Not losing stomach fat - Weight Loss Message Board

picksie · 05-05-2005, 08:08 AM

So I have been doing a modified Atkins, or South Beach I guess, for about 2 months now. Going pretty well except for those carb craving days in which I can't control myself! I've lost about 15 pounds, I didn't do an induction phase, and I'm pretty happy with the slow loss because I think I can change my lifestyle gradually and keep with it forever that way.

My problem is that I can't seem to get rid of my stomach. Last year, when I had a particularly stressful one, I put on these 20 +/- lbs and my stomach almost looks like I could be pregnant sometimes it's that bad (to me at least). I know that's the last to go they say but I think I should have seen some reduction there. Is there maybe a health problem underlying that would cause this? I don't want to do crunches because I read that can build up the muscle under there and make it look worse initially. Any ideas?

tinarr · 05-05-2005, 08:28 AM

ive been wondering that myself.... i hope someone has a good answer!

aquagirl007 · 05-05-2005, 08:53 AM

You cannot spot reduce weight. Just keep doing what you are doing. Make sure you are eating well and exercising. It may take 45-60 minutes of exercise per day. Your body will take the weight off where it wants to, but you will be losing fat from all over your body. It is a slow process, but it can be done!

Good luck!

Crossbow · 05-05-2005, 12:39 PM

There are some things that can cause abdominal bloating. You might want to check with your doctor to be sure it's just fat. Once when I switched birth control pills I seriously gained more than 6 inches around my waist, but it went away after the first month. I also get really bloated from eating wheat. So diet and hormones are two things to check.

But if it's just fat, you'll just have to keep up what you're doing and wait for the results to show.

tinarr · 05-05-2005, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Crossbow

Once when I switched birth control pills I seriously gained more than 6 inches around my waist, but it went away after the first month.

thats very interesting. i think my last pill made me gain weight. and my belly expanded. yeah, i did get some proper fat on it, but most of it is just kind of what looks like a beer belly. its just too firm to be fat. its just as if my stomach has expanded.
im switching to some other pills now.
but is that all that can be done? what if getting off the bad pills doesnt help it?