Meals to lose belly fat
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The belly is primary fat stores for most people...it's generally first on, last off...there are no magical foods that reduce belly fat, you just lose it as you get leaner.6
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Carlos_421 wrote: »ivanfawcettgibson wrote: »Erm, I don't eat at a deficit. I lost weight, well used some of the fat store I have.
I cut carbs - bread, pasta and root veg. Increased fat intake to 70%. Moderate protein at 20% and low carbs 10%.
You may not have counted calories but if you lost weight you were in a deficit (most likely cutting the carbs resulted in lowering calories overall to the degree of creating a deficit).
This is true and undeniable thanks to the laws of thermodynamics.
You'd think so wouldn't you? But no, I wasn't, I am not, just eating for maintenance. In fact, I probably consume more calories now tha I did a year ago, I was 86kg. I walked a heck of a lot, playing football, swimming. I'm much less active now.
Have a read of this article.
http://bayesianbodybuilding.com/energy-balance-myths/0 -
You didn't lose fat. You lost water....unless you were in a deficit.4
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ivanfawcettgibson wrote: »Carlos_421 wrote: »ivanfawcettgibson wrote: »Erm, I don't eat at a deficit. I lost weight, well used some of the fat store I have.
I cut carbs - bread, pasta and root veg. Increased fat intake to 70%. Moderate protein at 20% and low carbs 10%.
You may not have counted calories but if you lost weight you were in a deficit (most likely cutting the carbs resulted in lowering calories overall to the degree of creating a deficit).
This is true and undeniable thanks to the laws of thermodynamics.
You'd think so wouldn't you? But no, I wasn't, I am not, just eating for maintenance. In fact, I probably consume more calories now tha I did a year ago, I was 86kg. I walked a heck of a lot, playing football, swimming. I'm much less active now.
Have a read of this article.
http://bayesianbodybuilding.com/energy-balance-myths/
So you've accurately counted calories and reliably recorded energy expenditures in order to come to this conclusion?
Or you've measured nothing at all and just want us to take your word that you're a special snowflake who's able to defy the laws of physics by utilizing fuel sources without actually utilizing them?19 -
ivanfawcettgibson wrote: »Carlos_421 wrote: »ivanfawcettgibson wrote: »Erm, I don't eat at a deficit. I lost weight, well used some of the fat store I have.
I cut carbs - bread, pasta and root veg. Increased fat intake to 70%. Moderate protein at 20% and low carbs 10%.
You may not have counted calories but if you lost weight you were in a deficit (most likely cutting the carbs resulted in lowering calories overall to the degree of creating a deficit).
This is true and undeniable thanks to the laws of thermodynamics.
You'd think so wouldn't you? But no, I wasn't, I am not, just eating for maintenance. In fact, I probably consume more calories now tha I did a year ago, I was 86kg. I walked a heck of a lot, playing football, swimming. I'm much less active now.
Have a read of this article.
http://bayesianbodybuilding.com/energy-balance-myths/
Not just think so, it IS so. The law of Conservation of Energy is immutable. That means nothing in the observable universe defies it. Certainly not you, on this speck of dust within a speck of dust within a speck of dust floating in the universe that we call home.3 -
ivanfawcettgibson wrote: »Carlos_421 wrote: »ivanfawcettgibson wrote: »Erm, I don't eat at a deficit. I lost weight, well used some of the fat store I have.
I cut carbs - bread, pasta and root veg. Increased fat intake to 70%. Moderate protein at 20% and low carbs 10%.
You may not have counted calories but if you lost weight you were in a deficit (most likely cutting the carbs resulted in lowering calories overall to the degree of creating a deficit).
This is true and undeniable thanks to the laws of thermodynamics.
You'd think so wouldn't you? But no, I wasn't, I am not, just eating for maintenance. In fact, I probably consume more calories now tha I did a year ago, I was 86kg. I walked a heck of a lot, playing football, swimming. I'm much less active now.
