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over 40 had a hysterectomy and can't seem to lose the spare tire

gibbysmith1
gibbysmith1 Posts: 37 Member
edited November 2024 in Motivation and Support
Need suggestions on how to slowly and physically keep it off. It's been almost a year.

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  • FatFreeFrolicking
    FatFreeFrolicking Posts: 4,252 Member
    How long have you been trying to lose weight?
    Do you use a food scale?
    Do you log your food consistently and honestly?
  • gibbysmith1
    gibbysmith1 Posts: 37 Member
    I have been trying since the new year. No I don't use a food scale. I try to keep uo my fitnesspal
  • FatFreeFrolicking
    FatFreeFrolicking Posts: 4,252 Member
    edited March 2015
    gibbysmith1 wrote: »
    I have been trying since the new year. No I don't use a food scale. I try to keep uo my fitnesspal

    That's the problem.

    It is necessary to be as consistent as possible when trying to lose weight. You need to log your food daily.

    A food scale is important as well because that's the only way to know how much you are truly eating. Measuring cups/spoons are not accurate for anything other than liquids.

    I suggest logging your food daily and purchasing a food scale. You can buy one from Amazon or a store like Bed, Bath, & Beyond.
  • gibbysmith1
    gibbysmith1 Posts: 37 Member
    Do u have any suggestions on good exercises for that area
  • FatFreeFrolicking
    FatFreeFrolicking Posts: 4,252 Member
    gibbysmith1 wrote: »
    Do u have any suggestions on good exercises for that area

    Honestly, you cannot spot reduce.

    I would suggest looking into a lifting program like New Rules of Lifting for Women or Strong Lifts.

    Lifting does amazing things for a woman's body. With hard work and dedication, you can totally reshape your body.



  • kbmnurse
    kbmnurse Posts: 2,484 Member
    Get a food scale. They are about $25, best purchase I have made to aid in my wt loss success. B)
  • amiranassar71
    amiranassar71 Posts: 1
    Are u on hormone replacement if so it made me gain weight
  • gibbysmith1
    gibbysmith1 Posts: 37 Member
    Not on anything. People did warn me about the weight gain
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