Everywhere shrinks but lower belly
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Kales97
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I’m down 22 lbs since March 1st. (I’m 5’8 & 175 lbs). I’ve gone down from size 12 to size 10 in jeans but my lower belly stays the same! 😭 Is there something specific I should be doing to lose the fat there? Or is this all genetic? It drives me crazy that the pouch still stays. (I’ve included a photo).
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From your pictures, you look like you've lost weight there too. You've just lost weight other places as well, so proportionally, it still appears as a "pouch." We can't dictate where our bodies will lose fat, and for a lot of people, stomach areas are some of the last to go. The only thing that will lose it is continued weight loss. There's nothing special you can do besides a calorie deficit.19
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I see a big difference. If it were you I’d be thrilled.8
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You definitely look like you've lost there. Unfortunately how we lose fat comes down to genetics.
I would highly recommend reading this thread
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1161603/so-you-want-a-nice-stomach/p113 -
You've done great and come a long way. Keep it up as you still have some body fat to lose.2
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If you are not working out at the gym, it will be hard to lose that. I’d suggest trying that if you haven’t already. Congratulations on the weight loss, 23 lbs is awesome!8
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Lower belly is the real *kitten*. It truly is the last to go. I am at 9.2% bf, I still have 6 centimeters to go. because of my body type. MY dietitian calculated with her formulas that for me to see abszzzz, I need to go to 5.7%. Now, that sounds ridiculously low, but, I am putting on 1.2 pounds of muscle for every pound on fat I drop. So, My weight is actually the same or a bit higher. But, losing everywhere. So, do not lose faith. Stay consistent, stay in the game, and you will achieve the desired results. Just have a realistic timeline.
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CharlieCharlie007 wrote: »Lower belly is the real *kitten*. It truly is the last to go. I am at 9.2% bf, I still have 6 centimeters to go. because of my body type. MY dietitian calculated with her formulas that for me to see abszzzz, I need to go to 5.7%. Now, that sounds ridiculously low, but, I am putting on 1.2 pounds of muscle for every pound on fat I drop. So, My weight is actually the same or a bit higher. But, losing everywhere. So, do not lose faith. Stay consistent, stay in the game, and you will achieve the desired results. Just have a realistic timeline.
For many people that is true. I carry the last reserve of fat over my hips toward the back above my glutes. I can have a flat belly and extra fat there and it is the hardest to make disappear.1 -
CharlieCharlie007 wrote: »Lower belly is the real *kitten*. It truly is the last to go. I am at 9.2% bf, I still have 6 centimeters to go. because of my body type. MY dietitian calculated with her formulas that for me to see abszzzz, I need to go to 5.7%. Now, that sounds ridiculously low, but, I am putting on 1.2 pounds of muscle for every pound on fat I drop. So, My weight is actually the same or a bit higher. But, losing everywhere. So, do not lose faith. Stay consistent, stay in the game, and you will achieve the desired results. Just have a realistic timeline.
at 9.2% you wuld be ripped already, my profile pic is me at 11ish. and no way you are putting on 1.2 lbs of muscle for every lb you lose. you would need to be new to lifting and on gear to get those kinds of results. most people actually lose a little muscle as they cut, esp. once they are sub 12% BF% as there is less fat stores to pull from.
not saying your results are not impressive, the difference in your photos shows your work. just that the body takes like a month to add a lb of muscle in a surplus getting adequate protein, nutrition, etc. younger new to lifting men may be able to add 2lbs/month.11 -
If you are not working out at the gym, it will be hard to lose that. I’d suggest trying that if you haven’t already. Congratulations on the weight loss, 23 lbs is awesome!
I guess I don't know what kind of workout you have in mind here- be it weight lifting or some kind of cardio- but weight lifting doesn't get rid of fat, it just makes things nice and toned underneath (which is great
). No workout specifically targets fat, except in the sense that it may help achieve the calorie deficit necessary to burn fat overall. In fact, a person wouldn't have to work out at all to do that, but the aesthetics will be much better. 1 -
This one might help too
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10689837/does-this-uterus-make-my-stomach-look-fat/p110 -
If you are not working out at the gym, it will be hard to lose that. I’d suggest trying that if you haven’t already. Congratulations on the weight loss, 23 lbs is awesome!
