Losing all bar tummy/core UK

wendypark811
wendypark811 Posts: 65 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Hello Everyone,
My start weight was 143lbs October 15 it is now 123lbs. Bmi 28 to 23.
Macros etc set to lose 1 1/2lb week, 40% carbs and 30% protein/fat. 1,200 cals to start with.
I just have 6lb left to lose and around 5-6inches on my core/tummy. Which is extremely slow on going down.
Don't eat bread, pasta etc I'am gluten free.
Doing strengh/ cardio workouts.
Can anyone offer suggestions on how to reduce the last stubborn parts please.
Thanks
Wendh

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  • meganlc0
    meganlc0 Posts: 34 Member
    It's a myth that you can "spot reduce". The only way to get rid of fat deposits is to lose weight in the form of body fat.

    Something you can do to speed it up is go on a drastic low carb diet-as in a Ketogenic diet (which is debated as not being healthy and in my opinion is not as I lost a lot of my hair when I did it). Your other option is to just continue at a daily calorie deficit, really crank up the intensity of your workouts until you lose those last 6 pounds (probably) REALLLLLY slowly. If you aren't "perfect" with your diet and exercise you may never lose that last little bit of weight.

    Your other option is to just accept yourself at your current weight since you are no longer overweight.
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,427 MFP Moderator
    edited July 2016
    You cant spot reduce so you just need to maintain a deficit and i would recommend a structured lifting program. Also, 1.5 lbs per week is going to be aggressive at this point.. and if you want a lean and tight stomach, you goal should be to maintain muscle which can be difficult when aggressively kosing weight. Another thing to look into is getting roughly .8g per lb of weight.


    Also, there is not reason to go gluten free or remove bread unless you have an allergy to it. It wont increase fat loss by any means..
  • NaturalNancy
    NaturalNancy Posts: 1,093 Member
    Wow, great work!
    Can u add a bit more exercise, 123 wow good job!
  • foiensoi
    foiensoi Posts: 49 Member
    edited July 2016
    Well done on the weight loss! I'm also in a similar position, I'm happy with almost everything but it's still my belly which is holding onto fat! As has been explained, we can not get rid of belly fat alone, it just comes off from everywhere. I can only suggest maybe slightly decreasing your carbs and upping your fat and protein (carbs 30, fat/protein 35?) and ramping up the workouts, especially strength. Make sure you are pushing yourself with the weight training, this is key to burning energy. Cardio is good for burning calories and for our overall health, but if you step up that weight training (heavier/more sets/more reps) and keep the diet perfect, you'll notice a difference.

    When you're in a calorie deficit and not getting enough calories from food, your body turns to alternative sources (fat stores, muscle tissue etc). By eating enough protein and keeping the muscles active with strength training, you don't give your body much choice except to burn fat stores and so you'll hopefully see it after another month or two. Good luck!! Well done so far!

    By the way I'm under my goal weight now and still my belly is out of proportion so there is only so much we can do, our genes mean we hold our fat there, some hold it in their butts etc. Don't expect a totally flat tummy once you hit goal weight either! If I lose any more my arms will be scrawny so I just need to accept this is my shape now and be happy that I'm healthy. Down the line you can look into "body recon position" but this is a long process. Anyway good luck with the next 6lbs and well done so far!
  • Numberwang22
    Numberwang22 Posts: 213 Member
    Interesting story on the bbc today http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-36763102 just good old diet and exercise...
  • RoxieDawn
    RoxieDawn Posts: 15,488 Member
    psulemon wrote: »
    You cant spot reduce so you just need to maintain a deficit and i would recommend a structured lifting program. Also, 1.5 lbs per week is going to be aggressive at this point.. and if you want a lean and tight stomach, you goal should be to maintain muscle which can be difficult when aggressively losing weight. Another thing to look into is getting roughly .8g per lb of weight.


    Also, there is not reason to go gluten free or remove bread unless you have an allergy to it. It wont increase fat loss by any means..

    ^^^^^ OP.. all of this.

    I think he was saying .8 gr of protein.. def up the protein.
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,427 MFP Moderator
    RoxieDawn wrote: »
    psulemon wrote: »
    You cant spot reduce so you just need to maintain a deficit and i would recommend a structured lifting program. Also, 1.5 lbs per week is going to be aggressive at this point.. and if you want a lean and tight stomach, you goal should be to maintain muscle which can be difficult when aggressively losing weight. Another thing to look into is getting roughly .8g per lb of weight.


    Also, there is not reason to go gluten free or remove bread unless you have an allergy to it. It wont increase fat loss by any means..

    ^^^^^ OP.. all of this.

    I think he was saying .8 gr of protein.. def up the protein.

    Yep. Meant protein.

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