How long to lose the skinny fat?
Moter98
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I'm at a healthy weight, but still have a good 2 inches of fat to lose yet. I've gone to maintenance and lifting heavy. Has anyone had success with curing the skinny fat and how long did it take you?
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I personally have the same problem.
A friend of mine lost 140lbs and she said it took a year in maintenance to see a noticeable difference.
Some times it never goes. ..we just have to be prepared for that also.0 -
I've been maintaining for almost 2 yrs and while my weight is stable I have definately gotten slimmer in that time - Keep up your lifting and give it some time. I'm not sure any of us ever entirely happy with our bodies anyway.
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If i understand you correctly, 2 inches of fat is a lot. Perhaps i do not understand you correctly. Anyway, eat a heathy diet. Do a bit of exercise and try to enjoy life and accept your body as it is with a few flaws.
If you are talking about excess skin with fat underneath, well this may take some time to tighten up. Have patience.0 -
For me it takes about a month to see a difference between progress pictures. Also don't forget to do cardio. But don't go overboard, a 30-45 minute power walk 3 times a week should help with burning the layer of fat. Hope this helps!
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Whether you are considered a healthy weight or not, if you have excess fat, the way to lose it is through a calorie deficit.0
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I'm in the same boat as well. I've lost about forty pounds but still have a "fat ring" around my stomach/back. My issue is that I'm only 5'2" and I'm down to 108 lbs., so I really don't have my weight left to lose. I'm sticking to maintenance calorie intake and lifting for year and see how it goes. I can definitely tell I'm getting stronger, but like you guys, I just want those last few spots to go.0
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try to run in the fat burning cardio zone0
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I've been a slight deficit (around 150 calories under) for 2 months whilst lifting and am now starting to see differences from the picture I took in mid June to my mid August picture. Still a work in progress of course and I have a feeling it'll be a long road. Definitely take pictures though, I wouldn't necessarily notice a change without them.0
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I agree that you need to start accepting your body NOW because otherwise you will probably never be happy with it. I lost a jeans size within 2 months of starting maintenance, and I am now noticing more tone in my arms and legs 3 months in. For the first time in my life see a little quad/ham separation line on the side of my leg! But it is still my body and looks basically the same in pictures. I don't look transformed or anything, that is probably still a couple years away. But I am keeping tabs on these minor victories to carry me through.0
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TimothyFish wrote: »Whether you are considered a healthy weight or not, if you have excess fat, the way to lose it is through a calorie deficit.
I do know that. However, I'm 5'3" at 115lbs. To lose the fat would put me underweight. I've been as low as 107lbs before, but still the belly. My ribs were sticking out and I looked gross, people were getting concerned as it did not look healthy on me. I'm not willing to go below the weight that I am now because I clearly do not look healthy at a lower weight.0 -
jeichelb83 wrote: »I'm in the same boat as well. I've lost about forty pounds but still have a "fat ring" around my stomach/back. My issue is that I'm only 5'2" and I'm down to 108 lbs., so I really don't have my weight left to lose. I'm sticking to maintenance calorie intake and lifting for year and see how it goes. I can definitely tell I'm getting stronger, but like you guys, I just want those last few spots to go.
This is my problem area as well. I can't lose anymore weight at 5'3" 115lbs either. Hope the lifting thing works for both of us. I want the flat belly back I had as a teen, ha!0 -
jeichelb83 wrote: »I'm in the same boat as well. I've lost about forty pounds but still have a "fat ring" around my stomach/back. My issue is that I'm only 5'2" and I'm down to 108 lbs., so I really don't have my weight left to lose. I'm sticking to maintenance calorie intake and lifting for year and see how it goes. I can definitely tell I'm getting stronger, but like you guys, I just want those last few spots to go.
This is my problem area as well. I can't lose anymore weight at 5'3" 115lbs either. Hope the lifting thing works for both of us. I want the flat belly back I had as a teen, ha!
@Moter98 @jeichelb83
I'm right there w/ you ladies!
I am 5'1" 106lbs and although I could lose more weight, I don't think it's the healthy thing to do.
I need to accept that I may always have a bit of flab, but in the meantime I have started strength training and am hoping that helps get rid of some of it!
