hanging gut!

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by ardeeh

11 months ago

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i have the hanging gut, you know when you can lift up your belly? well what can i do to get rid of it or is it just always gonna be there because the skin is stretched out? if it werent for that i'd probably be a much smaller size but i have to find clothes that fit over and that look decent, not always an easy thing! i;ve been slowly losing weight but it seems to mostly be coming off the back and not the front as much lol. and i know that this is the worst kind of fat, belly fat-harder on the heart and all, so if anyone has any advice please help!! i see some women who dont seem to care and wear short shirts or their pants under the belly but i'm just not that brave lol

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dblaacker replied 10 months ago:

Well, you need to provide more information to get a decent answer here. Is this gut still there after a large weight loss, or is weight loss the first issue you need to address here? It could be something that could be solved only by surgery, or by altering your eating patterns and exercise habits.

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gale23 replied 10 months ago:

Have you had children? I have had one child. I was a siz 10 before I was preganet. Then I gained weight in belly then any where else.

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bettyliem replied 10 months ago:

Go on a diet. Losing weight and that gut can take time.

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magnmag replied 10 months ago:

3 kids and a hysterectomy didn't do as much destruction as turning 50 and sitting at my office desk.

I was a size 6/8 with no belly fat at 49 and very muscular, but it seemed to change overnight. I did over

100 crunches a day, lift weights, bike, and nothing helps....its time to go to a plastic surgeon!

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carissad4 replied 10 months ago:

OK, no offense, but why do people feel the need to put such a common sense answer. You said you are working on losing weight already... so obviously you don't need us to tell you to lose weight. Different people's bodies are predispositioned to distribute weight evenly. This is especially so in women. While typically women gain weight in their butt and thighs first, some gain it specifically in the mid-section, while others gain it in their back or breasts. It seems that you know where it goes, so I would suggest exercising if you are not already, and try exercises that may target your problem area in addition to regular cardio. Also, certain foods are better for losing weight. Specifically, high protein diets are often helpful when trying to lose weight in the belly area. Also, check the amount of sleep you're getting. Stress and a lack of sleep cause the body to produce cortisol which stores fat in the mid-section. One way to reduce this is to get more sleep & exercise.

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keeper replied 10 months ago:

trust me if u want it bad enough make it happen i sat at 270 last year im 140 now no surgry just changed everything cut all fats changed eating all together learned what fats burn what..point iz u need to eat fat to burn it sounds wrong but true just good fats..dont turn to all fat free food either work out for 30mins atleast 3 times a week with short intervels to start with etc research after i changed everything n started my work out with in 4 months i droped 60lbs just want it bad n push urself

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Monalisa1061 replied 10 months ago:

I need HELP also...I am 51 and for the last three months I have changed my diet tolots of vegetables, fish, fruits and I snack on almonds and have my greek yogurt. I exercise five days a week , one hour on the thread mill using the interval setting so I walk fast and jog in between, then I do weights. The problem is my weight keeps going up and down. I have not seen any significant weight loss.

This question is for Keeper what are the good fats you consume and how do you incorporate it in your diet? Oh congrats on your weight loss.

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rockerbaby2003 replied 10 months ago:

This is my problem area too, I seem to be losing weight from all over my body except my belly that hangs on like a tire superglued to me. I've been reading and watching Dr. Oz and the Doctors. There are many procedures that can be done in a doctor's office, which I don't have money for. They all say heat and massage can help along with exercise and a correct diet. So after a workout and shower, I massage St. Ives collegen lotion and Bio Oil into my belly and sit with a heating pad on my belly and another one on my back. Even if it don't help with reducing fat, at least I'll have a relaxed, warm and soft belly & back!

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joeygaines96 replied 10 months ago:

Im 15 years old and weigh more than I should for my height. I have "bigger people" genes and have been fighting against it for years. Im a dancer , and since I stopped dancing to focus on my school work I've gained all the weight back. My solution was to start dancing again, so I did. I've been dancing once a week and walking a few miles twice a week. All my regular bus rides have become walks and I've been exercising at home when I have the chance (im very busy with work this summer). I really want to drop around 30 pounds because Im having a sweet16 in December and i want to look beautiful everywhere. I know its possible but I want to know how i should approach it because nothing seems to work. I don't want to be the crazy teenage girl starving herself when she LOVES food. I need a new approach . Im more bottom heavy than I am top and but i want too lose some of the booty and tone the tummy...any ideas?

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mochiusagi replied 10 months ago:

to joeygaines96. What's your diet like? I would reccommend cutting sugary foods-soda pop, candy potato chips, all that junk food is really bad for you, greasy food as well. You're not going to lose weight if you eat fried chicken all the time. Eat more veggies and fruit. Lunges and crunches will help with targeting. To be perfectly honest though, be realistic about your weight loss goal. Don't go 'I want to lose 50 pounds in 3 months' or something. Take it easy, weight loss takes time. Find clothes that will flatter your figure, so if you're bottom heavy then don't wear skin tight clothes, wear something that flatters and alludes to you being thinner than you really are. Hope this helps.

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dedece replied 10 months ago:

joeygaines96, first don't stress about it. You seem to be doing a good job right now. Don't stop. Just keep junk food low. Keep sugar intake low but, don't stop completely because you don't want to get hypoglocemic attacks. Keep on exercising. It will take time. But you'll get there. I did. Get enough sleep and drink enough water. That does help. You are doing a good job, hang in there. I lost about 80lbs. It took a long while. But you said you just want 30 off, It won't take as long. Just keep doing what you are doing. Good luck!!

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dedece replied 10 months ago:

joeygaines96, first don't stress about it. You seem to be doing a good job right now. Don't stop. Just keep junk food low. Keep sugar intake low but, don't stop completely because you don't want to get hypoglocemic attacks. Keep on exercising. It will take time. But you'll get there. I did. Get enough sleep and drink enough water. That does help. You are doing a good job, hang in there. I lost about 80lbs. It took a long while. But you said you just want 30 off, It won't take as long. Just keep doing what you are doing. Good luck!!

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Patrice0317 replied 10 months ago:

the worst is to give up....keep going to reach your goal...whatever it is! Be proud of yourself when you are achieving your goal! When you reach it...instead of eating something, buy yourself some pretty outfit or a pair of shoes you have been wanting! Switch your gifts you give yourself! Maintain your weight! Weigh yourself often so it doesn't get out of control again. Give yourself kudo's and love yourself ....you will do fine!

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Oumie replied 10 months ago:

Go back to dr. Oz he might be the best solution .

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Ella ford replied 10 months ago:

Hello I have belly fat I touches my knees and I wear a bikni love your belly not hate it I weight 349 and I think I am healthy please comment saying if you agree xx

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Ella ford replied 10 months ago:

Hello I have belly fat I touches my knees and I wear a bikni love your belly not hate it I weight 349 and I think I am healthy please comment saying if you agree I have a healthy weight to thank you

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Torieya replied 10 months ago:

350 pounds is not healthy unless you are shaq 7 ft tall and an NBA player

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Ella ford replied 10 months ago:

No I am 5,1

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madsgirl replied 3 months ago:

One tip for what to wear: Wear your pants up higher! Makes all the difference! I tried it and it looked like I lost 20 lbs.! Great to try! Hope this helps a bit!

Xoxo M

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