Fighting the tummy fat

jess9897
jess9897 Posts: 30
edited September 30 in Fitness and Exercise
With my recent weight loss, I notice it mainly around my face, upper body, and legs, but I have SUCH a hard time losing it around my mid section. I try to do ab exercises, but I'm not noticing a big difference. I enjoy running a lot, but the mid section is so hard for me to lose. Any suggestions/tips?

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  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
    Zumba has given me the most waist weight loss of anything I've tried.
  • thetrishwarp
    thetrishwarp Posts: 838 Member
    The belly sucks. For me it's the last to go, but it's definitely shrunk (just still round). I'd hazard a bet that it'll be your last loss too.
    Just keep on keeping on with your cardio and your proper food intake and eventuall it'll get there - also, if you're looking to gain muscle in that area, try core strengthening exercises like planks rather than "ab" exercises like crunches.
  • jess9897
    jess9897 Posts: 30
    Zumba has given me the most waist weight loss of anything I've tried.

    I'm trying that class next week! Hope I have the same success!
  • watcherII
    watcherII Posts: 56 Member
    it's part of being a woman. we're built to be baby-making machines, so we have a layer of fat that men don't have. we also lose weight from the top down. you'll see it in your face, arms, boobs first, and your legs get toned quicker than the rest because most cardio workouts are done walking, stepping, dancing, etc. as you get closer to your goal, and your weight loss slows down, your body will redistribute the weight, and even it out. it sucks in the interim, but it will work out. in the meantime, you keep working out, especially on that belly, and it'll be toned and gorgeous once the extra fat is gone. you're doing awesome, keep it up!!
  • lovetowrite73
    lovetowrite73 Posts: 1,244 Member
    Fighting the tummy fat really has mostly everything to do with what you're eating.
  • winodini
    winodini Posts: 135 Member
    My biggest battle. :/
  • Athena413
    Athena413 Posts: 1,709 Member
    Belly area has more to do with nutrition than it does exercise. Send me a message with your email and I'll forward you a really interesting article about it that someone shared with me a while back.
  • blueeyedtraveler
    blueeyedtraveler Posts: 209 Member
    Along with what the others said (Zumba, nutrition, etc.), I have also heard that the tummy area & triceps area is the LAST place us, as woman, lose the excess weight.

    Good luck on your continued journey!
  • jess9897
    jess9897 Posts: 30
    Thanks for the advice everyone!
  • tladame
    tladame Posts: 465 Member
    I've been doing Jillian Michaels' "6-Week Six-Pack" workout, and have really noticed a difference. I still have a little fat to lose, but I can totally feel the muscles under there!
  • Athena413
    Athena413 Posts: 1,709 Member
    Courtesy of:

    http://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/abs-diet-quickstart-meal-plan

    This plan revolves around a dozen delicious, convenient foods called the Abs Diet Powerfoods. All you need to do is eat the acronym:

    These are among the best sources of protein, fiber, and all the other ingredients and nutrients that help fight fat. In fact, they're so good for you that they'll just about single-handedly exchange your fat for a toned, lean body and sexy abs. You can base entire meals and snacks around them, but you don't have to. Just be sure to follow these simple rules.

    * Incorporate two or three of these foods into each of your meals and at least one of them into each snack.
    * Diversify your food at every meal to get a combination of protein, carbohydrates, and fat.
    * Sneak a little protein into each snack.

    A - Almonds and other nuts (with skins intact)
    Superpowers Builds muscle, reduces cravings
    Fights Obesity, heart disease, muscle loss, wrinkles, cancer, high blood pressure

    B - Beans and legumes
    Superpowers Builds muscle, helps burn fat, regulates digestion
    Fights Obesity, colon cancer, heart disease, high blood pressure

    S - Spinach and other green vegetables
    Superpowers Neutralizes free radicals, molecules that accelerate the aging process
    Fights Cancer, heart disease, stroke, obesity, osteoporosis

    D - Dairy products (fat-free or low-fat milk, yogurt, cheese)
    Superpowers Builds strong bones, fires up weight loss
    Fights Osteoporosis, obesity, high blood pressure, cancer

    I - Instant oatmeal (unsweetened, unflavored)
    Superpowers Boosts energy, reduces cholesterol, maintains blood sugar levels
    Fights Heart disease, diabetes, colon cancer, obesity

    E - Eggs
    Superpowers Builds muscle, burns fat
    Fights Obesity

    T - Turkey and other lean meats
    Superpowers Builds muscle, strengthens immune system
    Fights Obesity, various diseases

    P - Peanut butter
    Superpowers Boosts testosterone, builds muscle, burns fat
    Fights Obesity, muscle loss, wrinkles, cardiovascular disease

    O - Olive oil
    Superpowers Lowers cholesterol, boosts immune system
    Fights Obesity, cancer, heart disease, high blood pressure

    W - Whole-grain breads and cereals
    Superpowers Prevents body from storing fat
    Fights Obesity, cancer, high blood pressure, heart disease

    E - Extra-protein (whey) powder
    Superpowers Builds muscle, burns fat
    Fights Obesity

    R - Raspberries and other berries
    Superpowers Protects heart; enhances eyesight; improves balance, coordination, and short-term memory; prevents cravings
    Fights Heart disease, cancer, obesity

    Make small changes, repeat and they become habits. It can be done. Good luck and keep at it!!!
  • SallieBeige
    SallieBeige Posts: 341 Member
    This is my theory ... well, it works this way for me (worked ... before my body seems to refuse to co-operate at all any more)

    I loose weight from the top and bottom and then the middle last

    In other words, the first places to loose weight are my cheeks and ankles, then it moves to my thighs and boobs .... :(

    Tummy last ... but by then I have usually given up.
  • lcarter25
    lcarter25 Posts: 286 Member
    zumba and less processes crap :)
  • irenep22
    irenep22 Posts: 59
    My nightmare :(
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