In-between and Impatient

[sunkissbabe]

Before joining this forum (I recently joined, btw) I lost roughly 9lbs. However, it took a long time to lose those 9 lbs and even though I lack before pictures..I have some in-between pics. I really want to aim to lose 30-35 lbs. I find the hardest area to shape is my stomach. Any suggestions? I really like my body because it's somewhat curvy and I've got a large chest, but I would really love to see a more fit stomach

 

[Steve]

First, let me say you look great. Very beautiful, and you certainly don't look your weight.

Congrats on the 9 lbs. How long did it take you to lose them? Something most people don't "get" is the less weight you have to lose, the slower the progress HAS to be.

I find the hardest area to shape is my stomach. Any suggestions?

You can't "shape" a certain area of your body. If your belly is your "problem area" in terms of fat storage, it's most likely the last place the fat will leave you, unfortunately. The secret is, staying consistent with a healthy caloric deficit.

How are you eating? Cals, foods, etc?

Are you exercising?

 

[sunkissbabe]

Yeah I've been told I don't look my weight, which is a good thing..I think it may be because I have small arms and my legs and pretty toned, but my stomach is disasterous. I guess it's also me being hard on myself. My friends always tell me I have great legs, however, I am too scared to wear a skirt or something along the lines of that because of my stomach. What eats me up is the fact that you're right (not the fact that you're right, but what you're saying) - I know I can't magically lose my stomach fat. I would love to lose that fat though.

The 9 lbs took about 4 months and as far as food is concerned I havent started counting cals. However, I know I am eating healthier. No fast-food and less junk food lol.

Also, I exercise everyday for about an hour. I use workout DVDs that combine yoga, pilates, interval training, circuit training, and some weight training..a little bit of everything

Thanks for the comment, btw! I really need more insight.

 

[Steve]

Have you ever thought about joining a gym?

By cleaning up your diet, I am sure you naturally started eating less calories. However, when that stops working..... tracking calories might be a good idea.

You also might want to check out this:

 

[sunkissbabe]

WOW quick response there YEAH I bet keeping tracking of my caloric intake will also be an eye opener. I've tried working at a gym, but I lvoe working a home..I am sometimes uncomfortable with other people working out beside me...haha..I have a lot of equipment at home, I would love to start running .. I don't know what's stopping me!