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Boemsi wrote:
I've been here before, about this time last year, but under a different name. I found this group very helpful, so after a very tough personal time, I'm back and right on track continuing my weight loss. Last year I was pretty succesful, lost 10lb altogether, but gained it right back during all the stress. So here's my question: what is it with my abs that they refuse to cooperate? I'm not aiming for six-packs, that will never happen, but in spite of low-fat diet, regular exercise for well over 2 months now, the fat in my abs area is not budging. I've lost maybe one inch, no more. I do pilates 3 times a week, cardio and weights 2 times a week, and eat no more than 2000 cals (no lo-carb, that's not an option for me, just medium carbing...). I know this is the most difficult area to loose fat, but is it really *that* hard? -- --Boemsi 207 - 197 - 180 Welcome to the horrible world of body composition. Regardless of weight, abs are only visible when body fat percentage is in the low teens to single digits. When my diet kicked in and I dropped to 140 pounds without exercise eight years ago I still didn’t have abs. That was my wake-up call that there was a lot more to body composition than weight. What a shock to learn I had a light, high fat body. The last eight years I’ve been eating a diet higher in protein and exercising. My body fat has dropped from 20% to below 12% and I’ve gained 15 "good" pounds. I’ve been replacing fat with heavier muscle. As you can see from the pictures, even shrinking to my current 29” waist isn’t enough for strong ab definition. Hopefully, along with my goal of 160 pounds will come a body fat percentage under 10%. Maybe then I’ll have defined abs. You should probably increase your weight training. Weight training burns more fat and yields a better body shape than cardio. Don't expect results soon. It's a long road ahead ... http://f1.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/che...eets/my_photos 185/140/155/160 |
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Janice, I'm lurking some here but just so little time as my mom (86) has
been in hospital and once she was home my aunt broke a hip. She never married and I'm about the only one she has soooo I'm running to see her often. It is a good life to be able to work plus everything else but a bit hectic. My WOE/WOL is pretty good and THAN bad again Dr Phil's book is a great help and I have a few LBS to lose (only about 12) so it makes me mad to not keep going EVERYDAY! I have just one size down to go and I'll be where I feel the best. Thanks for asking. My WOE is to eat what i want but to stop when full. (before I'm quite full) I do try and eat low lw carb veggies but not completely. I believe that eating for life is my best way so I strive for good health. I try recipes that look healthy and I try to cut out the desserts except for fruits. How are you doing? I have always felt that you & I are a bit alike with our WOE glo |
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Janice, I'm lurking some here but just so little time as my mom (86) has
been in hospital and once she was home my aunt broke a hip. She never married and I'm about the only one she has soooo I'm running to see her often. It is a good life to be able to work plus everything else but a bit hectic. My WOE/WOL is pretty good and THAN bad again Dr Phil's book is a great help and I have a few LBS to lose (only about 12) so it makes me mad to not keep going EVERYDAY! I have just one size down to go and I'll be where I feel the best. Thanks for asking. My WOE is to eat what i want but to stop when full. (before I'm quite full) I do try and eat low lw carb veggies but not completely. I believe that eating for life is my best way so I strive for good health. I try recipes that look healthy and I try to cut out the desserts except for fruits. How are you doing? I have always felt that you & I are a bit alike with our WOE glo |
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Ignoramus5937 wrote:
Between 10-12% I’m increasing leg exercises to hopefully break that plateau. I can’t wait to give my wife your compliment of looking like a kid. Excellent progress. Also, good looiking kids. Your bodyfat is now what, 10-13%? i In article , Rob wrote: Boemsi wrote: I've been here before, about this time last year, but under a different name. I found this group very helpful, so after a very tough personal time, I'm back and right on track continuing my weight loss. Last year I was pretty succesful, lost 10lb altogether, but gained it right back during all the stress. So here's my question: what is it with my abs that they refuse to cooperate? I'm not aiming for six-packs, that will never happen, but in spite of low-fat diet, regular exercise for well over 2 months now, the fat in my abs area is not budging. I've lost maybe one inch, no more. I do pilates 3 times a week, cardio and weights 2 times a week, and eat no more than 2000 cals (no lo-carb, that's not an option for me, just medium carbing...). I know this is the most difficult area to loose fat, but is it really *that* hard? Welcome to the horrible world of body composition. Regardless of weight, abs are only visible when body fat percentage is in the low