Have a read of this article.
http://bayesianbodybuilding.com/energy-balance-myths/
Also you should reread and understand what is said in the article you posted.3 -
ReaderGirl3 wrote: »My stomach is flat. And a lot of inches around the waist come from not just fat but bloating and inflammation from sodium and foods we eat. As well as food allergens that can cause bloating. Knowledge about this can help reduce the waistline. The only thing in my initial comment I would steer clear of is the smoothies bc that can cause bloating or unwanted sugar.
My stomach is also flat. I don't eat green apples. Or drink green tea or Yerba mate. Or consume ginger or turmeric.
I win.
Seriously though, if someone has a legitimate food allergy then of course they shouldn't eat those foods (bloating would be the least of their worries in that case). Sodium causes temporary water retention. So what? It's not actual fat/weight gains. Which is what the OP was asking about in her first post.
And it looks like 'inflammation' is the new fad buzz word sigh....
OP-just focus on eating at the correct calorie deficit for you weight loss goals and you'll be successful
These were suggestions to help the original persons questions. These are things that have worked for me to achieve results if you have other things that work for you that's great. Everyone gives general answers and I wanted to offer something tangible. If you all disagree that's fine I hope the original person got something from the answers.3 -
What is it with some people?
No, of course I've never logged my calories, and I don't understand the article I've posted...1 -
ivanfawcettgibson wrote: »What is it with some people?
No, of course I've never logged my calories, and I don't understand the article I've posted...
How do you know you're eating at maintenance?0 -
Eating at a deficit is eating less than you burn, which will use up your fat stores, so while you weren't actively counting calories, you were definitely in taking less calories than your body needs to maintain its weight. Eating at a deficit= eating less than your body needs to maintain current weight. If you eat at maintenance, you won't gain or lose weight. If you eat at surplus, you gain weight. If you eat at a deficit you lose weight. You cut carbs which are calorie dense, so you must have created a deficit with your WOE.ivanfawcettgibson wrote: »Erm, I don't eat at a deficit. I lost weight, well used some of the fat store I have.
I cut carbs - bread, pasta and root veg. Increased fat intake to 70%. Moderate protein at 20% and low carbs 10%.
I'm sorry, but the only thing that works for fat loss is eating less calories than your body requires to maintain its current weight. There are no special herbs, pills or concoctions. Besides, how many of us here have tried all that shite only to find out it truly doesn't work? Of course, sodium can cause temporary water weight which is no biggie. And, if the stomach is so bloated, the OP should see a doctor first to rule out food sensitivities just to be sure instead of trying internet cocktails.ReaderGirl3 wrote: »My stomach is flat. And a lot of inches around the waist come from not just fat but bloating and inflammation from sodium and foods we eat. As well as food allergens that can cause bloating. Knowledge about this can help reduce the waistline. The only thing in my initial comment I would steer clear of is the smoothies bc that can cause bloating or unwanted sugar.
My stomach is also flat. I don't eat green apples. Or drink green tea or Yerba mate. Or consume ginger or turmeric.
I win.
Seriously though, if someone has a legitimate food allergy then of course they shouldn't eat those foods (bloating would be the least of their worries in that case). Sodium causes temporary water retention. So what? It's not actual fat/weight gains. Which is what the OP was asking about in her first post.
And it looks like 'inflammation' is the new fad buzz word sigh....
OP-just focus on eating at the correct calorie deficit for you weight loss goals and you'll be successful
These were suggestions to help the original persons questions. These are things that have worked for me to achieve results if you have other things that work for you that's great. Everyone gives general answers and I wanted to offer something tangible. If you all disagree that's fine I hope the original person got something from the answers.
There are absolutely no foods that cause or speed up weight loss. None, and this has been scientifically proven.
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ReaderGirl3 wrote: »My stomach is flat. And a lot of inches around the waist come from not just fat but bloating and inflammation from sodium and foods we eat. As well as food allergens that can cause bloating. Knowledge about this can help reduce the waistline. The only thing in my initial comment I would steer clear of is the smoothies bc that can cause bloating or unwanted sugar.
My stomach is also flat. I don't eat green apples. Or drink green tea or Yerba mate. Or consume ginger or turmeric.
I win.
