belly fat

katherinekpm2013
katherinekpm2013 Posts: 2
in Health and Weight Loss
Ive been on my weight loss journey since the end of February, i started at 128(hw: 134) and now im almost at my goal weight(115) cw: 116. The problem is i dont want to go under 115, although its normal for some considering im only 5'1, im 20 and i constantly hear that i look 13-16, if i go under 115 id look more pubescent (lol!) . my problem is my bellys nowhere near as slim as id like it to be, ive been mainly losing weight in my legs, a little on my arm,and some of my face. Although my bellys not as bad as it use to be it tends to look bloated most of the time, i know its impossible to spot reduce but does anyone know some tricks or tips to slim my belly down while not going too much under 115?

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  • Linnaea27
    Linnaea27 Posts: 639 Member
    I am the same height as you and, though my preferred weight is 10 lbs less than yours, I STILL have belly fat!! But I just have a figure that curves forward some at the waist, which means my tummy tends not to ever be flat. I am 1.5 lbs away from my goal (105) and I still have some tummy fat. Blah. I think once I get to my goal it will improve-- every pound lost makes a significant difference for people our size-- but the thing I hear all the time (and I'm sure you'll hear it too, in this thread) is to lift weights. I was doing strength training steadily for a couple of weeks and noticed changes in my stomach by the end of the second week-- tiny changes, but noticeable to me, because I am very sensitive to my tummy's appearance. I have been overwhelmingly busy for the last week and stopped the weight training, but am starting up again tomorrow so hopefully will see more results!

    Hopefully some of the weight training experts will see this, but if you lift weights that are heavy (for you), your body will slowly change and you'll build more muscle, which eventually will result in less tummy fat.

    Do a search on here for "getting rid of belly fat" or something similar- there are many threads with very similar questions and lots of good advice.
  • Madison1Jones
    Madison1Jones Posts: 32
    Increase your water intake and do an ab challenge. I am fighting this too, and have found this to be the culprit. You are def. thin enough.
  • katherinekpm2013
    katherinekpm2013 Posts: 2
    @creiddylad , you're right, i should up the weight training and cut back on the cardio! , thank you and good luck on your journey :)
    @madison1jones , thank you :) Good luck on your journey too !
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,024 Member
    Ab work doesn't reduce the waistline girth.

    If you don't want to lose any more weight, but help reduce fat, eat at maintenance and do some progressive overload lifting. Work on changing your body composition.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
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    Been in fitness industry for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
  • Linnaea27
    Linnaea27 Posts: 639 Member
    @creiddylad , you're right, i should up the weight training and cut back on the cardio! , thank you and good luck on your journey :)
    @madison1jones , thank you :) Good luck on your journey too !

    Thank you! Good luck to you too. :)
  • Linnaea27
    Linnaea27 Posts: 639 Member
    Ab work doesn't reduce the waistline girth.

    If you don't want to lose any more weight, but help reduce fat, eat at maintenance and do some progressive overload lifting. Work on changing your body composition.

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

    And here ^ is one of the weight-training experts already! This is good advice.
  • Sunbrooke
    Sunbrooke Posts: 632 Member
    Also, check your posture. People who slouch, even a little, don't usually have a flat belly. Good posture will work your core a lot more, regardless of what you are doing, and your stomach will look flatter instantly.
  • rm33064
    rm33064 Posts: 270 Member
    You should still do a lot of core work. Trainer guy says it wont reduce the girth of your midsection but it will approve the appearance of it as your posture gets better and all those muscles get stronger. If you're going to start lifting, and you should IMO, a strong core is very important.
  • Madison1Jones
    Madison1Jones Posts: 32
    I have just started weight lifting, but since I stopped doing the ab exercises at home, there is def. a difference, that's why I am getting back to it, it is free and easy. I am doing both at this point.
  • SLLRunner
    SLLRunner Posts: 12,942 Member
    Ab work doesn't reduce the waistline girth.

    If you don't want to lose any more weight, but help reduce fat, eat at maintenance and do some progressive overload lifting. Work on changing your body composition.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness industry for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
    This.
  • Madison1Jones
    Madison1Jones Posts: 32
    Thank you for saying that, As I was just standing up straight in the mirror.. I have abs and look thin.. As soon as I sit down, plow, the gut comes out over the shorts. I will be more mindful of posture. Thanks again for the inspiration!

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