Poor stomach :(

jacquelyn_erika
jacquelyn_erika Posts: 524 Member
edited October 6 in Health and Weight Loss
My stomach is horrible. For all of you moms who complain about having a “mom” belly after child birth, I have it and I have NO children!

I understand stretch marks, I’ve gained and lost weight and gained it back more times than I can count, those don’t bother me. At this point in time though, I’ve been able to keep 50 pounds off for 2 years and I’m hoping to lose 15-30 more. My stomach is just plain icky. Some days it is flatter than others and some days I look like I might be a few months pregnant. It’s just a fat stomach. I carry a lot of my weight there.

I know spot training is impossible and I’m not looking for exercises to help that area, but maybe some advice from people who’ve been in my spot who DON’T have severe tummy issues anymore.

Thanks =)

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  • joshuahaney
    joshuahaney Posts: 2 Member
    Cardio, Cardio, Cardio. That's the best advice you'll get. Unfortunately we can't choose where the fat comes off.
  • NoAdditives
    NoAdditives Posts: 4,251 Member
    Do a Google search for exercises that work your transverse abdominal muscles. They are the deepest layer of muscle and are the ones that are responsible for holding in your organs and intestines. If those muscles are tight your belly will appear flatter. You could also do Pilates workouts since Pilates works the same muscles.
  • ethompso0105
    ethompso0105 Posts: 418 Member
    Is it actual weight, or could it be more internal--ie bloating? I had huge issues with stuff like that all my life. I'm now gluten free (thought it couldn't hurt to try), and I eat reduced dairy. So far, so good. My stomach is starting to shrink. I know I still have a lot of work to do to tighten it up, but at least the bloating end is figured out (I think)! Good luck!!
  • ehunte
    ehunte Posts: 125 Member
    Run - lots of running! I have the same problem area and I've been running and I see my shrinking before my eyes :-)
  • harley_rose
    harley_rose Posts: 236
    I have a yeast intolerance, found out about a year ago.. I looked like I had a beer belly ( like a redneck no offense to anyone)..I have finally got it so it isn't as bloated but ethompso0105 said it could be gluten as well..
    I am still working at getting my stomach back to normal as well... cardio....cardio... and Planks.. Side Planks.. you will start see a different but not over night
  • shakybabe
    shakybabe Posts: 1,578 Member
    my tummy was also very bloated 48" round largest part.. I went gluten free/low carb and it shrunk 12" (now 36" round same part) in a few months so I'm sticking with it and hoping to shrink it further, combined with exercise and I've been wearing sauna belt and zaggora hot pants when I work out to make that area sweat more... gone from size 20 to 16! :happy: :happy:
  • dargytaylor
    dargytaylor Posts: 840 Member
    google or youtube 'the 100 pilates' this exercise is great for the belly area!!

    plus as a previous poster stated, the PLANK!
  • persian_star
    persian_star Posts: 197 Member
    Try the Flat Belly Diet - the book is cheap and has recipe ideas too, so it's very easy to give it a go :flowerforyou:
  • SMCLosesIt
    SMCLosesIt Posts: 45 Member
    Insulin resistance and stress can lead to weight around the middle too.
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