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kikifitness2018

Okay, so just wondering if someone can answer a few questions for me.
1. Can I still lose weight eating whatever I have as long as it's under my calorie limit for the day?
2. Anyone know any workouts for apple shaped women focused mostly on belly fat, with No equipment required?
I don't have the money to go buy all these healthy meals for myself. I have to eat with my family & we have to eat pretty much whatever we can get. Please help!

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shannonprovenzano2812

1. Yes
2. You can not "spot train" areas on your body because that's a myth. If you want to focus on your stomach and it makes you feel better, you can do crunches.

kikifitness2018

shannonprovenzano2812 wrote: »

1. Yes
2. You can not "spot train" areas on your body because that's a myth. If you want to focus on your stomach and it makes you feel better, you can do crunches.

Okay! Thank you!

alicebhsia

i think it's true you can eat whatever you want as long as you stay within your calorie goals. having fattening junk foods to eat can make that hard though. Denise Austin makes some nice exercise videos on youtube. here's one you might like

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52uvwCi03yE don't know your fitness level.

kikifitness2018

alicebhsia wrote: »

i think it's true you can eat whatever you want as long as you stay within your calorie goals. having fattening junk foods to eat can make that hard though. Denise Austin makes some nice exercise videos on youtube. here's one you might like https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52uvwCi03yE don't know your fitness level.

Thank you!

molliencharlie

I also like the walking/jogging fitness videos on YouTube. Lots of good, free, workout routines on there. I also carry a lot of weight around my stomach. I'm trying to just lose weight in general and focus on creating a healthy habit. Then, when I become more flexible and get some of this bulky fat out of the way, I can do target exercises for the core.

Alatariel75

So long as you are under your calorie goal, you will lose weight. However, food choice matters for nutritional purposes, and it is also worth noting that blowing your calories on high calorie, low nutrition food can leave you hungry and unsatisfied.

As others have said - you can't spot reduce fat with exercise. Fat frustratingly comes off where it wants to.

Cyclone2011

As long as you're under your calorie goal you will lose weight, but that doesn't mean you'll be healthy. I eat what my family eats, but measure everything to make sure I'm eating a single serving. I also pre-plan all my meals for the day so that I know that I'm not going to starve at some point in the day. If you eat nothing but junk you'll use up your calories quickly and be left hungry, so try sticking to healthier lower calorie options.

Today I kept my lunch calories low eating salmon, rice, and broccoli because I knew that tonight my husband had planned on making steaks and mashed potatoes.

ssurvivor

1) You can probably lose weight, but you might be losing more water and muscle than fat. Unfortunately, relying solely on the calories in < calories out approach can potentially lead to other problems.

2) Belly fat represents the fat that has accumulated around the organs so the best way to get rid of it is through diet (basically eat like you're trying to control diabetes and high blood pressure and keep your portions small) and strength training. I get that money is an issue so try to check out budget cooking books from the library. One of my favorites is Jamie Chase's $5 Dinner Cookbook (there's also a breakfast/lunch book). Simply cooking your meals regularly is a huge step in the right direction.

As for workouts, try some of these:
https://www.womenfitness.net/top10/workout-apple-shaped/

https://www.livestrong.com/article/278597-the-best-exercise-for-an-apple-body-shape/

kikifitness2018

ssurvivor wrote: »

1) You can probably lose weight, but you might be losing more water and muscle than fat. Unfortunately, relying solely on the calories in < calories out approach can potentially lead to other problems.

2) Belly fat represents the fat that has accumulated around the organs so the best way to get rid of it is through diet (basically eat like you're trying to control diabetes and high blood pressure and keep your portions small) and strength training. I get that money is an issue so try to check out budget cooking books from the library. One of my favorites is Jamie Chase's $5 Dinner Cookbook (there's also a breakfast/lunch book). Simply cooking your meals regularly is a huge step in the right direction.

As for workouts, try some of these:
https://www.womenfitness.net/top10/workout-apple-shaped/

https://www.livestrong.com/article/278597-the-best-exercise-for-an-apple-body-shape/

Okay! Thank you very much!!

tinkerbellang83

Have a read through this post here: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1161603/so-you-want-a-nice-stomach/p1

kommodevaran

1. Yes, you can. But you should hit your calorie goal, not try to go under it.
2. There are no specific workouts for women or for apple shaped people. Belly fat is just fat on your stomach and you lose fat from your stomach too when you lose weight.

You don't buy healthy meals. You buy simple ingredients, that usually are cheap, to combine balanced, tasty meals, which are healthy. Use whatever you have and get, and when you buy food, try to add on what you're missing from your diet. Think food groups. You need foods from each food group every day.

kommodevaran

ssurvivor wrote: »

1) You can probably lose weight, but you might be losing more water and muscle than fat. Unfortunately, relying solely on the calories in < calories out approach can potentially lead to other problems.

