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So you want a nice stomach
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daniellewhiteliving wrote: »Do u know what would?
you can strengthen your abs with ab work but if you are trying to lose fat from your stomach all the exericse in the world wont help. have you read the post from the beginning? the very first post tells you what works. also the video above tells you what works your muscles .fat comes off where it wants when it wants unfortunately5 -
daniellewhiteliving wrote: »Do u know what would?
I was told once that leg raises were great for abs. And planks are always super popular.1 -
daniellewhiteliving wrote: »Do u know what would?
I was told once that leg raises were great for abs. And planks are always super popular.
the video above is very helpful and informative on what works the best.4 -
Replying to this so I can track it. You know, for the days in the summer that I internally whine to myself about “why I can’t see my abs yet” haha. Great reminders in this post!1
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Bump!
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Bump!0
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You want to lose belly fat and have a nice flat toned mid section? We see that a lot on this site. Hell, that was my goal for my birthday last year. We all want to be able to take our shirt off at the pool or beach and look great, but how do we do it?
1. Slight calorie deficit. Eating 800 calories and killing yourself in the gym is not going to get you there any faster. You need to fuel your body appropriately. I suggest the TDEE-20% method. http://iifym.com/iifym-calculator/ (If you have questions please feel free to ask them here). Make sure to weigh everything you eat! Guessing could put you well over your calories.
2. Strength training. If you want that toned mid section look you have to put some muscle there. If you just want a nice flat stomach muscle will still help it look tight. You can begin with Strong Lifts, a hypertrophy routine or a strength program from bodybuilding.com (free!). One that includes compound lifts like deadlift, squat, bench press and pull ups will help. Work on increasing the amount of weight you use. When the weight gets heavier you engage your core more and it builds the muscle.
3. Muscle insurance. There are a variety of studies done on the amount of protein the body needs. I like to think of higher protein as muscle insurance. My suggestion is about .8 grams to 1 gram of protein per pound of lean mass. Make sure to get fat in your diet to help joints and metabolic processes. Make sure to get carbs in your diet to fuel workouts.
4. Cardio. I like cardio once or twice a week for 30 minutes. It's good for the heart and lungs. It doesn't add much to the calorie burn for the week, but it helps even things out in case you haven't been completely accurate weighing food.
5. Patience! It is not going to happen overnight. If you stick with it you could lose around 1% body fat a month. We aren't going to be perfect all the time. Enjoy birthdays and holidays. It is life and things will happen. Don't stress, learn to love the process.
FINALLY: Losing fat is like trying to dry out a sponge. You can't dry a corner while the rest of it is still wet. You won't magically lose belly fat or thigh fat or any other fat. It will come off where it wants to. Keep working at it! It is possible!
Quoting this for a thread bump, because it's awesome and answers so many questions I see posted here.
That, and I want a flat stomach.
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Thanks for the pointers. What is wrong with cardio?0
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Who said there's anything wrong with cardio?0
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Chrismadison100 wrote: »Thanks for the pointers. What is wrong with cardio?
Nothing, unless one is expecting a weight lifters body or excessive weight loss while eating too much from it. That's all I can guess you're referencing based on lots of posts I read here along the lines of "I do XXX amount of cardio per week and am not losing/not gaining muscle etc"...0 -
Chrismadison100 wrote: »Thanks for the pointers. What is wrong with cardio?
The only thing wrong with it is the misconception that cardio is necessary for weight loss.1 -
Holly_Roman_Empire wrote: »Bumping so I can link this thread to any pending "Lose Bellyfat?" threads. Also because it's the truth and I love it.
What is bumping?
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Fist bumping..I presume1
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lovefrenchies wrote: »Holly_Roman_Empire wrote: »Bumping so I can link this thread to any pending "Lose Bellyfat?" threads. Also because it's the truth and I love it.
What is bumping?
Bumping means posting in the thread to "bump" it back up to the top of the boards so that more people will see it.3 -
lleeann2001 wrote: »Fist bumping..I presume
You presume incorrectly.diannethegeek wrote: »lovefrenchies wrote: »Holly_Roman_Empire wrote: »Bumping so I can link this thread to any pending "Lose Bellyfat?" threads. Also because it's the truth and I love it.
What is bumping?
Bumping means posting in the thread to "bump" it back up to the top of the boards so that more people will see it.
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quiksylver296 wrote: »lleeann2001 wrote: »Fist bumping..I presume
You presume incorrectly.diannethegeek wrote: »lovefrenchies wrote: »Holly_Roman_Empire wrote: »Bumping so I can link this thread to any pending "Lose Bellyfat?" threads. Also because it's the truth and I love it.
What is bumping?
Bumping means posting in the thread to "bump" it back up to the top of the boards so that more people will see it.
Bless these wonderful people whose first experience with internet forums is MFP. So fresh, much lack of corruption.14 -
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Always worth a bump.1
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Bumpity bump2
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Another month, another bump.
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Does anyone have tips for good ab exercises that doesn't hurt/use your lower back?
I have a slight asymmetry in my back and my lower back always hurt when I try to do ab exercises.0 -
Does anyone have tips for good ab exercises that doesn't hurt/use your lower back?
I have a slight asymmetry in my back and my lower back always hurt when I try to do ab exercises.
You can try doing various types of planks. Also, you can try leg raises.
Ultimately, I would suggest working with a PT so you can find a routine that would work within your condition constraints.3 -
Single arm weighted carries might be an option but consult with your PT for an OK.
I always direct people like you to Stuart McGill’s Big 3:
https://www.livestrong.com/article/392341-stuart-mcgills-big-three-back-exercises/2 -
Must be time for a bump...2
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And... another bump!
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Way overdue for a bump!2
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Looks like we need to bump. How long did it take for some of you to see your flat stomach? I'm 5 weeks in, trying to look forward to the next mini milestone of two months 0
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I think a cross reference with this thread would be good.
Lots of nice stomachs.
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10689837/does-this-uterus-make-my-stomach-look-fat/p1
Cheers, h.
PS, never seen a flat stomach even though I’m fit, healthy and well within normal BMI and BF range.
Do have a nice stomach though 8
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