Belly Fat..I know I know..

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  • LadyBoss_1989
    LadyBoss_1989 Posts: 121 Member
    So does even ingesting a tiny bit of sugar each day get automatically stored as fat??
  • Mom_of_X
    Mom_of_X Posts: 85 Member
    So does even ingesting a tiny bit of sugar each day get automatically stored as fat??

    Um.... no. The body can process about 5-6 grams of sugar at a time - anything over that is available to be burned (via exercise) for a short period of time, before being stored away as glycogen, or as fat if your glycogen levels are optimal.
  • Mom_of_X
    Mom_of_X Posts: 85 Member
    does that go for good sugar? (Found in veggies, fruits, yogurt) or just Added/Refined sugar?

    it doesn't matter what form the sugar comes in - your body can't tell the difference. it is simply down to quantity.
  • SugaryLynx
    SugaryLynx Posts: 2,640 Member
    So does even ingesting a tiny bit of sugar each day get automatically stored as fat??

    Um.... no. The body can process about 5-6 grams of sugar at a time - anything over that is available to be burned (via exercise) for a short period of time, before being stored away as glycogen, or as fat if your glycogen levels are optimal.

    What? No. Only thing that gets stored as fat are foods eaten in a surplus. If you want a good laugh, look through my food diary. I eat copious amounts of sugar from all sources and have never had issues. I eat a balanced diet but don't exclude anything and I don't track my sugar but I can promise you it's close to 100g+

    Weightlifting, good amount of protein, calorie deficit, and patience. Stomach fat is often the last place people lose from.
  • LolBroScience
    LolBroScience Posts: 4,537 Member
    Abs are made in the kitchen.

    Trite, but true. Sugar is the number two contributor for women holding on to belly fat - number one is genetics.

    Cut back on the sugar (IN ALL FORMS) and watch what happens.

    Good luck!

    lol no.
  • angf0679
    angf0679 Posts: 1,120 Member
    I found my measurements from last year the other week and measured my stomach. I was totally shocked when I realized I have lost SIX inches off it in the last year!! At this point in time I'm almost convinced that the last bit that's still there will never leave me. I have been doing some research into doing strength training with hand weights to see if that might help in getting the last stubborn portion flat. In the meantime, there are ways to hide what isn't fully flat and make it look flat!
  • Holly_Roman_Empire
    Holly_Roman_Empire Posts: 4,440 Member
    Abs are made in the kitchen.

    Trite, but true. Sugar is the number two contributor for women holding on to belly fat - number one is genetics.

    Cut back on the sugar (IN ALL FORMS) and watch what happens.

    Good luck!

    Can someone elaborate on this? I should no longer eat fruits now either?

    Don't worry about sugar. As long as you're in a calorie deficit, you will lose the fat.
  • LadyBoss_1989
    LadyBoss_1989 Posts: 121 Member
    I'am 4"11, 130 lbs (was 156). I carry ALL of my weight in my stomach and i look like i could literally be 4lbs preggo.
    I also have hypothyroid, so ive cut out gluten and have for the past week. Daily calorie intake is 1500 (but pretty much
    only get to around 1,300 a day since cutting out gluten/bread. I eat lean meats, yogurt, nuts, gluten free oats,
    salads/leafy greens, egg whites and thats pretty much it, as im a very picky eater and alot of things contain gluten.
    I get to gym atleast 5 days a week, i know a good bit about Cardio but nothing about heavy lifting, and i was hoping
    to get this heavy lifting/strength training information down, so I can starting see some results by June (bikini season)
    When i say results, i dont mean Abs, I mean where I can walk around and NOT look preggo...
  • LadyBoss_1989
    LadyBoss_1989 Posts: 121 Member
    and I brought up Sugar, because i keep hearing that is what stores Belly fat...

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