2) Belly fat represents the fat that has accumulated around the organs so the best way to get rid of it is through diet (basically eat like you're trying to control diabetes and high blood pressure and keep your portions small) and strength training. I get that money is an issue so try to check out budget cooking books from the library. One of my favorites is Jamie Chase's $5 Dinner Cookbook (there's also a breakfast/lunch book). Simply cooking your meals regularly is a huge step in the right direction.

As for workouts, try some of these:
https://www.womenfitness.net/top10/workout-apple-shaped/

https://www.livestrong.com/article/278597-the-best-exercise-for-an-apple-body-shape/

OP, ignore this.

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ssurvivor

kommodevaran wrote: »

ssurvivor wrote: »

1) You can probably lose weight, but you might be losing more water and muscle than fat. Unfortunately, relying solely on the calories in < calories out approach can potentially lead to other problems.

2) Belly fat represents the fat that has accumulated around the organs so the best way to get rid of it is through diet (basically eat like you're trying to control diabetes and high blood pressure and keep your portions small) and strength training. I get that money is an issue so try to check out budget cooking books from the library. One of my favorites is Jamie Chase's $5 Dinner Cookbook (there's also a breakfast/lunch book). Simply cooking your meals regularly is a huge step in the right direction.

As for workouts, try some of these:
https://www.womenfitness.net/top10/workout-apple-shaped/

https://www.livestrong.com/article/278597-the-best-exercise-for-an-apple-body-shape/

OP, ignore this.

Why? It's true and based on Scientific Research. Plus it's incredibly rude to tell someone to ignore another person's post.

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tinkerbellang83

Beta_Ray_Bill wrote: »

kommodevaran wrote: »

ssurvivor wrote: »

1) You can probably lose weight, but you might be losing more water and muscle than fat. Unfortunately, relying solely on the calories in < calories out approach can potentially lead to other problems.

2) Belly fat represents the fat that has accumulated around the organs so the best way to get rid of it is through diet (basically eat like you're trying to control diabetes and high blood pressure and keep your portions small) and strength training. I get that money is an issue so try to check out budget cooking books from the library. One of my favorites is Jamie Chase's $5 Dinner Cookbook (there's also a breakfast/lunch book). Simply cooking your meals regularly is a huge step in the right direction.

As for workouts, try some of these:
https://www.womenfitness.net/top10/workout-apple-shaped/

https://www.livestrong.com/article/278597-the-best-exercise-for-an-apple-body-shape/

OP, ignore this.

How does that post have 14 woo's...it's terrible

Woo is not a positive reaction - it means woo as in woo-science/bu11cr@p

Spydrfreak

Not to be argumentative, but the answer to your first question is NO. All calories are not equal. The is a huge metabolic difference between 100 calories of almonds and 100 calories of sugar or alcohol. Tracking calories is an excellent place to start. Tracking macros is much more effective for me.

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sijomial

ssurvivor wrote: »

1) You can probably lose weight, but you might be losing more water and muscle than fat. Unfortunately, relying solely on the calories in < calories out approach can potentially lead to other problems.

2) Belly fat represents the fat that has accumulated around the organs so the best way to get rid of it is through diet (basically eat like you're trying to control diabetes and high blood pressure and keep your portions small) and strength training. I get that money is an issue so try to check out budget cooking books from the library. One of my favorites is Jamie Chase's $5 Dinner Cookbook (there's also a breakfast/lunch book). Simply cooking your meals regularly is a huge step in the right direction.

As for workouts, try some of these:
https://www.womenfitness.net/top10/workout-apple-shaped/

https://www.livestrong.com/article/278597-the-best-exercise-for-an-apple-body-shape/

Nope.

Everyone can lose fat. That comes from a calorie deficit.
All diets manipulate calories in / calories out, it's not an approach - it's an expression of energy balance.

The fat around your organs is called visceral fat, belly fat is subcutaneous fat.
Neither can be targeted by working specific muscles.

A so called apple shaped person is still a human being and the same rules apply.

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Lleldiranne

1. You can lose weight eating whatever you want as long as calories in < calories out (i.e. you hit the calorie goal MFP gave you). You will probably find that some macro balances (carbs, fat, protein) will help you more than others because of satiation and compliance to calorie goals. There is no one magic balance - some people do great on low carb or keto, while others prefer a more plant-based diet. Making room for occasional treats within your calories will also help you stick to your plan.

