Is it true........... - Weight Loss Message Board

annes73 · 08-13-2003, 07:02 AM

that the longer fat has been on an area of your body the more stubborn it is?
I mean, I have had 4 kids so my stomach has gone the a lot! Now, the trainer at gym sid my abs are amazing..the muscle that is,but i have stubborn fat on my belly so you can't see my beautiful six pack I am developing under there! I do cardio to burn fat follow atkins.....laudy, daudy, daaa...all the right stuff, but i don't know if this will ever truly go away with lipo!!!

Any ideas or thoughts?
annes73

jennielynn · 08-13-2003, 07:08 AM

I'm in the same position as you. I've had 3 children and while exercising regularly and doing Atkins is whipping me into shape slowly--it's that stubborn "pouch" that I can't seem to get rid off. Don't get me wrong; it's getting smaller; but nonetheless--it's still there. I've heard before that some women never completely lose it--which is a bit discouraging; but that's what life gives us so no use complaining.

I've also heard that cardio is the best for melting the fat of. They say that Pilates is also effective. I can tell that when I do ab exercises that there is muscle under there---really I can feel it. But, its the fat on top that keeps me from seeing it! Depressing as it may be--I keep at it; hoping by some miracle I will one day be without "my pouch"! If you find anything that truly works (other than a tummy tuck) let me know!!!! LOL Sometimes I think that if I had the money and I reached my goal--I'd seriously consider doing it!!

Jen

Zapster · 08-13-2003, 08:50 AM

Well the experts will tell you that when you lose fat it comes off all over but it seems to me for some people that there are certain spots that are the last to go and the first to come back. I kid you not.
Z

Cldwv · 08-13-2003, 10:02 AM

I think for all of us who have had kids, have the pouch. It is depressing. As I diet and slowly loose weight I do see a difference in my belly but it's not the same as before I had kids. It's puzzling though, I do know a few people who have had kids (3 or 4) who have the body of a teenager. It must be genetic. I don't know?

JoJo1972 · 08-13-2003, 10:09 AM

I am saving right now for my tummy tuck and breast lift. DH just shakes his head, but he said he will support me with whatever decision I make. I have already made it...lol! I have 3 children and I am done having babies so I want these things done. Ain't it terrible what women have to go through?

JoJo