Abdominal Fat

Hi everyone!

I've been on a "less junk food/smaller portions" diet for the past 4 months
or so and I've dropped about 28lbs, I feel excellent, look much better and
I'm very pleased with my hard work. I am very close to my target, within
10lb I would say. I've been doing regular basic workouts for the past 2
months and the results are definitely showing. However, I have extra
abdominal fat that I would like to get rid of so the work I've done on my
abs can show. What is the best method to loose the flub? Sit-ups are
obviously not helping, I do 100-150 per day, and after 2 months I see very
little change (I can feel a six pack under the fat tho). Is there something
else I can do to help the situation out? I am not a fitness person, I just
needed to change my lifestyle, and I would like to explore how far I can go.

This is my first post in this group, so welcome me nicely

Thank you.

"Adrian" adrianh--flip this skrev i en meddelelse
news:f_sLb.99579$6b2.54375@edtnps84...

I've been on a "less junk food/smaller portions" diet for the past 4
months
or so and I've dropped about 28lbs, I feel excellent, look much better and
I'm very pleased with my hard work. I am very close to my target, within
10lb I would say. I've been doing regular basic workouts for the past 2
months and the results are definitely showing. However, I have extra
abdominal fat that I would like to get rid of so the work I've done on my
abs can show. What is the best method to loose the flub? Sit-ups are
obviously not helping, I do 100-150 per day, and after 2 months I see very
little change (I can feel a six pack under the fat tho). Is there
something
else I can do to help the situation out? I am not a fitness person, I just
needed to change my lifestyle, and I would like to explore how far I can
go.


Welcome) There is something you can do, but it includes cardio-vascular
exercise... ! Sorry;o) The thing is that weight training and sit ups do
tighten all the muscles, but when there is still a bit of fat laying all
over over the body, they simply don't show. Dieting is good for removing
some fat, but to really see a difference, you have to sweat hard and have
your heart pumping 30-40 minutes a day....then you will begin to really burn
off the fat and those tight muscles will show)

And here's the official welcome wagon

Welcome to this great newsgroup where you'll receive lots of support,
advice, and encouragement. Once a week on Sundays, I post a list of links
that newcomers to asdww might find useful. You may want to look for that
later in the week, or do a backwards search for last Sunday's post.

In the meantime, here's our FAQ:
http://www.didian.com/asdww/
our welcome notice:
http://www.geocities.com/welcomenotice/index.html

Frequently seen acronyms on this NG:
NSV = Non-Scale Victory
WOE = Way of Eating
WOL = Way of Life (Living)
OP = on Points or On Program
DH = Dear or Darling Husband
DS/DD/DGD/etc = Dear or Darling Son, Daughter, Granddaughter, etc
WI = Weigh-in

Amberle3's Challenges:

HHH - Happy Healthy Holidays Exercise Challenge:
http://www.angelfire.com/me4/travelgirl/hhh.htm

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http://www.angelfire.com/me4/travelgirl/nyny.htm

THTP - Take Heart, Take Part Exercise Challenge:
http://www.angelfire.com/me4/travelgirl/thtp.htm

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Other acronyms:
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Here's a short synopsis of the USA program by Joyce -

How many points you can eat is only based on your current weight, as you
lose
weight those points allowed will decrease (logic is that your body will need
less
to operate). At 183 pounds and based on the new US flexpoints system, you
will
have a set point target of 24. In addition to this you are allowed 35
flexpoints
to be used throughout the week ... as well as any activity points you earn
on a
particular day. When your weight drops to 175, your target drops to 22
points ...
weight reaches 150, target once again drop to 20 points. 3 servings of
dairy of
recommended per day, 5 servings of fruit and veggies, minimum of 6 glasses
of
water.

To calculate food and activity points, I love this computer desktop
calculator ...
http://www.zythra.com/downloads/points.exe

The basic plan is easy. Eat at least your minimum daily number of points.
Points
do not carry over from day to day. You are allotted 35 weekly flexpoints to
be
used at your discretion ... can divide them up and use daily (would be an
additional 5 points per day) or save them and use them for a special
occassion
during the week. Activity points are earned based when exercising, but can
ONLY
be used on the day they are earned.

If you can afford $15/month, the online ww program might be a great thing
for you
to look into. There is lots of information available, as well as the food
point
database and journaling system.

Joyce
WW starting weight: 228.8 - 2/5/02
current weight: 133.3
Lifetime: 4/4/03

Please note that if you live in onther coutries (UK, Australia, NZ, Europe),
the Points plans are different. The UK and Australia/NZ calculate points
based on saturated fat and total kilojoules. Most of Europe calculates
based on total fat and total kilojoules. The desktop calculator above can
handle all of these programs.

