pics of my belly. it won't get flat! :(
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May I ask why protein is so.important? I don't usuall hit my suggested grams
Protein is necessary for muscles. Fat and/or Carbs are necessary for energy. If you aren't getting enough protein, you will not get a flat stomach. The only way to get a flat stomach is by building your abdominal muscles. If you are 125 pounds and sedentary, you need 50 grams of protein. If you are 200 pounds and active, you could need as much as 150 grams of protein.
Aaaaand THIS is wrong. Wow, people are on a roll today, huh?
The REAL way to get a flat stomach is to reduce the fat covering it. You do this by eating at a deficit and lifting heavy weights to maintain your lean muscle mass. You can "build up your abdominal muscles" all you want, but if there is fat on them, they will not be flat.
Aaaand you are also wrong. Lifting heavy weights and consuming lots of protein will give you mass, definitely not definition. Lifting weight that is moderate considering your level of conditioning and using free weights that work the whole muscle group, not using circut machines, will result in good tone.0 -
May I ask why protein is so.important? I don't usuall hit my suggested grams
Protein is necessary for muscles. Fat and/or Carbs are necessary for energy. If you aren't getting enough protein, you will not get a flat stomach. The only way to get a flat stomach is by building your abdominal muscles. If you are 125 pounds and sedentary, you need 50 grams of protein. If you are 200 pounds and active, you could need as much as 150 grams of protein.
Aaaaand THIS is wrong. Wow, people are on a roll today, huh?
The REAL way to get a flat stomach is to reduce the fat covering it. You do this by eating at a deficit and lifting heavy weights to maintain your lean muscle mass. You can "build up your abdominal muscles" all you want, but if there is fat on them, they will not be flat.
Well I'm glad you're here-- this way I don't have to be the meanie.
HAHAHA THIS! :flowerforyou:0 -
May I ask why protein is so.important? I don't usuall hit my suggested grams
Protein is necessary for muscles. Fat and/or Carbs are necessary for energy. If you aren't getting enough protein, you will not get a flat stomach. The only way to get a flat stomach is by building your abdominal muscles. If you are 125 pounds and sedentary, you need 50 grams of protein. If you are 200 pounds and active, you could need as much as 150 grams of protein.
Aaaaand THIS is wrong. Wow, people are on a roll today, huh?
The REAL way to get a flat stomach is to reduce the fat covering it. You do this by eating at a deficit and lifting heavy weights to maintain your lean muscle mass. You can "build up your abdominal muscles" all you want, but if there is fat on them, they will not be flat.
Aaaand you are also wrong. Lifting heavy weights and consuming lots of protein will give you mass, definitely not definition. Lifting weight that is moderate considering your level of conditioning and using free weights that work the whole muscle group, not using circut machines, will result in good tone.
If you are female, lifting heavy weights and eating at a deficit will NOT give you mass, it will actually give you definition and cause you to lose inches. Check out my pics if you are having a hard time believing this, sweetheart. :flowerforyou:
And the fact that you are using the word "tone" without sarcasm is actually hilarious, and displays the extent of your understanding on the subject.0 -
May I ask why protein is so.important? I don't usuall hit my suggested grams
Protein is necessary for muscles. Fat and/or Carbs are necessary for energy. If you aren't getting enough protein, you will not get a flat stomach. The only way to get a flat stomach is by building your abdominal muscles. If you are 125 pounds and sedentary, you need 50 grams of protein. If you are 200 pounds and active, you could need as much as 150 grams of protein.
Aaaaand THIS is wrong. Wow, people are on a roll today, huh?
The REAL way to get a flat stomach is to reduce the fat covering it. You do this by eating at a deficit and lifting heavy weights to maintain your lean muscle mass. You can "build up your abdominal muscles" all you want, but if there is fat on them, they will not be flat.
Aaaand you are also wrong. Lifting heavy weights and consuming lots of protein will give you mass, definitely not definition. Lifting weight that is moderate considering your level of conditioning and using free weights that work the whole muscle group, not using circut machines, will result in good tone.
Not in my experience. I've been lifting heavy, eating protein and eating at maintenance for a year and all I've gotten is definition-- very little in the way of mass building.0 -
May I ask why protein is so.important? I don't usuall hit my suggested grams
Protein is necessary for muscles. Fat and/or Carbs are necessary for energy. If you aren't getting enough protein, you will not get a flat stomach. The only way to get a flat stomach is by building your abdominal muscles. If you are 125 pounds and sedentary, you need 50 grams of protein. If you are 200 pounds and active, you could need as much as 150 grams of protein.
