muffin top!!

SamBuck123
SamBuck123 Posts: 90
edited October 6 in Health and Weight Loss
So im sure we all know what a muffin top is....that evil bulge that hangs over your pants on the sides aka love handles!! Whats the best way to slim these downnnn!!! any suggestions or workouts that work this area???
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  • Speedtrap
    Speedtrap Posts: 216
    hmmm, I thought this was going to be a different topic. I though you wanted to know what to do with the leftover muffin stump.......
  • ElizabethRoad
    ElizabethRoad Posts: 5,138 Member
    Wear pants that fit.

    Lose fat overall and you will lose it here too.
  • mandasimba
    mandasimba Posts: 782 Member
    hmmm, I thought this was going to be a different topic. I though you wanted to know what to do with the leftover muffin stump.......

    Top of the muffin to YOU!

    Unfortunatly the only way to really get rid of them is to lower your body fat, as you can't spot reduce. Wearing pants that fit nicely also help, not too snug in the waistband and not lowrise.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,030 Member
    So im sure we all know what a muffin top is....that evil bulge that hangs over your pants on the sides aka love handles!! Whats the best way to slim these downnnn!!! any suggestions or workouts that work this area???
    Cannot spot reduce any body part with exercise. Consistent calorie deficit and exercise is the ticket.


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  • Health_Gal
    Health_Gal Posts: 715 Member
    I don't know if anything will really take a muffin top away except for overall weight loss
  • sandiki
    sandiki Posts: 454
    side crunches
  • JingleMuffin
    JingleMuffin Posts: 543 Member
    any core work will help you lose all over. I ran my muffin top off. :) or.. (am running)*
  • sandiki
    sandiki Posts: 454
    So im sure we all know what a muffin top is....that evil bulge that hangs over your pants on the sides aka love handles!! Whats the best way to slim these downnnn!!! any suggestions or workouts that work this area???
    Cannot spot reduce any body part with exercise. Consistent calorie deficit and exercise is the ticket.


    A.C.E. Certified Personal Trainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness for 28+ years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition

    I disagree..If you tone the underlying muscle groups to problem areas this, in itself, will redefine the shape which was once problematic... just saying. not stiring.
  • mallorybriann
    mallorybriann Posts: 1,380 Member
    Spanx
    Higher rise pants.
  • durhamity
    durhamity Posts: 174 Member
    Spanx will help you look better in your pants untill you lose the rest. :ohwell:
  • CaseyDiane
    CaseyDiane Posts: 22
    Wear pants that fit.

    This is so true...if you wear the right sized pants you won't have this issue. But if you want to keep your smaller size clothes the best way to lose it is with healthy diet and exercise.
  • BobbyClerici
    BobbyClerici Posts: 813 Member
    When I slip into 34 pants, my blubber drools over - thankfully I spare others this gross sight with loose shirts.

    Sorry, but no good news to report.
    There is no real credible way to spot reduce - it's got to be a total body fat reduction or nothing at all.

    Don't believe those absurd infomercials...lol
    It just doesn't happen.
  • LovelyMumOf2
    LovelyMumOf2 Posts: 76
    Wear pants that fit.

    Lose fat overall and you will lose it here too.
    ^^this

    and you cannot spot reduce!
  • realme56
    realme56 Posts: 1,093 Member
    Wear pants that fit.

    Lose fat overall and you will lose it here too.

    Couldn't say it better!
  • Bentley2718
    Bentley2718 Posts: 1,689 Member
    So im sure we all know what a muffin top is....that evil bulge that hangs over your pants on the sides aka love handles!! Whats the best way to slim these downnnn!!! any suggestions or workouts that work this area???
    Cannot spot reduce any body part with exercise. Consistent calorie deficit and exercise is the ticket.


    A.C.E. Certified Personal Trainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness for 28+ years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition

    I disagree..If you tone the underlying muscle groups to problem areas this, in itself, will redefine the shape which was once problematic... just saying. not stiring.

    From what I have read, I think that only really works if you already have low body fat and just lack muscle tone (i.e. if you're skinny fat). Personally I have relatively strong abs from pole dancing, but my body fat is high enough that I have love handles.
  • kydogwalker
    kydogwalker Posts: 27 Member
    I agree in general, spot reduction doesn't really work. But if your waist/upper hips are always a problem area, doing core exercises like pilates & yoga really help strengthen and tone your belly and sides. Mine is disappearing, but I happen to be one of those people who loses first and gains last in the belly area.
  • rainbowbow
    rainbowbow Posts: 7,490 Member
    I'm sorry but you can have a ton of muscle mass but if you don't lose the fat covering it it still isn't visible. You can't just burn the fat in one area with a targeted exercise. Good luck with that theory though
    So im sure we all know what a muffin top is....that evil bulge that hangs over your pants on the sides aka love handles!! Whats the best way to slim these downnnn!!! any suggestions or workouts that work this area???
    Cannot spot reduce any body part with exercise. Consistent calorie deficit and exercise is the ticket.