Good luck to you both and feel free to add me if you want some additional friends that are at the same stage in the weight loss journey as you are! 0 -
This thread has a fairly objective look at the efforts and approaches to recomposition, as well as a lot of individual thoughts and approaches to the process of trying to reduce fat while not cutting over-all weight (increasing lean body mass while losing fat):
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10177803/recomposition-maintaining-weight-while-losing-fat
I will be in this world around the end of October, so I am following several of these journeys and threads with great interest.0 -
TimothyFish wrote: »Whether you are considered a healthy weight or not, if you have excess fat, the way to lose it is through a calorie deficit.
No. You can be underweight and still have excess fat. It's not healthy nor advisable to try to lose all body fat with weight loss alone. If you are at a healthy weight, you need to recomp not lose more weight.0 -
TimothyFish wrote: »Whether you are considered a healthy weight or not, if you have excess fat, the way to lose it is through a calorie deficit.
No. You can be underweight and still have excess fat. It's not healthy nor advisable to try to lose all body fat with weight loss alone. If you are at a healthy weight, you need to recomp not lose more weight.
@earthnut Thanks for this post... I was thinking the same thing but didn't know how to word my response.0 -
TimothyFish wrote: »Whether you are considered a healthy weight or not, if you have excess fat, the way to lose it is through a calorie deficit.
No. You can be underweight and still have excess fat. It's not healthy nor advisable to try to lose all body fat with weight loss alone. If you are at a healthy weight, you need to recomp not lose more weight.DoreenaV1975 wrote: »TimothyFish wrote: »Whether you are considered a healthy weight or not, if you have excess fat, the way to lose it is through a calorie deficit.
No. You can be underweight and still have excess fat. It's not healthy nor advisable to try to lose all body fat with weight loss alone. If you are at a healthy weight, you need to recomp not lose more weight.
@earthnut Thanks for this post... I was thinking the same thing but didn't know how to word my response.
Reread what I said. I said nothing about getting rid of all fat. I said, "if you have excess fat."0 -
TimothyFish wrote: »TimothyFish wrote: »Whether you are considered a healthy weight or not, if you have excess fat, the way to lose it is through a calorie deficit.
No. You can be underweight and still have excess fat. It's not healthy nor advisable to try to lose all body fat with weight loss alone. If you are at a healthy weight, you need to recomp not lose more weight.DoreenaV1975 wrote: »TimothyFish wrote: »Whether you are considered a healthy weight or not, if you have excess fat, the way to lose it is through a calorie deficit.
No. You can be underweight and still have excess fat. It's not healthy nor advisable to try to lose all body fat with weight loss alone. If you are at a healthy weight, you need to recomp not lose more weight.
@earthnut Thanks for this post... I was thinking the same thing but didn't know how to word my response.
Reread what I said. I said nothing about getting rid of all fat. I said, "if you have excess fat."
My concern w/ your statement is this: I am 5'1" 106 pounds. I got to this weight after losing 20 pounds.
How low, weight wise, would you suggest I go?
I'm asking a legit question BTW...
The fact of the matter is unless I get to a nearly anorexic (or maybe total anorexic state) I'm probably still going to have some flab on me.
That is the point what we are trying to get across...
That sometimes it takes more than just weight loss.
@TimothyFish
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"Healthy weight" can be quite a large range. If someone is skinny fat and under muscled they may need to lose weight to get towards the bottom of the healthy weight range before looking lean. They can then recomp and add more muscle and lose a little more fat.
Edited to add: I didn't see the earlier post that you would be underweight if you lost more. In that case, the only option is to gain some muscle.0 -
TimothyFish wrote: »Whether you are considered a healthy weight or not, if you have excess fat, the way to lose it is through a calorie deficit.
No. You can be underweight and still have excess fat. It's not healthy nor advisable to try to lose all body fat with weight loss alone. If you are at a healthy weight, you need to recomp not lose more weight.
Absolutely second this. I have been underweight, and still had a belly pooch. Underweight and still skinny fat.
To get that nice lean look you need to have enough lean body mass to still be in a healthy weight range while your bodyfat is low.
Just losing fat does not mean you have enough lean mass to be in a healthy weight range. Furthermore, if you don't have enough lean body mass (aka muscle), and lose a lot of fat, you will just end up skinny in a I can count your ribs kind of way.
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patrikc333 wrote: »try to run in the fat burning cardio zone
That myth has already been debunked for quite some time.
OP, there are a few methods. You can recomp, which could take a year or two, or you can bulk/cut. The latter being much faster. But with a good progressive lifting program and hitting adequate protein, you can see body composition changes even with very little weight movement. I would suggest setting your calories at a small deficit to allow for some error in logging practices.
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TimothyFish wrote: »Whether you are considered a healthy weight or not, if you have excess fat, the way to lose it is through a calorie deficit.
