I've Hit A Wall

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RandomChick116
RandomChick116 Posts: 18 Member
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I've been working out for 2 months and don't see any difference in my abs. My stomach FEELS tighter, but it doesn't look it and I'm really just about ready to call it quits. Any advice? edhw1al2ao44.jpg
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  • mistikal13
    mistikal13 Posts: 1,457 Member
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    Have you measured yourself before/after to see if you have lost inches?
  • girlwithcurls2
    girlwithcurls2 Posts: 2,276 Member
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    Go ahead and quit. That usually works out well.
  • randomtai
    randomtai Posts: 9,003 Member
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    Seek help OP.
  • jemhh
    jemhh Posts: 14,261 Member
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    You look fine. I don't know your weight but based on your goal (lose 5 pounds) and picture, you are not overweight.
  • Holly_Roman_Empire
    Holly_Roman_Empire Posts: 4,440 Member
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    Um...

    So what exercises are you doing?
  • Mycophilia
    Mycophilia Posts: 1,225 Member
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    Omg is the wall ok?
  • GiGiBeans
    GiGiBeans Posts: 1,062 Member
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    Hanging knee raises & kettlebell swings have tightened up my core but it was probably a good 12 weeks before I noticed any difference. And less processed meats have helped but no way I am giving up bacon. Bacon is more important to me.
  • Alluminati
    Alluminati Posts: 6,208 Member
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    Um.
    #watchtalkinboutwillis
  • envy09
    envy09 Posts: 353 Member
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    You're going to need to drop your body fat % if you want to have visible abs. Just keep doing what you're doing and keep track of your measurements.
  • arditarose
    arditarose Posts: 15,573 Member
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    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1161603/so-you-want-a-nice-stomach/p1

    That should help get you there.
  • RandomChick116
    RandomChick116 Posts: 18 Member
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    hollydubs85 wrote: »
    Um...

    So what exercises are you doing?

    2 sets of 75 full body crunches
    2 sets of 50 crunches
    2 sets of 50 sit ups
    2 sets of planking for 45 seconds
  • arditarose
    arditarose Posts: 15,573 Member
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    RandomChick116 wrote: »
    hollydubs85 wrote: »
    Um...

    So what exercises are you doing?

    2 sets of 75 full body crunches
    2 sets of 50 crunches
    2 sets of 50 sit ups
    2 sets of planking for 45 seconds

    What is your goal? If it is to be able to see abs, this is not going to do it for you.
  • SassyCalyGirl
    SassyCalyGirl Posts: 1,932 Member
    edited April 2015
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    ABs are made in the kitchen! Losing 5 lbs won't do it.
  • RandomChick116
    RandomChick116 Posts: 18 Member
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    arditarose wrote: »
    RandomChick116 wrote: »
    hollydubs85 wrote: »
    Um...

    So what exercises are you doing?

    2 sets of 75 full body crunches
    2 sets of 50 crunches
    2 sets of 50 sit ups
    2 sets of planking for 45 seconds

    What is your goal? If it is to be able to see abs, this is not going to do it for you.

    What would you suggest? (Based on your pic you look like you know what you're talking about... LOL) I have an ab line already and (on days where I'm less bloated) you can see the outline of my abs, but I really want definition. Any tips?
  • Holly_Roman_Empire
    Holly_Roman_Empire Posts: 4,440 Member
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    RandomChick116 wrote: »
    arditarose wrote: »
    RandomChick116 wrote: »
    hollydubs85 wrote: »
    Um...

    So what exercises are you doing?

    2 sets of 75 full body crunches
    2 sets of 50 crunches
    2 sets of 50 sit ups
    2 sets of planking for 45 seconds

    What is your goal? If it is to be able to see abs, this is not going to do it for you.

    What would you suggest? (Based on your pic you look like you know what you're talking about... LOL) I have an ab line already and (on days where I'm less bloated) you can see the outline of my abs, but I really want definition. Any tips?

    You need to do a weightlifting program with compound lifts. That alone will engage your core more than anything and since you are already pretty lean, I wouldn't even mess with a calorie deficit. You could probably eat at maintenance while lifting and see some improvement. It doesn't happen overnight, though.
  • RandomChick116
    RandomChick116 Posts: 18 Member
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    hollydubs85 wrote: »
    RandomChick116 wrote: »
    arditarose wrote: »
    RandomChick116 wrote: »
    hollydubs85 wrote: »
    Um...

    So what exercises are you doing?

    2 sets of 75 full body crunches
    2 sets of 50 crunches
    2 sets of 50 sit ups
    2 sets of planking for 45 seconds

    What is your goal? If it is to be able to see abs, this is not going to do it for you.

    What would you suggest? (Based on your pic you look like you know what you're talking about... LOL) I have an ab line already and (on days where I'm less bloated) you can see the outline of my abs, but I really want definition. Any tips?

    You need to do a weightlifting program with compound lifts. That alone will engage your core more than anything and since you are already pretty lean, I wouldn't even mess with a calorie deficit. You could probably eat at maintenance while lifting and see some improvement. It doesn't happen overnight, though.

    thank you! :)

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