can you stll lose belly fat and have carbs?
jigglyone
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so i am on my journey to be more lean and get rid of the spare tire i have for a belly lol. i wanted to know if its still ok to consume carbs because i have people say its a no no for belly fat and some say its fine. i love rice esp white but i don't have too much of it, just 1 cup. i am confused?!!
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Carbs do not cause fat. Calorie surpluses cause fat. Eat a calorie deficit and you will lose fat. Resistance traing and you will retain muscle.0
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OP:
Have you read this link that was provided for you the other day?
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants?page=1#posts-16625920
I can't remember if this one was provided in your other thread or not, but this one is a good read also...
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/833026-important-posts-to-read
But to answer your question, you can have carbs.0 -
You can't lose belly fat. You lose fat all over, where ever it wants to come off. Doesn't matter if you eat Twinkies or tofu, as long as you eat at a deficit you will lose weight. Burning off belly fat is a myth.0
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Yes. Eat the right carbs (not excessive) and at the same time do some exercise.0
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Of course.0
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I have found that since I cut out wheat (ever read the book, Wheat Belly?) and added sugar that I have lost a disproportionate share of abdominal fat. I used to just lose it all over when I was at a higher percentage of carbs. Now, I limit my carbs to 20% and still avoid the added sugar and wheat. I eat a bit of organic, sourdough rye and oatmeal almost every morning. Other than that, I get my carbs from veggies and fruits.0
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Wheat belly has been dubunked and is ridiculous. He clearly misquoted and falsified the information presented. His referenced studies don't support his claims.
You're fine.0 -
I have found that since I cut out wheat (ever read the book, Wheat Belly?) and added sugar that I have lost a disproportionate share of abdominal fat. I used to just lose it all over when I was at a higher percentage of carbs. Now, I limit my carbs to 20% and still avoid the added sugar and wheat. I eat a bit of organic, sourdough rye and oatmeal almost every morning. Other than that, I get my carbs from veggies and fruits.
Wheat Belly is absolute nonsense. Your claims are equally ridiculous.
OP, do not listen to this person.0 -
I gain three pants sizes everytime I eat a bowl of cereal.
True story.0 -
Wheat belly has been dubunked and is ridiculous. He clearly misquoted and falsified the information presented. His referenced studies don't support his claims.
You're fine.0 -
uh calorie surplus is what puts on fat0
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The first place to gain fat, is the last place you'll lose it. In other words, if you're more likely to gain fat in your abdomen primarily, that means that it will be the last to go. There's no magic diet, pill, program, food, or drink that will make it magically disappear, short of surgery. There are exercises that can help tone and tighten, by gaining muscle in that area. I really like prone jackknife's since I have a tendency to pull on my neck with situps or crunches. Plus they really kick abs! You can google it. I do a weight lifting book, which has be doing 3 sets of 10-15, about 2-3 times/week, plus crunches. However, all the crunches in the world aren't going to get you flat abs. Only weight loss, through diet and exercise. Sorry...0
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I have found that since I cut out wheat (ever read the book, Wheat Belly?) and added sugar that I have lost a disproportionate share of abdominal fat. I used to just lose it all over when I was at a higher percentage of carbs. Now, I limit my carbs to 20% and still avoid the added sugar and wheat. I eat a bit of organic, sourdough rye and oatmeal almost every morning. Other than that, I get my carbs from veggies and fruits.
Wheat Belly is absolute nonsense. Your claims are equally ridiculous.
OP, do not listen to this person.
Still your usual rudeness, I see. What exactly is ridiculous about what I have said? I have lost a little less than six pounds in the last four months--yet I have gone down a size in jeans and the ones I am wearing right now are loose around the waist. You have posted nothing in support of your claims yet you feel free to insult those who have actual experience with what they claim. Tsk-tsk. For shame!0 -
The first place to gain fat, is the last place you'll lose it. In other words, if you're more likely to gain fat in your abdomen primarily, that means that it will be the last to go. There's no magic diet, pill, program, food, or drink that will make it magically disappear, short of surgery. There are exercises that can help tone and tighten, by gaining muscle in that area. I really like prone jackknife's since I have a tendency to pull on my neck with situps or crunches. Plus they really kick abs! You can google it. I do a weight lifting book, which has be doing 3 sets of 10-15, about 2-3 times/week, plus crunches. However, all the crunches in the world aren't going to get you flat abs. Only weight loss, through diet and exercise. Sorry...
but will belly fat eventually go away without the need of surgery?0 -
The first place to gain fat, is the last place you'll lose it. In other words, if you're more likely to gain fat in your abdomen primarily, that means that it will be the last to go. There's no magic diet, pill, program, food, or drink that will make it magically disappear, short of surgery. There are exercises that can help tone and tighten, by gaining muscle in that area. I really like prone jackknife's since I have a tendency to pull on my neck with situps or crunches. Plus they really kick abs! You can google it. I do a weight lifting book, which has be doing 3 sets of 10-15, about 2-3 times/week, plus crunches. However, all the crunches in the world aren't going to get you flat abs. Only weight loss, through diet and exercise. Sorry...
but will belly fat eventually go away without the need of surgery?
If you get your body fat level down, it will go off your abdomen too. We are all genetically programed to gain body fat in certain areas--but even those areas will slim down when you drop the percentage of body fat.0 -
Carbs do not cause fat. Calorie surpluses cause fat. Eat a calorie deficit and you will lose fat. Resistance traing and you will retain muscle.
What he said.
OMG .. why is it that people have such screwed up ideas about carbs. Like honestly ?0 -
Carbs do not cause fat. Calorie surpluses cause fat. Eat a calorie deficit and you will lose fat. Resistance traing and you will retain muscle.
What he said.
OMG .. why is it that people have such screwed up ideas about carbs. Like honestly ?
Because many, many women have a difficult relationship with carbohydrates for many reasons. Men do not understand how a woman's hormones affect the gain or loss of body fat.0 -
I think that sugar is a far bigger issue than carbs. But what do I know anyways. Continue on ....0
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I think that sugar is a far bigger issue than carbs. But what do I know anyways. Continue on ....
Sugar is a carb.
But sugar is not an issue either, unless you're diabetic or have some other medical condition.0 -
Wheat belly has been dubunked and is ridiculous. He clearly misquoted and falsified the information presented. His referenced studies don't support his claims.
You're fine.
Just think about it for a minute. This whole low carb thing started just recently. There have been, and are, a lot of fit low bodyfat people who eat tons of carbs. Most people who are fit and low bodyfat eat lots of carbs. Pro athletes all eat tons of carbs; they couldn't perform if they didn't.0
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