Please help I'm almost in tears

itsjen516
itsjen516 Posts: 86
in Health and Weight Loss
I have lost over 40 pounds but one thing that won't go is my dam belly fat!!! I thought losing the weight would help me but I was wrong I still hate my body
I'm Down to 118 pounds :-/ but I'm still not happy
I was praying for summer to look better but I feel worse every day
I no longer have Time to go to gym
I'm getting so depressed that I'm thinking of going under the knife or using weight loss pills
Please any tips at all to make it go
My waist is 28 inches but when it comes to my lower stomach and back it's the most disquting thing ever
I'm scared to fall into a eating disorder again with how much anger I have on my body
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  • sandralila
    sandralila Posts: 21 Member
    Try doing planks, you can do them at home. Works for me, my tummy is getting flatter.
  • oneoddsock
    oneoddsock Posts: 321 Member
    Have you tried hula-hooping?
  • AnninStPaul
    AnninStPaul Posts: 1,372 Member
    Planks and patience. And sweetie, get some support on the ED boards. If you're above 5'6", you are below the healthy BMI range.
  • itsjen516
    itsjen516 Posts: 86
    Planks and patience. And sweetie, get some support on the ED boards. If you're above 5'6", you are below the healthy BMI range.
    Im 5'5 :)
    I'll look for md boards what are they lol
  • itsjen516
    itsjen516 Posts: 86
    please anything eles ?
  • sjbraiqz
    sjbraiqz Posts: 10
    How is your stress level? There are several studies that show stress can lead to excess belly fat.
  • CeeRawr89
    CeeRawr89 Posts: 328 Member
    Strength training!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • Kryssaxo
    Kryssaxo Posts: 54
    30 day shred.
  • laurensayz
    laurensayz Posts: 67 Member
    I'm 5'3 and 115 pounds and I also have a 28 inch waist. I still have the belly fat also. You have to do strength training to lose that, its not gonna go away just from dieting. Try doing Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred, thats what I'm doing. Dont give up!

    Here's some links to the 30 Day Shred online, you do each level for 10 days.


    https://player.vimeo.com/video/40515768 LEVEL 1
    https://player.vimeo.com/video/40521202 LEVEL 2
    LEVEL 3
  • imara125
    imara125 Posts: 13
    Maybe the waieght you have been losing is muscel if you havent been going to the gym. Try 20 crunches in the mourning before a shower and 20 before bed.it takes a total of 1-2min and can help get you belly flat. Also try planks personally i cant hold longer than 1min. Becuase it hurts my sholders. What you need isnt carido because that burns calories, but muscel stregthening. To work on core also try 6inches. I have no idea who you are or where you live but please dont hurt yourself with diet pills or knifes its not worth it.
  • chantels1
    chantels1 Posts: 391 Member
    I have 5 kids and I am OK with my belly right now! The biggest difference for me was cutting out carbonated drinks. They bloated me so bad, and within a week of cutting them out my waist lost over 1 inch! If you add me as a friend, you can look at my photos and see the bikini shot I took last week. It's not great, but I am 36 with 5 kids all single pregnancies.
  • sarahsxt
    sarahsxt Posts: 66
    Hot yoga.

    My stomach is flat even on days I over eat!

    But you have to have patience. Took me 2 months to see visible results. Slow and steady wins the race.
  • itsjen516
    itsjen516 Posts: 86
    How is your stress level? There are several studies that show stress can lead to excess belly fat.
    soooo high
    like to the point were i have hurt my self :(
  • hopeandlove91
    hopeandlove91 Posts: 40 Member
    30 Day Shred!!! Great cardio, strength, and abs.

    PS. You're beautiful :)
  • itsjen516
    itsjen516 Posts: 86
    Hot yoga.

    My stomach is flat even on days I over eat!

    But you have to have patience. Took me 2 months to see visible results. Slow and steady wins the race.
    i herd about that does it really work
    i thought yoga was just a way to de stress and find peace with your self
  • meshashesha2012
    meshashesha2012 Posts: 8,329 Member
    Planks and patience. And sweetie, get some support on the ED boards. If you're above 5'6", you are below the healthy BMI range.

    BMI isnt the be all and end all in terms of determing health. you dont know the OP's frame size or how she carries weight.

    that's really not fair to just tell her she has an eating disorder without knowing her
  • fmbomzo
    fmbomzo Posts: 382 Member
    How is your stress level? There are several studies that show stress can lead to excess belly fat.
    soooo high
    like to the point were i have hurt my self :(

    The stress is probably the biggest factor in the belly fat. Yoga is good for destressing. It will also help with toning. But the belly is an area that requires patience. Also refined sugar can contribute to belly bloat.

    Try to eat more protein and healthy fats (found in fatty fish, nuts and olive oil). Those are good for helping to burn belly fat.
  • Pebble321
    Pebble321 Posts: 6,423 Member
    Hot yoga.

    My stomach is flat even on days I over eat!

