women that carry their weight in the stomachs

I'm with you!~ My figure really isn't all that bad, EXCEPT for my stomache!!! I had 2 people in the same day ask me when i was "expecting"!!! Really?! I've just started to lose a few pounds and i know my stomach will probably be the last to go:( I'm gonna work hard till it's gone. Good luck!~

My main area is from my belly button down so my stomach also. When i tell people what i have to lose they go where and i go HERE. SO any tips would be great.

all my extra weight is in my abdominal area sighhhh
I lost weight off my butt and thighs but not much off my stomach
I hear that there is no way of spot reducing, so guess Ill just have to keep losing weight till its gone. 20lbs down altogether and its still here though:sad:

every Ounce goes to my belly ..its always the last thing to go if it ever does go lol

I posted something in a silmilar question ...
i was suggested to do Pilatese. and I've commited 2 times a week.
We all want the quick fix for our guts.
Yoga is great for toning any areas.
between yoga and pilates, i'd recomend those over crunches, planks or sit ups anyday!
and... yoga and pilates is fun!

I Carry All My Weight In My Stomach Well, My arms And Legs And Chest Are Normal, But My Stomach Is Just Hideous, I Just Started To Excercise A Week Ago And Eating Healthier To Get It Gone, But Its Just Not Coming Off As Fast As I Would Like It To. I Just Want To Be Able To Buy Jeans That Fit My Legs And Stomach Well, With Out Cutting Into My Skin.

I practice yoga everyday. Planks are a basic standard in any yoga practice...

I posted something in a silmilar question ...
i was suggested to do Pilatese. and I've commited 2 times a week.
We all want the quick fix for our guts.
Yoga is great for toning any areas.
between yoga and pilates, i'd recomend those over crunches, planks or sit ups anyday!
and... yoga and pilates is fun!

I have the same issue. I can see some fat in my arms, face, and thighs, but by far my stomach. I am hypoglycemic - so I wonder if mine is based on sugar intake and how it processes in my body. Also had two C Sections - so I guessing the muscles aren't great. I am hoping if I take the weight off - it will get back to some reasonable place - not expecting a 20 year old body - just want to be more in proportion. Good Luck to everyone!

I am the same way and there really is no way to spot reduce. I have done everything and now I have stomach muscles, but they are just under the layer of fat that is still there! As you lose eventually it will have to start coming off the stomach too!

c-a-r-d-i-o!!! You cannot lose weight in particular spots (sadly) abdominal crunches are simply toning the muscles underneath the fat in that particular area. You cannot burn fat in your stomach by doing crunches- but don't stop doing them because you will tighten the muscles so when you get to your goal you will be much more satisfied with the look of your stomach. Do cardio, its the only way to burn fat

The only thing that helped me lose weight on my entire body including the stomach was HCG. I did the protocol two times but both times after I stopped taking HCG I did not stick to maintenance and I gained back more than I lost. The real problem is food addiction (or insert your own food related issue). If the emotional food thing is gone then the weight will be gone too. I am still trying to figure out how to do that )

There are some people who just preferentially store fat in the midsection area. If you have that body type, then you will always have a disproportionate accumulation of fat in that area. You can reduce overall body fat to low levels to mitigate the effect, but it will always be there.

Men have the same issue and I have to give them the same information.

Count me in, too. I'm much older than most in this thread (51) and I never had body fat issues until I hit menopause. I'm 5'7" and have always naturally weighed about 125 lbs. I ate/drank whatever I wanted, when I wanted and actually had a hard time keeping weight on. I was in the military for 22 years, but I don't think that has anything to do with it because many of my fellow airmen were overweight even with the military PT grind. I think I'm just a natural skinny.

I weigh about 135 now and I swear that entire 10 lb gain is all right in my stomach. Skinny-fat is what I call it. Thin arms and legs with a muffin top. Which jiggles. I finally decided to do something about it. I can't tell anyone in real life that I'm trying to lose weight because they automatically want to stamp my forehead with "Eating Disorder!". I absolutely agree that 135 lbs at 5'7" is a very healthy weight and that number does not bother me at all. What bothers me is the fat roll/muffin top at my waistline.

I'm not a "gym" person, so I've started walking on my treadmill at home and taking walks with my daughter after work. MFP has me at 1200 calories, which I personally think is too low relatively speaking, but I'm not hungry eating at that level so who knows. I only started logging my food and walking/tread milling about a week ago, so we shall see what happens.

I'm not bothering with crunches and whatnot because first of all, I hate them. Second of all, I'm aware that crunches/ab workouts will do nothing to the muffin. I'm going to research some strength training exercises because I do think it's important to maintain/add muscle mass but I'm not going to overload myself at this point. I only have 10 lbs of fat to lose (or better yet, convert to muscle), so I'm not going to go all crazy-like. I'm going to try careful diet and moderate exercise for 2 months and see what happens.

I wish everyone luck taming the muffin. I'm beginning to realize how difficult it is to get rid of belly fat. My diary is open if anyone is interested (or bored, lol). Suggestions welcome.

Good luck everyone!

I'm with you!~ My figure really isn't all that bad, EXCEPT for my stomache!!! I had 2 people in the same day ask me when i was "expecting"!!! Really?! I've just started to lose a few pounds and i know my stomach will probably be the last to go:( I'm gonna work hard till it's gone. Good luck!~

oh my god! Thank god this has happened to someone else. It happens all the time, especially when I'm shopping in the plus size section of Target which is right next to the maternity section.

Hey All

I am in the club too. I am not overweight, just trying to improve my athletic performance. I only have any fat to pinch in my midsection. I have found a few things help:

Get more sleep. Seriously. If you aren't sleeping 8-9 hours a night of good sleep, your body feels stressed and releases cortisol, which as we all know, holds on to belly fat

Less sugar and less carbs, Really monitor this, and don't lie to yourself either. Something as healthy as a banana has a ton of carbs, and if you aren't doing long intense cardio you don't need so many. Also sugar is sneaky, read the labels of EVERYTHING.

Lift heavy weights. Kettlebells in particular require you to use your core to stabilize movements, even ones that are not targeting the midsection. Squats for example, REALLY require you to keep a strong core. The more heavy weights you lift, the more muscle you will have, which in turn burns more CALORIES at rest. No you will not get bulky. Promise.

Make sure part of it isn't bloat due to food intolerance. These can be sneaky, even including things like how food is processed(conventionally raised meat for example), dairy, gluten, corn, soy, and artificial sweeteners are common culprits.

Drink more water.

Try hot or Bikram yoga, the massive sweating for me anyway REALLY helps annihilate extra body fat.

This is just what has helped ME, remember everyone is different and it takes massive amounts of time and hard work