have to get to such a low bodyfat percentage to see your abs.
  • HealthWoke0ish
    HealthWoke0ish Posts: 2,078 Member
    It should. I lose weight/inches the same way...stomach last.

    A favorite saying of mine is that "The will to prepare is more important than the will to win." I amend and adjust that to our situation to say that the 'will to achieve a perfected process is more important than the will to achieve perfected results.' I say that because I know for me, yearning for the results often makes me disappointed faster when the desired results don't quickly appear. If, instead, I focus on the process...then I'm a little more patient and pleasantly surprised when I turn around and "hey!" am down another pant size. :)

    So good news: You're already hot...and you're building a good habit/workout/routine. Keep doing what you're doing and I believe the results will come eventually.

    Keep it up! :)
  • Fit4_Life
    Fit4_Life Posts: 828 Member
    Sorry, but the stomach is the LAST to lose. You will get there. Just think how much you have lost now. Start doing some stomach exercises. You be aight, girl! Drink lots of H20. :smile:
  • ctpeace
    ctpeace Posts: 327 Member
    Yes it will. Genetics plays funny tricks on us sometimes, and WHERE you lose fat from can't really be changed that much, you just have to lose enough to get to the stubborn areas too! Ab work obviously won't take fat off, but it'll firm up what's underneath so the big reveal when it does peel off is that much more pleasant-looking. Take heart, you'll get there!
  • sjo68
    sjo68 Posts: 28 Member
    It will come off. Unfortunately we don't get to choose where we lose it first.
  • lina1131
    lina1131 Posts: 2,246 Member
    Thanks guys.

    I went shopping during my lunch break today and pants are just looking ridiculous on me. I have nice legs and this big belly. Hate it.

    And the full body picture in my profile is probably about 5 to 10 pounds less than what I weigh now. That picture was taken right before I got pregnant with my daughter, so the belly is just a lot worse. :grumble:
  • wocko6092
    wocko6092 Posts: 69 Member
    Yes your belly will go eventually go just keep at it. Its your body which decides which parts to lose first. It will get round to your belly when it has ran out of store's every where else. Well done to your results so far and keep lifting those weights.
  • lina1131
    lina1131 Posts: 2,246 Member
    Thanks for the encouraging words. I was having a moment. :blushing:
  • jessannprice
    jessannprice Posts: 183 Member
    I'm having the same problem.

    Thanks for posting this. I needed this particular encouragement too.


    :)

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