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I am 5'10" and fluxuate(sp?) between 155-160... I have been called thin but of course am my harshest critic. I am 28 and the closer I get to 30 the more I want to work on my body and not just begin to get in shape then, but be in shape by then HOWEVER I have this ridiculous belly pooch...so big I look about 4 months pregnant, because it just doesn't match the rest of my body..on days I don't each much and drink lots of water I can look flat as a board, but most days I just feel bloated and fat. I even find it difficult to run, because my stomach starts to hurt after a while. I love doing my Pilaes for abs, but I know I am supposed to melt the fat first right?
I need food suggestions I think.....
and please as much as I want to eat good I can't be living on egg whites and celery sticks.. I do like to eat :rolleyes:
Do you think it has to do with food? Fitness had top 10 foods for flat abs, but how many almonds can I really eat?!?!!?:p
 
The belly is all about diet and cardio. Smaller portions of healthy food and 40 to 60 minutes of continues cardio a day will get you on you way. Also, don't drink your calories! Water... No soda or juices. Also watch night eating, it can slow progress. Good luck.
 
I'll only half agree with the post above. Stomach fat can only be reduced by reducing overall body fat. That includes cardio, good nutrition, AND strength training.

Pilates for Abs, huh? How's that working for you? I'd rather see you in a regular cardio and strength training plan. You'll get better results.

Here are 5 tips to get you started:

1) Eat 5-6 small meals throughout the day. Each meal should be 2-3 hours apart. Each meal should contain one protein and one carb. The first meal should be eaten within an hour after waking.


2) Drink a cup of water at each meal.


3) Rest properly. This means taking at least 48 hours between strength training the same muscles, and it also means getting at least 7-8 hours of sleep per night. Lastly, it means taking 1-2 days off from exercising per week.


4) Cardio. This should be done at different intensity levels and different session lengths. Consider doing a low intensity/long session, a high intensity/short session and a few medium intensity/medium length sessions.


5) Strength Training. Strength train each muscle 1-3 times per week. You should lift a proper weight and perform the proper amount of sets/reps for your strength training method. If you need more guidance or exercise ideas you can head over


All of the above things combined will result in fat loss.
 
HollywoodBlvd said:
The belly is all about diet and cardio. Smaller portions of healthy food and 40 to 60 minutes of continues cardio a day will get you on you way. Also, don't drink your calories! Water... No soda or juices. Also watch night eating, it can slow progress. Good luck.
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Weight training should also be added to the mix and night eating is fine as long as it fits into your macro requirements.
 
pilates for abs...I FEEL it-but don't see it, I assumed the big old belly pooch was blocking any results I MIGHT be encountering...:confused:

Lynn-can you give me examples for cardio on what you would consider
a low intensity/long session, a high intensity/short session and a few medium intensity/medium length sessions.

and thank you I will read that section on strength training-I do not belong to a gym, but workout at home and get out and walk or run with my dog every night.

ok and one protein and one carb for each meal? THAT's something I will definitely work on

thank you!
 
When I was about 20 I put on about 60 lbs. I then moved to LA to play music and had to get in shape. I went from about 200 lbs to 145 lbs and kept it off for 15 years. I did it with very little weight training. It all depends on the look you want, the dense hard mid section to me wasn't the rock-n-roll look, skinny was. Now that was my perception at the time.

Also, as far as night eating a lot of people are fat because of night eating. I know this from managing a gym for years and being a trainer. Night eating in and of itself is not the devil but for some people it can be a problem.

I don't disagree with what was written I'm just showing another view.
 
HollywoodBlvd said:
When I was about 20 I put on about 60 lbs. I then moved to LA to play music and had to get in shape. I went from about 200 lbs to 145 lbs and kept it off for 15 years. I did it with very little weight training. It all depends on the look you want, the dense hard mid section to me wasn't the rock-n-roll look, skinny was. Now that was my perception at the time.

Also, as far as night eating a lot of people are fat because of night eating. I know this from managing a gym for years and being a trainer. Night eating in and of itself is not the devil but for some people it can be a problem.

I don't disagree with what was written I'm just showing another view.
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Eating the WRONG things at night can lead to weight gain, yes. But as I said above, night eating is completely fine as long as you are eating the right foods and it fits into your daily macro requirement.

The key is to first figure your calorie intake for your goal, then plug in the macros accordingly.

:)
 
LV-macros??????

sorry I'm new to trying to get my ass in shape and VERY overwhelmed by protein and carbs and whey protein drinks and vitamins..trying to get it all down pat!! :)

so hollywood--how'd you do it then?
 
by removing night eating you are BEGGING for muscle tissue breakdown while you sleep.
your last few meals should be low in carbs, high in protein. Cottage cheese has casein protein and is excellent for slow digestion (lessens amount of lean muscle mass broken down while you fast)
cardio every day? not a good idea unless you are a MAJOR runner, if you have a gut I would assume you are not. 4 times a week should be fine.
try waking up early, running for 30-40 mins at 75% your max heart rate. Do that on an empty stomach and your body is put in a position where it is forced to burn fat for fuel. If you eat a big meal then run, you will have to burn through all those calories before your fat stores are touched, if they even are at all.
Get some Essential Fatty Acids into your diet. You can do this by mixing some flax or Udo's oil into protien shakes. Dont go for anything crazy, just some regular whey protien if you decide to get some.
Protein is always important. When you cut (lose fat) you are on a low calorie diet. When your body does not get the amino acids it needs, it will actually break down your muscle tissue to get it!
Eat 6 meals per day no more than 3 hours apart. I would try eating about 12 x your body weight. Seems low I know.. but if you want to lose the fat you can create a caloric deficit then make your body burn the fat off.
Of course for some dieting is enough to lose fat. Abs are made in the kitchen, not the gym.

Consider your options and plan ahead. If you jump into things and are not prepared, you might lose motivation when things screw up.
good luck getting a diet and training together.
 
Small meals every 3 hours or so that fit in the palm of my 2 hands, no more. Portion is critical!

The simple way to think:
Protien: Chicken, meat, egg, fish
Carb: Brown rice, potato, yams, veggies, whole wheat bread
Fats: are in your meats, also, nuts, flax seed oil, olive oil, avacodas

I eat meals with that stuff. Some protien and carbs with each meal, the fat usually takes care of itself.

I drink ONLY water. That is very important for me.

I do split cardio, one session in the AM and one at night and I don't eat after my evening cardio.

Cardio and strength training are somewhat combined:
I kickbox 5 mornings a week, which includes some basic strength training, rope jumping, pushups, crunches etc...

I run the stairs at the beach 1 morning a week and do stabilty ball stuff.

I hit the treadmill or bike 6 nights a week.

It's a heavy routine day in and day out, it took time to build up to this pace. But the fat is flying off. Unbeleivable.

Suppliments: Multi, fiber, flax seed oil, digestive enzymes, fat burner (no caffiene)

Small meals, split cardio, don't eat after your evening cardio and drink only water!:D
 
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I still politely disagree. You can lose weight just by doing cardio and eating well... but strength training is an integral part.

Men can lose fat more easily because they have more lean muscle mass. So for women... strength training is double important. Besides the fat burning and metabolic benefits of lifting... it also helps keep joints stable and fights off osteoporosis.

Strength training will not lead to a "dense hard mid-section" unless you train for that. Look at Travis Barker... he's a skinny guy and he works out EVERY DAY.

I understand there is more than one view, but we do not have enough lifting, pulling, pushing movements in our daily activity. Back in the hunter-gatherer days we were more active... now we are not and we need to supplement that with weights.
 
I hear you Lynn.
 
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