Hey I'm new lol I want to lose lower stomach fat.
francescahh
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http://i.imgur.com/XIXvYE1.jpg this me (well my body).
You see I'm skinny and all but I don't exercise and 50% eat healthy, as in I don't try I just equally enjoy junk and health food. When I weigh myself I'm 115-125 on any given day and a whopping 5 feet tall. Apparently what I'm saying just sounds stupid so how do I lose my lower stomach fat to have a flat stomach instead of the curve at the end without losing my boobs? You can definitely notice if I tried to wear a tight dress or a half shirt.
Side note I'm porcelain white (absolutely no tan)..would that somehow make me look fitter if I got a tan? lol
You see I'm skinny and all but I don't exercise and 50% eat healthy, as in I don't try I just equally enjoy junk and health food. When I weigh myself I'm 115-125 on any given day and a whopping 5 feet tall. Apparently what I'm saying just sounds stupid so how do I lose my lower stomach fat to have a flat stomach instead of the curve at the end without losing my boobs? You can definitely notice if I tried to wear a tight dress or a half shirt.
Side note I'm porcelain white (absolutely no tan)..would that somehow make me look fitter if I got a tan? lol
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stereotypical 'perfect body'
That being said I don't want to lose my boobs or butt in the process.
Side note I'm porcelain white (absolutely no tan)..would that somehow make me look fitter if I got a tan? lol
ugh....so many things I would like to say, but I'm sure others will jump on it soon enough.0 -
YOU HAVE A NICE BODY TEACH ME, PREACH ME, INSULT ME GO JUST HELP ME!!!
edit: I'll change my paragraph then sorry if it sounds ignorantlol0 -
You cannot choose where the fat comes from when you lose weight unless you do it with lipo surgery.
There's nothing wrong with different body types at healthy weights. At 5' tall I do not know how much weight you could afford to lose, so I'm not going to guess at it. BMI charts do not take your lean muscle into account, but if you don't work out . . . *shrugs* you could try a body fat calculator to see what's up.
But again, you cannot choose where body fat comes from if you cut calories.
Why not just wear clothing that flatters your body type and stature? Like, ya know, wearing pants or skirts that rest on your hips instead of at your mons pubis. Then the 'curve' that bothers you won't be so obvious.0 -
You cannot choose where the fat comes from when you lose weight unless you do it with lipo surgery.
There's nothing wrong with different body types at healthy weights. At 5' tall I do not know how much weight you could afford to lose, so I'm not going to guess at it. BMI charts do not take your lean muscle into account, but if you don't work out . . . *shrugs* you could try a body fat calculator to see what's up.
But again, you cannot choose where body fat comes from if you cut calories.
Why not just wear clothing that flatters your body type and stature? Like, ya know, wearing pants or skirts that rest on your hips instead of at your mons pubis. Then the 'curve' that bothers you won't be so obvious.
I might just be putting words in your mouth here, but are you trying to say that's just how my body is and there's nothing I can do? :l0 -
I think we all have our ideas and notions about what we want to lose so this should be a judgment free zone. From what I know/have been told. Try to make sure you have a protein heavy diet and diminish the amount of sugars that you are consuming - eggs for brekkie tuna for lunch etc. And then do some resistance training - kettlebell swings are meant to be good for your core. hope that helps!
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thank you very much 0
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I'm saying that I do not know if you are overweight for your height. If you are and choose to lose to achieve a healthy weight range, which you might already be at, you cannot choose where the fat loss will occur.0
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I'm saying that I do not know if you are overweight for your height. If you are and choose to lose to achieve a healthy weight range, which you might already be at, you cannot choose where the fat loss will occur.
Yeah I don't know if I'm overweight either. And if I am I don't even mind it because I do like that I don't have bone thin thighs and such lol. My only really 'problem area' is my lower stomach. Thank you for the tip though I think changing my clothing style would definitely help but of course that costs money! I'll have to do something about it gradually
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Plastic surgery is always an option...0
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Unfortunately we can't choose where we lose fat, it's all about genetics.
