Apple shape weight loss

sarpre_
sarpre_ Posts: 3
edited February 24 in Health and Weight Loss
Hi guys, over the last 2 years I've slowly lost almost 4 stone (wooo!) and in the last few months I've really committed and I am seeing some really great results on the scales but when I look at photos my midsection seems to have shrunk very little?! (It feels like not at all) and obviously as an apple shape my mid section is the part I hate the most. I was just wondering if any other apple shapes have some tips, ideas or success stories just so I know that it will come off eventually (having a very hard time believing it right now!).

Thanks :)

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  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,442 MFP Moderator
    You can't beat genetics, so the only thing you can do is just give it more time. But I would recommend resistance training, moderate deficit and adequate protein. Maintaining muscle mass will really help with definition. Outside of that, a good food scale to ensure you are accurate and logging daily.
  • leggup
    leggup Posts: 2,942 Member
    You can't spot-lose weight, so there aren't really any tips other than staying the course and continuing to lose weight all over. My hips are the last place I lose weight. It's just how it is. Use a measuring tape. It may be more inches lost than you realize.
  • sarpre_
    sarpre_ Posts: 3
    What kind of resistance training would you recommend? At the moment my diet is around 60% protein, 30% carbs and 10% fat... I work between 10 and 12 hours a day too so I only get to do 2-3 work outs a week :(
  • JagerLewis
    JagerLewis Posts: 427 Member
    Before I lost the weight, I was an apple shape. Now, I'm an hourglass, but still working on my gut that I have, All I have done is eat right almost everyday and workout almost everyday. Keep chugging along and your sides will start to cave in. :happy:
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    What kind of resistance training would you recommend? At the moment my diet is around 60% protein, 30% carbs and 10% fat... I work between 10 and 12 hours a day too so I only get to do 2-3 work outs a week :(

    is there a medical reason you eat so little fat?
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,442 MFP Moderator
    What kind of resistance training would you recommend? At the moment my diet is around 60% protein, 30% carbs and 10% fat... I work between 10 and 12 hours a day too so I only get to do 2-3 work outs a week :(

    is there a medical reason you eat so little fat?

    Seriously.. I would drop protein a bit and add in fats.


    OP, what equipment do you have access to? That will determine our responses. Honestly, programs like new rules of lifting for women or strong lift 5x5 would be a good start. If you prefer at home, you could do a program like body beast or chalean extreme or something. If you have no equipment than maybe convict conditioning or you are your own gym.
  • sarpre_
    sarpre_ Posts: 3
    I'm not purposely avoiding fat it's just how it works out with what I eat.. I will try my best to add some in. Thanks for your help - convict conditioning sounds like it would be good - as I mentioned with my long working hours going to the gym is usually out of the question, besides that I prefer working out outdoors. Will give this a go.. thanks!
  • pvgetfit2013
    pvgetfit2013 Posts: 1 Member
    As someone who works long hours, thats the big obstacle. Can you modify your work schedule so that you go to the gym or exercise outdoors first thing in the morning? Working long hours has serious detrimental effects on your health. Weight gain is one of them. Just this past week, I have started exercising first thing in the morning before going to work. I'll let you know how it works out.
  • cingle87
    cingle87 Posts: 717 Member
    Work out don't need to be very long, when I'm on a cardio day I can have my session done within 30min, on lifting days 45min max. Work your routine around you not that other way round.

    Most people lose weight in their thighs and stomach last, first on last off. I have very little body fat on my upper torso and from the knee down, but between there jiggly bits. Keep at it, lift some heavy weights and it will come off.
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