Mission Possible: BELLY FAT

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  • twixlepennie
    twixlepennie Posts: 1,074 Member
    But I know stress and sugar can make fat go straight to the belly.

    No it doesn't. If you're eating less than you burn, fat isn't going to go anywhere on you, no matter what you eat. Someone who burns 2000 calories a day, but eats 1500, isn't going to randomly store fat on their stomach even if they're eating a diet high in sugar.

    For people with some insulin sensitivity the fat is more likely to go to the belly area as a opposed to the buttocks or thighs actually. I've actually struggled a lot with belly fat since being diagnosed with insulin sensitivity which is a side effect of my medication. My trainer, a nutritional science student and my pcos specialist has confirmed this gain in my stomach for me, because I used to only gain in my butt. Yes if you eat a deficit you shouldn't store fat anywhere, but if you have any problems with insulin, you can easily store 1500 calories on your gut, and then be low blood sugar for the rest of the day. Notice I said "can" not will.

    If you don't have a problem with belly fat, don't comment on a thread about it.

    :huh: Because it wouldn't make sense to hear from people who have actually lost their belly fat. Oh wait...
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,432 MFP Moderator
    But I know stress and sugar can make fat go straight to the belly.

    No it doesn't. If you're eating less than you burn, fat isn't going to go anywhere on you, no matter what you eat. Someone who burns 2000 calories a day, but eats 1500, isn't going to randomly store fat on their stomach even if they're eating a diet high in sugar.

    Actually most medical sources I have read agree that the cortisol produced by stress does actually take fat from other areas of the body and relocate it in the abdomen.

    See: http://www.unm.edu/~lkravitz/Article folder/stresscortisol.html

    and

    http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2000/11/001120072314.htm

    I didn't get to read the bottom on but that top one isn't done under a weight loss study. In fact, there is very little to discussed under a controlled caloric setting. If i read it correctly, their correlation is increase cortisol levels increase the amount of calories one would consume (assuming it's for comfort). And if cortisol levels are high enough, the more fat may store around abdomen.

    I would suggest looking at the below links to provide some more clarity on spot reduction.

    http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16985258

    http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/research-review/are-blood-flow-and-lipolysis-in-subcutaneous-adipose-tissue-influenced-by-contractions-in-adjacent-muscle-in-humans-research-review.html
  • RGv2
    RGv2 Posts: 5,789 Member
    But I know stress and sugar can make fat go straight to the belly.

    No it doesn't. If you're eating less than you burn, fat isn't going to go anywhere on you, no matter what you eat. Someone who burns 2000 calories a day, but eats 1500, isn't going to randomly store fat on their stomach even if they're eating a diet high in sugar.

    For people with some insulin sensitivity the fat is more likely to go to the belly area as a opposed to the buttocks or thighs actually. I've actually struggled a lot with belly fat since being diagnosed with insulin sensitivity which is a side effect of my medication. My trainer, a nutritional science student and my pcos specialist has confirmed this gain in my stomach for me, because I used to only gain in my butt. Yes if you eat a deficit you shouldn't store fat anywhere, but if you have any problems with insulin, you can easily store 1500 calories on your gut, and then be low blood sugar for the rest of the day. Notice I said "can" not will.

    If you don't have a problem with belly fat, don't comment on a thread about it.

    Wow, really? People with awesome bellies are exactly who I'd want to answer a question about belly fat.

    +1

    +2

    >9000

    :laugh: I missed that gem.
  • Dreamsfly
    Dreamsfly Posts: 10
    I agree with the majority here. You will lose weight everywhere, and the last place may be your belly. You will see yourself losing that once you hit a certain body fat %.
    I have started losing mine just this week. 4 years ago, when I was doing Bikram Hot Yoga and P90X, I had no belly. So, I know it can go into hiding. That's what I'm aiming for.
    I am doing the Venus Factor. Excellent program and very different than what I'm used to. It's working though. I can eat sugar if I want, I can eat ice cream. Pizza even. There's a time and place and amount for every food.
    I've also added a supplement. It is one of a kind for burning fat. It helps your body communicate with controller of the fat hormone, Leptin. I started that yesterday, feeling I needed a bit of help.
    I'll let you know how it goes, it will work. The company is great and backs it with a one year guarantee. Sheesh, I sound like a commercial for it now. :) I am passionate about it and am excited. So, good luck!
  • stealthq
    stealthq Posts: 4,298 Member
    trust me when i say that as you lose weight, it'll come off from everywhere. i used to have the same problem, i'd complain about having a chubby belly even after losing 25-30 lbs. as i started losing even more, i noticed my belly flab shrinking. it will happen. it's just about losing the last 10 lbs.

    Yes. It's what I'm working on now.

    For what it's worth, I'm an hourglass, so the old mantra about if you stored it there first it'll come off last? Not necessarily true.
  • Stacy_Merrell
    Stacy_Merrell Posts: 35 Member
    I am very interested in seeing how the supplement works for you. I have just signed up for VF and am skeptical about the supplement, but anxious to try the program... Would love to follow your progress and possibly walk along this journey with you.
  • birdiecs
    birdiecs Posts: 237 Member
    For that person who said stress can't affect belly fat accumulation, try learning about the cortisol hormone will ya?

    The poster said..."When eating at a deficit". You can't store negative calories, if you are able to do so, drive yourself to the nearest medical facility and explain you are a biological anomaly and must be studied asap.
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,432 MFP Moderator
    I am very interested in seeing how the supplement works for you. I have just signed up for VF and am skeptical about the supplement, but anxious to try the program... Would love to follow your progress and possibly walk along this journey with you.

    Supplements are to make up for a part of your diet that needs augmentation. If you struggle to get protein then a shake can help. Realistically, the only supplement I would even consider is a multivitamin. Most supplements outside of that dont provide much benefit.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,030 Member
    I am looking for exercise plans, routines, and fitness tips to target belly fat and the lovely love handles. I run, walk, plank, and do crunches... but I see the weight coming off in my legs and thighs, but not really noticing it in my belly.. help?
    You can't "target" any fat loss on any body part with exercise. Where your body releases fat first and last is due to genetics. So blame your parents.
    Staying in consistent calorie deficit will help to attain overall fat loss.

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  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,030 Member
    But I know stress and sugar can make fat go straight to the belly.

    No it doesn't. If you're eating less than you burn, fat isn't going to go anywhere on you, no matter what you eat. Someone who burns 2000 calories a day, but eats 1500, isn't going to randomly store fat on their stomach even if they're eating a diet high in sugar.

    Actually most medical sources I have read agree that the cortisol produced by stress does actually take fat from other areas of the body and relocate it in the abdomen.

    See: http://www.unm.edu/~lkravitz/Article folder/stresscortisol.html

    and

    http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2000/11/001120072314.htm



    Thank you!
    Don't thank her too soon. Both studies were concluded on HIGH STRESS individuals. If one isn't dealing with high stress, the results aren't the same.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal/Group FitnessTrainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,030 Member
    I am very interested in seeing how the supplement works for you. I have just signed up for VF and am skeptical about the supplement, but anxious to try the program... Would love to follow your progress and possibly walk along this journey with you.
    Rely more on calorie deficit than a supplement.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal/Group FitnessTrainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition

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