Muffin top

Shaavo89
Shaavo89 Posts: 68
in Fitness and Exercise
Never had to worry about muffin tops before and now BAM they're here! What is that best way to get rid of these?? Kids do wonderful things to your body! :wink:
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  • skylark94
    skylark94 Posts: 2,036 Member
    Wear looser pants :wink:

    I'm below my goal weight now. I still have a muffin top if i try to squeeze into something that's too small.
  • nilbogger
    nilbogger Posts: 870 Member
    Wear looser pants :wink:

    I'm below my goal weight now. I still have a muffin top if i try to squeeze into something that's too small.

    Also pants with a higher rise.
  • Shaavo89
    Shaavo89 Posts: 68
    Wear looser pants :wink:

    I'm below my goal weight now. I still have a muffin top if i try to squeeze into something that's too small.

    Then they are saggy in the butt... looks like a dump in your pants... yikes! lol
  • emilydiehl08
    emilydiehl08 Posts: 54
    I have had them since I was in high school! There is unfortunatly no way to target that specific area. Just general cardio weight loss. I get on this one machine (sorry don't know the name) and you kneel and twist your lower half with your chest facing forward and it seems to be strengthening the muscle there...so hopefully one day these lovely love handles will be goners!
  • joeysfacts
    joeysfacts Posts: 83 Member
    Stop eating gluten, breads, sugars, and lower your carb intake.
  • Joehenny
    Joehenny Posts: 1,222 Member
    Stop eating gluten, breads, sugars, and lower your carb intake.

    Cease!
  • Shaavo89
    Shaavo89 Posts: 68
    I have had them since I was in high school! There is unfortunatly no way to target that specific area. Just general cardio weight loss. I get on this one machine (sorry don't know the name) and you kneel and twist your lower half with your chest facing forward and it seems to be strengthening the muscle there...so hopefully one day these lovely love handles will be goners!

    Ahh I will have to find this machine... maybe i'll google it! And why is it they are called love handles?? I feel like there is nothing loving about them lol
  • farmers_daughter
    farmers_daughter Posts: 1,632 Member
    Don't shoot me but the only way mine has ever dissapeared was when I took phentermine. I'm just being honest.

    Proof that, that stuff should be either banned or available to everyone. lol
  • _benjammin
    _benjammin Posts: 1,224 Member
    Stop eating excess calories
    FTFY
  • Shaavo89
    Shaavo89 Posts: 68
    Stop eating gluten, breads, sugars, and lower your carb intake.

    I cant get away from all sugar... I will lessen it tho!
  • Abells
    Abells Posts: 756 Member
    lower your body fat

    eat in a deficit and exercise if you want :)
  • zytah
    zytah Posts: 153
    I have had them since I was in high school! There is unfortunatly no way to target that specific area. Just general cardio weight loss. I get on this one machine (sorry don't know the name) and you kneel and twist your lower half with your chest facing forward and it seems to be strengthening the muscle there...so hopefully one day these lovely love handles will be goners!

    ab glider?
  • lbuseth
    lbuseth Posts: 41
    They are usually the last thing to go on people. It is all about your diet. Cutting out sugar (bread, cookies, cakes etc) and drink will help these disappear.
  • Shaavo89
    Shaavo89 Posts: 68
    Don't shoot me but the only way mine has ever dissapeared was when I took phentermine. I'm just being honest.

    Proof that, that stuff should be either banned or available to everyone. lol

    That stuff scares me! My friend had it prescribed to her and told me to take one, so I did and it was terrible! I had cotton mouth all day and could not stop moving!! lol
  • Bikini27
    Bikini27 Posts: 1,290 Member
    Reduce body fat, increase muscle tone in your core and your glutes (core for your back and front, glutes to fill out the bottom of your pants to prevent the dreaded poppy pants look).
    Avoid low rise pants.
    Avoid being sucked into the size on the pant instead of the fit.
    Get tailoring if necessary.
  • nilbogger
    nilbogger Posts: 870 Member
    Stop eating gluten, breads, sugars, and lower your carb intake.

    Blech! I'd rather have a muffin top.
  • JustJennie1
    JustJennie1 Posts: 3,749 Member
    Diet and exercise.
  • Sarge516
    Sarge516 Posts: 256 Member
    Contrary to (popular) belief, doing exercises targeting a specific area does not reduce fat in that area. Reducing body fat in general (by diet & exercise) will reduce "muffin top".

    Best plan for you is cardio, strength training and a healthy/proper diet.
  • waitie80
    waitie80 Posts: 1 Member
    Stop eating sugar and unfortunately alcohol goes straight to your *kitten*!! :-(
  • Shaavo89
    Shaavo89 Posts: 68
    Maybe I should be a tad more specific..... How do I target those areas while working out. I am dieting and working out. I just want those specifically to get lost! :smile:
  • norahwynn
    norahwynn Posts: 862 Member
    You just need to go shopping and buy some pants that fit. And whilst where those larger pants, work out and eat healthier.

    Boom! Muffin top gone...
  • Shaavo89
    Shaavo89 Posts: 68
    Stop eating sugar and unfortunately alcohol goes straight to your *kitten*!! :-(

    I like a good drink occasionally too! But I've been good about it because I'm dieting.
  • Shaavo89
    Shaavo89 Posts: 68
    You just need to go shopping and buy some pants that fit. And whilst where those larger pants, work out and eat healthier.

    Boom! Muffin top gone...

    Im not shoving myself into jeans. My jeans fit. While in a swimming suit, they are there. That's when I really notice it
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,030 Member
    Maybe I should be a tad more specific..... How do I target those areas while working out. I am dieting and working out. I just want those specifically to get lost! :smile:
    You can't unless you do lipo. No particular exercise spot reduces any area of the body.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal/Group FitnessTrainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
  • Shaavo89
    Shaavo89 Posts: 68
    Maybe I should be a tad more specific..... How do I target those areas while working out. I am dieting and working out. I just want those specifically to get lost! :smile:
    You can't unless you do lipo. No particular exercise spot reduces any area of the body.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal/Group FitnessTrainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition

    That's terrible news! Dang it. Thank you!
  • bornofthorns
    bornofthorns Posts: 143 Member
    I am taking a guess here. But, like anything else, while you can't "spot train" you can make sure to focus on exercises for your obliques and lower back. That should help. As my lady always says, "there's always Spanx!":wink:
  • Shaavo89
    Shaavo89 Posts: 68
    I am taking a guess here. But, like anything else, while you can't "spot train" you can make sure to focus on exercises for your obliques and lower back. That should help. As my lady always says, "there's always Spanx!":wink:

    Spanx are amazing! lol
  • LosingMyMarbles
    LosingMyMarbles Posts: 168 Member
    I noticed a big difference in mine after doing Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred, especially the Level 1. There's a lot of good ab work in there. It's still there, but getting smaller.
  • hottamolly00
    hottamolly00 Posts: 334 Member
    Stop wearing low rise jeans. Wear a mid-rise jeans and BOOM, the muffin top is eliminated.
  • BrownEyeAngel
    BrownEyeAngel Posts: 331 Member
    30DS does help with this area!

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