Back Fat Blues-Share progress/success stories or pics!
fit4itall
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Hey,
I'm making OK progress I guess, but one constant source of annoyance is my backfat! I know it will go away eventually, but a little worried that I might need to go too far BELOW my preferred weight in order to lose it. I say this because even at my lowest about 5 years ago, I still had fat "creases" (not as bad as a roll, but not completely smooth either...just plain stubborn lol). At that weight I didn't want to lose even another 5lbs because I felt I would look odd (I am "v" shaped with broad shoulders and much thinner thighs/legs).
So...can you please share your backfat stories? If it is/was an issue for you, has it gone away? How close to your goal did you get before it went away completely? Did you lose weight in areas you would have preferred to stay bigger, or was it just those last few lbs that did it w/o making a noticeable difference elsewhere? Any exercises you found helpful (I personally am not looking to gain muscle definition in my back. Maybe very little, but not anything that will add bulk or width).
Yes, I know that everyone loses weight differently, so not expecting that I'll achieve your specific results. I just find it encouraging to hear from people who have achieved or are making progress in this area.
Thank you!
I'm making OK progress I guess, but one constant source of annoyance is my backfat! I know it will go away eventually, but a little worried that I might need to go too far BELOW my preferred weight in order to lose it. I say this because even at my lowest about 5 years ago, I still had fat "creases" (not as bad as a roll, but not completely smooth either...just plain stubborn lol). At that weight I didn't want to lose even another 5lbs because I felt I would look odd (I am "v" shaped with broad shoulders and much thinner thighs/legs).
So...can you please share your backfat stories? If it is/was an issue for you, has it gone away? How close to your goal did you get before it went away completely? Did you lose weight in areas you would have preferred to stay bigger, or was it just those last few lbs that did it w/o making a noticeable difference elsewhere? Any exercises you found helpful (I personally am not looking to gain muscle definition in my back. Maybe very little, but not anything that will add bulk or width).
Yes, I know that everyone loses weight differently, so not expecting that I'll achieve your specific results. I just find it encouraging to hear from people who have achieved or are making progress in this area.
Thank you!
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Bump.....i want to see also.0
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I am no where near my goal weight, but having said that, there is a lot of movement in your back so you will have skin there that moves. Also, I recently started swimming and while you can't spot focus removing fat, I have noticed I have lost a couple of inches on my bra band size. Now it could just be part of an all over loss, but thought I would share. Good luck!2
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Seems I noticed my waist and lower tummy lost inches of fat first, next legs, now its melting off evenly all over. I'll get all soft and squishy loose like for a week, then it melts away. Upper arms and back seem slow, but not really too much slower.
Keep on doing what you are doing, you're a success so far. Probably the rest is next!4 -
I actually don't take pictures of my back all that often.
The September picture was from when I started working out again after my 2nd was born (not my heaviest weight), I was in the low 180's (I'm 5'4.5"). The April picture was earlier this month the day my new bikini came in the mail and I was taken pictures from all angles to make sure it fit okay. I'm in the low 120's now.
I noticed the most changes in my back once I started lifting (Stronglifts 5x5).27 -
shadow2soul wrote: »I actually don't take pictures of my back all that often.
The September picture was from when I started working out again after my 2nd was born (not my heaviest weight), I was in the low 180's (I'm 5'4.5"). The April picture was earlier this month the day my new bikini came in the mail and I was taken pictures from all angles to make sure it fit okay. I'm in the low 120's now.
I noticed the most changes in my back once I started lifting (Stronglifts 5x5).
U look great !!4 -
shadow2soul wrote: »I actually don't take pictures of my back all that often.
The September picture was from when I started working out again after my 2nd was born (not my heaviest weight), I was in the low 180's (I'm 5'4.5"). The April picture was earlier this month the day my new bikini came in the mail and I was taken pictures from all angles to make sure it fit okay. I'm in the low 120's now.
I noticed the most changes in my back once I started lifting (Stronglifts 5x5).
WOW, that is a HUGE change! Your hourglass figure is really poppin' now too! Amazing!0 -
Seems I noticed my waist and lower tummy lost inches of fat first, next legs, now its melting off evenly all over. I'll get all soft and squishy loose like for a week, then it melts away. Upper arms and back seem slow, but not really too much slower.
Keep on doing what you are doing, you're a success so far. Probably the rest is next!
Thanks
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Montepulciano wrote: »I am no where near my goal weight, but having said that, there is a lot of movement in your back so you will have skin there that moves. Also, I recently started swimming and while you can't spot focus removing fat, I have noticed I have lost a couple of inches on my bra band size. Now it could just be part of an all over loss, but thought I would share. Good luck!
Thanks! I wish I could swim. Took lessons a few summers ago and everything, and it just didn't click LOL. Maybe I'll try again this year when I sign my daughter up...0 -
I know what you mean about back fat. Here's my before and current pictures. Still a work in progress!
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Healthy_4_Life2 wrote: »
I know what you mean about back fat. Here's my before and current pictures. Still a work in progress!