Aaaaand THIS is wrong. Wow, people are on a roll today, huh?
The REAL way to get a flat stomach is to reduce the fat covering it. You do this by eating at a deficit and lifting heavy weights to maintain your lean muscle mass. You can "build up your abdominal muscles" all you want, but if there is fat on them, they will not be flat.
Aaaand you are also wrong. Lifting heavy weights and consuming lots of protein will give you mass, definitely not definition. Lifting weight that is moderate considering your level of conditioning and using free weights that work the whole muscle group, not using circut machines, will result in good tone.
Not in my experience. I've been lifting heavy, eating protein and eating at maintenance for a year and all I've gotten is definition-- very little in the way of mass building.
Thank you!
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Ab's are made in the kitchen.
I pesonally believe genetics play a part too. I'm very pear shaped and have always had a lower belly pooch. I can reduce it with clean eating but its never completely flat.0 -
Your tummy looks the same as mine! All I can say is that I'm giving it as much time as possible. I've had pudge my whole life, so I'm in no hurry. I know what you mean about summer though, but honestly your stomach looks great - the tiny bit at the bottom will probably be the last to go, but it's hardly unattractive. I think you look wonderful.
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May I ask why protein is so.important? I don't usuall hit my suggested grams
Protein is necessary for muscles. Fat and/or Carbs are necessary for energy. If you aren't getting enough protein, you will not get a flat stomach. The only way to get a flat stomach is by building your abdominal muscles. If you are 125 pounds and sedentary, you need 50 grams of protein. If you are 200 pounds and active, you could need as much as 150 grams of protein.
Aaaaand THIS is wrong. Wow, people are on a roll today, huh?
The REAL way to get a flat stomach is to reduce the fat covering it. You do this by eating at a deficit and lifting heavy weights to maintain your lean muscle mass. You can "build up your abdominal muscles" all you want, but if there is fat on them, they will not be flat.
Aaaand you are also wrong. Lifting heavy weights and consuming lots of protein will give you mass, definitely not definition. Lifting weight that is moderate considering your level of conditioning and using free weights that work the whole muscle group, not using circut machines, will result in good tone.
Increasing muscle mass requires a calorie surplus. A big one. Like 3000-4000 calories a day for a woman to put on muscle mass.0 -
May I ask why protein is so.important? I don't usuall hit my suggested grams
Protein is necessary for muscles. Fat and/or Carbs are necessary for energy. If you aren't getting enough protein, you will not get a flat stomach. The only way to get a flat stomach is by building your abdominal muscles. If you are 125 pounds and sedentary, you need 50 grams of protein. If you are 200 pounds and active, you could need as much as 150 grams of protein.
Aaaaand THIS is wrong. Wow, people are on a roll today, huh?
The REAL way to get a flat stomach is to reduce the fat covering it. You do this by eating at a deficit and lifting heavy weights to maintain your lean muscle mass. You can "build up your abdominal muscles" all you want, but if there is fat on them, they will not be flat.
Aaaand you are also wrong. Lifting heavy weights and consuming lots of protein will give you mass, definitely not definition. Lifting weight that is moderate considering your level of conditioning and using free weights that work the whole muscle group, not using circut machines, will result in good tone.
Nope - its exceptionally difficult to gain mass as a female. Eating at a deficit and lifting heavy weights whilst monitoring intake of protein will assist with fat loss and the retention of muscle. works for me :drinker:0 -
May I ask why protein is so.important? I don't usuall hit my suggested grams
Protein is necessary for muscles. Fat and/or Carbs are necessary for energy. If you aren't getting enough protein, you will not get a flat stomach. The only way to get a flat stomach is by building your abdominal muscles. If you are 125 pounds and sedentary, you need 50 grams of protein. If you are 200 pounds and active, you could need as much as 150 grams of protein.
Aaaaand THIS is wrong. Wow, people are on a roll today, huh?
The REAL way to get a flat stomach is to reduce the fat covering it. You do this by eating at a deficit and lifting heavy weights to maintain your lean muscle mass. You can "build up your abdominal muscles" all you want, but if there is fat on them, they will not be flat.
Aaaand you are also wrong. Lifting heavy weights and consuming lots of protein will give you mass, definitely not definition. Lifting weight that is moderate considering your level of conditioning and using free weights that work the whole muscle group, not using circut machines, will result in good tone.
