Will the last few pounds make a big difference ?
fitnessdiva_
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5”7 currently 168 pounds female, gw of 150. Waist is currently a 31 I’m hoping to get to a 28-29 by my gw. My stomach has gone down ALOT but I still have quite a bit of fat in my lower belly (love handles). I was shopping today and got kind of upset while trying clothes on because my stomach is still not flat. I just don’t want to see a belly when I look in the mirror anymore. Do you think 18 pounds will take care of this ? Feel like I can’t even be as excited about my weight loss because my problem area is still somewhat of a problem area. And yes I do weight training etc etc..
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I have trouble finding the new posts in with all the old ones.
Yeah not sure if it will help or not us Women all got a pouch going naturally then age gets you even if kids don’t lol. Keep with the weight loss sometimes it does lessen it. If not picture us Gals with Major Csection hangs you’ll feel better lol. Mines permanent belly they closed me with rolled up pregnancies skin before sewing it shut to strengthen the area. So I get the pregnant belly forever. Luckily at my age the rest of the gals got the menopause belly so I fit in just fine. I’m having fun changing my clothing style up for good. eBay city here allowed myself to change my appearance for the 1st time in decades after decades. Lol will leave my age out of this lol. I’m old enough I’m allowed to lie about it I’m 30 forever even if a birth certificate says otherwise. I’m 5ft 4 175lb range at the moment3 -
I am also a 5’7 female and 18 pounds makes a huge difference. That’s two dress sizes for me. After pregnancy, going from 168 to 150 was remarkable for me. When I hit 140, I had never received so many compliments on my figure before.
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Everyone is different, but almost 20 pounds can make a huge difference. It all depends on where you hold the weight, when the weight drops, etc.
Make sure to check out this thread as good examples of the living changes that good posture, timing, water retention, etc, can have on your belly --> https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10689837/does-this-uterus-make-my-stomach-look-fat/p10 -
The last few pounds will make a much bigger difference than the same number at the beginning, for sure.
I don't know whether it will help you, but the thread below has photos of many regular MFP women at a healthy body weight, but varying body fat percents and exercise routines, showing how their stomachs look in various poses.
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10689837/does-this-uterus-make-my-stomach-look-fatfitnessdiva_ wrote: »Hello ??? What’s the point of these forums if no one replies
It's an international forum. People are on different schedules and have busy lives like yours. There are hundreds of new posts to read every day, and maybe answer.
It's unrealistic to routinely expect replies within minutes. They usually spread out over a day or two, sometimes longer.30 -
so, that will depend on genetics. the stomach may be the last to go and it may require going under weight to get rid of it. here are some threads that may be helpful:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10689837/does-this-uterus-make-my-stomach-look-fat/p1
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1161603/so-you-want-a-nice-stomach/p1
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fitnessdiva_ wrote: »Hello ??? What’s the point of these forums if no one replies
You may want to give it more than 40 minutes before you start getting upset. As AnnPT77 said, we are all in different time zones across the world with jobs and lives and families, and there are hundreds of threads on here.29 -
5'7" here too. Everyone carries it differently and loses it differently. For me, the difference between 155 and 145 is remarkable. 155 I have a belly and love handles poking out of my dress or waistband, 145 I don't. At 140 lb I have abs. I think those last pounds will probably make a difference.5
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It definitely made a difference for me, especially with lifting. I am the same height as you and I have to get quite low in weight to see improvement in my stomach and definition in the rest of my body.
Also some people read and don't post on the forums, some people don't have advice, some people have the same question and are waiting for advice, others read while doing something else and may not have the chance to respond right away.11 -
2019 loosing weight with kids was mine thought I posted in new members but didn’t. Lol shows my brains capabilities. That makes sense no wonder we see read but no answer just cricket chirps.2
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fitnessdiva_ wrote: »
The problem is it shows that people are viewing the thread but not responding, that’s what’s annoying.Redordeadhead wrote: »fitnessdiva_ wrote: »Hello ??? What’s the point of these forums if no one replies
You may want to give it more than 40 minutes before you start getting upset. As AnnPT77 said, we are all in different time zones across the world with jobs and lives and families, and there are hundreds of threads on here.
