Belly overhang near goal weight :(
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I'm 5'7" and 130lbs. I have a little muffin top at 21% body fat. A lot depends on how your body distributes fat and what your body fat percentage is.
When getting close to your goal weight, it is time to change your goals from pounds to bodyfat percentage. That is the fine tuning of a fitness plan.0 -
According to charts at 5 ' you should be 100 pounds. and add 5 pounds of weight for every inch over. But that does not account for fram size.
I'm 5.5.5" and when I was just right I was 125 to 130 and I have a medium frame so I think it was right for me.
lol No thanks! I will never, ever be that tiny. My mom is 5'1" and around 110 lbs. She is a toothpick! I never want to look like that. I like looking much healthier. Everyone always comments on how tiny she looks. My healthy weight is between 98 lbs - 132 lbs. I would rather be near 120 - 130 lbs than 100 lbs.
OK, then you are going to have to learn to live with a fat stomach. Be well and happy.
First---Charts are NOT a good way to determine what the scale should say ( and the scale shouldn't be the main indicator of getting fit either). Second--when someone such as the OP determines that an unrealistic weight is given as an "ideal" from a chart isn't a healthy weight for them--don't go hatin'!
OP--you have done a fantastic job with walking your weight right off!! I will bet if you start looking at different ways that you can easily do some body weight exercises at home--you will find something that you really like--and do it! And you don't have to give up walking--just build some muscle to help you burn that fat!
Also--any form of measuring BF% will not be too accurate--so please keep that in mind as you measure. It can an indicator...but your BF% may be higher or lower than what your measurements indicate. However--you should start taking measurements prior to working out-as you will be able to see results of inches lost if/when the scale tells you you're not losing!0 -
Thanks for the advice so far. I don't know my BF%. I don't own any equipment that could tell me that percentage. My exercise is all walking. I walk around 8 to 10 miles a day. I know I should do strength training or whatever, but I really don't have the money and interest in that. I like simple forms of exercise because that way, I know I will stick with it.
It really is not that expensive to strength train. I am extremely poor and actually in poverty but I have invested in some dumbbells, videos, and other equipment. You can build your dumbbell collection as you gain strength so the initial investment would probably be like 20-40 dollars if you just started using weights. There are some cords that go up to heavy duty and they are pretty inexpensive as well. On amazon they are around $30-50 for a set with light- heavy exercise bands. You can get equipment as you can afford it, which is what I do. I am waiting and saving until I have enough money for a Bosu trainer.0 -
This must be the day for starting threads looking for advice and then rejecting all of the good suggestions. :noway:
Oh wait, that's everyday.
I never rejected good suggestions. I love the ideas. Must be the day people like to attack others!I know I should do strength training or whatever, but I really don't have the money and interest in that. I like simple forms of exercise because that way, I know I will stick with it.0 -
This must be the day for starting threads looking for advice and then rejecting all of the good suggestions. :noway:
Oh wait, that's everyday.
I never rejected good suggestions. I love the ideas. Must be the day people like to attack others!I know I should do strength training or whatever, but I really don't have the money and interest in that. I like simple forms of exercise because that way, I know I will stick with it.
That wasn't a rejection of anyone's ideas. That was my way of telling everyone why I HAVEN'T been strength training. I've already reported your post. I suggest stop bothering me.0 -
According to charts at 5 ' you should be 100 pounds. and add 5 pounds of weight for every inch over. But that does not account for fram size.
I'm 5.5.5" and when I was just right I was 125 to 130 and I have a medium frame so I think it was right for me.
lol No thanks! I will never, ever be that tiny. My mom is 5'1" and around 110 lbs. She is a toothpick! I never want to look like that. I like looking much healthier. Everyone always comments on how tiny she looks. My healthy weight is between 98 lbs - 132 lbs. I would rather be near 120 - 130 lbs than 100 lbs.
OK, then you are going to have to learn to live with a fat stomach. Be well and happy.
First---Charts are NOT a good way to determine what the scale should say ( and the scale shouldn't be the main indicator of getting fit either). Second--when someone such as the OP determines that an unrealistic weight is given as an "ideal" from a chart isn't a healthy weight for them--don't go hatin'!
OP--you have done a fantastic job with walking your weight right off!! I will bet if you start looking at different ways that you can easily do some body weight exercises at home--you will find something that you really like--and do it! And you don't have to give up walking--just build some muscle to help you burn that fat!
Also--any form of measuring BF% will not be too accurate--so please keep that in mind as you measure. It can an indicator...but your BF% may be higher or lower than what your measurements indicate. However--you should start taking measurements prior to working out-as you will be able to see results of inches lost if/when the scale tells you you're not losing!
Great advice, thank you!
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I'm 5'7" and 130lbs. I have a little muffin top at 21% body fat. A lot depends on how your body distributes fat and what your body fat percentage is.
When getting close to your goal weight, it is time to change your goals from pounds to bodyfat percentage. That is the fine tuning of a fitness plan.
