Just want abit if advice

daniellemcnally662
daniellemcnally662 Posts: 2 Member
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
hi can someone help me out what is the best way to get rid of belly fat and tightening it up ? I had a baby a year ago and i still have loose skin its nothing major but i just want my belly back to normal but not sure on what the best thing to do is ?

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  • IsaackGMOON
    IsaackGMOON Posts: 3,358 Member
    You cannot spot reduce fat. If you want to get rid of the belly fat, create a caloric deficit; you'll have to lose from everywhere (our genetics dictate that) and eventually the belly fat will go.

    If you already have loose skin, create a moderate caloric deficit (-20% of TDEE) so your skins elasticity can keep up with the weight loss.

    Lift heavy and eat in a deficit.
  • BradW99
    BradW99 Posts: 103 Member
    I'd start with 30-40 minutes of cardio 3 or 4 times a week and cut your carbs in half.
  • daniellemcnally662
    daniellemcnally662 Posts: 2 Member
    By cardio do you mean running and situps?
  • futuremanda
    futuremanda Posts: 816 Member
    IsaackGMOON wrote: »
    You cannot spot reduce fat. If you want to get rid of the belly fat, create a caloric deficit; you'll have to lose from everywhere (our genetics dictate that) and eventually the belly fat will go.

    If you already have loose skin, create a moderate caloric deficit (-20% of TDEE) so your skins elasticity can keep up with the weight loss.

    Lift heavy and eat in a deficit.

    ^ This.

    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1161603/so-you-want-a-nice-stomach/p1
  • BradW99
    BradW99 Posts: 103 Member
    I like the StairMaster but running, jogging, treadmill, stationary bike, or incline walking. Sit ups are okay but you'd want to mix in other movements like planks, leg raises, and sciccor kicks. If you're lifting your legs toward your torso you hitting more lower abs and if you're bringing your head to your torso your hitting more upper abs so you want to incorporate both movements. Good luck!
  • MireyGal76
    MireyGal76 Posts: 7,334 Member
    if the loose skin is not fat, and just the result of baby beach ball stretch, then sadly only time will get rid of that.

    If you have fat to lose, then eat at a deficit. Cardio is great for endurance and increasing calorie burn (helping earn a deficit and not sacrifice eating habits). Strength training is great for increasing muscle mass and boosting metabolism. Keeping in mind that you won't gain much muscle growth if you're eating in a deficit.

    I've had 2 kids and have a 6 pack, but I still have loose belly skin - which my 7 year old loves to play with.
  • IsaackGMOON
    IsaackGMOON Posts: 3,358 Member
    BradW99 wrote: »
    I'd start with 30-40 minutes of cardio 3 or 4 times a week and cut your carbs in half.
    Cutting carbs really isn't necessary for weight loss.

    daniellemcnally662 wrote: »
    By cardio do you mean running and situps?

    It really doesn't matter what you do for cardio or even exercise in fact, it won't have a huge impact on weight loss. That comes from the caloric deficit.

  • Jruzer
    Jruzer Posts: 3,502 Member
    daniellemcnally662 wrote: »
    By cardio do you mean running and situps?

    Cardio is exercise that increases your heart rate for a significant amount of time: running, biking, fast walking, etc.
  • MireyGal76
    MireyGal76 Posts: 7,334 Member
    IsaackGMOON wrote: »
    BradW99 wrote: »
    I'd start with 30-40 minutes of cardio 3 or 4 times a week and cut your carbs in half.
    Cutting carbs really isn't necessary for weight loss.

    daniellemcnally662 wrote: »
    By cardio do you mean running and situps?

    It really doesn't matter what you do for cardio or even exercise in fact, it won't have a huge impact on weight loss. That comes from the caloric deficit.

    This is true. You can lose weight with no exercise as long as you are in a deficit. The beauty of some cardio is a) heart health
    b) you burn more calories in half an hour of steady state cardio than you do weight lifting
    c) burning more calories = ability to eat more food and feel less hungry WHILE still being in a defiict.

    I do BOTH - cardio (long distance running) and weights. Last night I ran 7 miles in about 70 mins (my heartrate averages 170 bpm). I burned approx 1000 calories. Tonight I'll lift weights for about an hour and only burn about 200 calories.

    I love the muscles I get from lifting, but the FOOD i can eat from cardio
  • BradW99
    BradW99 Posts: 103 Member
    edited June 2015
    @IsaackGMOON I didn't say it was the only way to lose weight...but thanks for stating the obvious. She's asking for advice on losing weight and if you want to lose weight I recommend cutting carbs. You'll get results. And what are you talking about? Cardio has a huge impact on weight loss. Everyone in here can at least agree on that. The more energy you burn the more you can eat. The more you eat the more nutrients/vitamins/minerals/water you can get. So please stop trolling.
  • IsaackGMOON
    IsaackGMOON Posts: 3,358 Member
    BradW99 wrote: »
    @IsaackGMOON I didn't say it was the only way to lose weight...but thanks for stating the obvious. She's asking for advice on losing weight and if you want to lose weight I recommend cutting carbs. You'll get results. And what are you talking about? Cardio has a huge impact on weight loss. Everyone in here can at least agree on that. The more energy you burn the more you can eat. The more you eat the more nutrients/vitamins/minerals/water you can get. So please stop trolling.

    You think that is trolling?

    You must be new to the internet. ;)
  • BradW99
    BradW99 Posts: 103 Member
    It was more of a comparison. Likening it to trolling.
  • jenncornelsen
    jenncornelsen Posts: 969 Member
    some of us, myself included, will never get our old stomach back. if u have alot of stretch marks and loose skin this could simply be your new body, well barring a tummy tuck. this sucks but it is life after children. u can still be in great shape though!
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