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    How to get a flat stomach?

    Posts: 49 Member
    edited March 7 in Fitness and Exercise
    I didn't know where this discussion would belong, so I just chose exercise.
    My stomach, even after being below my goal weight, is still rather 'bloated' and a bit podgy. I don't know whether its because I'm eating fruit too late in the day (I just had 20 grapes haha). Right now I feel uncomfortably bloated and I don't know why! I haven't even reached my 1270 calorie goal yet :/

    Anyway I was wondering whether anyone knows how to get a flat stomach? Do I need to cut down on anything? I've noticed I'm frequently over my sugar goal. And also I'm on my 3rd day of the Blogilates beginners calendar so maybe that will help me?

    Hope you can help! :)

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    • Posts: 26
      you could try limiting the carbs (fruit)
      carbs are great though and fruit is good for you

      i do look leaner being dehydrated and hungry though...that's not really a great thing lol
    • Posts: 1 Member
      Height/weight? Lower body fat % helps greatly. Do you work out?
    • Posts: 49 Member
      my height is 5'4 and weight is 108 pounds. Yes I've only just started pilates. Am thinking of adding an hour of cardio in the week though
    • Posts: 12,950 Member
      What is your bodyfat %?

      That's the only thing that really matters right here. Lose bodyfat, and expose abs. There is also the fact that your body may not be one that ever has a flat stomach.
    • Posts: 5,789 Member
      dbmata wrote: »
      What is your bodyfat %?

      That's the only thing that really matters right here. Lose bodyfat, and expose abs. There is also the fact that your body may not be one that ever has a flat stomach.

      ^^Yep

      and

      http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1161603/so-you-want-a-nice-stomach#latest
    • Posts: 4,440 Member
      thoselittlechanges wrote: »
      my height is 5'4 and weight is 108 pounds. Yes I've only just started pilates. Am thinking of adding an hour of cardio in the week though


      At these stats, I'm going to suggest a bulk and cut cycle. If you cut anymore bodyfat, you'd be in dangerous territory.
    • Posts: 12,950 Member
      hollydubs85 wrote: »
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      At these stats, I'm going to suggest a bulk and cut cycle. If you cut anymore bodyfat, you'd be in dangerous territory.

      Hard to tell, she doesn't know her bodyfat%.
    • Posts: 4,590 Member
      It isn't actually possible for all people, even with low body fat and good fitness. Give it a try, but don't assume there's something wrong with you if it doesn't happen. Long as you don't have actual rolls or a pot belly, a little roundness in the area is pretty normal.
    • Posts: 12,950 Member
      gothchiq wrote: »
      It isn't actually possible for all people, even with low body fat and good fitness. Give it a try, but don't assume there's something wrong with you if it doesn't happen. Long as you don't have actual rolls or a pot belly, a little roundness in the area is pretty normal.

      and awesome.
    • Posts: 5,424 Member
      My only comment is about the bloating, maybe you have an allergy or intolerance to certain foods?
    • Posts: 12,950 Member
      That's distinctly possible.
    • Posts: 2,516 Member
      You stated that you feel bloated. Where are you in your cycle. Also, I had this problem and when I realized it was all the time and not just at that time of my monthly cycle I started keeping a journal of everything (and by everything I mean you need to figure out how often you are pooping). I was NOT regular, added a daily probiotic, started getting regular and now pooch is gone, bloated feeling is also gone! BAM! Yay for pooping :wink:
    • Posts: 79 Member
      I'm commenting specifically because of the bloating issue you describe. I have gastritis and lack a gallbladder. Both of those things cause me to bloat progressively during the day. In the morning, I wake up with a flat tummy and by late afternoon, I can look 6 months pregnant.

      Food choices are number 1. That time of the month will cause some mild bloating but in general, if I have my morning smoothie with yogurt and fiber rich fruits, have a healthy digestive tract and stay away from fried, fatty and greasy foods - my bloating is under control.

      It literally takes one wrong thing (fries, a burger, too much broccoli, pop, etc) to wreck my tummy for the whole day. I would recommend cutting out some of the foods I mentioned above to learn if they are triggering your bloating.
    • Posts: 92 Member
      http://www.dailyhiit.com/…/ab-wor…/best-exercise-tummy-type
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