I think you have some body issues as well. My sister is 5'4" and 130 lbs and has no muffin top and she has a pretty normal activity level. Sometimes it is heavier but most of the time it is pretty normal. She is not a big weight lifter or anything. I looked on Mybodygallery as well and I just do not see people at your weight with a muffin top.0 -
I'm just a bit taller at 5'3" and I gotta get to around 135 for my belly to be flat(ish). But that's because I tend to carry the extra weight in my butt and thighs. Which I don't complain about cuz I have an awesome butt
lol But anyway, try looking up ab exercises online. Pick two that work different areas of your stomach, and memorize them. Just do a little of that every day in addition to walking, and that tummy should start to go away! But walking isn't going to do much for your belly.
Um....no.
That would be spot reducing. You can do ab exercises all day long, but your body will burn fat from whatever part it wants. You could do 10,000 crunches, but if you have fat on your arms your body wants, it'll burn it from there first.
OP, don't worry about the scale, worry about the tape measure. You may need to lose very little weight, but actually just need to drop BF%. If you do resistance training to maintain muscle mass, you'll notice the scale will drop slower as inches drop off. This is because you're only losing fat, not fat and muscle.
To help you get to a flatter stomach:
Calorie deficit + work (cardio AND compound movement strength training) + patience = lowered BF% and your goal.
You'll notice one thing about individuals on here with nice midsections, they(we) do very little to no isolated ab routines.0 -
I'm 5'7" and 130lbs. I have a little muffin top at 21% body fat. A lot depends on how your body distributes fat and what your body fat percentage is.
When getting close to your goal weight, it is time to change your goals from pounds to bodyfat percentage. That is the fine tuning of a fitness plan.
I think you have some body issues as well. My sister is 5'4" and 130 lbs and has no muffin top and she has a pretty normal activity level. Sometimes it is heavier but most of the time it is pretty normal. She is not a big weight lifter or anything. I looked on Mybodygallery as well and I just do not see people at your weight with a muffin top.
A lot of it will depend on your build. I'm built like a Popsicle stick, pretty much straight up and down so I don't carry any extra weight for boobs or butt and a little bit extra around the middle is a spare tire that hangs over my pants. My friend can weigh 10 lbs more than I do and have a great figure because she has big boobs, some junk in the trunk and a tiny waist. We are exactly the same height but totally carry weight in different places. You have to evaluate for yourself when you look in the mirror and think everything is great. Some people want to be able to cut string on their hip bones and some like a little meat on their bones. It's all your choice.0 -
This must be the day for starting threads looking for advice and then rejecting all of the good suggestions. :noway:
Oh wait, that's everyday.
I never rejected good suggestions. I love the ideas. Must be the day people like to attack others!I know I should do strength training or whatever, but I really don't have the money and interest in that. I like simple forms of exercise because that way, I know I will stick with it.
That wasn't a rejection of anyone's ideas. That was my way of telling everyone why I HAVEN'T been strength training. I've already reported your post. I suggest stop bothering me.
Reported? Really?0 -
This must be the day for starting threads looking for advice and then rejecting all of the good suggestions. :noway:
Oh wait, that's everyday.
I never rejected good suggestions. I love the ideas. Must be the day people like to attack others!I know I should do strength training or whatever, but I really don't have the money and interest in that. I like simple forms of exercise because that way, I know I will stick with it.
That wasn't a rejection of anyone's ideas. That was my way of telling everyone why I HAVEN'T been strength training. I've already reported your post. I suggest stop bothering me.
Reported? Really?
Yep, and her comment was removed. 0 -
I'm 5'7" and 130lbs. I have a little muffin top at 21% body fat. A lot depends on how your body distributes fat and what your body fat percentage is.
When getting close to your goal weight, it is time to change your goals from pounds to bodyfat percentage. That is the fine tuning of a fitness plan.
I think you have some body issues as well. My sister is 5'4" and 130 lbs and has no muffin top and she has a pretty normal activity level. Sometimes it is heavier but most of the time it is pretty normal. She is not a big weight lifter or anything. I looked on Mybodygallery as well and I just do not see people at your weight with a muffin top.
The whole 21% is distributed in my midsection. I've got no visible fat on my extremities. Also, I'm perimenopausal and a thick waist is just something that goes along with age, unfortunately, I know I'm healthy. I keep spanx on hand when I want to look fabulous.0 -
Thanks for the advice so far. I don't know my BF%. I don't own any equipment that could tell me that percentage. My exercise is all walking. I walk around 8 to 10 miles a day. I know I should do strength training or whatever, but I really don't have the money and interest in that. I like simple forms of exercise because that way, I know I will stick with it.
You can download apps and use your own body to strength train. Example, Push ups, planks, squats, Flutter kicks Sit ups crunches... A lot of floor exercises can strenghten and Tone muscles... You should really switch some stuff up!
This! Try it...you'll be a believer0 -
I'm 5'7" and 130lbs. I have a little muffin top at 21% body fat. A lot depends on how your body distributes fat and what your body fat percentage is.
When getting close to your goal weight, it is time to change your goals from pounds to bodyfat percentage. That is the fine tuning of a fitness plan.
