Stomach fat

Group: General Diet & Nutrition

Created: 2011/12/31, Members: 399, Messages: 16719

With such a topic so broad we truly try to cover the basics from all angles in this group. Nothing too big or too small. Nutrition is as significant if not more as exercise is to reaching your goals so learn all you can.

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swee_tee Posts: 76 Joined: 2006/04/20	2006/05/04, 02:23 PM Ok, I have a problem. I have been doing my program for a couple of weeks now. I do weights on mom, wed, and fri. Cardio on tues, thurs, and sat. My legs look great, well, better than they did, but I am unable to lose my stomach fat, now I know that a couple of weeks isn't going to make much difference, but how do I get rid of it?? PLease help with any suggestions!!!

flyonthewall Posts: 1,823 Joined: 2005/01/18	2006/05/04, 02:42 PM Fat comes off all over the body and typically in the place you want...last!! You just have to give it time. I'm down to my last 10lbs to lose and it's mostly located on my stomach and back. You just have to hang in there:) -------------- Even if you are on the right track, you will get run over if you just sit there.
Mojo_67 Posts: 1,299 Joined: 2003/09/23	2006/05/04, 11:25 PM I agree with fly. In addition, two weeks isn't long enough to see dramatic results. -------------- Blow Up The Outside World-Chris Cornell
swee_tee Posts: 76 Joined: 2006/04/20	2006/05/05, 06:51 AM ok, i guess I am just an impatient person. Thanks for the advice. When should I start to see results, also taking into factor that I had two babies??
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2006/05/05, 12:17 PM Well, though "fat comes off wherever it wants" is a generally true answer, it is a bit generic. On lots of resarch I have done, this is the lowdown.... In order of easiest to hardest fat to lose it goes visceral fat deep absdominal fat upper superficial abdominal fat lower superficial abdominal fat hip and thigh fat Since most men don't carry hip and thigh fat, the lower superfificial abdominal fat ends up being the stubbornest -------------- Strength and Honor!
Mojo_67 Posts: 1,299 Joined: 2003/09/23	2006/05/05, 08:27 PM Give yourself at least 3-4 weeks before you start looking for any results.:) -------------- Blow Up The Outside World-Chris Cornell
swee_tee Posts: 76 Joined: 2006/04/20	2006/05/06, 03:02 PM ok, bb1fit, what does all that technical stuff mean?? Is superfificial fat like the stuff we women get when we have babies, at around that spot?? I will keep working at it, but would like to see faster results, but oh well!! Thanks for the advice.
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2006/05/06, 04:28 PM Visceral fat is the fat around the organs mostly, it can be quite dangerous. It is deeper than subcataneous fat(the fat directly under the skin). Interestingly enough, the relative amount of abdominal fat with respect to total body fat mass is often similar in both groups(lean or obese). Visceral fat constitutes about 10% of total body fat mass in lean and obese men The good news is it may be easiest to burn with cardio...witness a study here... According to the study, published in the Journal of Applied Physiology, engaging in vigorous aerobic activities such as bicycling or brisk walking for at least 30 minutes a day can result in a 7% loss of both deep and superficial abdominal fat. Abdominal fat I am sure you understand....however it is important to note that it is the major predictor of insulin sensitivity, especially central abdominal fat distribution in lean folks. Unfortunately, women can gain additional fat cells when pregnant. This normally happens during the last trimester of pregnancy and when a person experiences excessive fat gain. The fat cells have to reproduce to accommodate the excess fat the body is producing.:( -------------- Strength and Honor!
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2006/05/06, 04:30 PM Got a little carried away there Swee_tee but hope it helps answer your question. -------------- Strength and Honor!
swee_tee Posts: 76 Joined: 2006/04/20	2006/05/08, 03:47 PM Thanks, that really helped. I have a friend who is a member here, and I need to have her update her profile, as she just found out that she is pregnant. Not sure what her name here is, though!! Thanks again for all the help. I am just going to keep on doing what I'm doing, and hope it all goes away!!!