Time to get rid of the belly!!
workout_ninja
Posts: 524 Member
I need help! I have lost weight, I am now in the healthy weight range, however I would like to lose another 12lbs. I have this horrible feeling that I could lose another 50lbs and my belly will still look like it does now - post baby jiggle. How the hell do I tighten this up? I dont have a gym membership but my work has a small gym with some basic machines and free weights. What do I do to fix this? People tell me it cant be done because Ive had a baby but I refuse to beleive this!
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Bump!!0
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Let me know when you find out ...0
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The most likely answer that you will hear is "there is no spot reduction."
However, I want to know what others have done for this because I want to have children someday.0 -
The most likely answer that you will hear is "there is no spot reduction."
However, I want to know what others have done for this because I want to have children someday.
there is no spot reduction, that is correct...
if you are a healthy weight then you just need to lower your bodyfat untill you lose the 'jiggle'... a small deficit (either TDEE-10% or set MFP to lose 0.5lb per week, whichever method you use) and some strength/resistance training 2-3x per week.0 -
People are probably going to jump up and bite you about spot reduction...while it may be true that you can't spot reduce I've had a wonderful experience losing inches around my waist with zumba you might want to try it. good luck :flowerforyou:0
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its not about spot reduction, its about tightening up. I know how to lose fat, I just dont know how to tighten the remainder!0
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You could try yoga. Excellent way to stretch all muscle groups and work on your core strength.0
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I need this thread bump!0
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as mentioned - you can't really spot reduce -but you can lose the fat and tighten... Eventually. I did insanity and have 2 weeks left of focus T25. I'm in the best shape of my life at nearly 45 years old and having had a nearly 10# baby and a baby at 40 years old! My belly is gone. If you are looking for a quick workout with results- T25 is awesome! Insanity is twice as long (up to an hour) but a great workout too!0
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its not about spot reduction, its about tightening up. I know how to lose fat, I just dont know how to tighten the remainder!
You may regain elasticiy in your skin - it can take 12 months or more though. however if its just lose skin, it might be there to stay.0
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