Toning the stomach after weight loss

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Newdarylord
Newdarylord Posts: 10 Member
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Just wondered if anyone else is having issues toning up around the stomach area after losing weight. I'm not sure if I have lost too much weight but my belly just feels like jelly.

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  • DMLC2014
    DMLC2014 Posts: 71 Member
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    Look to do lots of different ab exercises! Avoid crunches and sit ups.
    http://www.mensfitness.com/training/workout-routines/30-best-abs-exercises-all-time
    http://www.health.com/health/gallery/0,,20664616,00.html
  • ImVeryAngryItsNotButter
    ImVeryAngryItsNotButter Posts: 39 Member
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    Do you have any sort of ab/core routine that you regularly incorporate into your lift days?
  • bigdaddy_sam
    bigdaddy_sam Posts: 13 Member
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    *Following. Biggest fear is losing all the weight only to grow skin wings and become a bat >.>
  • ImVeryAngryItsNotButter
    ImVeryAngryItsNotButter Posts: 39 Member
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    Unfortunately extreme weight loss often requires surgery to "tighten" the skin back to where it once was.
  • bigdaddy_sam
    bigdaddy_sam Posts: 13 Member
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    Well...that sucks..
  • ImVeryAngryItsNotButter
    ImVeryAngryItsNotButter Posts: 39 Member
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    Don't be discouraged, Mark - you're on a roll and killing it and keep showing up, which puts you ahead of most people. In fact I wouldn't take any special measures to deal with loose skin until you’ve hit 9-10% body fat. 10% is when abs start showing up for most people however ab definition and visibility also has a lot to do with body type/build/genetics.
  • bigdaddy_sam
    bigdaddy_sam Posts: 13 Member
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    Haha thanks :) I sent y'all a friend request. I could use more guy friends on here.
  • kami3006
    kami3006 Posts: 4,978 Member
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    I think this sticky would be a great read for you
    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1161603/so-you-want-a-nice-stomach/p1
  • usmcmp
    usmcmp Posts: 21,220 Member
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    Newdarylord wrote: »
    Just wondered if anyone else is having issues toning up around the stomach area after losing weight. I'm not sure if I have lost too much weight but my belly just feels like jelly.

    Having a nice stomach comes down to having low body fat and adequate lean mass. Since your belly feels like jelly you still have fat to lose. Find a quality strength training program that incorporates compound lifts. Continue to eat at a deficit. Also check out my thread in the General section about having a nice stomach. It's a sticky, you can't miss it.
  • Hornsby
    Hornsby Posts: 10,322 Member
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    Newdarylord wrote: »
    Just wondered if anyone else is having issues toning up around the stomach area after losing weight. I'm not sure if I have lost too much weight but my belly just feels like jelly.

    Are you doing any strength training with compound lifts? If not, start those and throw in some hanging leg raises. Belly fat is a result of overall body fat percentage, and unfortunately, most of us seem to lose it there last.
  • Newdarylord
    Newdarylord Posts: 10 Member
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    Thanks guys I'm pretty firm everywhere else just my belly seemed to be stubborn. But il try doing more strength training.
  • melissaulmen
    melissaulmen Posts: 123 Member
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    http://www.popsugar.com/fitness/Flat-Belly-Tips-Infographic-35069151
    It's a mix of food and workouts. Check out all the plank variations on pinterst. There are also 30 day ab challenges.

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