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problem area

franinfl1973
franinfl1973 Posts: 6 Member
edited January 25 in Health and Weight Loss
my problem area is my stomach. no matter how much weight i lose the fat on my stomach seems to stick. am i doing something wrong? anyone else have that problem? any solutions??

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  • brentbarrie
    brentbarrie Posts: 532 Member
    Cardio and eating healthy. You cant control where your body will burn fat from. You gotta keep working at it. It takes time, patience and dedication, and focus :)
  • tatd_820
    tatd_820 Posts: 573 Member
    I have a problem area too. Inner thighs. Unfortunately we cannot target lose. Keep at it. Genetics play a big role in our shapes. Cardio, eat at deficit and don't give up!
  • kwilliams386
    kwilliams386 Posts: 156 Member
    I would focus more on LBM % and BF %, not your weight.
  • arcaneshadowcat
    arcaneshadowcat Posts: 41
    If you are relatively physically fit, take a tumbling class with adults if you can find one. The last time I got a flat stomach was from doing tumbling... don't do it if you have a back injury.... highly not suggested. The next best thing would be pilates or advanced yoga?
  • hrod215
    hrod215 Posts: 163 Member
    I can relate as my stomach is my problem area as well. I've had 3 children and the lower belly pooch is the most stubborn area. I'm actually at pre-baby weight (before all 3!) and my goal is 10 more lbs and LOTS of toning, particularly in the tummy area. I'm going to take a pic of my tummy (shudders at the thought) and compare it after my 10 lb goal and toning regime. Hopefully I can get rid of it! Good luck to you!
  • Smokey19
    Smokey19 Posts: 796 Member
    I have the same problem you do about having all my weight in my abdomen. I've been able to lose it everywhere else.
  • dancerbyday
    dancerbyday Posts: 61
    That's my problem area, too. Try going running. I've found that anything over a mile two or three times a week sheds fat really quickly in your stomach and you thighs. Along with that, you should do some sit-ups and...my absolute favorite -- crunches!
  • franinfl1973
    franinfl1973 Posts: 6 Member
    i admit i love my food. i am eating better and not as much and more active. i do run. i walked 5 miles yesterday . i ride my bike i jog bout 2 miles . it's my stomach. it just doesn't budge lol. i hate sit ups. exercising the abdominal area is hard. but i'll keep at it coz this is something i want badly. if it doesn't go away to where i want it then hope it'll at least shrink down a little. :) thank you for ur advice
  • franinfl1973
    franinfl1973 Posts: 6 Member
    what r those??
  • ThinUpGirl
    ThinUpGirl Posts: 397
    Everything looks better standing up, but my biggest problem is my thighs. They're way less jiggily since I've started working out, but they are so thick. I definitely consider them a problem.
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