You have a lovely figure, subtract a moderate deficit from your TDEE and start lifting weights, evaluate in a month and tweak from there.0 -
Bahahaha you should of let loose!!!!
stereotypical 'perfect body'
That being said I don't want to lose my boobs or butt in the process.
Side note I'm porcelain white (absolutely no tan)..would that somehow make me look fitter if I got a tan? lol
ugh....so many things I would like to say, but I'm sure others will jump on it soon enough.0 -
Dr Oz has alot of ideas about losing belly fat.
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Dr Oz has alot of ideas about losing belly fat.
Dr oz is an idiot0 -
Bahahaha you should of let loose!!!!
ugh....so many things I would like to say, but I'm sure others will jump on it soon enough.
stereotypical 'perfect body'
That being said I don't want to lose my boobs or butt in the process.
Side note I'm porcelain white (absolutely no tan)..would that somehow make me look fitter if I got a tan? lol
Yep, feel free to put me in my place!0 -
like everyone else, i havent found a way to lose just the fat i want to lose. its not possible, but that doesnt mean you cant do workouts to target specific areas. if i were you id combine cardio with some core exercises. yes, youll probably lose weight other places too but only you can decide if that is worth it. good luck!0
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Dr Oz has alot of ideas about losing belly fat.
Suppose that there is no harm in checking it out, at the least.0 -
Thank you.Unfortunately we can't choose where we lose fat, it's all about genetics.
You have a lovely figure, subtract a moderate deficit from your TDEE and start lifting weights, evaluate in a month and tweak from there.like everyone else, i havent found a way to lose just the fat i want to lose. its not possible, but that doesnt mean you cant do workouts to target specific areas. if i were you id combine cardio with some core exercises. yes, youll probably lose weight other places too but only you can decide if that is worth it. good luck!
Damn that sucks lol. Thank you 0 -
Okay.
So, even though you can't control where the fat disappears from, I'm going to say based on your picture that it isn't likely to shrink the girls because you actually seem to have a fairly slim waist already.
Mine got bigger with working out. Like magic.
ETA: Not actually magic. My boobs just didn't deflate, but the area beneath them did.
I don't think you actually need to lose any fat at all. You look great to me. If you want to improve, maybe just tone up? That's what I would do.
This site has a really great aspect of the tracking that logs the nutritional stats and you can see whether you've had enough Vitamin C, for example. If you do decide to tone up, pay more attention to that. It's a really great help.
Anyway, this is all just opinion on my part.0 -
Dr Oz has alot of ideas about losing belly fat.
Suppose that there is no harm in checking it out, at the least.
I was only kidding. Dr Oz is a quack. Please disregard my post.
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OP - in all seriousness you cannot spot reduce.
If you want to firm up and lose some body fat, I would suggest the following:
1. eat in a daily calorie deficit of about 500 calories
2. familiarize yourself with compound lifts - deadlifts, squats, over head press, pull ups, chin ups, bench press, rows - once you have, start a program where you are doing a total body work out three times a week and hitting - legs/back/shoulders/arms..
3. mix in some cardio two to three times a week...
4. keep repeating for ever...:)
You can eat some "junk" but just make sure you stay in calorie deficit0 -
http://i.imgur.com/gnZ5swe.jpg
I swear the first picture is VERY misleading. this is me without a tanktop/shirt on to cover my stomach. SEE IT REALLY DOES NEED WORK MY STOMACH IS NOT PERFECT WHEN MY SHIRT IS OFF YOU CAN TELL. So yah I want it to look cute in half shirts and tight dresses ^_^ although thanks on the you dont need to change compliments lol.0 -
I wouldn't worry so much about losing on the scale; what will probably help is lifting heavy things. For many of us women, lower belly fat is the last thing to go, but it doesn't mean a lower weight, just a lower amount of body fat. That is most easily accomplished through lifting weights. You could probably eat at a maintenance level even, but still see the fat reduce (but it will come off of where it will, you can't spot reduce the tummy).