teens to single digits. When my diet kicked in and I dropped to 140 pounds without exercise eight years ago I still didn’t have abs. That was my wake-up call that there was a lot more to body composition than weight. What a shock to learn I had a light, high fat body. The last eight years I’ve been eating a diet higher in protein and exercising. My body fat has dropped from 20% to below 12% and I’ve gained 15 "good" pounds. I’ve been replacing fat with heavier muscle. As you can see from the pictures, even shrinking to my current 29” waist isn’t enough for strong ab definition. Hopefully, along with my goal of 160 pounds will come a body fat percentage under 10%. Maybe then I’ll have defined abs. You should probably increase your weight training. Weight training burns more fat and yields a better body shape than cardio. Don't expect results soon. It's a long road ahead ... http://f1.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/che...eets/my_photos 185/140/155/160 |
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Ignoramus5937 wrote:
Maybe you can use whey protein of some sort, it tastes like condensed milk when you dissolve it. Myself, I like meat, but there are healthy sources of protein other than meat, like eggs, whey protein, etc. Does it really taste like condensed milk? or do you mean evaporated milk? -- Walking (but mostly biking!) on . . . Laurie in Maine 207/110 60 inches of attitude! Start: 2/02 Maintained since 2/03 |
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Ignoramus5937 wrote:
Maybe you can use whey protein of some sort, it tastes like condensed milk when you dissolve it. Myself, I like meat, but there are healthy sources of protein other than meat, like eggs, whey protein, etc. Does it really taste like condensed milk? or do you mean evaporated milk? -- Walking (but mostly biking!) on . . . Laurie in Maine 207/110 60 inches of attitude! Start: 2/02 Maintained since 2/03 |
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SnugBear wrote: Ignoramus5937 wrote: Maybe you can use whey protein of some sort, it tastes like condensed milk when you dissolve it. Myself, I like meat, but there are healthy sources of protein other than meat, like eggs, whey protein, etc. Does it really taste like condensed milk? or do you mean evaporated milk? They’re an acquired taste. I drink the GNC Chocolate varieties. They taste like a powdered chocolate milk drink that wasn’t stirred enough. Chocolate flavored with plenty of lumps. Soy milk is another source. Swap it for 2% milk in recipes and you'll get the following: Soy vs. 2% 100 calories vs. 130 4g Total fat vs. 5g 0.5g saturated vs. 3g 0mg cholestorol vs. 20mg 8g Total carbs vs. 13g 1g Fiber vs. 0 6g Sugar vs. 12g. 7g Protein vs. 8g |
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"Rob" wrote in message ... SnugBear wrote: Ignoramus5937 wrote: Maybe you can use whey protein of some sort, it tastes like condensed milk when you dissolve it. Myself, I like meat, but there are healthy sources of protein other than meat, like eggs, whey protein, etc. Does it really taste like condensed milk? or do you mean evaporated milk? They’re an acquired taste. I drink the GNC Chocolate varieties. They taste like a powdered chocolate milk drink that wasn’t stirred enough. Chocolate flavored with plenty of lumps. Try a blender. I hate lumps so I use a blender. When I'm at work I have a little mini hand one that I got at a kitchen store for about $10. It runs on 1 AA battery and fits in my purse. Soy milk is another source. Swap it for 2% milk in recipes and you'll get the following: Soy vs. 2% 100 calories vs. 130 4g Total fat vs. 5g 0.5g saturated vs. 3g 0mg cholestorol vs. 20mg 8g Total carbs vs. 13g 1g Fiber vs. 0 6g Sugar vs. 12g. 7g Protein vs. 8g For some people soy milk is an "acquired" taste. Jenn |
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JMA wrote:
snip Soy milk is another source. Swap it for 2% milk in recipes and you'll get the following: Soy vs. 2% 100 calories vs. 130 4g Total fat vs. 5g 0.5g saturated vs. 3g 0mg cholestorol vs. 20mg 8g Total carbs vs. 13g 1g Fiber vs. 0 6g Sugar vs. 12g. 7g Protein vs. 8g For some people soy milk is an "acquired" taste. Jenn That's why I said, "recipes" instead of just chugging a glass. Substitute it for milk in packaged or boxed side dishes and recipes. Once you’ve acquired the taste you might be able to add it to cereal. As for drinking it in a glass as a beverage, substitute water instead. That saves caloric room for a martini or margarita. |
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JMA wrote:
snip Soy milk is another source. Swap it for 2% milk in recipes and you'll get the following: Soy vs. 2% 100 calories vs. 130 4g Total fat vs. 5g 0.5g saturated vs. 3g 0mg cholestorol vs. 20mg 8g Total carbs vs. 13g 1g Fiber vs. 0 6g Sugar vs. 12g. 7g Protein vs. 8g For some people soy milk is an "acquired" taste. Jenn That's why I said, "recipes" instead of just chugging a glass. Substitute it for milk in packaged or boxed side dishes and recipes. Once you’ve acquired the taste you might be able to add it to cereal. As for drinking it in a glass as a beverage, substitute water instead. That saves caloric room for a martini or margarita. |
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