Need suggestions on how to reduce stomach size (veggies, overweight, supplements)
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My big problem area is my fat stomach. It has gotten WAY out of hand. It's not from drinking beer, because I'm not a drinker. I normally don't overeat either. I think the root cause lies in my genetics, because my mother always had the same poochy belly.
It's frustrating. My stomach doesn't even match the rest of my body! I have relatively little body fat on my limbs, butt, or other areas. I'm at a comfortable weight, and I don't really need to lose inches elsewhere. I just need to get rid of this big stomach!
Does anyone have any tips or suggestions on supplements or diets that target fat in this area? Will I have to get lipo? I'm open to all ideas.
You may, indeed, be a 'victim' of your genetic inheritance...but just in case you eat a lot of simple carbs (baked goods, white bread, cookies, cake, white rice, candy and such, know they have been implicated in weight gain (beer belly doesn't necessarily come from beer, but form a diet high in simple carbs).
Physical trainers will tell you it's very difficult to spot reduce a certain area of your body. If you do consider liposuction, won't the weight re-appear in the same area due to your genetics?
You can do body and weight training to firm up the underlying muscles in your abdomen to make it less jiggly.
If you are not overweight, just over-fat then you need to concentrate on weight training with cardio on the side. You could do a series of abdominals, but you will experience quicker success with an over all weight training program. With abdominal exercises, form is important. Remember to breath, do not hold your breathe at the 'top' of the lift. Cardio is always important.
Simple carbs do disproportionately effect stomach fat, especially if you have a body shape that leans that way, like I do. I use to have a job where I was on my feet on the time. A few years ago I got a position where I sit all the time. It wasn't long before my root beer belly showed up. I recently decided to knuckle down and get rid of it. Just like my mother I carry my weight in my stomach. I've work it off before, but as you get older reshaping your body gets harder. I have a little weight to lose too.
Good luck to you. I hope you find a plan that works for you. Be patient. Stomach fat is more difficult than most.
My big problem area is my fat stomach. It has gotten WAY out of hand. It's not from drinking beer, because I'm not a drinker. I normally don't overeat either. I think the root cause lies in my genetics, because my mother always had the same poochy belly.
It's frustrating. My stomach doesn't even match the rest of my body! I have relatively little body fat on my limbs, butt, or other areas. I'm at a comfortable weight, and I don't really need to lose inches elsewhere. I just need to get rid of this big stomach!
Does anyone have any tips or suggestions on supplements or diets that target fat in this area? Will I have to get lipo? I'm open to all ideas.
Sounds like we have the same body type. My fat is stored around the belly too. Exercise and proper nutrition can shrink the size of the fat cells, but not remove them. And it takes hard work. It took me 3 months to shrink my waist from 38'' to 30''. I worked out everyday, often twice a day, during those three months.
There are two types of fat -- subcutaneous and visceral. The first is right underneath the skin; the second is deeper and more dangerous. Fortunately, exercise and proper nutrition shrink both and usually the visceral fat first. Subcutaneous fat is more stubborn (for me anyway). Lipo, the other option you mentioned, is often used to remove subcutaneous fat and is very effective at that.
My suggestion is:
Control your body fat through exercise and nutrition first. Liposuction can help remove those last, stubborn subcutaneous fat cells if needed.
Here is an Article by the Mayo Clinic for your reading:
In a study, researchers followed a group of women who lifted weights 3 times a week for 16 weeks. In the end they significantly decreased abdominal fat, and overall body fat.
Some say fat loss is 50% nutrition and 50% exercise. And cardiovascular exercise is probably the best way to reduce body fat. You might want to try 30 or 40 min. each day, 3 or 4 times a week. No need to go crazy at the start. You could start with 30 or 40 min. of just walking(not too slow now!). And work your way into a more calorie burning aerobic routien.
Healthy meals! Make sure your carbs are complex carbohydrates, like oatmeal, veggies, whole grains, lean meats, some fruit. And fiber! Get plenty of fiber. And drink plenty of water. Have patience, and good luck!
My big problem area is my fat stomach. It has gotten WAY out of hand. It's not from drinking beer, because I'm not a drinker. I normally don't overeat either. I think the root cause lies in my genetics, because my mother always had the same poochy belly.
It's frustrating. My stomach doesn't even match the rest of my body! I have relatively little body fat on my limbs, butt, or other areas. I'm at a comfortable weight, and I don't really need to lose inches elsewhere. I just need to get rid of this big stomach!
Does anyone have any tips or suggestions on supplements or diets that target fat in this area? Will I have to get lipo? I'm open to all ideas.
Thats just where you gain weight when you over-consume for your activity level. If you keep over consuming the weight will start to show elsewhere too.
Its not genetics, its your food/drink intake. The whole beer gut is just sorta a myth. Beer guts come from being bloating and over consuming in the form of beer and usually bad pub food.
^^^ free guidance on diet and exercise based on your stats.
You will have to lose weight if you are showing a gut. Its just the way it is. It will come off the gut and maybe a little bit elsewhere. I like the saying: first place to show, last place to go. Thats how spot reduction really is. Its that final 10 or so pounds that is annoying to take off for everyone.
I've been having a similar problem lately. My stomach has been blowing up while the rest of my body has been slimming down. I look like a starving pregnant person. It is getting under control though.
All I could say is, maybe eat more potassium. Simple carbs like sugar will definitely have an effect on your stomach.
Weight training is definitely important. You build muscle and your metabolism is quicker.
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