Eugh, how to get rid of the dreaded muffin top?

AislingRA
AislingRA Posts: 56
edited November 11 in Fitness and Exercise
I can deal with the tummy bit but how the hell do I exercise the roll of fat at the back at my waist line?
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  • MaggiePuccini
    MaggiePuccini Posts: 248 Member
    You do a lot of spinning. Could you ditch some of the spinning and do some abs work. Jillian Michaels 6 week 6 pack is supposed to be gREAT. I haven't got it by the way.
  • MaggiePuccini
    MaggiePuccini Posts: 248 Member
    or buy bigger jeans? ;-)
  • DirrtyH
    DirrtyH Posts: 664 Member
    or buy bigger jeans? ;-)

    This is what I was going to say. :)

    The answer is that you can't spot reduce. The only way to lose the muffin top is through diet and exercise. Your body will lose fat wherever your body is genetically inclined to lose fat. It will eventually reach the spot you're concerned about, but you can't control when.
  • erickirb
    erickirb Posts: 12,294 Member
    finding pants that fit correctly will reduce a muffin top, but to get rid of the fat you need to be in a caloric deficit to do this. You cannot target fat loss so cardio and ab work will not do much, unless you need cardio to get into a caloric deficit (MFP puts you in one with no exercise if you follow MFP caloric intake). And just give it time.
  • mattkellett
    mattkellett Posts: 82
    simple, MOVE!!!! burn calories, there is no secret! good luck
  • paigemarie93
    paigemarie93 Posts: 778 Member
    You can't really spot target areas.
  • knurse007
    knurse007 Posts: 3 Member
    I lost 10 lbs and most of my muffin tops. still have away to go
  • danigirl1011
    danigirl1011 Posts: 314 Member
    or buy bigger jeans? ;-)

    This is what I was going to say. :)

    The answer is that you can't spot reduce. The only way to lose the muffin top is through diet and exercise. Your body will lose fat wherever your body is genetically inclined to lose fat. It will eventually reach the spot you're concerned about, but you can't control when.

    Bigger jeans was gonna be what i said, but thought everyone would think i was a b*tch! If you have the right size of pants and ones that fit you correctly you will never ever have a muffin top ;)
  • KimmieBrie
    KimmieBrie Posts: 825 Member
    or buy bigger jeans? ;-)

    This^^^ I see very young thin girls walking around with muffin top simply because their clothes are ill fitting.
  • deadstarsunburn
    deadstarsunburn Posts: 1,337 Member
    Cardio. Can't spot reduce but cardio will help.
    I also like the idea of bigger pants lol.
  • noexcuses1218
    noexcuses1218 Posts: 332 Member
    Stop eating muffins. I hear it works pretty well, although I couldn't say from experience ;)
  • tdmcmains
    tdmcmains Posts: 227 Member
    I also really like Jillian Michaels No More Trouble Zones.
  • Poison5119
    Poison5119 Posts: 1,460 Member
    Try lowering your carbs. Rice, white bread, potatos. Avoid em. Give yourself a couple months. Replace with veggies (which are a form of carbs, so don't worry).
  • Msaip
    Msaip Posts: 482 Member
    or buy bigger jeans? ;-)

    For those who have had a baby and have that muffin top regardless of tight jeans!?!?!?!?! NO....we have to buy granny jeans that go up to our belly buttons!
  • batalina
    batalina Posts: 209 Member
    this might sound weird, but some of my coworkers either wear maternity pants, with the panel made of knit material at the top, or wear those knit bands that you wear over regular pants to make the maternity pants, and they credit them for their svelte look, because the knit material kind of slims them and gives their little bit of flab some support. i've considered trying it myself.

    usually i try to get pants that come up higher -- like, to my natural waist. but i'm always astounded at how hard these can be to find, in this world of low-cut and "hipster" pants. ("hysterectomy pants, i call them!", to throw a quote from the movie Crybaby in there!)
  • 77tes
    77tes Posts: 8,514 Member
    Lose weight. There is no secret exercise. I used to have this problem (if jeans fit my backside, I had a muffin top), but now it's almost gone.
  • AlsDonkBoxSquat
    AlsDonkBoxSquat Posts: 6,128 Member
    or buy bigger jeans? ;-)

    This is what I was going to say. :)

    The answer is that you can't spot reduce. The only way to lose the muffin top is through diet and exercise. Your body will lose fat wherever your body is genetically inclined to lose fat. It will eventually reach the spot you're concerned about, but you can't control when.