    A.C.E. Certified Personal Trainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness for 28+ years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition

    I disagree..If you tone the underlying muscle groups to problem areas this, in itself, will redefine the shape which was once problematic... just saying. not stiring.
  • sandiki
    sandiki Posts: 454
    I'm sorry but you can have a ton of muscle mass but if you don't lose the fat covering it it still isn't visible. You can't just burn the fat in one area with a targeted exercise. Good luck with that theory though
    So im sure we all know what a muffin top is....that evil bulge that hangs over your pants on the sides aka love handles!! Whats the best way to slim these downnnn!!! any suggestions or workouts that work this area???
    Cannot spot reduce any body part with exercise. Consistent calorie deficit and exercise is the ticket.


    A.C.E. Certified Personal Trainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness for 28+ years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition

    I disagree..If you tone the underlying muscle groups to problem areas this, in itself, will redefine the shape which was once problematic... just saying. not stiring.

    I am not saying that one should not include diet and exercise...I am implying that we all have trouble zones and this is what we focus our workouts on.. right? The therory has worked for me> After 4 children..I targeted trouble areas and had great results...not perfect but shows when I can zip those high boots..tight jeans..or wear that swim suit that I bought in hopes to wear..and did.

    OP.. I hope I was helpful in some way. GL and I hope you reach your goal.
  • dalgal26
    dalgal26 Posts: 781 Member
    Spanx
    Higher rise pants.

    Spanx all the way!!!!
  • Laura_Ivy
    Laura_Ivy Posts: 555 Member
    hmmm, I thought this was going to be a different topic. I though you wanted to know what to do with the leftover muffin stump.......

    Top of the muffin to YOU!

    Unfortunatly the only way to really get rid of them is to lower your body fat, as you can't spot reduce. Wearing pants that fit nicely also help, not too snug in the waistband and not lowrise.

    I'm cracking up at top of the muffin to you ;)

    I think workouts like kick boxing help the midsection alot since it engages your stomach muscles a lot. I love tae bo videos and just doing cardio helps you lose fat.

    Good luck!!
  • Nicola0000
    Nicola0000 Posts: 531 Member
    I had muffin tops, but now Ive lost weight, they have pretty much gone!! You cant spot reduce fat, just need to lose overall body fat. Dont worry about crunches etc as you can have a wonderful 6 pack, but it'll still be under any fat you have :tongue:
  • AnneGenevieveS
    AnneGenevieveS Posts: 441 Member
    Over all weight loss :( sorry... problem spots are so annoying! Wish there was spot reduction! haha
  • mscoco10
    mscoco10 Posts: 527 Member
    I say just keep working out. You'll drop the weight over all. You can also try to wear a spanx of some sort to help hold everything in and look smoother.
  • SamBuck123
    SamBuck123 Posts: 90
    lol...i wear clothes that fit. im not one of those girls trying to squeeze into omethign 3 sizes to small lol im not hanging all over or anything like that just rather the sides be flatter. im workign on it though.
  • haley_g2010
    haley_g2010 Posts: 1 Member
    Hopefully this helps! I found this website a couple weeks ago and I love it. All you have to do is click on the part of the body you want to work, and it will give you different exercises to do that target that area. :) It will break it down step by step for you, and it will tell you how many reps to do.

    http://www.divine.ca/en/fitness-and-nutrition/exercise-finder/c_266/

    sometimes the instructions can seem a little jumbled, but its never too hard to figure out. And all of them are things you can do at home!

    GOOD LUCK!
    we can fight our muffin tops together.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,030 Member

    I disagree..If you tone the underlying muscle groups to problem areas this, in itself, will redefine the shape which was once problematic... just saying. not stiring.
    Scientific clinical studies have been done on spot reduction with exercise. It doesn't work. While conditioning the muscle underneath strengthens it and firms it up (tone is misinterpreted in fitness), it won't reduce fat around it through doing the exercise.


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  • SamBuck123
    SamBuck123 Posts: 90
    ohh awesome thank you ill check it out!!!
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,030 Member
    I am not saying that one should not include diet and exercise...I am implying that we all have trouble zones and this is what we focus our workouts on.. right? The therory has worked for me> After 4 children..I targeted trouble areas and had great results...not perfect but shows when I can zip those high boots..tight jeans..or wear that swim suit that I bought in hopes to wear..and did.

    OP.. I hope I was helpful in some way. GL and I hope you reach your goal.
    But it's anecdotal.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal Trainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness for 28+ years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,030 Member
    Hopefully this helps! I found this website a couple weeks ago and I love it. All you have to do is click on the part of the body you want to work, and it will give you different exercises to do that target that area. :) It will break it down step by step for you, and it will tell you how many reps to do.

    http://www.divine.ca/en/fitness-and-nutrition/exercise-finder/c_266/

    sometimes the instructions can seem a little jumbled, but its never too hard to figure out. And all of them are things you can do at home!

    GOOD LUCK!
    we can fight our muffin tops together.
    You can target for strength, but not for reduction.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal Trainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness for 28+ years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
  • jenniferhiggins
    jenniferhiggins Posts: 116 Member
    haley_g2010: I love the website. thanks for sharing.
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