my muffin top wont go away. . . HELP

I don't 100% agree with "you can't spot reduce". I know you can't with cardio, but with strength training I think you can. You wont see a difference in your arms from doing crunches... That, to me, counts as spot-reduction.

youre misunderstanding what spot reduction means. It means losing fat in a particular area. You cant do that by working out that particular area. you are talking about muscle growth in a particular region, and yes of course thats how it works

you cant spot reduce. Everything you want to change is made in the kitchen. Diet will affect your BF% and fix these issues. One thing I will say is dont do so much ab work. One common complaint I hear is, I dont understand why my belly is getting larger i do abs all the time. Well the larger your abdominal muscles grow, if your bf% is not dropping your stomach will appear to stick out more. Id work on your calories and start lifting heavy weights

Thanks! As in you mean I need to be eating more calories?

No I mean you need to find out your current caloric budget for your weightloss goals, and stick to that for an extended period. And possibly pair that with some heavy lifting or cardio.

I guess that makes sense. But you can target a specific area to look better that way. That's what I meant by that.

I don't 100% agree with "you can't spot reduce". I know you can't with cardio, but with strength training I think you can. You wont see a difference in your arms from doing crunches... That, to me, counts as spot-reduction.

That's not reduction though... that's spot strengthening.

Right. You can definitely spot-increase.

Damnit... kids and their stupid cell phones. That pic will haunt me for ever.

((I can't do HIIT... Sad Face for me.))

Longer shirts? Dresses? Overalls?(that last one was a joke)

Like others have said, you can't spot reduce. Stay committed and you will reach your goal. In the meantime, tweak your wardrobe, log your food constantly, try HIIT and/or weight lifting.

It takes time for the body to "go back" from weight loss and also depends on age. I have a huge weight loss (200lbs), and my body is still shrinking even tho I have only lost 10 lbs in the past 9 months.I did however start weight training over a month ago and I think it is helping. I have tried some body shapers and they work GREAT for me. I just use them occassionally because I want my muscles to do the work and not rely on them. I am 56 years old and am realistic about how much toning and muscle building will do and not in the frame of mind to get surgery.

Thanks! As in you mean I need to be eating more calories?

you definitely need to eat more calories! i saw you mention in another post that your food diary today is basically how it looks every day! You are not eating enough calories, or anywhere near it. You need to fuel your body, especially if you're working out! How have you not collapsed yet?!

Try the JM 30 days Shred, you can find all 3 levels on youtube. It has a lot of success in that area for many people.

Don't wear ill-fitting pants...all they do is over accentuate your muffin top...and make it look more like a poundcake top. Second...watch the carbohydrates...specifically, breads and sweets.