I think you have some body issues as well. My sister is 5'4" and 130 lbs and has no muffin top and she has a pretty normal activity level. Sometimes it is heavier but most of the time it is pretty normal. She is not a big weight lifter or anything. I looked on Mybodygallery as well and I just do not see people at your weight with a muffin top.
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Thanks for the advice so far. I don't know my BF%. I don't own any equipment that could tell me that percentage. My exercise is all walking. I walk around 8 to 10 miles a day. I know I should do strength training or whatever, but I really don't have the money and interest in that. I like simple forms of exercise because that way, I know I will stick with it.
You can download apps and use your own body to strength train. Example, Push ups, planks, squats, Flutter kicks Sit ups crunches... A lot of floor exercises can strenghten and Tone muscles... You should really switch some stuff up!
This! Try it...you'll be a believer
I will try this. Any apps you recommend?0 -
This must be the day for starting threads looking for advice and then rejecting all of the good suggestions. :noway:
Oh wait, that's everyday.
I never rejected good suggestions. I love the ideas. Must be the day people like to attack others!I know I should do strength training or whatever, but I really don't have the money and interest in that. I like simple forms of exercise because that way, I know I will stick with it.
That wasn't a rejection of anyone's ideas. That was my way of telling everyone why I HAVEN'T been strength training. I've already reported your post. I suggest stop bothering me.
Reported? Really?
Yep, and her comment was removed.
Wow......just.....wow.0 -
Wow......just.....wow.
I don't take shiz from anyone!0 -
You might want to add a lot of strength training in to your routine. Muscle burns more calories than fat, and it might help get your BF% down and strengthen the tummy area (to hold skin closer to the muscle) and might add more definition once you do lose more BF. I know how you feel... I was at my goal weight and was still so chubby, I couldn't believe it. Just hang in there and keep up your good habits!0
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PS: I didn't realize I was saying the same thing as everyone else. Just google "body weight strength training" and you can see how to do all of those things. Planks, squats, sit ups, push ups, lunges, etc. are really easy to do in any space, but will keep you challenged. There are a ton of websites that provide lots of other ideas and you can modify them to make them harder (put weight on your back for push ups, do jackknife push ups).0
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I am just over 5' 1", and weigh about 120 pounds depending on what I ate yesterday. I am about 28% body fat last time I calculated (a while ago--I should probably do it again). All that fat sits in my midsection (I think they call that apple shape). I definitely have a pouch. I think it just depends where you hold the fat. 0
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I started well over 200 lbs at 5"1' (female). I am 140 lbs now. My goal is 130 lbs. I still have a belly overhang that I thought would be gone by this weight. Maybe it will be gone around 130 lbs or even 120 lbs? Ugh...
Does anyone know at my height at around what weight I would get a flatter stomach? I know everyone varies and such, but I just mean in general for the average person. I don't have any loose skin as I have been losing weight at a consistent pace.
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So if someone already said it- Oh Well.
try checking out www.mybodygallery.com
Enter in your size weight w.e or if you want, put in what you would like to look at, and check out how some of the other girls looks. it might give you an idea. Just saying.0 -
Congratulations on your progress OP! If you are interested in beginning strength training, might I suggest hasfit.com (Heart and Soul Fitness, they have free workouts on YouTube). I have been doing these workouts for over 2 months now, and they keep me fit and motivated! There is a range of workouts from beginner to advanced so anyone can find suitable workouts, and increase workout intensity as strength increases. Also you can start out with using soup cans or water bottles.
I've read on MFP that the Be Fit channel on YouTube has good free workouts as well.
Good luck!0 -
It might just be the area that's the last to lose. I know when I was 140 and I'm 5'4 my stomach was flat, but I still had a big butt and thighs.0
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According to charts at 5 ' a woman should be 100 pounds and add 5 pounds of weight for every inch over. But that does not account for frame size.
Oof. I'm around 5'1", and at 105 I'd be too skinny. I have a pretty small frame. Even at my most fit, the lowest I got was 108, but I was pretty much solid muscle. But to each her own.0 -
250 sit ups a day.
it works.0 -
Good for you! (On reporting the mean post.) I try not to get into anything other than diet/weight loss/fitness things, but I have to say that snarky comments tend to make reading on MFP less pleasant...
Great thread, BTW. I learned a lot. I should add that the only time I didn't have some belly fat was when I was in college and weighed 120 lbs...but I'm 5'8" and my happy weight is higher than that.0 -
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The belly overhang is dependant on bodyfat %, not weight. You'll probably have to go down to 18-20% to lose the overhang. Use this to find out what weight that is (requires current bodyfat measurement to compute):I started well over 200 lbs at 5"1' (female). I am 140 lbs now. My goal is 130 lbs. I still have a belly overhang that I thought would be gone by this weight. Maybe it will be gone around 130 lbs or even 120 lbs? Ugh...
Does anyone know at my height at around what weight I would get a flatter stomach? I know everyone varies and such, but I just mean in general for the average person. I don't have any loose skin as I have been losing weight at a consistent pace.
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