Visible ribs AND fatty lower abdomen. :(

i have a similar issue. my arms are extremely thin and i can see my ribs yet my lower tummy and thighs are quite plump

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Lift weights.

The more greens and water-based veggies you eat, the better - spinach, kale, celery, tomato, squash, cucumber, and so on. A detox or probiotic supplement like Jillian Michaels triple process detox and cleanse can assist in ridding any toxic substances in the small and large intestines. Of course, plenty of water, but also tummy-target exercises, such as sprint-intervals, mountain climbers, planking, or high kicks really help as well. Hope this does some good for you.

thanks for the advice : )

Likely you are where I was after I'd lost 80 lbs; skinnyfat. You've likely lost weight using diet and cardio alone. The problem with this is that your body has allowed itself to lose muscle as well as fat because you gave it no reason to do otherwise. What you're going to need to do is put weight back on now. Start eating at maintenance at first and start lifting weights. Don't do cardio unless you really enjoy it while you concentrate on learning the lifts and the program you intend to do. Once you're comfortable with your program and settled into a routine, tailor your eating to match your fatigue. At first I'd just add about 500 calories on lifting days. Don't bother logging weight lifting according to a HRM or anything; it's pointless. Slowly, you'll build back up some muscle so that the next time you cut fat down, you'll have some more favorable shape underneath to reveal.

I agree with Huff- sounds like some serious weight training is in order.

My friend cut down for her first fitness show to 128- same size as me- but she looked AWFUL- like a rack of bones- and she knew it- she needs WAY more of a muscle base. She did okay because she trained well and had a good carb deplete cycle complete with striations and vasculatrity- but she just looked THIN.

needz moar muscles!

Hmm, yeah I was going to say the same. It sounds like you've got your bodyfat % down quite a bit, but you don't have much muscle to balance things out.

An important note, it's all about body composition. Don't freak out right now, just keep working at it.

If you need some pointers, the best place to start is New Rules of Lifing for Women. Great book, teaches fundamentals no bs, and is really accesible.

The more greens and water-based veggies you eat, the better - spinach, kale, celery, tomato, squash, cucumber, and so on. A detox or probiotic supplement like Jillian Michaels triple process detox and cleanse can assist in ridding any toxic substances in the small and large intestines. Of course, plenty of water, but also tummy-target exercises, such as sprint-intervals, mountain climbers, planking, or high kicks really help as well. Hope this does some good for you.

Hahahahahahaaaa NO.

No foods "target" back fat, butt fat, belly fat, or any other kind of fat. SO while green veggies are great- don't think for a second they are going to magically remove belly fat. The idea is laughable.

Also, you said you KNOW you can't spot reduce, and this person ^^ is trying tell you that planks, mountain climbers, etc will help. Also laughable, because that is the very definition of spot reducing! Wow, some people... :noway:

Detoxes are the very essence of bullsh*t. If you have functioning liver and kidneys, there is nothing in your body that needs detoxing. And your body does not ever need a "jump start" to weight loss. Ever.

Continue eating at a reasonable calorie deficit, incorporate HEAVY weight lifting into your routine (not those pansy 3-5 lbers, either!) and maybe a little bit of cardio. Be patient and CONSISTENT, (meaning don't try a new fad every other week) and results will follow. Good luck.

Yep, I have the bony (big) ribcage, a 2 pack, and then a lovely jiggly fat pad right above my bikini waistline My ribs don't keep losing weight until I get too low, so that's not a problem I have normally.

The belly does keep losing. I have to get too thin to want it entirely gone, but I've decided a little pooch is sexy. May as well go with that, lol.

Recently, I've seen changes over my ribs, though, from heavy dumbbell pullovers! It's really cool. So instead of looking like a bunch of ribs, the muscles there blend in with the muscles in my abs, and it looks really healthy. I still get softer below the navel, but meh. It'll go away enough with the last few pounds I'm losing.

The more greens and water-based veggies you eat, the better - spinach, kale, celery, tomato, squash, cucumber, and so on. A detox or probiotic supplement like Jillian Michaels triple process detox and cleanse can assist in ridding any toxic substances in the small and large intestines. Of course, plenty of water, but also tummy-target exercises, such as sprint-intervals, mountain climbers, planking, or high kicks really help as well. Hope this does some good for you.

Hahahahahahaaaa NO.

No foods "target" back fat, butt fat, belly fat, or any other kind of fat. SO while green veggies are great- don't think for a second they are going to magically remove belly fat. The idea is laughable.

Also, you said you KNOW you can't spot reduce, and this person ^^ is trying tell you that planks, mountain climbers, etc will help. Also laughable, because that is the very definition of spot reducing! Wow, some people... :noway:

Detoxes are the very essence of bullsh*t. If you have functioning liver and kidneys, there is nothing in your body that needs detoxing. And your body does not ever need a "jump start" to weight loss. Ever.

Continue eating at a reasonable calorie deficit, incorporate HEAVY weight lifting into your routine (not those pansy 3-5 lbers, either!) and maybe a little bit of cardio. Be patient and CONSISTENT, (meaning don't try a new fad every other week) and results will follow. Good luck.

I love you

What about the Firm workout videos that are a mix of cardio and weights?

^^ I believe you may be thinking of "you are your own gym."

Young adults are already in a category that lose weight a lot faster than say someone who is 45.
I am 40 and found P90X and Insanity worked well..very well. Bill Phillips Body for Life worked very well years ago.
And I wanted something that was easier on my body, didn't take as much time, and I didn't have to think about what my next meal was going to be.
I researched and found two that my full criteria. I know there are more out there...
First I found one that is great for men and women at http://buildthemuscle.net.
And the one I decided to do because it has a great support system of women doing the program and finished the program, just for women, and simply laid out and guaranteed and I found it at http://inshapenow.net.
I'm losing on average 1 1/2 pounds a week.
I think one of the keys to success is setting yourself up for success. Find a plan that is realistic to your lifestyle so you aren't cheating or angry at yourself for missing a workout or a meal.

To your lifestyle change!