We are pleased to announce that on March 4, 2025, an updated Rich Text Editor will be introduced in the MyFitnessPal Community. To learn more about the upcoming changes, please click here. We look forward to sharing this new feature with you!

When did you see a flat stomach?

Amandabelanger614
Amandabelanger614 Posts: 110 Member
edited February 17 in Health and Weight Loss
Hello,

I am wondering when you saw a flat stomach in your weight loss? 21 yr old female - 5 4

Start Weight - 180
Current Weight - 159.8
Current BF - 27.5%
First Goal Weight - 150
Waist - 28 inches
Hips - 37 inches

Since i am 2/3s of the way there, i am starting to come to the realization that i might not have a flat stomach by my initial weight goal. Does anyone have any thoughts/advice on this? I work out 6 hours a week...3-4 days cardio and 2-3 days strength. I can do crazy planks...and have already taken 5 inches off my waist/hips. I just started doing high planks involving medicine and bosu balls. I eat 1200 calories a day, around 100g of protein and have a low sodium diet.

Replies

  • monicapatituccijones
    monicapatituccijones Posts: 68 Member
    I guess it depends on what you mean by "flat." I'm 5'3", 135 lbs and still squishy around the middle, but I'm mostly satisfied with how I look. I don't work out much and I had a baby a year ago, but I never really had a flat stomach, even when I was 112 lbs. Your workout will play a role, as will genetics.
  • JaxNole82
    JaxNole82 Posts: 21
    I thought the same thing, but as I get closer to my goal weight, I have seen more changes in the stomach area. Still have some cushioning around the abs, but I can feel them and starting to see some definition forming.
  • lunapetu0311
    lunapetu0311 Posts: 96
    You probably won't notice a flat stomach until you are at your goal weight (or within your weight range). I only have a flat stomach when I had around the middle of my "suggested weight range". Every body is different though - I have friends who are very thin all over except their tummy. It just depends on where your body holds onto weight. I tend to hold it on my butt and thighs and less on my stomach.

    Another thing that helps me get a flatter stomach is when I stay away from wheat like bread, pasta, etc. When I eat cleaner (protein, fruits, veggies) my stomach is flatter.

    Good luck! Congrats on your weight loss to date!!!
  • lin7604
    lin7604 Posts: 2,951 Member
    The only time I have a flat tummy is when I flex!!! Otherwise it's squishy and the pooch sticks out. I work hard at it but I think it's not going to happen for me as much as I want it to ...
  • Amandabelanger614
    Amandabelanger614 Posts: 110 Member
    My definition of flat means the direct line/shadow of where my belly is gone! lol. I would of course love to not have squishy mid section! But i know that i am far from that.

    I do stay away from wheat products. I am gluten intolerant :)
  • SugaryLynx
    SugaryLynx Posts: 2,640 Member
    I guess I have a decently flat tummy, I don't eat anything special or cut anything out. As you can see... Heavy lifting or resistance training will help retain muscle and help lower BF%. Stomach was the last place I lost from. It's genetics.

    I'm 5'3.5" and 116 lbs. I saw a huge difference 130 on.
This discussion has been closed.

Categories