Just lose weight or a a six pack?

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djpro1337
djpro1337 Posts: 68 Member
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I was just wondering eat everyone's opinion was on this topic. I personally want a six pack and I am pretty much there. My initial goal was to lose enough weight so fat wouldn't jiggle when I walked. (True story). But now I want a six pack. Is anyone else like this? Do you generally just want to lose weight or do you want to go all out for six pack abs? Just wondering if I was the only one like this.

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  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
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    i only wanted to 'lose weight' to start with... i have now been alternating between maintenance and dropping my bodyfat for a while as i would like a little more ab definition.
  • DrMAvDPhD
    DrMAvDPhD Posts: 2,097 Member
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    Muscle definition is a goal of mine.
  • djpro1337
    djpro1337 Posts: 68 Member
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    i only wanted to 'lose weight' to start with... i have now been alternating between maintenance and dropping my bodyfat for a while as i would like a little more ab definition.

    Pretty much exactly like me. I don't think our goals, or our journey, should ever stop. Once we meet one goal, shoot for another. I guess that's how the process goes. Lose weight then go for abs.
  • sarahg148
    sarahg148 Posts: 701 Member
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    I'd be satisfied at losing body fat...gaining muscle is a plus, but not looking to be ripped...too much work, lol. Bodies can change so much and as I said, I want to lose body fat, just don't want to become too obsessed about it. :happy:
  • ndj1979
    ndj1979 Posts: 29,136 Member
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    I want to be as shredded as possible...
  • minimalistmom
    minimalistmom Posts: 137
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    I started out just wanted to lose the weight, but then seeing the runners on here gave me the itch to run a marathon, now I want vanity and the body that goes with it, but that's because that's what I see. In the long haul, it's all about being healthy.
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,411 MFP Moderator
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    I want to be as shredded as possible...

    What he said
  • baldmitch
    baldmitch Posts: 90 Member
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    My endocrinologist said I probably wasn't going to get a six-pack. I'm cool with that.

    I do, however, want to build those muscles that make a six-pack, even if I could never lose the blubber over them.

    My overall goal is to build strength and live healthier - eat/work/play healthier.
  • jwdieter
    jwdieter Posts: 2,582 Member
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    Goals and perception shift with body changes. What an overweight person might consider a "6-pack" might not be particularly impressive as the body fat reality changes. Or the value you place on abs might shift with your strength and muscle progression goals.
  • MissKalhan
    MissKalhan Posts: 2,282 Member
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    I'm over the 6 pack thing, I came here to lose weight and now I'm in love with lifting and running and all the thrills that come with it. I just want to be the best me I can be, oh and losing bodyfat is always a plus ;)
    15% please?! Lol
    Edited because damn W key hates me haha
  • kneega
    kneega Posts: 51 Member
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    I have always had a sixpack since I can remember. BRB eating 3000 calories a day and still not losing sixpack. you mad?
  • endoftheside
    endoftheside Posts: 568 Member
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    When I started I wanted to lose weight, but now I have more muscle definition related goals (not 6pack abs though).
  • nytrifisoul
    nytrifisoul Posts: 500 Member
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    If you exercise and eat at a deficit you can lose weight and drink a six pack. I know, trust me i know.
  • knitapeace
    knitapeace Posts: 1,013 Member
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    At this point in my life, the only people who are ever going to see my abs are my husband and my mortician. The first loves me no matter how unripped I am, and I'm guessing the second won't give a fig. I just want to feel good and enjoy wearing pretty clothes (that don't show my belly or private bits).
  • obsidianwings
    obsidianwings Posts: 1,237 Member
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    I want to be as shredded as possible...
    Yep.

    I am a bit further away from being so than this guy though lol
  • NRBreit
    NRBreit Posts: 319 Member
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    Yup, I want the six pack. For me, to get from a 4-pack to a 6-pack, the difference in the amount of time, work, and commitment (both exercise and nutrition wise) is huge. You have to find your own personal balance.
  • zyxst
    zyxst Posts: 9,136 Member
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    I'm fine with losing weight. I'm too lazy to work on muscle definition.
  • Capt_Apollo
    Capt_Apollo Posts: 9,026 Member
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    good luck with your goal.

    personally for me, a six pack isn't a goal. it might happen on the way to my goal (of doing an Iron Man) but it's not going to be on my check off list.
  • Wwonderful
    Wwonderful Posts: 145
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    I went all out for a six pack!! That was my main goal!

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