Is this fat or bloating? (pictures included)

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Sharp123321
Sharp123321 Posts: 29 Member
edited May 2016 in Health and Weight Loss
I've posted earlier about at different subject and have a question.
I am around 5'7 and one half and weight about 163-165lbs. My stomach is about
39 inches in circumference.

I am able to suck it in to a circumference of 36-34 inches which makes me question if it is fat or not. Any ideas? Thanks

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  • vespiquenn
    vespiquenn Posts: 1,455 Member
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    It's very unlikely that any of us can really tell you for sure, especially without images. Even though that isn't for sure either. But bloating typically comes and goes. If you have noticed that it is constant, it's more likely fat.
  • Sharp123321
    Sharp123321 Posts: 29 Member
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    I can put an image or two
  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,121 Member
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    Well, you're still a little on the high side at 163-165. Losing ten more pounds to get you into that healthy weight range will make a big difference.
  • Sharp123321
    Sharp123321 Posts: 29 Member
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    Not Sucked in(natural):
    3fpsvc02q094.jpg
    u7158a1k9esj.jpg

    Sucked in:
    u4h69vv6lv2x.jpg
    noaflwugsncs.jpg




  • vespiquenn
    vespiquenn Posts: 1,455 Member
    edited May 2016
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    Sharpgirl123 wrote: »
    Not Sucked in(natural):
    3fpsvc02q094.jpg
    u7158a1k9esj.jpg

    Sucked in:
    u4h69vv6lv2x.jpg
    noaflwugsncs.jpg




    Judging on the pictures, that looks like fat. It's possible there's bloating occurring, but there's definitely fat too.
  • MissusMoon
    MissusMoon Posts: 1,900 Member
    edited May 2016
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    That doesn't look like bloat to me. Sucking it in just means your abs contract to a certain level. Unless it comes and goes over a short period of time, it has to be fat.
  • Arathels
    Arathels Posts: 6,883 Member
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    Thats belly fat hun. You can fix that with the right diet.
  • campbell3913
    campbell3913 Posts: 64 Member
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    Diet and exercise should take care of that.
  • Walter__
    Walter__ Posts: 518 Member
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    That's fat
  • 85Cardinals
    85Cardinals Posts: 733 Member
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    I vote fat too.
  • Sharp123321
    Sharp123321 Posts: 29 Member
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    I'll try to loose it...
  • itsbasschick
    itsbasschick Posts: 1,584 Member
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    i have that belly, too - it's fat.
  • Sharp123321
    Sharp123321 Posts: 29 Member
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    I thought that it wasn't because I can suck it in...
  • ummijaaz560
    ummijaaz560 Posts: 228 Member
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    I have that stomach fat too. Comes with the apple shape I have, all of my fat goes to the stomach. I'm also 163lbs but I'm only 5'3. I've been losing lots of inches from mine through keeping a deficit and lifting heavy weights.
    Some of mine is pregnancy weight but most is golden oreos :D good luck!
  • MissusMoon
    MissusMoon Posts: 1,900 Member
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    Sharpgirl123 wrote: »
    I thought that it wasn't because I can suck it in...

    Nope, it's your ab muscles doing a temporary thing by contracting, that's it.
  • Acacia_Evers
    Acacia_Evers Posts: 263 Member
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    Welcome to the belly pooch club! Bloat is usually a harder, rounder stomach, not quite droopy, and it usually hurts to suck in or touch.
  • Sharp123321
    Sharp123321 Posts: 29 Member
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    Any tips on how to get rid of it?
  • Acacia_Evers
    Acacia_Evers Posts: 263 Member
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    Consume less calories. That's the only way to get rid of fat. Eat less than you burn.
  • Sharp123321
    Sharp123321 Posts: 29 Member
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    I'll try. I snack too much currently.
  • Sharp123321
    Sharp123321 Posts: 29 Member
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    Anyone know if this fat would be considered dangerous? I know I am young but in general is this a risk?

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