Seriously though, if someone has a legitimate food allergy then of course they shouldn't eat those foods (bloating would be the least of their worries in that case). Sodium causes temporary water retention. So what? It's not actual fat/weight gains. Which is what the OP was asking about in her first post.
And it looks like 'inflammation' is the new fad buzz word sigh....
OP-just focus on eating at the correct calorie deficit for you weight loss goals and you'll be successful
These were suggestions to help the original persons questions. These are things that have worked for me to achieve results if you have other things that work for you that's great. Everyone gives general answers and I wanted to offer something tangible. If you all disagree that's fine I hope the original person got something from the answers.
That's fine except that the assertions you made are blatantly false.
Green apple enzymes eating away your fat? I'll trade you two flying ponies for a bushel of those.9 -
deficit. only thing that works. Wouldnt it be nice is there was magic? if eating apples helped eith belly fat then everyone would have a six pack scarfing down apples all day.
when and how fast you lose in your belly depends on your shape and were your body typicall packs on fat. My body stores fat in my butt thighs and hips. Have a flat toned tummy but my butt thighs and hips could be a giggly mess. yay genetics.5 -
deficit. only thing that works. Wouldnt it be nice is there was magic? if eating apples helped eith belly fat then everyone would have a six pack scarfing down apples all day.
when and how fast you lose in your belly depends on your shape and were your body typicall packs on fat. My body stores fat in my butt thighs and hips. Have a flat toned tummy but my butt thighs and hips could be a giggly mess. yay genetics.
This^
I have a pear shape......whether I weight 160 pounds or 106 pounds. This is my genetics.2 -
ivanfawcettgibson wrote: »Erm, I don't eat at a deficit. I lost weight, well used some of the fat store I have.
I cut carbs - bread, pasta and root veg. Increased fat intake to 70%. Moderate protein at 20% and low carbs 10%.
If you lost weight on the scale or reduced your bodyfat percentage then you were in a deficit!2 -
trigden1991 wrote: »ivanfawcettgibson wrote: »Erm, I don't eat at a deficit. I lost weight, well used some of the fat store I have.
I cut carbs - bread, pasta and root veg. Increased fat intake to 70%. Moderate protein at 20% and low carbs 10%.
If you lost weight on the scale or reduced your bodyfat percentage then you were in a deficit!
You mean that if they lost weight AND body fat, they were in a deficit.0 -
Sorry if my post was confusing yes i know there is no meals to lose fat i should had especify what i meant was meals that help with fat lose and things i could do to lose belly fat0
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Sorry if my post was confusing yes i know there is no meals to lose fat i should had especify what i meant was meals that help with fat lose and things i could do to lose belly fat
Sounds like you are still confused.
There are no special foods to help with fat loss from any part of your body.
Set MFP for a reasonable goal based on your total amount you want to lose. Eat a variety of foods to achieve that calorie goal, focusing on getting enough protein to preserve lean body mass as you are losing. Log your food accurately and consistently. Exercise if you enjoy it, eating back a portion of those calories. Be patient.
That's it.4 -
Possibly it's time to change up your whole routine altogether. I would love to lose just a couple of pounds from my belly! Lol ... so I really started focusing on my micronutrients a lot more than more. Also remember anytime you consume more calories than your body uses at one, the excess is stored as fat, regardless if it's chicken breast and salad, or cupcakes. That is the main reason for eating 4 -6 small meals a day. That encourages your body to use your fuel at a 100% and then start using fat that it previously stored!0
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AAAmom2008 wrote: »Possibly it's time to change up your whole routine altogether. I would love to lose just a couple of pounds from my belly! Lol ... so I really started focusing on my micronutrients a lot more than more. Also remember anytime you consume more calories than your body uses at one, the excess is stored as fat, regardless if it's chicken breast and salad, or cupcakes. That is the main reason for eating 4 -6 small meals a day. That encourages your body to use your fuel at a 100% and then start using fat that it previously stored!
That isn't true. The only reason to eat 4-6 meals is personal preference.
OP, set a moderate deficit, do some resistance training, have adequate protein (.6-.8g per lb of weight) and give it time. That will help you get to your goals.5 -
I suggest the meal that maintains a calorie deficit for the day.5
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