Re: Abdomen flab: Why won't it leave me be :((
From: Renee (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 10 Oct 2001 07:31:10 -0700
Congrats yourself! Nice job on your successes.
Missie wrote:
>
> First, congrats on the weight loss!!! I too have lost weight in the past
> eight months, about 35lbs. I also exercise about 45 min to an hour each
> day and I am fighting the fat around the middle too. Unfortunately, you
> cannot target lose weight. Your body burns the excess fat from all over
> your body. You probably won't lose the fat around the middle until your
> body decides it is out of other fat resources to burn and will go after
> the stomach fat. I try to do sit ups and abdominal exercises to
> strengthen and tone my midsection. A tone muscle burns fat more
> efficiently, so the better tone your muscles are the faster they burn
> fat. I wouldn't cut out carbs totally...that is not healthy. Your body
> needs the carbs for energy. Basically, keep up the good work and
> eventually you will get there. It's unfortunate that your can't tell
> your body to burn the fat in your stomach now instead of when it's good
> and ready, but it will happen. Don't lose hope. Good luck!
>
> Missie :o)
>
> At Tue, 9 Oct 2001, anonymous wrote:
> >
> >Hi ..in the last year i have lost about 60 lbs. and I need to lose
> >about 30 or 40 more..and guess where it is all located (there is a
> >little bit in my butt and thighs but not too bad) Thats right !!! My
> >belly!! Arghhhh!! What is with this?!! it is soo hard to get rid of. I
> >eat moderately, not over doing any certain food..I exercise about an
> >hour a day...can someone offer some suggestions. Do i need to cut out
> >ALL carbs?? I sure hope not, becuz anytime you say NONE my brain
> >goes..well we shall see about that!! I would appreciate any info
> >..thanks! :))
>
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Renee Cordrey, MSPT, MPH, CWS
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