That happens with all threads - far more people view than reply.
Probably because people, like me, click into a thread and then dont have an answer so they don't reply
Saying something meaningless in every thread (like I am doing now, LOL) just for sake of replying when I dont actually have anything relevant to add would be bit silly, dont you think?
You have 16 posts - I am assuming you have viewed threads yourself without having anything to say in reply to all of them.
its just the way forums work - nothing personal or upsetting about it.23 -
I'm 5'7" and currently 150 lbs (my goal weight). Big difference.
My initial goal weight was 160, and the difference between 168 and 160 was noticeable; to drop another 10 lbs definitely showed. I was happy at 160 lbs, but the extra 10 lbs has been like refining the details, a bit! My hips look slimmer, my belly is smaller (although I still have a pooch - but it's little and I think it's friggen adorable and very feminine and soft and I love it a lot, so I would like for it not to go away haha). The only thing that still bugs me a bit are my thighs - but that's where I retain a lot of my fat, and that's just the way it is! I'm not willing to lose any more around any other part of me in order to bring my thighs in a bit (especially since I'm pretty sure my butt would go, too, and I want that to stay!) 3 -
fitnessdiva_ wrote: »
The problem is it shows that people are viewing the thread but not responding, that’s what’s annoying.Redordeadhead wrote: »fitnessdiva_ wrote: »Hello ??? What’s the point of these forums if no one replies
You may want to give it more than 40 minutes before you start getting upset. As AnnPT77 said, we are all in different time zones across the world with jobs and lives and families, and there are hundreds of threads on here.
Just a thought but this is the 2nd thread you've posted in the last couple of days on essentially the same topic. But is was only 40 minutes. Seriously.
But also, people are busy. They may read your post but not have time to respond immediately.
The bottom line is that you won't really know if that last 18 lbs makes all the difference in you belly or not till you lose it. You are still at an overweight BMI. 150 puts you in the top 1/3 of the normal weight range. Get there and see if you are happy with how you look. If not, you will still have room to lose and still remain in the normal range. What's the alternative? Staying as you are and unhappy with your appearance?
The leaner you get, the more losing fat makes a difference in appearance. I don't recall from your posts but are you weight training? If not, you may get skinnier but not necessarily like how you look without developing the muscle structure underneath.14 -
She is weight training so definitely will help.
Mmapags what is this BMI I hear so much about. Never heard of it until my Daughter started getting graded on weight back in her high school years.0 -
JRsLateInLifeMom wrote: »She is weight training so definitely will help.
Mmapags what is this BMI I hear so much about. Never heard of it until my Daughter started getting graded on weight back in her high school years.
Body Mass Index. It's a height to weight ratio.1 -
JRsLateInLifeMom wrote: »She is weight training so definitely will help.
Mmapags what is this BMI I hear so much about. Never heard of it until my Daughter started getting graded on weight back in her high school years.
Body Mass Index. It is a tool that insurance companies and health organizations use to predict health outcomes based on statistical data. It's not the end all and be all for individuals. It is really designed for use at the population level. But it can give you a good feel for how you weight relates to your health. some folks will be healthy at the high end based on their build, some at the low end. That's why it's a range. Despite some of the claims of people being outliers, most folks at a healthy weight will fall within the range.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Body_mass_index6 -
fitnessdiva_ wrote: »
The problem is it shows that people are viewing the thread but not responding, that’s what’s annoying.Redordeadhead wrote: »fitnessdiva_ wrote: »Hello ??? What’s the point of these forums if no one replies
You may want to give it more than 40 minutes before you start getting upset. As AnnPT77 said, we are all in different time zones across the world with jobs and lives and families, and there are hundreds of threads on here.
Asking for free help and then complaining that not enough people are helping you fast enough is probably not a great strategy.
Regardless, some of us read/ responded to your last thread and probably read this, figured it meant you didn't like what you were told there, and decided not to repeat ourselves.
