Stomach getting bigger

wendypark811
wendypark811 Posts: 65 Member
edited November 19 in Health and Weight Loss
Hello,

I'am 53yr, woman, 5ft 1, 55.2kg body fat 27% body fat mass 14.9kg
I have a trainer who has me on abs, cardio, upper body and legs programme. Many weights, squats etc. 1200 cal diet high protein, low carb med fat.

My problem is silly has it may sound everything is shrinking nicely but my stomach seems to be growing afew wks ago I was 34in now I'am 35in. I read that when exercising your ab muscles tighten and pushes the fat to the front which causing it to get larger before it starts to go flat. Has anyone heard of this or suggestions on what is happening?

Thanks
Wendy

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  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    Isn't this a question for your trainer?
  • wendypark811
    wendypark811 Posts: 65 Member
    He is not sure why it is puzzling to him has well. He said normally people just go flat but well in his words 'I'am not typical'
  • _Justinian_
    _Justinian_ Posts: 232 Member
    Maybe see a doctor about it?
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    Do you feel bloated? Are you pooping as often now you're low carb?
  • InkAndApples
    InkAndApples Posts: 201 Member
    You're 55kg, 27% body fat and have a 35 inch waist? Or are you measuring your lower abdomen? Could it be bloating? If not I'd see your doctor.
  • RuNaRoUnDaFiEld
    RuNaRoUnDaFiEld Posts: 5,864 Member
    Time of the month or ovulation week?
  • Muana1005
    Muana1005 Posts: 172 Member
    Go to the GP. Can be something serious. You're in the right age group for things like Ovarian Cancer etc. Push for a scan of your abdomen.
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