Struggle to loose belly fat
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clorebecca99
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So I’ve lost around 4 stone and I’m tiny everywhere I’m a size 8 uk which is one of the smallest sizes but for some reason I have a gigantic stomach like I have a tiny waste then just a big pop out belly no matter what I do it doesn’t go down like after 4 stone loss it deffo should of changed abit. I have no idea what’s wrong and I’m really embarrassed by it. It also expands one size whenever I eat I honestly look months pregnant and I don’t know what to do about it. I don’t exercise much will this help? Any advice would be greatly appreciated thankyou.
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Running and crunches28
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After eating and drinking throughout the day some stomach extension is normal. I doubt its a gigantic as you think after losing that much weight.
Do you have some loose skin and/or retaining a little more body fat in your stomach area from your weight loss? If so how long have you been maintaining your new weight?
You can consider recomp (its strength training, eating calories to maintain your weight). You can add in a small deficit while doing this process if you want (about 200-250 calorie deficit). For lose skin this take a while for your body to regain elasticity.
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10177803/recomposition-maintaining-weight-while-losing-fat/p1
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1161603/so-you-want-a-nice-stomach/p1
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@RoxieDawn it isn’t loose skin because when I touch my stomach it’s hard so I think it’s just filled with fat and I can’t seem to get rid of it. Do you think if I go on a treadmill 5 days a week for 1 hour it will help10
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clorebecca99 wrote: »@RoxieDawn it isn’t loose skin because when I touch my stomach it’s hard so I think it’s just filled with fat and I can’t seem to get rid of it. Do you think if I go on a treadmill 5 days a week for 1 hour it will help
If you are saying that you have excess fat still on your stomach then the links/advice is what I would consider. Your calorie intake will be the driver on your fat loss, so eat at a very small deficit of appox 250. Unless you conducted muscle sparing during your 4 stone loss you have lost muscle. So you are under muscled while retaining a higher body fat, so you would be wise to add in strength training. A little cardio is fine as well.3 -
Body dysmorphia?5
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clorebecca99 wrote: »@RoxieDawn it isn’t loose skin because when I touch my stomach it’s hard so I think it’s just filled with fat and I can’t seem to get rid of it. Do you think if I go on a treadmill 5 days a week for 1 hour it will help
Fat does not feel hard. It feels squishy. My guess is you need to condition the muscle tissue in that area to tighten it up a bit. I'm also guessing it looks worse to you than to anyone else.
You should find the links RoxieDawn provided helpful.8 -
clorebecca99 wrote: »@RoxieDawn it isn’t loose skin because when I touch my stomach it’s hard so I think it’s just filled with fat and I can’t seem to get rid of it. Do you think if I go on a treadmill 5 days a week for 1 hour it will help
Fat does not feel hard. It feels squishy. My guess is you need to condition the muscle tissue in that area to tighten it up a bit. I'm also guessing it looks worse to you than to anyone else.
You should find the links RoxieDawn provided helpful.
I should have added 'squishy'. Hard stomach to me might mean excess gas as well.5 -
And be very proud of your 4 stone loss.7
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@collectingblues it’s not body dismorphia because when I wear jeans or dresses they stick out loads when they go over my stomach so I’m not just imagining it lol7
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clorebecca99 wrote: »@collectingblues it’s not body dismorphia because when I wear jeans or dresses they stick out loads when they go over my stomach so I’m not just imagining it lol
Not necessarily. You could think that it sticks out loads, while other people would see no such thing. Or you could be wearing a size that's too small for you. That's the biggest driver of the whole muffin top thing...
What are your stats -- height, weight, waist, hips, etc.?6 -
How is your posture?
Strengthening your core and correcting your posture could make a difference.
A pic could help.
Cheers, h.6 -
@collectingblues I usually wear my size 8 or a size bigger size 10 to try and hide my stomach more. It doesn’t look as bad as the front it’s when I turn to the side and you can see it sticking out and looking huge. I’m 5,4 and currently weight 9st 11 so 137lbs I only have abit of weight left to loose everywhere else.4
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Strengthen your core and consider cutting out or reducing alcohol - there are some studies that say that alcohol results in larger fat deposits in the stomach area than other areas. Even if the studies are bogus, reducing alcohol intake will help slash calories overall. I know in me, when I have lost weight in the past, the belly weight is basically the last to go.17
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@thiswillhappen I have never drank alcohol and I’m eating as healthy as I can the only thing is I need to exercise more but other than that I have no idea why it isn’t going down lol I just have 2 twig legs then a 6 month pregnant looking stomach lmao2
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clorebecca99 wrote: »@collectingblues I usually wear my size 8 or a size bigger size 10 to try and hide my stomach more. It doesn’t look as bad as the front it’s when I turn to the side and you can see it sticking out and looking huge. I’m 5,4 and currently weight 9st 11 so 137lbs I only have abit of weight left to loose everywhere else.
