To think I’m still huge? Photo included

[LolitaChi]

I’ve lost a lot of weight recently but I still feel huge and that I have a lot of body fat

Would you look at me and think she’s so overweight?

No you don't look overweight!

You look fine. Not huge, but not teeny . If you have another goal (fat percentage for example), then go for it. You don’t need to be told what to do by MN !

People always say I'm skinny but I'm just tall . I'm a size 14

@Farmerswife36 same here. Everyone thinks I’m a size 8 and I’m a size 12/14, but being 5’11 helps, along with dressing for my shape which is quite column / boy like.

AnElderlyLadyOfMediumHeight
'Cant believe how many people are entertaining this!!!'

This. Encouraging the obsession with size and weight that blights the lives of so many women on here and sometimes ends up with them passing it on to their daughters.

FFS.

The most irritating and potentially damaging part for me, taking into account the image shown, is the volume of posters suggesting the requirement for 'toning' when OP says she does several cardio and heavy weight sessions a week and the idea of toning is pretty much bollocks - visibility of muscle definition depends largely on individual fat storage patterns - so 'toning' effectively requires further weight loss that can't be targeted.

No you're not 'still huge'. You look like me & I'm ok. Im fit, healthy and look nice dressed up. I have lumps and bumps because that what nature intended me to have - even my collarbones are a bit lumpy - not straight like all the models in magazines.

I'd be less concerned by my fat % and much more concerned by my need to post a photo seeking validation from strangers. You can make all the changes you want to your body but if you compare & yearn for perfection you'll never find peace.

The 'ideal' photo you posted - there's a video on instagram showing a model 'losing 10lb in 30 seconds' by changing her pose to one like that. It's brilliant. Modeling is all smoke & mirrors, you know that, right?

The most irritating and potentially damaging part for me, taking into account the image shown, is the volume of posters suggesting the requirement for 'toning' when OP says she does several cardio and heavy weight sessions a week and the idea of toning is pretty much bollocks - visibility of muscle definition depends largely on individual fat storage patterns - so 'toning' effectively requires further weight loss that can't be targeted.

I understand where you’re coming from. I could do 1000 sit ups every day and have fantastic abs ... but still have the layer of fat covering them.

I am overweight and I’d like to lose 17kg more but I know now my nutrition is key to be able to see the results I want.

Also I have had abuse hurled at me in the street for being fat. I’ve had knee pain when walking. Not dated anyone because I didn’t think myself worthy enough ... so I’m not fishing for compliments ... I’m just finding it difficult to believe I am slimmer.

Why is your PT against sit ups? Are they not good for your back?

(That's the reason I can't do them - back pain.)

Pilates can and genuinely does target specific fat deposits. There's no question you can get your tummy down if you want.

But at the same time you really don't need to you're fine as you are.

Your tummy is the same size as mine as I have previously said, but if I lost weight I'd be underweight. I'm ill so I can only do the most gentle exercise and I feel under no obligation to do anything about my tummy whatsoever!

You need to tone, but your are not huge by any description!

You need to tone, but your are not huge by any description!

Why is your PT against sit ups? Are they not good for your back?

Because you just don’t need to do them .. squats, deadlifts etc you’re already targeting that area.

Oh I see well I don't do either. I'd say from the pics that squats and deadlifts aren't working as well for your tummy as they could. If your PT is male they're not always so good on female fat distribution.

However, you don't need to tone. You're fine as you are.

Sort up done the wrong way. Awful.

Sit ups done the correct way WILL help you tone up your Abs. Check out you tube.

They helped my stomach after terrible stomach separation following birth of my son (you could fit a fist through the gap).

I’m 37 and I’m pretty proud of my stomach after two children.

Sort up should read sit up

Oh I see well I don't do either. I'd say from the pics that squats and deadlifts aren't working as well for your tummy as they could

I’ve lost 6 inches off my stomach though so I feel it is working. Just need to lose more body fat to be able to see my abs.

Run..honestly it's the best thing for burning fat.

It's the last bit that's really hard to shift.

I can trim my stomach by various different means but to tone the last bit, the only thing that worked for me was Pilates as it's very specific.

I'd pay good money for my body to look like yours.
You look like the after to my before!

No you're slim. You could maybe tone up a bit if you wanted to but you are definately not fat by a long shot and you're more toned than I am

If your relationship with your weight is unhealthy then no matter how much weight you lose you’ll always think you’re too big. Trust

Yes, you do need to lose more body fat if you want to be able to see your abs underneath. Why the hell are you posting? You sound really knowledgeable about this and sure of your decision. Good! Stick to your goals and stop asking other people for validation.

Unless, are you worried that you’re wrong to pursue these goals? I don’t think you are btw. As long as you stay a healthy weight and it isn’t becoming an unhealthy obsession, then crack on!

No.

I don't think you are op but I understand as I have the same issues. Lost 2 stone 3 years ago and been gym/swim twice a week for last two years

I still feel fat around my tummy. 2 c sections and I do t think there's a lot more I can do bare surgery.

I guess I need to accept my shape.
Your tum looks better than mine op.

If you head over to the 5:2 board that seems to be a good way to lose belly fat if that's what you'd like to focus on. I've been doing it and it's the first "diet" where it's not come off my hips first.