    But you have to have patience. Took me 2 months to see visible results. Slow and steady wins the race.
    i herd about that does it really work
    i thought yoga was just a way to de stress and find peace with your self

    It sounds as though destressing and being at peace would be a good place to start!
    I think at this point you don't need to lose weight, you need to get stronger muscles for a leaner look. And doing something about that stress wouldn't hurt either!
  • IveLanded
    IveLanded Posts: 797 Member
    And just throwing this out there:

    I am a mom of three........and my belly looks like three kids have lived in it for sure!!!!!!!!!! I am not sure I'll ever get it totally flat and non-poochy.........but when I put on cute clothes and walk out in public and catch my reflection in a window or mirror.....I look like a thin, healthy woman. Not a fat mom. And I bet you you pretty darn good too. Put on your cutest outfit and go shopping and tell me what you see when you pass your reflection..........a thin girl, right?? You're beautiful..........I hope you find a way to not be so hard on yourself.
  • crisanderson27
    crisanderson27 Posts: 5,343 Member
    Strength training (no, not Jillian Michaels, P90x, or Chaleen Extreme), and eating at a slight caloric deficit. All the crunches in the world aren't going to make your belly fat go away...but a deficit and strength training 3x a week will.

    Also, you don't have to have a gym to strength train. There's a bodyweight program on my profile that is incredibly effective. I went from a 42" waist to a 32" waist in 3mos.
  • itsjen516
    itsjen516 Posts: 86
    Maybe the waieght you have been losing is muscel if you havent been going to the gym. Try 20 crunches in the mourning before a shower and 20 before bed.it takes a total of 1-2min and can help get you belly flat. Also try planks personally i cant hold longer than 1min. Becuase it hurts my sholders. What you need isnt carido because that burns calories, but muscel stregthening. To work on core also try 6inches. I have no idea who you are or where you live but please dont hurt yourself with diet pills or knifes its not worth it.
    whats plank i keep hearing this alot and am willing to try
  • itsjen516
    itsjen516 Posts: 86
    And just throwing this out there:

    I am a mom of three........and my belly looks like three kids have lived in it for sure!!!!!!!!!! I am not sure I'll ever get it totally flat and non-poochy.........but when I put on cute clothes and walk out in public and catch my reflection in a window or mirror.....I look like a thin, healthy woman. Not a fat mom. And I bet you you pretty darn good too. Put on your cutest outfit and go shopping and tell me what you see when you pass your reflection..........a thin girl, right?? You're beautiful..........I hope you find a way to not be so hard on yourself.
    i own cute things :( but then get all upset if something looks weird
    ughhh i wish i never had a eating disoder eveything would be better :(
  • becoming_a_new_me
    becoming_a_new_me Posts: 1,860 Member
    How is your stress level? There are several studies that show stress can lead to excess belly fat.
    soooo high
    like to the point were i have hurt my self :(

    This and the comments about drastic weight loss concerns me and tells me that you may need to be talking with a professional. If you have hurt yourself and you are bordering on ED behaviors, you need more help than any of us can offer. I hope everything works out for you, but I really hope you find the right help too.
  • itsjen516
    itsjen516 Posts: 86
    How is your stress level? There are several studies that show stress can lead to excess belly fat.
    soooo high
    like to the point were i have hurt my self :(

    This and the comments about drastic weight loss concerns me and tells me that you may need to be talking with a professional. If you have hurt yourself and you are bordering on ED behaviors, you need more help than any of us can offer. I hope everything works out for you, but I really hope you find the right help too.
    i am getting help
    i took that step cuz im sick of my way of living
    its jusr ALOT harder then i though

    i really just want a flat stomach at thus point
    i just went on a random vent cuz i was crying
  • Christine1110
    Christine1110 Posts: 1,786 Member
    You will just have to try some different exercises. Yoga, the 30 day Shred. No more trouble zones...there are so many.
    Don't cry and don't give up...You can do this!
  • imara125
    imara125 Posts: 13
    You lay on your belly with your arms by your face and then push up so you are on your forearms and toes only keep your but level. Google it. Basically you are keeping the down position of a pushup but with your forearms.
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
    Strength training (no, not Jillian Michaels, P90x, or Chaleen Extreme), and eating at a slight caloric deficit. All the crunches in the world aren't going to make your belly fat go away...but a deficit and strength training 3x a week will.

    Also, you don't have to have a gym to strength train. There's a bodyweight program on my profile that is incredibly effective. I went from a 42" waist to a 32" waist in 3mos.

    ^^this

    Also, the yoga suggestion is also a good idea. There are many types of yoga - some which are better for strength, and others for flexibility etc - it would be good to look into them

    One big thing is to try to relax (easier said than done) - you will get there, but stress can derail your efforts. Also, please make sure you fuel your workouts. Undereating (I am not suggesting you are, just a heads up) and too much cardio can stress you body, which you really do not want.
  • Umeboshi
    Umeboshi Posts: 1,637 Member
    Honestly the best thing in this situation is therapy and learning to love your body. It's hard, but you can do it. :)
  • wrecktechno
    wrecktechno Posts: 145 Member
    My old personal trainer told me that stomach fat is generally a result of diet. but having said that, you won't get a flat tummy from inactivity.

    PLANK : http://exercise.about.com/od/abs/ss/abexercises_10.htm
  • itsjen516
    itsjen516 Posts: 86
    Honestly the best thing in this situation is therapy and learning to love your body. It's hard, but you can do it. :)
    ya ill try my best :)

    sorry about the rant yall :(

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