Do you reply to every single thread you open?25 -
Honestly, the last * 5 lbs * makes a big difference in belly fat for me, and I’m 5’9”. It’s genetically the first place I gain and the last place I lose. Exercise helps, as it can give you a girdle affect when you’re fit. Whatever happens, don’t let it be an excuse to go back to an unhealthy & overweight lifestyle. You owe it to yourself.2
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fitnessdiva_ wrote: »Hello ??? What’s the point of these forums if no one replies
I was going to reply yesterday, then saw this and decided to wait.
The last few pounds is completely subjective. What's your actual goal? A number on the scale or appearance and how you feel?
I'm perfectly comfortable within 5lbs of my original goal weight, I know women who still have a tiny bit of a belly that slightly protrudes and some look sexy and fantastic, one or two not so much, but it's their call what they want to work for.
Keep in mind that if you're going for sub10% body fat, it's challenging to do and can be difficult to maintain. Heck, sub 18% is tough for some folks, me included.
For what it's worth, you may notice that the closer you get to your goal the slower safe weight loss will be. Get to within 5lbs and see how you feel and look and decide if you're happy with it, or want to go all in. Best of luck pursuing your goal.9 -
18 lbs is the difference for me having love handles and not visible abs, to full 6pack and no love handles. and a 2-3" difference in my waist. BTY, I am 5'6" so not far from your 5'7"
I would also suggest losing at 0.5 lbs/week for the last 12-15lbs, could to 1lb a week until then,, get adequate protein, and make sure you follow a structured lifting program. these things will ensure a large % of your loss comes from fat, instead of fat and muscle, meaning you will have a lower BF% at your goal weight.7 -
I'm 5'6". Started at 155 and am now 137 (working on 130). I am very predisposed to carry weight in my belly more than anywhere else and have always had a belly to some extent (even when I was nearly underweight in high school - I think that thread linked above about your organs needing somewhere to go is right on the money ;-)). I now also have c-section pooch on top of that. But all that said - the difference these 15 lbs or so I've lost so far made on my belly have been a huge difference. Went from pushing a size 12 in high-waisted pants down to a size 8. I also found for me the high-waisted pants actually help with the little belly I have left since now it is mostly the c-section flop and some love handles that I've got left - the higher-waisted pants kind of hold everything in and smooth it out instead of it flopping over the top of low-rise jeans. These are my faves right now, and they made me feel so motivated because I feel like I look really good in them: https://www.target.com/p/women-s-high-rise-skinny-jeans-universal-thread-153-dark-wash/-/A-53164377
Basically all that to say: 15 lbs will probably help some, especially if you carry your weight there, but also you can experiment with clothes styles to help find some that will make you feel more confident and attractive in your changing body.-1 -
5-7 orig GW was 150, got there and looked okay. 135 looked good. 125 look great. If you’re not happy, keep going9
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18 pounds is more than a few, especially as you approach normal weight range.7
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Hello! I am the same height and I can tell you from experience that 10 pounds makes a world of difference in the way that I look. I have lost about 1.2 pounds since the beginning of the month and can see (in pictures) how my sides are smoothing over. I currently weigh 141 pounds and still have love handles. Not sure if those will ever go away unless I really get down to some low numbers.. which at this point in my life I am not sure I am willing to work for. I just want to be healthy and happy.3
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Everyone has problem areas. Will 18 lbs make a difference? Maybe, maybe not. Only time will tell. You might always have love handles, you might always have a bit of a stomach, you might not. Weight training and core strengthening will help. A lot settles in your stomach: stress, caffeine, alcohol, carbs, salt, sugar etc. so it's tough to eliminate all of it. Be patient (not your strong suit apparently) and see what happens.4
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18 pounds is a significant amount of weight still to lose. You're still overweight now, and will be on the higher side of the BMI range even at your goal weight.
You may be surprised with what you see when you get to a normal weight. You may find that your goal weight still doesn't give you the form that you like because it's not lean enough to get a "flat" stomach.
What's your current body fat percentage? It's OK to be "happy" on the higher side of a normal BMI, but don't expect leanness if you aren't lower body fat, and you aren't actually lean.4 -
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