This nails it the way to lose is have the calorie deficit!
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Recomp takes a lot of time and patience, so let's not get ahead of ourselves. Take pictures and measurements monthly, because the changes will happen, but they'll be slow.0
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I did not work that hard but the skinny fat disappeared within 6 months (I lost 40 pounds and am 5'10"). I sit on a Pilates ball all day at work and it tightened my core. And I just walk. It took 3" off my waist without any weight loss. You are being much more efficient - I hope it works even faster!0
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DoreenaV1975 wrote: »TimothyFish wrote: »TimothyFish wrote: »Whether you are considered a healthy weight or not, if you have excess fat, the way to lose it is through a calorie deficit.
No. You can be underweight and still have excess fat. It's not healthy nor advisable to try to lose all body fat with weight loss alone. If you are at a healthy weight, you need to recomp not lose more weight.DoreenaV1975 wrote: »TimothyFish wrote: »Whether you are considered a healthy weight or not, if you have excess fat, the way to lose it is through a calorie deficit.
No. You can be underweight and still have excess fat. It's not healthy nor advisable to try to lose all body fat with weight loss alone. If you are at a healthy weight, you need to recomp not lose more weight.
@earthnut Thanks for this post... I was thinking the same thing but didn't know how to word my response.
Reread what I said. I said nothing about getting rid of all fat. I said, "if you have excess fat."
My concern w/ your statement is this: I am 5'1" 106 pounds. I got to this weight after losing 20 pounds.
How low, weight wise, would you suggest I go?
I'm asking a legit question BTW...
The fact of the matter is unless I get to a nearly anorexic (or maybe total anorexic state) I'm probably still going to have some flab on me.
That is the point what we are trying to get across...
That sometimes it takes more than just weight loss.
@TimothyFish
According to the BMI chart you could go to 100 and still be in the normal range at that height.
If you don't like it and recomp is taking too long for you, you can gain some weight while lifting, then go back down to your goal weight, you'll have less fat than before ideally if you didn't go too fast. Repeat as necessary.0 -
stevencloser wrote: »DoreenaV1975 wrote: »TimothyFish wrote: »TimothyFish wrote: »Whether you are considered a healthy weight or not, if you have excess fat, the way to lose it is through a calorie deficit.
No. You can be underweight and still have excess fat. It's not healthy nor advisable to try to lose all body fat with weight loss alone. If you are at a healthy weight, you need to recomp not lose more weight.DoreenaV1975 wrote: »TimothyFish wrote: »Whether you are considered a healthy weight or not, if you have excess fat, the way to lose it is through a calorie deficit.
No. You can be underweight and still have excess fat. It's not healthy nor advisable to try to lose all body fat with weight loss alone. If you are at a healthy weight, you need to recomp not lose more weight.
@earthnut Thanks for this post... I was thinking the same thing but didn't know how to word my response.
Reread what I said. I said nothing about getting rid of all fat. I said, "if you have excess fat."
My concern w/ your statement is this: I am 5'1" 106 pounds. I got to this weight after losing 20 pounds.
How low, weight wise, would you suggest I go?
I'm asking a legit question BTW...
The fact of the matter is unless I get to a nearly anorexic (or maybe total anorexic state) I'm probably still going to have some flab on me.
That is the point what we are trying to get across...
That sometimes it takes more than just weight loss.
@TimothyFish
According to the BMI chart you could go to 100 and still be in the normal range at that height.
If you don't like it and recomp is taking too long for you, you can gain some weight while lifting, then go back down to your goal weight, you'll have less fat than before ideally if you didn't go too fast. Repeat as necessary.
100? I already look really bony: hip bones, spine, and collar bones protruding, skinny arms and face.
I just have a bit of flab on my tummy, butt, and thighs.
I am worried about appearing anorexic looking...as I said I kind of do already in some areas...
Being able to get down to a lower weight and it looking healthy are 2 different things.
Thanks for your input though, I appreciate you taking the time to respond @stevencloser .
EDITED: Actually you got me thinking...
Maybe I'm "bony looking" because I didn't get adequate protein during my weight loss.
Eating lots of protein is something I just recently learned about and have recently been making a goal. If I eat lots of protein and continue in a deficit to lose the last 6 pounds (that would put me at 100 pounds) do you think that would make a difference w/ the "bony" look?
Would losing those 6 pounds make any difference to the flab?
I do strength training w/ my husband 3 times a week.
And cardio 4 times a week.
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