How do i get rid of the fat on my stomach? - Exercise & Fitness Message Board

Frenchipino85 · 11-30-2005, 05:13 PM

Hi, I really would like to know how to lose weight on my tummy and love handles. I'm about 117 lbs and I'm 5'4. I went on the South Beach diet a year ago and lost 10 lbs (i was 127) and now I'm wondering: is it possible for my body to lose more weight still? How do i get rid of the excess fat on my stomach and my obliques?! It's driving me nuts!!!!! Does cardio do it or what? I just wanna be smaller! I'll use any good and helpful advice! THANK YOU!!!

Naxis · 11-30-2005, 06:14 PM

It's not exactly healthy to lose much more weight for your height unless you add some lean muscle. You can't spot reduce fat loss, but you can add some lean muscle which will increase your metabolism and help you to healthfully get leaner and more toned. Doing some kind of strength training, some cardio, and eating clean will do it. It's hard to stay lean without all three of those working together.

Perry2 · 12-01-2005, 04:36 PM

Yes you are already where you should be weight wise. An athletic person looks good at 5'4" 117 and also at 5"4 127. If you are very fine boned maybe closer to the lower number. I would say try circuit training with weights as well as some cardio but pay more attention to how you look than what the scale tells you. 1/2 hour 3 days a week on the weights and 45 minute 4 days a week of cardio.
I think you might be happier with a reduced body fat ratio than simply skinnier so it is best to add a little bit of muscle in some areas as you take it off in others. Kind of sculpting.

Frenchipino85 · 12-02-2005, 12:04 AM

Thanks, yeah I think that's what I'm looking for. I've always been pretty athletic doing swimming and tennis and its just the extra fat on my stomach and my thighs that I want to get rid of. I'm actually happy with my size, but i think you are right about losing fat through cardio and weights. Thanks again for your advice, I'll try it out rather than always watching my weight and what i eat.

Natacha

Frenchipino85 · 12-02-2005, 12:07 AM

Thanks, yeah I think that's what I'm looking for. I've always been pretty athletic doing swimming and tennis and its just the extra fat on my stomach and my thighs that I want to get rid of. I'm actually happy with my size, but i think you are right about losing fat through cardio and weights. Thanks again for your advice, I'll try it out rather than always watching my weight and what i eat.

...and so doing this will build muscle which will burn fat?

Natacha