Good. I understand -- I'm the same way (classic apple), with my arms and legs being tiny, but my waist is where it all goes bad. I was just concerned that you were seeing things that weren't there/were underweight, etc.
Time to recomp, then? I've been told that strength training doesn't spot reduce, because you can't do that, but it could help start to even things out a little more.1 -
clorebecca99 wrote: »@thiswillhappen I have never drank alcohol and I’m eating as healthy as I can the only thing is I need to exercise more but other than that I have no idea why it isn’t going down lol I just have 2 twig legs then a 6 month pregnant looking stomach lmao
have you been checked by a gynocologist to rule out fibroid,or other health issues that can make your stomach bigger than it should be? if you are bloating severely and its followed by pain and other issues then you definitely need to see a dr. but sometimes it takes a LONG time to get rid of belly fat. Ive been on my journey 5 years now and the last little bit of belly fat is just now coming off.I work out too. so it takes time. exercise has nothing to do with fat loss . that happens in a deficit. But take roxiedawns advice. weight training will help change how your body looks.6 -
@collectingblues I think I’m going to go to the gym on Monday and ask for their advice I’ve found a gym and it says they give free meal plan and exercise routine so I’ll give it a go1
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clorebecca99 wrote: »@collectingblues I usually wear my size 8 or a size bigger size 10 to try and hide my stomach more. It doesn’t look as bad as the front it’s when I turn to the side and you can see it sticking out and looking huge. I’m 5,4 and currently weight 9st 11 so 137lbs I only have abit of weight left to loose everywhere else.
So, at 5'4" and 137, you have are at a healthy BMI but could have a little more fat to lose. Also, resistance training will improve your overall body shape. You are likely one of those that store fat at your abdomen first, as many of us do. Small calorie deficit and resistance training and some patience.8 -
CharlieBeansmomTracey wrote: »clorebecca99 wrote: »@thiswillhappen I have never drank alcohol and I’m eating as healthy as I can the only thing is I need to exercise more but other than that I have no idea why it isn’t going down lol I just have 2 twig legs then a 6 month pregnant looking stomach lmao
have you been checked by a gynocologist to rule out fibroid,or other health issues that can make your stomach bigger than it should be? if you are bloating severely and its followed by pain and other issues then you definitely need to see a dr. but sometimes it takes a LONG time to get rid of belly fat. Ive been on my journey 5 years now and the last little bit of belly fat is just now coming off.I work out too. so it takes time. exercise has nothing to do with fat loss . that happens in a deficit. But take roxiedawns advice. weight training will help change how your body looks.
I was going to suggest the same. If it's hard, that suggests more going on than fat. Either bloating or perhaps a fibroid/cyst. Wouldn't hurt to get checked out.4 -
mom23mangos wrote: »CharlieBeansmomTracey wrote: »clorebecca99 wrote: »@thiswillhappen I have never drank alcohol and I’m eating as healthy as I can the only thing is I need to exercise more but other than that I have no idea why it isn’t going down lol I just have 2 twig legs then a 6 month pregnant looking stomach lmao
have you been checked by a gynocologist to rule out fibroid,or other health issues that can make your stomach bigger than it should be? if you are bloating severely and its followed by pain and other issues then you definitely need to see a dr. but sometimes it takes a LONG time to get rid of belly fat. Ive been on my journey 5 years now and the last little bit of belly fat is just now coming off.I work out too. so it takes time. exercise has nothing to do with fat loss . that happens in a deficit. But take roxiedawns advice. weight training will help change how your body looks.
I was going to suggest the same. If it's hard, that suggests more going on than fat. Either bloating or perhaps a fibroid/cyst. Wouldn't hurt to get checked out.
yeah my sons gf has something going on with her they just cant find out what. and her belly keeps getting bigger and she isnt pregnant. yet they did blood work and ultrasounds and other exams and they cant figure out what the issue is and for her her periods are every 45 days or longer. shes not a big girl either shes very petite and she looks 9 months pregnant as well. I have a uterine fibroid and it can cause issues from time to time. sometimes it sucks being a woman lol3
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