Eliminating belly fat in 5 weeks
heystephie
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Hey guys, does anyone have any tips for me to lose weight and get really toned in about 5 weeks? I have a belly pooch and I'm going for a beach holiday in the beginning of January next year. Really want to look fit and toned with as much belly fat gone as much as possible.
I'm going to do Insanity everyday starting from tomorrow but I know even if that is coupled with a good, clean diet it won't be enough for me to eliminate the belly fat (tried it before).
What else do I need to do besides those?
If anyone has any tips/suggestions, I would really appreciate it
I'm going to do Insanity everyday starting from tomorrow but I know even if that is coupled with a good, clean diet it won't be enough for me to eliminate the belly fat (tried it before).
What else do I need to do besides those?
If anyone has any tips/suggestions, I would really appreciate it
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Sorry sweetie but you cannot point to a spot on your belly and say "this is the part of my body I wish for fat to go away"..losing weight takes persistance, dedication and often time it takes a bit longer than you hope for. Get on a good diet, drink your water, eat at a deficit, do cardio, lift heavy and you will be on your way...best of luck! 0
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Calorie deficit.0
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How many times must this be said? YOU. CANNOT. SPOT. REDUCE. Eat in a deficit, move more, rinse and repeat. You can get some results in 5 weeks, but it won't be where you want it to be. That's not realistic nor logical.0
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I have the same problem, CARDIO, CARDIO, CARDIO!!!!!0
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I have the same problem, CARDIO, CARDIO, CARDIO!!!!!
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I have the same problem, CARDIO, CARDIO, CARDIO!!!!!
nope.nope.nope. Bad advice is bad.0 -
1- More Cardio
2 - calorie deficit
3 - no sugar (even from fruit), no dairy, less carbs & more protein
4. CLA & Fish Oils0 -
How many times must this be said? YOU. CANNOT. SPOT. REDUCE. Eat in a deficit, move more, rinse and repeat. You can get some results in 5 weeks, but it won't be where you want it to be. That's not realistic nor logical.
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You already look amazing, have a great holiday.0
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1- More Cardio
2 - calorie deficit
3 - no sugar (even from fruit), no dairy, less carbs & more protein
4. CLA & Fish Oils
1. Meh, maybe. Probably better off lifting heavy
2. Mostly this
3. Meh, probably not (assuming no underlying medical conditions)
4. Can't hurt, but not likely to help with fat loss0 -
I have the same problem, CARDIO, CARDIO, CARDIO!!!!!
nope.nope.nope. Bad advice is bad.
Well it's not necessarily bad advice. It will help reduce belly fat. And leg fat. And arm fat. And butt fat... assuming she is also burning more calories with this CARDIO, CARDIO, CARDIO!!!!! than she is taking in. It's just incomplete, slightly inaccurate advice.0 -
I'm going to do Insanity everyday starting from tomorrow but I know even if that is coupled with a good, clean diet it won't be enough for me to eliminate the belly fat (tried it before).
So you're trying it again because ...?
You are not going to look perfect in 5 weeks (or ever). Better to lift heavy weights and eat at a moderate deficit, including lots of protein, than to run yourself silly while simultaneously starving on a diet consisting mostly of various kinds of lettuce. The former will result in losing fat that you will be more likely to keep off. The latter will result in you losing fat AND muscle (so your body composition will likely be the same, maybe worse), and you will probably gain all the fat back when your beach holiday is over because that kind of lifestyle is not sustainable.
Don't get me wrong; Insanity is a good workout if your goal is to burn calories and get into good cardiovascular condition. However, it's not going to eliminate belly fat on its own or in tandem with a really strict diet.
To lose FAT (i.e. the visibly unpleasant stuff you see in the mirror, not the number you see on the scale), you are better off lifting heavy, eating a lot of protein in a caloric deficit, and getting a lot of sleep.0 -
I'm going to do Insanity everyday starting from tomorrow but I know even if that is coupled with a good, clean diet it won't be enough for me to eliminate the belly fat (tried it before).
So you're trying it again because ...?
You are not going to look perfect in 5 weeks (or ever). Better to lift heavy weights and eat at a moderate deficit, including lots of protein, than to run yourself silly while simultaneously starving on a diet consisting mostly of various kinds of lettuce. The former will result in losing fat that you will be more likely to keep off. The latter will result in you losing fat AND muscle (so your body composition will likely be the same, maybe worse), and you will probably gain all the fat back when your beach holiday is over because that kind of lifestyle is not sustainable.
Don't get me wrong; Insanity is a good workout if your goal is to burn calories and get into good cardiovascular condition. However, it's not going to eliminate belly fat on its own or in tandem with a really strict diet.
To lose FAT (i.e. the visibly unpleasant stuff you see in the mirror, not the number you see on the scale), you are better off lifting heavy, eating a lot of protein in a caloric deficit, and getting a lot of sleep.
You're so beautiful... I weep.0 -
1- More Cardio - Always Helps, lifting weights would help as well, probably more
2 - calorie deficit - The vast majority of your "belly bulge" comes from eating too much
3 - no sugar (even from fruit), no dairy, less carbs & more protein - Wait, fruit bad? Dairy bad? I respectfully disagree. Set up your macros (Google this if you need help with it) and eat according to your new Macro needs
4. CLA & Fish Oils - Not necessarily essential for your goals, but they are good for you in many ways.0 -
I have the same problem, CARDIO, CARDIO, CARDIO!!!!!
