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question about toning?

saranghae123
saranghae123 Posts: 39
edited February 3 in Health and Weight Loss
OK so I haven't been really active on here in a while. In Feb I went from 145 now I'm about 118
I was just wondering if I walk 2 hours a day with a little jogging added in and do about 5 different stomach/butt exercises everyday, eat a low calorie diet, will there be a high chance my stomach will be flat by the first of November? My stomach isn't Huge and it doesn't have that frowny thing on the belly button but just like a straight line....anyways Yeah in October I want to wear a sexy costume for Halloween and in the middle of November I'm complying misty at a con. So what do you think? Btw. I'm 5 feet 1/2" and 19 years old.

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  • saranghae123
    saranghae123 Posts: 39
    Forgot to mention I do 100 of the exercises.
  • HMVOL7409
    HMVOL7409 Posts: 1,588 Member
    First you can't spot reduce. Do all the crunches you want but you can't control where fat comes off. Second, what's your calorie intake? A 19 yo female that's already at a healthy weight shouldn't be on a low calorie diet.


    Edit to add: Previous posts you posted and the responses are no different with regards to low calories.
  • Lysander666
    Lysander666 Posts: 275 Member
    Concentrate on your diet more than your exercise. Diet helps you lose weight more.

    Go for 1200-1500 cals a day and you should lose a steady two pounds a week or thereabouts.
  • saranghae123
    saranghae123 Posts: 39
    My body has already been screwed up from ednos so I gain weight on anything above 1000, plus my antidepressant supresses my appetite, I'm not at a healthy weight for my height. I know I can't spot reduce basically what I'm saying if I eat fruits and nuts and stuff and continue this workout regiment will my stomach be more toned?
  • sunglasses_and_ocean_waves
    sunglasses_and_ocean_waves Posts: 2,757 Member
    Congratulations on your awesome weight loss! People get snotty around here about the word toning, but I get what you're saying. Generally not, running & walking don't usually work the abs. I mean they do, but not in a way you want unless you really, really move your hips.

    I think if you want to tighten up quickly, you need to hit the weights. You can just get some dumbbells @ walmart on the cheap (that's how I started out).

    Good luck
  • HMVOL7409
    HMVOL7409 Posts: 1,588 Member
    My body has already been screwed up from ednos so I gain weight on anything above 1000, plus my antidepressant supresses my appetite, I'm not at a healthy weight for my height. I know I can't spot reduce basically what I'm saying if I eat fruits and nuts and stuff and continue this workout regiment will my stomach be more toned?

    118 lb IS a healthy weight. I agree lifting will benefit you best and there's no magic foods to bring out a tight stomach. That comes with a MODERATE deficit resulting in reduction of body fat and exercise. If you're recovering from a ED it's probably best to see a physician and follow their medical advice to get your metabolism back up to a healthy 19 yo.
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