Looking good! The rolls are gone! Thank you, this is inspiring
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Thanks for sharing! It's motivating to see
The changes!2 -
Weight training really will help with back fat I still have some by my arm pits, but the weights have helped everywhere else (not sure how to upload pics?) 1
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I'm in the losing phase..but have been at my goal weight before.. all you have to do is lose all your weight and the back fat will go away. It is the last place to go…
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Sorry, I do not have any pictures to share.
However, I have seen a LOT of back pictures from women who work out with weights, and they have some amazing back progress. Just in case you aren't working with weights at all...trying it out may help. If you eat a certain way while lifting you won't lose more weight but can re-composition.0 -
These pics are only about a 4 pounds difference- it's all about the weightlifting.
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I have the same issues about my back fat. I'm gonna try and go harder with my deadlifts and see if that helps. It's very frustrating!2
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wateryphoenix wrote: »Sorry, I do not have any pictures to share.
However, I have seen a LOT of back pictures from women who work out with weights, and they have some amazing back progress. Just in case you aren't working with weights at all...trying it out may help. If you eat a certain way while lifting you won't lose more weight but can re-composition.
Can the lifting results be achieved with free weights? My gym membership is frozen at the time, and I only have relatively light weights (ranging from 5-25lbs).0 -
These pics are only about a 4 pounds difference- it's all about the weightlifting.
Wow! You look a lot leaner and your waist even smaller in the 2nd pic. If I wasn't convinced before, I am now! I hope something like that can be achieved at home (no space for gym equipment so free weights will have to do for now)3 -
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biggestloser90 wrote: »This was only after 18 days of 30 day shred. My back fat is almost gone
Wow! AWESOME progress!!! Love that workout too!
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*I meant to say light dumbbells (10-25lb), not free weights ( re: if they can help w/backfat since I won't be using gym equipment anytime soon).0
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wateryphoenix wrote: »Sorry, I do not have any pictures to share.
However, I have seen a LOT of back pictures from women who work out with weights, and they have some amazing back progress. Just in case you aren't working with weights at all...trying it out may help. If you eat a certain way while lifting you won't lose more weight but can re-composition.
Can the lifting results be achieved with free weights? My gym membership is frozen at the time, and I only have relatively light weights (ranging from 5-25lbs).
Sorry I don't have pic to share neither, but I recently found myself losing back fat by trying on a dress I bought 2 years ago (didn't try it on for about a year and my weight now is just 3-4 lbs lighter). I'm now 4 months into ICF 5x5, one of the beginner lifting programs using heavy weights. I use dumbbells (17.5-40 lb per hand depends on the workout for upper body) since I don't have any good gym nearby & not much space at home for barbell/ plates. As far as your concern, a pair of 25 lbs might be enough at the moment for certain upper body workouts (bench press, overhead press, etc... At least this applies to my situation), but if you want a good, progressive result, those 25 lbs will soon be too light for you. Yes you can try those you have first to check your limit, but just bare this in mind... I had a similar question when I decided to start this program and ended up buying that pair of Bowflex
(5-10 lbs are still useful for shoulder workouts, but I doubt their effectiveness for the back since they're light and back muscles are big muscles). 0 -
niniundlapin wrote: »wateryphoenix wrote: »Sorry, I do not have any pictures to share.
However, I have seen a LOT of back pictures from women who work out with weights, and they have some amazing back progress. Just in case you aren't working with weights at all...trying it out may help. If you eat a certain way while lifting you won't lose more weight but can re-composition.
Can the lifting results be achieved with free weights? My gym membership is frozen at the time, and I only have relatively light weights (ranging from 5-25lbs).
Sorry I don't have pic to share neither, but I recently found myself losing back fat by trying on a dress I bought 2 years ago (didn't try it on for about a year and my weight now is just 3-4 lbs lighter). I'm now 4 months into ICF 5x5, one of the beginner lifting programs using heavy weights. I use dumbbells (17.5-40 lb per hand depends on the workout for upper body) since I don't have any good gym nearby & not much space at home for barbell/ plates. As far as your concern, a pair of 25 lbs might be enough at the moment for certain upper body workouts (bench press, overhead press, etc... At least this applies to my situation), but if you want a good, progressive result, those 25 lbs will soon be too light for you. Yes you can try those you have first to check your limit, but just bare this in mind... I had a similar question when I decided to start this program and ended up buying that pair of Bowflex (5-10 lbs are still useful for shoulder workouts, but I doubt their effectiveness for the back since they're light and back muscles are big muscles).
Thank you!!!
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Since the first photo was taken I lost around 15kg.. I still have way to go but it already feels soooo much better!
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afterglowme wrote: »Since the first photo was taken I lost around 15kg.. I still have way to go but it already feels soooo much better!
You look great there is no fat left oh your back, I hope my back turns out as well as yours.0 -
afterglowme wrote: »Since the first photo was taken I lost around 15kg.. I still have way to go but it already feels soooo much better!
Huge change, you look great! I'm loving these!!!0 -
Oh wow..you look awesome. Can you please tell me what kind of workouts you did???afterglowme wrote: »Since the first photo was taken I lost around 15kg.. I still have way to go but it already feels soooo much better!2 -
Thank you girls so much! You just made my day! To be honest I am not exercising apart from a lot of walking, I find it easier to stick to the new eating habits alone rather than stressing myself with diet and working out together (It haven't worked in the past).1
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