Just can’t shift the belly fat!

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Fenimore · 05/05/2024 07:56

I am 59 and pretty fit. Do a mix of body pump and yoga 3 -4 times a week. Walk a lot with my dogs. I am very much in the healthy bmi range. I noticed this week just how toned I’ve become and I’m really pleased. Been religiously going to the gym and eating healthier so it’s good it’s paid off.

BUT I still gave a squishy belly. Too much fat around there. Just can’t shift it. I know you can’t spot exercise it away but I don’t really want to lose weight either. It’s only there I need to lose it but I know if I diet I’ll just look gaunt and pretty sure you can’t spot Diet either.

Any suggestions?

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UnemployedNotRetired · 05/05/2024 08:37

There is some emerging evidence that spot fat reduction is not a total myth. So, some ab exercise may be sensible if that's not already in your routine. See studies below. However, probably things like genetics will be important to where any fat is stored.

Effect of combined resistance and endurance exercise training on regional fat loss - PubMed (nih.gov)

Abdominal aerobic endurance exercise reveals spot reduction exists: A randomized controlled trial - PubMed (nih.gov)

Effect of combined resistance and endurance exercise training on regional fat loss - PubMed

The present data suggest that a training programme entailing localized explosive resistance exercise, prior to an endurance exercise bout, may target specific adipose tissue sites eliciting localised fat mass loss in the upper and lower limbs.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28497942/

ThePoshUns · 05/05/2024 08:25

I have the same issue. I've started
drinking apple cider vinegar every morning and that seems to have helped although am counting calories as well.

hottchocolatte · 05/05/2024 08:16

I think some people just carry weight in different places. I always felt my stomach was podgy even when I was very slim. I now wonder whether there was much fat there at all! Toning the area can help. You can't spot reduce fat as you say.

A few years and 2 children late I definitely have a bit more to lose, mainly from my middle.

Touty · 05/05/2024 08:06

Me too! I lost two and a half stone doing low carb but still have fat on the belly, I can’t lose any more weight as my face is too thin and is starting to look old. I saw a surgeon about a tummy tuck but she said the fat could come back, so no point in paying 8k for that.

Copperoliverbear · 05/05/2024 08:00

Me too x

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Fenimore · 05/05/2024 08:00

Ha! I should have done a search actually as a lot of people ask this question! It’s clearly a common problem.

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BabaYagasLittleSister · 05/05/2024 07:57

I don't know the answer but I am following as I have the same problem 👀👀

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