Disclaimer: As an unmoderated Usenet newsgroup, asdww is unusual in that
most of the people who participate are respectful, considerate folks who
freely share their experience with and knowledge of WW, weight loss, and
maintenance. Yet occasionally, spammers, trolls, and flamers show up to post
advertising, false information, insults, and the like. Nearly all of the
time, people like this are just trying to yank someone's chain. Most of the
regulars on this newsgroup offer their experience as a suggestion to try if
you're stuck, but are quick to advise that each person has to find what
works for him/herself. If someone posts something that doesn't sound right
to you, ask the newsgroup, ask your WW leader, or ask your health
professional.

Much success on your weight loss journey! WW works!


--
Julie.
93.5/72.7/74 (WW)/72 (Personal) kg
205.7/159.9/162.8 (WW)/158 (Personal) lb
"Adrian" adrianh--flip this wrote in message
news:f_sLb.99579$6b2.54375@edtnps84...
Hi everyone!

I've been on a "less junk food/smaller portions" diet for the past 4
months
or so and I've dropped about 28lbs, I feel excellent, look much better and
I'm very pleased with my hard work. I am very close to my target, within
10lb I would say. I've been doing regular basic workouts for the past 2
months and the results are definitely showing. However, I have extra
abdominal fat that I would like to get rid of so the work I've done on my
abs can show. What is the best method to loose the flub? Sit-ups are
obviously not helping, I do 100-150 per day, and after 2 months I see very
little change (I can feel a six pack under the fat tho). Is there
something
else I can do to help the situation out? I am not a fitness person, I just
needed to change my lifestyle, and I would like to explore how far I can
go.

This is my first post in this group, so welcome me nicely

Thank you.

good for you taking charge of you, I know very little about exercise but I
do know that after you get to your goal, it occurs very often that the fat
you have will shift itself around and this may help your situation, again
welcome, Lee
Adrian adrianh--flip this wrote in message
news:f_sLb.99579$6b2.54375@edtnps84...
Hi everyone!

I've been on a "less junk food/smaller portions" diet for the past 4
months
or so and I've dropped about 28lbs, I feel excellent, look much better and
I'm very pleased with my hard work. I am very close to my target, within
10lb I would say. I've been doing regular basic workouts for the past 2
months and the results are definitely showing. However, I have extra
abdominal fat that I would like to get rid of so the work I've done on my
abs can show. What is the best method to loose the flub? Sit-ups are
obviously not helping, I do 100-150 per day, and after 2 months I see very
little change (I can feel a six pack under the fat tho). Is there
something
else I can do to help the situation out? I am not a fitness person, I just
needed to change my lifestyle, and I would like to explore how far I can
go.

This is my first post in this group, so welcome me nicely

Thank you.

"Adrian

Hi everyone!

I've been on a "less junk food/smaller portions" diet for the past 4 months
or so and I've dropped about 28lbs, I feel excellent, look much better and
I'm very pleased with my hard work. I am very close to my target, within
10lb I would say. I've been doing regular basic workouts for the past 2
months and the results are definitely showing. However, I have extra
abdominal fat that I would like to get rid of so the work I've done on my
abs can show. What is the best method to loose the flub? Sit-ups are
obviously not helping, I do 100-150 per day, and after 2 months I see very
little change (I can feel a six pack under the fat tho). Is there something
else I can do to help the situation out? I am not a fitness person, I just
needed to change my lifestyle, and I would like to explore how far I can go.

This is my first post in this group, so welcome me nicely

Thank you.


Hi there, and welcome! We don't bite - we ain't hungry!

As for the extra abdominal fat, I bet some of it is loose skin, and you
just have to wait for that to catch up with the new thinner you under
it! A little will be fat, but if you keep eating sensibly and working
out regularly, it will all shift round eventually. There are no quick
fixes, I'm afraid.

Try swimming: best all round exercise in the world, and tones everything
to match those six-pack muscles!
--
Kate XXXXXX
Lady Catherine, Wardrobe Mistress of the Chocolate Buttons
http://www.diceyhome.free-online.co.uk
Click on Kate's Pages and explore!

"Adrian" adrianh--flip this wrote in
news:f_sLb.99579$6b2.54375@edtnps84:

Hi everyone!

I've been on a "less junk food/smaller portions" diet for the past 4
months or so and I've dropped about 28lbs, I feel excellent, look much
better and I'm very pleased with my hard work. I am very close to my
target, within 10lb I would say. I've been doing regular basic
workouts for the past 2 months and the results are definitely showing.
However, I have extra abdominal fat that I would like to get rid of so
the work I've done on my abs can show. What is the best method to
loose the flub?

Liposuction.

Welcome to the group. Can't help with the fat part, cause I'm sure I'll
have the same problem. Congratulations on your loss.

--
Helen

Thanks be unto God for His wonderful gift:
Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God
is the object of our faith; the only faith that
saves is faith in Him


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"Adrian" adrianh--flip this wrote in message
news:f_sLb.99579$6b2.54375@edtnps84...
Hi everyone!