    Bigger jeans was gonna be what i said, but thought everyone would think i was a b*tch! If you have the right size of pants and ones that fit you correctly you will never ever have a muffin top ;)

    agreed, buy pants that actually fit, and then when you get your bf% down thereby reducing your waist size wear the ones you have now. I had to learn along the way that just because you can lay down on the bed on your back, get them up, suck it in, and get the zipper up with pliers does not indicate that they are actually my size. If they honestly "fit everywhere else" then you're wearing the wrong cut of pants.
  • LavaDoll
    LavaDoll Posts: 595 Member
    Jackie Warner CORE and ABS workouts - awe sum!
  • AlsDonkBoxSquat
    AlsDonkBoxSquat Posts: 6,128 Member
    or buy bigger jeans? ;-)

    For those who have had a baby and have that muffin top regardless of tight jeans!?!?!?!?! NO....we have to buy granny jeans that go up to our belly buttons!

    I've had a baby, and stick by my post, lower bf = less muffin top in properly fitting pants. that's the nice thing about jeans lines carrying all sorts of different cuts from the boyfriend, to the skinny, to the curvy, "mom jeans" are no longer a necessity.
  • Lynda4aska
    Lynda4aska Posts: 44
    or buy bigger jeans? ;-)

    This^^^ I see very young thin girls walking around with muffin top simply because their clothes are ill fitting.

    me too - one even lives in my house, but heaven forbid she move from a size 0/1 to a 2/3 !!! give me a break !!
    then on the opposite end, her sister is big, and refuses to think she should lose weight - wat 'til she has kids !!
  • meli_ssa4
    meli_ssa4 Posts: 66
    or buy bigger jeans? ;-)

    For those who have had a baby and have that muffin top regardless of tight jeans!?!?!?!?! NO....we have to buy granny jeans that go up to our belly buttons!

    I was going to write the same thing. After two kids who were both upwards of 11lbs, I have horrible muffin top and I would have to buy jeans/pants that go up to the bottom of my boobs to hide it.
  • tyroneadams
    tyroneadams Posts: 55
    Bump
  • shalae1
    shalae1 Posts: 12
    For those who said buy bigger jeans: I have no hips, no thighs and no *kitten*. I have to shop in the Junior department for jeans. That pretty much promises to be a muffin top. Bigger jeans simply fall off. I feel your pain!
  • AbbeySue9585
    AbbeySue9585 Posts: 12
    or buy bigger jeans? ;-)

    Definitely do this.... I know buying jeans of a certain size is hard for some people- but really the goal is to look and feel your best! If you're wearing pants that make you look good, you'll feel better regardless of the size. If you wear pants that are too small and give you a muffin top, you'll feel worse regardless of the size.
  • AbbeySue9585
    AbbeySue9585 Posts: 12
    For those who said buy bigger jeans: I have no hips, no thighs and no *kitten*. I have to shop in the Junior department for jeans. That pretty much promises to be a muffin top. Bigger jeans simply fall off. I feel your pain!

    Just saw this - sorry!
  • Amanda0325
    Amanda0325 Posts: 245 Member
    30 day shred!
  • heresmyinsidevoice
    heresmyinsidevoice Posts: 311 Member
    Believe me, that's always where I gain weight and I've struggled with the muffin top for years. Stick to your calorie goal, eat as healthy as you can, and do strength training as well as cardio and you'll kick that muffin top to the curb! Be diligent and DON'T GIVE UP! You CAN do this!! :)
  • jadedone
    jadedone Posts: 2,446 Member
    or buy bigger jeans? ;-)

    Or a higher rise. Or lower rise.

    If something gives me muffin top I pick out something else. ;)
  • Koketa0510
    Koketa0510 Posts: 80
    For those who said buy bigger jeans: I have no hips, no thighs and no *kitten*. I have to shop in the Junior department for jeans. That pretty much promises to be a muffin top. Bigger jeans simply fall off. I feel your pain!

    buy bigger jeans and then get them tailored.
    Also.. 30 day shred... 6 week 6 pack and Ripped in 30 ( all from Jillian Michaels) have made my muffin top go away.
  • katie133
    katie133 Posts: 210 Member
    do cardio, you cant spot reduce fat
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