I guess I don't know what kind of workout you have in mind here- be it weight lifting or some kind of cardio- but weight lifting doesn't get rid of fat, it just makes things nice and toned underneath (which is great ). No workout specifically targets fat, except in the sense that it may help achieve the calorie deficit necessary to burn fat overall. In fact, a person wouldn't have to work out at all to do that, but the aesthetics will be much better.
No, but lifting helps you retain muscle as you lose, otherwise, you lose fat and muscle, making it harder to look how you want.
If your goal was to lose 10 lbs but didn't lift, you may lose 4 lbs of lbm and 6 fat, which would look different than if your lost 10, 8 of which is fat. That extra 2 lbs of fat loss makes a difference from a bf% standpoint4 -
If you are not working out at the gym, it will be hard to lose that. I’d suggest trying that if you haven’t already. Congratulations on the weight loss, 23 lbs is awesome!
I guess I don't know what kind of workout you have in mind here- be it weight lifting or some kind of cardio- but weight lifting doesn't get rid of fat, it just makes things nice and toned underneath (which is great ). No workout specifically targets fat, except in the sense that it may help achieve the calorie deficit necessary to burn fat overall. In fact, a person wouldn't have to work out at all to do that, but the aesthetics will be much better.
No, but lifting helps you retain muscle as you lose, otherwise, you lose fat and muscle, making it harder to look how you want.
If your goal was to lose 10 lbs but didn't lift, you may lose 4 lbs of lbm and 6 fat, which would look different than if your lost 10, 8 of which is fat. That extra 2 lbs of fat loss makes a difference from a bf% standpoint
Uh-huh... that's why I said it improves aesthetics.
I was just replying to the implication of the previous poster that lifting (or cardio) is necessary to lose fat. I'm all for weight lifting 3 -
If you are not working out at the gym, it will be hard to lose that. I’d suggest trying that if you haven’t already. Congratulations on the weight loss, 23 lbs is awesome!
I guess I don't know what kind of workout you have in mind here- be it weight lifting or some kind of cardio- but weight lifting doesn't get rid of fat, it just makes things nice and toned underneath (which is great ). No workout specifically targets fat, except in the sense that it may help achieve the calorie deficit necessary to burn fat overall. In fact, a person wouldn't have to work out at all to do that, but the aesthetics will be much better.
Um... why was my comment flagged?4 -
If you are not working out at the gym, it will be hard to lose that. I’d suggest trying that if you haven’t already. Congratulations on the weight loss, 23 lbs is awesome!
I guess I don't know what kind of workout you have in mind here- be it weight lifting or some kind of cardio- but weight lifting doesn't get rid of fat, it just makes things nice and toned underneath (which is great ). No workout specifically targets fat, except in the sense that it may help achieve the calorie deficit necessary to burn fat overall. In fact, a person wouldn't have to work out at all to do that, but the aesthetics will be much better.
Um... why was my comment flagged?
Good question... maybe someone isn't sure what a flag is for??3 -
I’m down 22 lbs since March 1st. (I’m 5’8 & 175 lbs). I’ve gone down from size 12 to size 10 in jeans but my lower belly stays the same! 😭 Is there something specific I should be doing to lose the fat there? Or is this all genetic? It drives me crazy that the pouch still stays. (I’ve included a photo).
Your lower belly is definitely not the same.
For many, belly fat is primary fat stores...especially the lower belly. Primary fat stores are a first on, last off kind of thing.4 -
Are you following a structured lifting program though?
If not, take a look at some good options here:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10332083/which-lifting-program-is-the-best-for-you/p11 -
Mostly, I agree with others. You've made wonderful progress. You're within the range of normal appearance, but might want to continue losing a bit more weight given your goals.
In addition, though I hesitate to say this, and it may just be a side effect of how you're standing to get the side selfie, but in the photo you seem to have some (very common) posture issues that exaggerate the feature that's concerning you. I think you may have some anterior pelvic tilt/exaggerated lumbar curve, i.e. upper part of pelvic bones tilted slightly forward of neutral. Your upper body isn't visible, but a bit of shoulder slump can also emphasize the belly area further (and it's super common among those of us who use computers and cell phones a lot), and is often seen in combination with the pelvic tilt.
I don't mean to be picking on you, I'm truly trying to help you achieve your appearance goals. (Think of me as a sort of concerned old internet auntie who picks on you a little out of caring and concern, as I'm for sure old enough to be one.) :flowerforyou:5
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