Stomach fat
Rawr619
Posts: 82 Member
Hello,
I'm 5'5 139lbs. My highest weight was 164, and earlier this year I was as low as 132. I work out several days a week (rock climbing 2-3 days a week for 3 or 4 hours a day, working out with my personal training for 1 hour a week, and doing weight based workouts on my own such as push ups and chin ups). Strength wise I have gotten stronger. My lifts are heavier, I'm able to climb harder rock walls. But I still am heavy in my stomach and legs.
I am getting so frustrated because I want to get back down to 132, and even more so I would like to be in the 120-125 range. Any suggestions? I am so frustrated with myself that I have gained weight back and I can't let this continue. Any advice is greatly appreciated.
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I'm 5'5 139lbs. My highest weight was 164, and earlier this year I was as low as 132. I work out several days a week (rock climbing 2-3 days a week for 3 or 4 hours a day, working out with my personal training for 1 hour a week, and doing weight based workouts on my own such as push ups and chin ups). Strength wise I have gotten stronger. My lifts are heavier, I'm able to climb harder rock walls. But I still am heavy in my stomach and legs.
I am getting so frustrated because I want to get back down to 132, and even more so I would like to be in the 120-125 range. Any suggestions? I am so frustrated with myself that I have gained weight back and I can't let this continue. Any advice is greatly appreciated.
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Weight gain might be due to muscle gain and as you should know muscle has more mass than fat. You shouldn't worry you look great keep it up. Just keep up cardio work and no problems should be your way0
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To be a 100% honest, based on your pictures I think the previous post may be right. You have a considerable amount of muscle that could add the weight, but that muscle is not really a bad thing. It will help you burn calories in the long run. You are probably slowing down losing weight at the moment because you are so close to your target.
Are you struggling with any remaining persistent fats? If so, it may be worth starting with cardio and then focus on that particular area in strength training.0 -
If you think you have too much fat (or muscle) get into a slight calorie deficit. Weigh all food on a digital scale to ensure accurate logging.
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Thank you guys!0
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We are seldom happy with our bodies, but I have to say, you look terrific! Strong, powerful, slim, fit. I don't see any fat, but maybe add a bit of cardio? Whatever you are doing, you look fab!6
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keep doing what you're doing, with a small deficit. personally i think you look great!0
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dude? shush. You're incredible. The scale can go to hell.5
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I think you look absolutely fantastic!!! I know we are harder on ourselves, but really just keep doing what you are doing!0
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we are all our own worst critics.
seriously you look amazing.
your back and shoulders are to DIE for1 -
looks good. a calorie deficit should help, but overall you look good0
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I must be blind. What stomach fat? ^^2
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Have you measured your body fat? It's probably more relevant to measure than your weight.0
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Are you serious? Be kinder to yourself. You are in great shape and look fantastic. Stop obsessing over a scale number. And stop obsessing over excess size that simply is not there. It's not healthy, physically or mentally, for you to be so focused on this.0
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Are you looking for praise and attention? Yes, you look fabulous!3
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No, I'm not looking for praise and attention. I'm looking for advice. While everyone has a different amount of weight a day fat to lose, everyone is on their own journey. I have fat to lose and I asked for advice, no need to be so negative.0
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No, I'm not looking for praise and attention. I'm looking for advice. While everyone has a different amount of weight a day fat to lose, everyone is on their own journey. I have fat to lose and I asked for advice, no need to be so negative.
Again, I'd strongly advise that you measure your body fat. That's the only way you can see if you are actually gaining weight due to building muscles or if it's fat. If the latter, then there would be something to adjust in your diet.
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No, I'm not looking for praise and attention. I'm looking for advice. While everyone has a different amount of weight a day fat to lose, everyone is on their own journey. I have fat to lose and I asked for advice, no need to be so negative.
We are being realistic, not negative. If you see people telling you that your healthy body weight and body fat level is negative, I don't know what to tell you.0 -
I get you don't worry! If you have strong abs there is a possibility that they are pushing the belly fat forward. It sounds weird but if you didnt have those muscles the fat wouldn't look so obviously there. It's hard to tell from a photo, but maybe consider doing more cardio and see if that makes a difference. And have a look at your diet and see if there's anything you can add that helps fat loss
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No, I'm not looking for praise and attention. I'm looking for advice. While everyone has a different amount of weight a day fat to lose, everyone is on their own journey. I have fat to lose and I asked for advice, no need to be so negative.
Again, I'd strongly advise that you measure your body fat. That's the only way you can see if you are actually gaining weight due to building muscles or if it's fat. If the latter, then there would be something to adjust in your diet.
