Stomach shape!!!

[mlnelson]

Hi all! I am new here and I have a question for you. I am 5' 6" and about 128 lbs, most of which seems to be in my stomach. I have lost around 10 lbs, the healthy way. I have been eating healthy, lessening caloric intake, and working out 6 or 7 days a week for 6 weeks now. I am happy with most of the results I am seeing, however, I have always had an issue with my stomach. It almost looks like an hour glass shape from the side profile. I am obviously looking to get that flattened out. I know continuing to lose weight is always good but I am wondering if there is anything else that may contribute to the profile of it. Could it be my organs or something that need some re training? I am not sure. Any ideas would he helpful!
Thanks!!!

 

[~LV~]

I don't think its your organs. Just keep doing what you are doing as long as you are seeing progress. You cant spot reduce fat as it comes of of the body in a sheet like manner.

You can however, train the abs by doing crunches, leg lifts, etc....to ensure that when you do hit that low BF%, you have nicely developed abs waiting there for you.

 

[Trainer Lynn]

Couple things:

I wouldn't work out 7 days a week. That doesn't allow your body or muscles to properly prepare.

You don't mention how much you are eating or your detailed nutrition/workout plan. Eating less is not always best. In most cases it is worse.

You stomach could protrude because your rectus abdominis is weak. To strengthen that do the

It could also protrude because you are storing extra fat there. To reduce body fat in one area is not possible. You must reduce overall body fat. To do that...

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 lots of water


3) Rest properly. This means taking at least 24-48 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.


All of the above things combined will result in fat loss.