Nope - its exceptionally difficult to gain mass as a female. Eating at a deficit and lifting heavy weights whilst monitoring intake of protein will assist with fat loss and the retention of muscle. works for me :drinker:
This is right on. The only thing I'd add is that it's extremely difficult to gain MUSCLE mass as a female. #Testosterone0 -
Do you lift weights?
Yup. I've been weight training for 3 months now
Do you lift heavy weights while at a caloric surplus (above or at maintenance) while maintaining a protein intake of about 0.8 grams per pound of LBM?0 -
May I ask why protein is so.important? I don't usuall hit my suggested grams
Protein is necessary for muscles. Fat and/or Carbs are necessary for energy. If you aren't getting enough protein, you will not get a flat stomach. The only way to get a flat stomach is by building your abdominal muscles. If you are 125 pounds and sedentary, you need 50 grams of protein. If you are 200 pounds and active, you could need as much as 150 grams of protein.
Aaaaand THIS is wrong. Wow, people are on a roll today, huh?
The REAL way to get a flat stomach is to reduce the fat covering it. You do this by eating at a deficit and lifting heavy weights to maintain your lean muscle mass. You can "build up your abdominal muscles" all you want, but if there is fat on them, they will not be flat.
Aaaand you are also wrong. Lifting heavy weights and consuming lots of protein will give you mass, definitely not definition. Lifting weight that is moderate considering your level of conditioning and using free weights that work the whole muscle group, not using circut machines, will result in good tone.
Not in my experience. I've been lifting heavy, eating protein and eating at maintenance for a year and all I've gotten is definition-- very little in the way of mass building.
Are you eating in a deficit? Surplus = more mass
Dont eat more donuts and drink more lattes. Do what the cows say.
No, not Mooooo
Eat more chicken.0 -
May I ask why protein is so.important? I don't usuall hit my suggested grams
Protein is necessary for muscles. Fat and/or Carbs are necessary for energy. If you aren't getting enough protein, you will not get a flat stomach. The only way to get a flat stomach is by building your abdominal muscles. If you are 125 pounds and sedentary, you need 50 grams of protein. If you are 200 pounds and active, you could need as much as 150 grams of protein.
Aaaaand THIS is wrong. Wow, people are on a roll today, huh?
The REAL way to get a flat stomach is to reduce the fat covering it. You do this by eating at a deficit and lifting heavy weights to maintain your lean muscle mass. You can "build up your abdominal muscles" all you want, but if there is fat on them, they will not be flat.
Aaaand you are also wrong. Lifting heavy weights and consuming lots of protein will give you mass, definitely not definition. Lifting weight that is moderate considering your level of conditioning and using free weights that work the whole muscle group, not using circut machines, will result in good tone.
Not in my experience. I've been lifting heavy, eating protein and eating at maintenance for a year and all I've gotten is definition-- very little in the way of mass building.
Are you eating in a deficit? Surplus = more mass
Dont eat more donuts and drink more lattes. Do what the cows say.
No, not Mooooo
Eat more chicken.
Umm. Thanks, but I'm doing what I intended to do all along-- recomp.0 -
May I ask why protein is so.important? I don't usuall hit my suggested grams
Protein is necessary for muscles. Fat and/or Carbs are necessary for energy. If you aren't getting enough protein, you will not get a flat stomach. The only way to get a flat stomach is by building your abdominal muscles. If you are 125 pounds and sedentary, you need 50 grams of protein. If you are 200 pounds and active, you could need as much as 150 grams of protein.
Aaaaand THIS is wrong. Wow, people are on a roll today, huh?
The REAL way to get a flat stomach is to reduce the fat covering it. You do this by eating at a deficit and lifting heavy weights to maintain your lean muscle mass. You can "build up your abdominal muscles" all you want, but if there is fat on them, they will not be flat.
Aaaand you are also wrong. Lifting heavy weights and consuming lots of protein will give you mass, definitely not definition. Lifting weight that is moderate considering your level of conditioning and using free weights that work the whole muscle group, not using circut machines, will result in good tone.
There is no such thing as toning. I've been lifting heavy for years. I put a LOT of work into purposefully trying to gain lean mass. Definition comes from lowering body fat. Lifting helps you keep your lean mass and burn the intramuscular fat, which makes your body look firmer. Lifting heavy also preserves your lean mass when combined with adequate protein.