Would you advise measuring via calipers, bod pod test, or?0 -
Sprints, sprints, sprints. Fat melter along with a slight caloric deficit and lower sodium and drink a gallon and a half- two gallons water a day.. Some of what you think is fat might just be some water retention.1
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No, I'm not looking for praise and attention. I'm looking for advice. While everyone has a different amount of weight a day fat to lose, everyone is on their own journey. I have fat to lose and I asked for advice, no need to be so negative.
Again, I'd strongly advise that you measure your body fat. That's the only way you can see if you are actually gaining weight due to building muscles or if it's fat. If the latter, then there would be something to adjust in your diet.
Would you advise measuring via calipers, bod pod test, or?
Definitely through a digital scale that can also measure other body composition metrics (including water %, etc.). That'd be more accurate. You can find some on Amazon at a reasonable price. 0 -
No, I'm not looking for praise and attention. I'm looking for advice. While everyone has a different amount of weight a day fat to lose, everyone is on their own journey. I have fat to lose and I asked for advice, no need to be so negative.
Again, I'd strongly advise that you measure your body fat. That's the only way you can see if you are actually gaining weight due to building muscles or if it's fat. If the latter, then there would be something to adjust in your diet.
Would you advise measuring via calipers, bod pod test, or?
Definitely through a digital scale that can also measure other body composition metrics (including water %, etc.). That'd be more accurate. You can find some on Amazon at a reasonable price.
those scales are not accurate at all.6 -
sbubenchik wrote: »Sprints, sprints, sprints. Fat melter along with a slight caloric deficit and lower sodium and drink a gallon and a half- two gallons water a day.. Some of what you think is fat might just be some water retention.
Unfortunately I have a condition that causes me to pass out if I don't eat a larger than normal amount of sodium (neurocardiogenic syncope), so cutting out sodium is not an option for me. Thank you for the advice though!0 -
No, I'm not looking for praise and attention. I'm looking for advice. While everyone has a different amount of weight a day fat to lose, everyone is on their own journey. I have fat to lose and I asked for advice, no need to be so negative.
Again, I'd strongly advise that you measure your body fat. That's the only way you can see if you are actually gaining weight due to building muscles or if it's fat. If the latter, then there would be something to adjust in your diet.
Would you advise measuring via calipers, bod pod test, or?
Dexi is probably the best if you can.
Like everyone said, you don't necessarily want/need to "lose weight" more than you're looking to drop BF%. I did the same thing. As a 5'7" male, I cut down to my goal weight of 163. When I got there I didn't like the results. I started eating more, and took my lifting more seriously and ended up at 172. At 172 I was overweight by BMI standards, but my BF% was lower than it was at 163 - 165.
It isn't always all about the scale number as it is about the tape.
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No, I'm not looking for praise and attention. I'm looking for advice. While everyone has a different amount of weight a day fat to lose, everyone is on their own journey. I have fat to lose and I asked for advice, no need to be so negative.
Again, I'd strongly advise that you measure your body fat. That's the only way you can see if you are actually gaining weight due to building muscles or if it's fat. If the latter, then there would be something to adjust in your diet.
Would you advise measuring via calipers, bod pod test, or?
Definitely through a digital scale that can also measure other body composition metrics (including water %, etc.). That'd be more accurate. You can find some on Amazon at a reasonable price.
No. Absolutely not. BIA scales are so terribly inaccurate - they are IMO the worst way to measure body composition.
DEXA scan: if available, you can afford it, and the numbers are that important to you.
BodPod: next step down, typically in both accuracy and price
Calipers: measured by a competent person0 -
Oh, well then run sprints and drink more water. Keep up the great work0
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sbubenchik wrote: »Oh, well then run sprints and drink more water. Keep up the great work
Or just eat in a caloric deficit which works for 99.9% of the population.1 -
I think if you did gain weight, it looks like muscle gain. You are so athletic looking! Would you really want to lose your tone and muscle if it meant the scale said you weighed a few pounds less?0
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Honestly you look fantastic. Don't worry about the numbers on the scale. If you are serious about dropping BF, the DXA is the most accurate. Get one now and another one in 3-6 months. Sprints like someone else suggested along with a slight caloric deficit. But you don't have much to lose if any.0
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No, I'm not looking for praise and attention. I'm looking for advice. While everyone has a different amount of weight a day fat to lose, everyone is on their own journey. I have fat to lose and I asked for advice, no need to be so negative.
Again, I'd strongly advise that you measure your body fat. That's the only way you can see if you are actually gaining weight due to building muscles or if it's fat. If the latter, then there would be something to adjust in your diet.
Would you advise measuring via calipers, bod pod test, or?
If you get a dexa test, you can find out fat percentage in each area independently as opposed to body as a whole. Granted you can't lose from a specific area but you'll confirm concerns about fat in certain areas.0
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