By the way, I am 5 feet tall as well. In my profile picture, I weigh 130-135 pounds. My belly isn't perfect, but it's getting better (I also have 4 kids, the youngest is 2, and that can wreck havoc on your lower tummy :laugh:). I lift - and heavy! - 3-4 times a week, and eat 1600 calories a day (well, in theory … I haven't been great at sticking to it). Look for a program like Starting Strength, Strong Lifts, or New Rules of Lifting. You won't turn all manly by lifting the big-girl weights and it may help you get the body you want 0 -
Ah you're awesome. I wish gyms around here weren't so darn expensive every month! I live in a place with a bunch of rich people so they really bunk up the prices. I'll do as much as I can at homeOP - in all seriousness you cannot spot reduce.
If you want to firm up and lose some body fat, I would suggest the following:
1. eat in a daily calorie deficit of about 500 calories
2. familiarize yourself with compound lifts - deadlifts, squats, over head press, pull ups, chin ups, bench press, rows - once you have, start a program where you are doing a total body work out three times a week and hitting - legs/back/shoulders/arms..
3. mix in some cardio two to three times a week...
4. keep repeating for ever...:)
You can eat some "junk" but just make sure you stay in calorie deficit 0 -
If you can do it so can I!By the way, I am 5 feet tall as well. In my profile picture, I weigh 130-135 pounds. My belly isn't perfect, but it's getting better (I also have 4 kids, the youngest is 2, and that can wreck havoc on your lower tummy :laugh:). I lift - and heavy! - 3-4 times a week, and eat 1600 calories a day (well, in theory … I haven't been great at sticking to it). Look for a program like Starting Strength, Strong Lifts, or New Rules of Lifting. You won't turn all manly by lifting the big-girl weights and it may help you get the body you want0 -
I'm saying that I do not know if you are overweight for your height. If you are and choose to lose to achieve a healthy weight range, which you might already be at, you cannot choose where the fat loss will occur.
Yeah I don't know if I'm overweight either. And if I am I don't even mind it because I do like that I don't have bone thin thighs and such lol. My only really 'problem area' is my lower stomach. Thank you for the tip though I think changing my clothing style would definitely help but of course that costs money! I'll have to do something about it gradually
At 5 feet tall, 115-125 is not overweight. You don't hit "overweight" BMI until 128 (trust me, I've been dancing around that number for a long time, at 5 feet, until I decided to pay more attention to body fat % than the scale number).0 -
Why not just wear clothing that flatters your body type and stature? Like, ya know, wearing pants or skirts that rest on your hips instead of at your mons pubis.
Lulz. Dying of laughter. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:0 -
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Ah you're awesome. I wish gyms around here weren't so darn expensive every month! I live in a place with a bunch of rich people so they really bunk up the prices. I'll do as much as I can at homeOP - in all seriousness you cannot spot reduce.
If you want to firm up and lose some body fat, I would suggest the following:
1. eat in a daily calorie deficit of about 500 calories
2. familiarize yourself with compound lifts - deadlifts, squats, over head press, pull ups, chin ups, bench press, rows - once you have, start a program where you are doing a total body work out three times a week and hitting - legs/back/shoulders/arms..
3. mix in some cardio two to three times a week...
4. keep repeating for ever...:)
You can eat some "junk" but just make sure you stay in calorie deficit
do you have an anytime fitness...they are pretty reasonable..I pay 20.00 a month and you can use any one in the country....0 -
Ah you're awesome. I wish gyms around here weren't so darn expensive every month! I live in a place with a bunch of rich people so they really bunk up the prices. I'll do as much as I can at home
I have the Darcy Bussel Pilates for Life video. Cost me about £15 and has all the instructions you need to tone up, for free in your living room. There are loads around. Pilates is good for toning, particularly the core (stomach) area. Running is good cheap cardio.
Hope that's helpful!
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Ok, so maybe paying £15 to tone up for free doesn't make mathematical /pedantic sense, but it's £15 unlimited workouts.0 -
stereotypical 'perfect body'
That being said I don't want to lose my boobs or butt in the process.
Side note I'm porcelain white (absolutely no tan)..would that somehow make me look fitter if I got a tan? lol
ugh....so many things I would like to say, but I'm sure others will jump on it soon enough.
Good lord. I'll pass on this one as well.0
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