I've been on a "less junk food/smaller portions" diet for the past 4
months
or so and I've dropped about 28lbs, I feel excellent, look much better and
I'm very pleased with my hard work. I am very close to my target, within
10lb I would say. I've been doing regular basic workouts for the past 2
months and the results are definitely showing. However, I have extra
abdominal fat that I would like to get rid of so the work I've done on my
abs can show. What is the best method to loose the flub? Sit-ups are
obviously not helping, I do 100-150 per day, and after 2 months I see very
little change (I can feel a six pack under the fat tho). Is there
something
else I can do to help the situation out? I am not a fitness person, I just
needed to change my lifestyle, and I would like to explore how far I can
go.

This is my first post in this group, so welcome me nicely

Thank you.

Welcome to the group Adrian.
--
Brenda
209/176/150
RafL goal 165

"Adrian" adrianh--flip this wrote in message
news:f_sLb.99579$6b2.54375@edtnps84...
Hi everyone!

I've been on a "less junk food/smaller portions" diet for the past 4
months
or so and I've dropped about 28lbs, I feel excellent, look much better and
I'm very pleased with my hard work. I am very close to my target, within
10lb I would say. I've been doing regular basic workouts for the past 2
months and the results are definitely showing. However, I have extra
abdominal fat that I would like to get rid of so the work I've done on my
abs can show. What is the best method to loose the flub? Sit-ups are
obviously not helping, I do 100-150 per day, and after 2 months I see very
little change (I can feel a six pack under the fat tho). Is there
something
else I can do to help the situation out? I am not a fitness person, I just
needed to change my lifestyle, and I would like to explore how far I can
go.

This is my first post in this group, so welcome me nicely

Thank you.

Oh, alright then, welcome nicely. Darn, and I fancied being naaasssssssty
to the new boy instead *grin* Hi Adrian, and welcome. I wish I could
help. I've shrunk a long way, but my tummy is always with me, regardless,
even at my very lowest weight. Having had 2 kids when I was bigger, well, I
appear to be stuck with it.....so I hope you have more luck than me. It
takes a long time for your body to show the results of a new excercise
regime too - 2 months is just the start, so maybe given some more
time?...... good luck anyway

--
krys

UK 157/135.2/126
Started March 1st 2001
GOAL August 16th 2001
struggling now......but making progress.
"Adrian" adrianh--flip this wrote in message
news:f_sLb.99579$6b2.54375@edtnps84...
Hi everyone!

I've been on a "less junk food/smaller portions" diet for the past 4
months
or so and I've dropped about 28lbs, I feel excellent, look much better and
I'm very pleased with my hard work. I am very close to my target, within
10lb I would say. I've been doing regular basic workouts for the past 2
months and the results are definitely showing. However, I have extra
abdominal fat that I would like to get rid of so the work I've done on my
abs can show. What is the best method to loose the flub? Sit-ups are
obviously not helping, I do 100-150 per day, and after 2 months I see very
little change (I can feel a six pack under the fat tho). Is there
something
else I can do to help the situation out? I am not a fitness person, I just
needed to change my lifestyle, and I would like to explore how far I can
go.

This is my first post in this group, so welcome me nicely

Thank you.

Welcome Adrian! I wish I had some good advice as to how to rid the body of that
abdominal stuff, but I'm still fighting the same thing myself. Skin will take
some time to shrink, sometimes 6mos to a year after you have reached your
permanent goal. Stick with aerobic exercise to help burn that excess fat, would
think that will help. Maybe finding an exercise you like will help, that doesn't
really seem like exercise? Even walking is better than nothing. Set aside 30
minutes a day, get out (or to an indoor track) and get going for a brisk walk. It
revs the metabolism, which will help to burn the excess fat. Others love
swimming, another great aerobic exercise. And give it some time. I've been
fighting it for about 8 months now, have a feeling that what I have left is what I
will always be dealing with. Many years of carrying close to 100 extra pounds (15
years) as well as 2 children sure haven't helped either. At least you don't have
to fight the childbirth factor. G

Joyce
228.8 (2/5/02)/130/150 --- 2/21/03 - total lost 98.8 lbs.
LIFETIME: 4/4/03



On Fri, 09 Jan 2004 07:45:15 GMT, "Adrian" adrianh--flip this
wrote:

Hi everyone!

I've been on a "less junk food/smaller portions" diet for the past 4 months
or so and I've dropped about 28lbs, I feel excellent, look much better and
I'm very pleased with my hard work. I am very close to my target, within
10lb I would say. I've been doing regular basic workouts for the past 2
months and the results are definitely showing. However, I have extra
abdominal fat that I would like to get rid of so the work I've done on my
abs can show. What is the best method to loose the flub? Sit-ups are
obviously not helping, I do 100-150 per day, and after 2 months I see very
little change (I can feel a six pack under the fat tho). Is there something
else I can do to help the situation out? I am not a fitness person, I just
needed to change my lifestyle, and I would like to explore how far I can go.

This is my first post in this group, so welcome me nicely

Thank you.