2. Any exercise is good. Find what you enjoy. Cardio is great for increasing calorie burn (and therefore calorie allowance!) and conditioning your heart and building endurance. Resistance is important for maintaining as much muscle as possible while you lose weight and to keep your bones strong, especially for women who are at increased risk for osteoporosis. But other than that, it really does come down to what makes you feel best. Some people like walking outside, others prefer the elliptical or treadmill; some like swimming, some like step aerobics. I like lifting free weights, but some people prefer resistance bands or body weight strength training. Have fun with it!!

Lleldiranne

alicebhsia wrote: »

i think it's true you can eat whatever you want as long as you stay within your calorie goals. having fattening junk foods to eat can make that hard though. Denise Austin makes some nice exercise videos on youtube. here's one you might like https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52uvwCi03yE don't know your fitness level.

There are tons of videos on youtube. I like bellydancing and zumba (as far as you tube videos) ... you may have to weed through a few bombs before getting to a great one, but it's worth it.

Or, you can go to your local library and browse the dvd section. Fitness dvds are in the non-fiction area; you can ask a librarian to help you find them. That's where I discovered TaeBo (back in the '90s), Jillian Michaels, and other fun workouts. If you don't like one, you just return it, and no money is lost!

NotShena

Beta_Ray_Bill wrote: »

tinkerbellang83 wrote: »

Beta_Ray_Bill wrote: »

kommodevaran wrote: »

ssurvivor wrote: »

1) You can probably lose weight, but you might be losing more water and muscle than fat. Unfortunately, relying solely on the calories in < calories out approach can potentially lead to other problems.

2) Belly fat represents the fat that has accumulated around the organs so the best way to get rid of it is through diet (basically eat like you're trying to control diabetes and high blood pressure and keep your portions small) and strength training. I get that money is an issue so try to check out budget cooking books from the library. One of my favorites is Jamie Chase's $5 Dinner Cookbook (there's also a breakfast/lunch book). Simply cooking your meals regularly is a huge step in the right direction.

As for workouts, try some of these:
https://www.womenfitness.net/top10/workout-apple-shaped/

https://www.livestrong.com/article/278597-the-best-exercise-for-an-apple-body-shape/

OP, ignore this.

How does that post have 14 woo's...it's terrible

Woo is not a positive reaction - it means woo as in woo-science/bu11cr@p

Today I learned

I'm such a noob. I thought "woo" meant "woohoo!"

kommodevaran

NotShena wrote: »

Beta_Ray_Bill wrote: »

tinkerbellang83 wrote: »

Beta_Ray_Bill wrote: »

kommodevaran wrote: »

ssurvivor wrote: »

1) You can probably lose weight, but you might be losing more water and muscle than fat. Unfortunately, relying solely on the calories in < calories out approach can potentially lead to other problems.

2) Belly fat represents the fat that has accumulated around the organs so the best way to get rid of it is through diet (basically eat like you're trying to control diabetes and high blood pressure and keep your portions small) and strength training. I get that money is an issue so try to check out budget cooking books from the library. One of my favorites is Jamie Chase's $5 Dinner Cookbook (there's also a breakfast/lunch book). Simply cooking your meals regularly is a huge step in the right direction.

As for workouts, try some of these:
https://www.womenfitness.net/top10/workout-apple-shaped/

https://www.livestrong.com/article/278597-the-best-exercise-for-an-apple-body-shape/

OP, ignore this.

How does that post have 14 woo's...it's terrible

Woo is not a positive reaction - it means woo as in woo-science/bu11cr@p

Today I learned

I'm such a noob. I thought "woo" meant "woohoo!"

It used to mean both. Now it just means "broscience". The ways of MFP...

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ElisaJtsu

A calorie deficit will result in weight loss and you'll find that you'll probably start eating a little healthier as you go - I found that half a pizza isn't enough for dinner, yet I can have a huge plate of roasted veg with the same amount (or less) of calories. Regarding exercise, there's loads on youtube! I tend to look for stuff like 'cardio work out for small spaces'. If you're just starting - take it easy! Don't be an idiot (like me) and think you have to eat the lowest possible calorie intake & exercise everyday! You can't sustain the low intake and end up in serious pain (stopping exercise all together for days). Doing a little is still better than doing nothing!

LivingtheLeanDream

tinkerbellang83 wrote: »

Woo is not a positive reaction - it means woo as in woo-science/bu11cr@p [/quote]

There should be a new thread started for all the newbies on the meaning of WOO

^ answers it perfectly

tinkerbellang83

RunRutheeRun wrote: »

tinkerbellang83 wrote: »

Woo is not a positive reaction - it means woo as in woo-science/bu11cr@p

There should be a new thread started for all the newbies on the meaning of WOO

^ answers it perfectly

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I've gotten so many woohoo type woos on stuff even since they reset the counters after the change it's unreal.