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3 - no sugar (even from fruit), no dairy, less carbs & more protein
why's this now?0 -
3 - no sugar (even from fruit), no dairy, less carbs & more protein
why's this now?
But but but, I thought all simple carbs were from hell? Lol0 -
Besides working out regularly and eating at a deficit? Plastic surgery.0
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Heavy lifting, a strictly managed deficit that isn't too severe, and high protein intake.
A lot of people have short-term success with ketogenic diets, which is pretty compatible with this specific issue you are trying to tackle, but many rebound after they go off it, so be prepared for that.0 -
Thanks for all your input guys!! Yeah I'm just going to keep working out daily and eating clean...I think that's the most I can do for now.0
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You already look amazing, have a great holiday.
shes looking for a solution not some internet validation from a complete stranger.0 -
The bigger question is how many calories are you eating, what are your macro's set at, and what is your exercise program? Also, eating clean won't improve results, you can get dirty and still lose a good amount of weight.
If you do follow insanity, you need to make sure you eat enough calories to help sustain muscle. Cardio isn't a good for maintianing lean body mass. This is why weight training is so highly regarded. Overall, you will see much better composition changes will weight training than you will with cardio.0 -
Thanks for all your input guys!! Yeah I'm just going to keep working out daily and eating clean...I think that's the most I can do for now.
book your next holiday 6 months in advance, and you'll have plenty of time to get bikini fit!0 -
1- More Cardio
2 - calorie deficit
3 - no sugar (even from fruit), no dairy, less carbs & more protein
4. CLA & Fish Oils
bahahahahahaha more bad advice...0 -
like others said you can't spot reduce..
eat in calorie deficit...
get into a lifting program, I would recommend compound lifts..
incorporate lifting program into three to four day a week work out plan and maybe two days caridio..
repeat, until results are achieved...0 -
3 - no sugar (even from fruit), no dairy, less carbs & more protein
why's this now?
because sugar makes your belly fat, don't you know bro????0 -
Hey guys, does anyone have any tips for me to lose weight and get really toned in about 5 weeks? I have a belly pooch and I'm going for a beach holiday in the beginning of January next year. Really want to look fit and toned with as much belly fat gone as much as possible.
I'm going to do Insanity everyday starting from tomorrow but I know even if that is coupled with a good, clean diet it won't be enough for me to eliminate the belly fat (tried it before).
What else do I need to do besides those?
If anyone has any tips/suggestions, I would really appreciate it
Actually, there is a way to get rid of stubborn fat. Google up " intermittent fasting". It might not be for everyone and I know some people can't handle shrinking their eating window, but IF definitely help me and PLENTY of others online get rid of 'stubborn fat'. That is the fat where it is hard to reach (gut/pooch, muffin tops, back fat, etc). While there is nothing that will directly eliminate the pooch head on, but incorporating IF (intermittent fasting) along with your diet (calorific deficit) and a good exercise routine will help you get rid of all your stubborn fat (which is pooch included).
IF allowed me to get rid of my excess fat in a timely manner that did not cause excess skin (skin flabs from losing weight).0 -
Hey guys, does anyone have any tips for me to lose weight and get really toned in about 5 weeks? I have a belly pooch and I'm going for a beach holiday in the beginning of January next year. Really want to look fit and toned with as much belly fat gone as much as possible.
I'm going to do Insanity everyday starting from tomorrow but I know even if that is coupled with a good, clean diet it won't be enough for me to eliminate the belly fat (tried it before).
What else do I need to do besides those?
If anyone has any tips/suggestions, I would really appreciate it
Actually, there is a way to get rid of stubborn fat. Google up " intermittent fasting". It might not be for everyone and I know some people can't handle shrinking their eating window, but IF definitely help me and PLENTY of others online get rid of 'stubborn fat'. That is the fat where it is hard to reach (gut/pooch, muffin tops, back fat, etc). While there is nothing that will directly eliminate the pooch head on, but incorporating IF (intermittent fasting) along with your diet (calorific deficit) and a good exercise routine will help you get rid of all your stubborn fat (which is pooch included).
IF allowed me to get rid of my excess fat in a timely manner that did not cause excess skin (skin flabs from losing weight).
I did IF for a while, so I am not hating on you ...but IF is really just way to eat less ..it was not IF that eliminated your body fat, it was the calorie deficit that IF created combined with your workout routine...
Your before and after pics are great too brother..!0 -
Hey guys, does anyone have any tips for me to lose weight and get really toned in about 5 weeks? I have a belly pooch and I'm going for a beach holiday in the beginning of January next year. Really want to look fit and toned with as much belly fat gone as much as possible.
I'm going to do Insanity everyday starting from tomorrow but I know even if that is coupled with a good, clean diet it won't be enough for me to eliminate the belly fat (tried it before).
What else do I need to do besides those?
If anyone has any tips/suggestions, I would really appreciate it
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