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Really REALLY need help from someone with experience.

Leashakane
Leashakane Posts: 2
edited February 16 in Health and Weight Loss
Hi I'm overweight but mostly just round my belly area. I have skinny arms and legs and my main focus is slimming down round my middle. But I've researched again and again and I'm very confused as to whether I should be lifting weights to burn calories even when I'm not working out, or should I focus on cardio to get my weight down. I've also cut out all bad goods but according to my fitness pal app I am only eating about 1,000 kcals sometimes even less, but somehow I have began to out on weight again after losing half a stone through dieting. I am very confused and getting frustrated and wish someone would tell me exactly what exercises I need to do! Would be grateful if someone would help me.

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  • SnazzIT
    SnazzIT Posts: 215 Member
    Maybe you should check out "Diastasis Recti" and read the information to see if this can be a symptom you have...I have this and my belly is my one big problem area no matter how large/small I am...
  • nlb1106
    nlb1106 Posts: 37 Member
    I'm no expert what so ever and nor am I active, but I read alot of these success stories and I think most people would tell you to up your calorie intake and lift weights at a guess. I'm sure you will get more responses though that will be much more helpful.
  • CipherZero
    CipherZero Posts: 1,418 Member
    Seriously, do both. Lifting weights builds strength, and muscle actively burns calories. Cardio is damned near essential for heart health. Both together, with a calorie deficit, will burn off the fat.

    [source: went from 104kg to 71kg with this method with little problem]
  • editorgrrl
    editorgrrl Posts: 7,060 Member
    I've also cut out all bad foods but according to my fitness pal app I am only eating about 1,000 kcals sometimes even less, but somehow I have began to out on weight again after losing half a stone through dieting.
    If you're gaining, you're not eating at a deficit. You're underestimating your food &/or overestimating your burns. Log everything you eat & drink accurately & honestly. Weigh your food. Try eating back half your exercise calories.

    Eat "good" (whatever that means to you) 80% of the time. Fit yummy, portion-control treats into your calorie goal. Deprivation can lead to bingeing.

    With 38 lb. to lose, set your goal no higher than 1 lb. per week, which is way more than 1,000 calories. And get your logging under control before you worry about exercise.

    Read this: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants
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