Having Trouble with definition.

BucsFan54
BucsFan54 Posts: 1
in Goal: Maintaining Weight
Im around 5'9 and 160 pounds, so by the BMI calcuter im just under or right at "Over Weight". but i have a very flabby stomach that i would like to get rid of. i was 260 pounds and i lost it over the past couple years the completely wrong way by not eating. and my body has payed for it. im currently trying Beach Body T25, im on Day 3, but im having trouble keeping up. And i have to take stops in the workout. Right now i could care less about what i weigh, i just want to look good. Im not eating alot because i really dont have the appetite, but i do eat. ussually 1 meal a day, and on some days 2. Just looking for any Advice or Tips to get to where i want to be.

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  • SezxyStef
    SezxyStef Posts: 15,267 Member
    Abs are made in the kitchen...and by losing the weight the wrong way you also lost muscle in the process

    If I were you as a young guy I would be eating TDEE-5-10% and lifting heavy weights. Make sure you get enough protien.

    To see abs you will have to lean out and that means getting rid of more fat and maintaining the muscle you have left...if your BMI is just under overweight get it lower, get your BF% checked and work on that.

    TDEE calculations can be found online just google it but remember those are esitmates.
  • nxd10
    nxd10 Posts: 4,570 Member
    You need three basic things: good nutrition, exercise, and time.

    First, eat real food at regular meals. It's a good habit for the rest of your life. Reasonable balance of protein, fat, and carbs. Good basic food that you enjoy it. I'd start with the maintenance calories MFP gives you. And just get your body on a strong healthy footing. Make that a priority. You can't build muscle or repair your skin if you don't give your body the tools it need to do it.

    Then start a regular workout. Everyone here says that lifting heavy weights are what builds those awesome bodies. Go to a gym, get someone to teach you how to do it right. I'd also recommend regular walking/running/aerobics to get your body in good shape after the wringer you put it through. My husband is a tai chi instructor and has arms, legs, and chest like rocks just from doing slow motion movements that build up bone and muscle.

    Finally, nothing like this is a fast. But progress can be seen almost immediately.
  • The_Enginerd
    The_Enginerd Posts: 3,982 Member
    If you have crash dieted, you have probably lost plenty of lean mass along with fat. Get lifting, and lose some more weight at a reasonable pace.

    Abs are made in the kitchen, and you will need to be at a pretty low body fat if you want them to show.
  • wilsoje74
    wilsoje74 Posts: 1,720 Member
    Im around 5'9 and 160 pounds, so by the BMI calcuter im just under or right at "Over Weight". but i have a very flabby stomach that i would like to get rid of. i was 260 pounds and i lost it over the past couple years the completely wrong way by not eating. and my body has payed for it. im currently trying Beach Body T25, im on Day 3, but im having trouble keeping up. And i have to take stops in the workout. Right now i could care less about what i weigh, i just want to look good. Im not eating alot because i really dont have the appetite, but i do eat. ussually 1 meal a day, and on some days 2. Just looking for any Advice or Tips to get to where i want to be.

    As a 20 yr old male you should have a big appetite. See your doctor if you are unable to eat. There might be sonething wrong. You need a lot of calories as you are young and to build muscle you need good nutrition which I suspect you don't have eating once per day, I'm a so an nearly twice your age and I'm guessing I eat a lot more than you!!
  • MagicalLeopleurodon
    MagicalLeopleurodon Posts: 623 Member
    1. Breaks are fine. Take as many as you need until you need less :)
    2. Abs are directly related to bodyfat. Bodyfat is directly related to diet. Most men can see a smidgen of abs around 20%.
    3. Learn your TDEE. Like.....now.
    4. Stick with it. Results come with consistency. Dont bounce from one plan to another to another. If you havent seen results in about60-90 days, re evaluate what youre doing.
  • ReneeKelly36
    ReneeKelly36 Posts: 1
    I would have to say that your number 1 problem is eating only once or twice a day. You are putting your body through bouts of starvation mode. Do that for too long, the body's fat cells learn to hold on to what ever they can because of it. Also, according to the bmi chart you at 160 are at a healthy normal range. Losing too much more weight for your height and age wouldn't necessarily be a good thing. I agree with previous posts regarding weight training, but you need to be fueling your body to make weight training effective. Muscles need fuel in order for them to build up. I think though right now the biggest red flag is how much your eating, and agree with previous post that if you have no appetite you really should see a doctor. Good Luck!
  • stealthq
    stealthq Posts: 4,298 Member
    I would have to say that your number 1 problem is eating only once or twice a day. You are putting your body through bouts of starvation mode. Do that for too long, the body's fat cells learn to hold on to what ever they can because of it. Also, according to the bmi chart you at 160 are at a healthy normal range. Losing too much more weight for your height and age wouldn't necessarily be a good thing. I agree with previous posts regarding weight training, but you need to be fueling your body to make weight training effective. Muscles need fuel in order for them to build up. I think though right now the biggest red flag is how much your eating, and agree with previous post that if you have no appetite you really should see a doctor. Good Luck!

    No. None of this.

    Eat as many times a day as you like, it will make no difference. Eat at a 250-500 calorie deficit. Eat plenty of protein. Do progressive strength training - bodyweight or weighted.

    And yes, see a doctor if you have no appetite once you're eating as described. Your lack of appetite may be because you've been eating too little - if it doesn't fix itself when you eat more and exercise then get it checked out.
  • Rayman79
    Rayman79 Posts: 2,009 Member
    I would have to say that your number 1 problem is eating only once or twice a day. You are putting your body through bouts of starvation mode. Do that for too long, the body's fat cells learn to hold on to what ever they can because of it. Also, according to the bmi chart you at 160 are at a healthy normal range. Losing too much more weight for your height and age wouldn't necessarily be a good thing.

    I agree with previous posts regarding weight training, but you need to be fueling your body to make weight training effective. Muscles need fuel in order for them to build up. I think though right now the biggest red flag is how much your eating, and agree with previous post that if you have no appetite you really should see a doctor. Good Luck!

    I have split this post in half for you. OP Please ignore the first paragraph.

    The other posters have given you pretty much all the information you need. :drinker:
  • CarlHelgesson
    CarlHelgesson Posts: 34
    I would have to say that your number 1 problem is eating only once or twice a day. You are putting your body through bouts of starvation mode. Do that for too long, the body's fat cells learn to hold on to what ever they can because of it. Also, according to the bmi chart you at 160 are at a healthy normal range. Losing too much more weight for your height and age wouldn't necessarily be a good thing. I agree with previous posts regarding weight training, but you need to be fueling your body to make weight training effective. Muscles need fuel in order for them to build up. I think though right now the biggest red flag is how much your eating, and agree with previous post that if you have no appetite you really should see a doctor. Good Luck!

    I totally agree!

    You are eating way to less!

    Eat more, eat clean and drink lots of water. Your nutrition is 80% of your result. The other 20% you will get in the gym.


    If you've lost 100 punds (260 down to 160) it may also have effected the skin around your belly. Often, in a great and fast weight loss) the skin can't keep pace with the weight loss and you will have skin over that's not so elastic. That can give you a "fatter" belly look.

    If that's the case, there are some products on the market that claim they can tight the skin up. I don't have any experience of theese products at all.

    It can also being arranged with plastic surgery (if you've got real problems with the skin).

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