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/goulet5.htm
http://scoobysworkshop.com/toning/
OP: I've told you many times what to do. If it jiggles it's fat. That means you need to keep working at it. I didn't get there over night it took a long time. Just stick to it and stop worrying. The only things you should worry about is are you being accurate, are you eating enough protein (muscle insurance) and are you lifting.
As already linked: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1161603-so-you-want-a-nice-stomach0 -
May I ask why protein is so.important? I don't usuall hit my suggested grams
Protein is necessary for muscles. Fat and/or Carbs are necessary for energy. If you aren't getting enough protein, you will not get a flat stomach. The only way to get a flat stomach is by building your abdominal muscles. If you are 125 pounds and sedentary, you need 50 grams of protein. If you are 200 pounds and active, you could need as much as 150 grams of protein.
Aaaaand THIS is wrong. Wow, people are on a roll today, huh?
The REAL way to get a flat stomach is to reduce the fat covering it. You do this by eating at a deficit and lifting heavy weights to maintain your lean muscle mass. You can "build up your abdominal muscles" all you want, but if there is fat on them, they will not be flat.
Aaaand you are also wrong. Lifting heavy weights and consuming lots of protein will give you mass, definitely not definition. Lifting weight that is moderate considering your level of conditioning and using free weights that work the whole muscle group, not using circut machines, will result in good tone.
...wut?
I haven't gained any mass while lifting heavy and eating a fair amount of protein. Further more I have (by lowering my body fat) gained definition in my back and shoulders.0 -
May I ask why protein is so.important? I don't usuall hit my suggested grams
Protein is necessary for muscles. Fat and/or Carbs are necessary for energy. If you aren't getting enough protein, you will not get a flat stomach. The only way to get a flat stomach is by building your abdominal muscles. If you are 125 pounds and sedentary, you need 50 grams of protein. If you are 200 pounds and active, you could need as much as 150 grams of protein.
Aaaaand THIS is wrong. Wow, people are on a roll today, huh?
The REAL way to get a flat stomach is to reduce the fat covering it. You do this by eating at a deficit and lifting heavy weights to maintain your lean muscle mass. You can "build up your abdominal muscles" all you want, but if there is fat on them, they will not be flat.
Aaaand you are also wrong. Lifting heavy weights and consuming lots of protein will give you mass, definitely not definition. Lifting weight that is moderate considering your level of conditioning and using free weights that work the whole muscle group, not using circut machines, will result in good tone.
...wut?
I haven't gained any mass while lifting heavy and eating a fair amount of protein. Further more I have (by lowering my body fat) gained definition in my back and shoulders.
You should try eating more chicken.
*ducks*0 -
May I ask why protein is so.important? I don't usuall hit my suggested grams
Protein is necessary for muscles. Fat and/or Carbs are necessary for energy. If you aren't getting enough protein, you will not get a flat stomach. The only way to get a flat stomach is by building your abdominal muscles. If you are 125 pounds and sedentary, you need 50 grams of protein. If you are 200 pounds and active, you could need as much as 150 grams of protein.
Aaaaand THIS is wrong. Wow, people are on a roll today, huh?
The REAL way to get a flat stomach is to reduce the fat covering it. You do this by eating at a deficit and lifting heavy weights to maintain your lean muscle mass. You can "build up your abdominal muscles" all you want, but if there is fat on them, they will not be flat.
Aaaand you are also wrong. Lifting heavy weights and consuming lots of protein will give you mass, definitely not definition. Lifting weight that is moderate considering your level of conditioning and using free weights that work the whole muscle group, not using circut machines, will result in good tone.
...wut?
I haven't gained any mass while lifting heavy and eating a fair amount of protein. Further more I have (by lowering my body fat) gained definition in my back and shoulders.
You should try eating more chicken.
*ducks*
*looks down at bacon cheeseburger*
Opps.0 -
Continue to exercise and lift weights.
The main thing right now is going to be to continue to reduce your overall body fat percentage. The tummy is often the last thing to go, so you just need to keep with what you're doing. Try to lose 0.5 to 1 lb per week to get rid of the fat. The weights will help turn some of it into muscle and the rest will need to be burned off.0 -
Do you lift weights?
Yup. I've been weight training for 3 months now
Do you lift heavy weights while at a caloric surplus (above or at maintenance) while maintaining a protein intake of about 0.8 grams per pound of LBM?
I lift in a defocit however I don't consume enough protein, and if I do somehow reach it I go way over my calories. Could that be the reaaon I'm not getting results? Not enough protein?0 -
Flat bellies are tough to get, just keep doing what your doing and you will get there!
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