Cardio or Strength training?

GettingFitSlim
GettingFitSlim Posts: 42 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I've been tracking my calories and doing cardio & strength training (alternating days) and lost 25 pounds. Now all thats left is my mommy pouch. How do i lose that? Do I need to do more cardio? Or drop the cardio and do more strength training?

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  • sammyliftsandeats
    sammyliftsandeats Posts: 2,421 Member
    In order to lose the mommy pouch, you have to lose more bodyfat. You can eat at a deficit and strength train to retain muscle mass.
  • rileysowner
    rileysowner Posts: 8,331 Member
    You don't need to drop either. What sort of deficit are you running, as you will need to be at a slight deficit? Also, what sort of weight program are you doing?
  • malibu927
    malibu927 Posts: 17,562 Member
    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1161603/so-you-want-a-nice-stomach
  • Sabine_Stroehm
    Sabine_Stroehm Posts: 19,263 Member
    Do both. Both have their benefits.
  • arditarose
    arditarose Posts: 15,573 Member
    Do both. Your physique will benefit the most from strength training but cardio is great for health.
  • GettingFitSlim
    GettingFitSlim Posts: 42 Member
    samanthaluangphixay wrote: »
    In order to lose the mommy pouch, you have to lose more bodyfat. You can eat at a deficit and strength train to retain muscle mass.

    the problem with losing more body fat is that i lose everywhere except my stomach. you can see my bones but still my stomach wont budge.
  • raw_key
    raw_key Posts: 36 Member
    I agree with others that say keep up with the both cardio and strength training. Have you tried HIIT workouts, Crossfit, or even Yoga/Pilates? HIIT and Crossfit from what I've seen and heard from others will get you into some of the best shape of your life. I do yoga and Pilates (great for building core strength) and although my abs are getting stronger they certainly aren't my pre-pregnancy abs either. Don't get too down on yourself. Your body stretched itself to its limits and then some during pregnancy. Continue working hard and you will get to where you want to be. It may not happen as quickly as you'd like, but it'll happen.
  • arditarose
    arditarose Posts: 15,573 Member
    OP, what are your stats?
  • sunnybeaches105
    sunnybeaches105 Posts: 2,831 Member
    Keep doing both and lose more weight
  • GettingFitSlim
    GettingFitSlim Posts: 42 Member
    arditarose wrote: »
    OP, what are your stats?

    im 5'4, 105 pounds, 23 yrs old
  • malibu927
    malibu927 Posts: 17,562 Member
    GettingFitSlim wrote: »
    arditarose wrote: »
    OP, what are your stats?

    im 5'4, 105 pounds, 23 yrs old

    You're just on the underweight side, so what you need is a good lifting program (Stronglifts 5x5 or New Rule of Lifting for Women) and to eat at or just above maintenance.
  • GettingFitSlim
    GettingFitSlim Posts: 42 Member
    edited August 2016
    malibu927 wrote: »
    GettingFitSlim wrote: »
    arditarose wrote: »
    OP, what are your stats?

    im 5'4, 105 pounds, 23 yrs old

    You're just on the underweight side, so what you need is a good lifting program (Stronglifts 5x5 or New Rule of Lifting for Women) and to eat at or just above maintenance.

    thank you! ill look into those both. should i drop my cardio and focus on strength training?
  • mean_jeannie
    mean_jeannie Posts: 44 Member
    Do not drop your cardio, do both. You can alternate days and still have a rest day.
  • Return2Fit
    Return2Fit Posts: 226 Member
    edited August 2016
    I do jump training...or as they now say: "Plyometrics". That sounds so much more scientific... B)
    I integrate that with other items to get results. My program is easily duplicated and simple:

    Sound Nutrition
    Intermittent Fasting
    Calorie Cycling
    HIIT Training
    Plyometric Strength Training
    Compound Resistance Training

    I get results but very slowly. It's no magic bullet. If I sound like a guy selling something, sorry…lol
    It’s just that as we try different routines, so we learn, and plyometric type exercise worked for me.
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  • arditarose
    arditarose Posts: 15,573 Member
    GettingFitSlim wrote: »
    arditarose wrote: »
    OP, what are your stats?

    im 5'4, 105 pounds, 23 yrs old

    Yeah...you can't lose anymore weight. I'm 5'4" as well...I weigh a lot more than you but I have luck trimming fat with heavy strength training and moderate deficit. No cardio for me but if you like it it's great.
  • GettingFitSlim
    GettingFitSlim Posts: 42 Member
    arditarose wrote: »
    GettingFitSlim wrote: »
    arditarose wrote: »
    OP, what are your stats?

    im 5'4, 105 pounds, 23 yrs old

    Yeah...you can't lose anymore weight. I'm 5'4" as well...I weigh a lot more than you but I have luck trimming fat with heavy strength training and moderate deficit. No cardio for me but if you like it it's great.

    thank you! you've been helpful!
  • tiggerlove
    tiggerlove Posts: 225 Member
    keep doing both

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