Skinny-Fat?

officiallymrswhite
officiallymrswhite Posts: 423 Member
edited December 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
So, I lost 40ish pounds over the past year (165 to 125, Size 14 to size 2)...but I still feel like I do not look how I want since I still look flabby but I feel like if I lose any more weight...my weight will be too low (I am 5ft 6in).

Any suggestions on how to lose the flab? I really have the belly flab going on for sure! Anyone else have this issue? How do you get rid of it? CAN you get rid of it???

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  • kperk91
    kperk91 Posts: 226 Member
    Strength training and continue to eat right. Heavy lifting (lifting as much as you can) will build muscle. Eating right and building muscle will cause you to lower your body fat % which is the flab.
  • C_June
    C_June Posts: 48
    What above poster said. Lifting weights will give you muscle definition. Most women have the misconception that lifting weights will make them bulky and large... impossible, as women don't have the hormones to do that. All it will do is make you lean and toned. :)
  • sarahbetherck
    sarahbetherck Posts: 270 Member
    Yep. Strength training. Ditch the scale and get a tape measure then start lifting and you will love what you see in the mirror.
  • C_June
    C_June Posts: 48
    You shouldn't go by the number on the scale, go by the way your body looks. My husband is 5'9 and 230lbs. According to charts, he is obese. He's cut and very muscular, and far from obese. The scale is evil, lol.
  • BarbWhite09
    BarbWhite09 Posts: 1,128 Member
    I have the same problem.
  • Donnacoach
    Donnacoach Posts: 540 Member
    Start doing some weight lifting and toning exercises. You can google all over the place to get ideas. Good luck and by the way AWESOME JOB11
  • Abells
    Abells Posts: 756 Member
    Lift those weights :)
  • acs4162
    acs4162 Posts: 99 Member
    What above poster said. Lifting weights will give you muscle definition. Most women have the misconception that lifting weights will make them bulky and large... impossible, as women don't have the hormones to do that. All it will do is make you lean and toned. :)

    They are both right (above this post)! I used to think I would bulk up (I have big thighs) but it is the opposite. When I squat as much as I can and do leg presses until my knees want to buckle under me (and then go on a medium to long run a couple of days later) I am able to trim down the size of my thighs and butt. The same is for belly flab! Find some great ab exercises and do about 3 every 2-3 days and you will tone up in no time! Men's Health has some awesome exercises that have helped me (you don't have to be a man to do them!)
  • coopersmom2006
    coopersmom2006 Posts: 839
    Pretty much seconding what's already been said. Scales are evil (still trying to break up with mine) and strength training/properly fueling your body is VERY important! Great job on your weight loss. :)
  • Eleisabelle
    Eleisabelle Posts: 365
    And if you want guidance, "New Rules of Lifting for Women" is a great book on learning how to lift heavy--like a woman!
  • jamiesadler
    jamiesadler Posts: 635 Member
    Strength training to build muscle is the only way. I agree with a lot of the ladies look into New rules of lifting for women. I am about 8 weeks in and love it.
  • jamiesadler
    jamiesadler Posts: 635 Member
    You shouldn't go by the number on the scale, go by the way your body looks. My husband is 5'9 and 230lbs. According to charts, he is obese. He's cut and very muscular, and far from obese. The scale is evil, lol.

    I agree. My husband is 5'9 and 210 and very muscular but according the charts he is obese. The scale is very evil!
  • Dan112358
    Dan112358 Posts: 525 Member
    Just echoing in. If you want to look toned and fit, you need resistance training and proper nutrition. Get into a good strength training routine and be patient.
  • scatgash
    scatgash Posts: 101 Member
    Bump
  • thistimeismytime
    thistimeismytime Posts: 711 Member
    Lift, baby, lift, lift, lift!! Find a program you like, lift weights that CHALLENGE you, and watch that skinny fat turn to skinny fab!! :drinker:
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