I've come to a stand still with my toning up...?
Question:
I go to the gym every day..except weekends, but i do walk my dog as well... I eat wholemeal, drink loads of water... Im stuck
I do running and sit ups but to no avail...Im not looking for a quick fix..its too late for that now anyway...But i'd like to look more in proportion... Im a size 8 - 10.. have thin legs, small bum, thin arms...its just my tummy...(i did have two abdominal surgeries..cutting along the bikini line, which may have weakened the muscles too...)
can anyone offer any sensible suggestions..either through diet or exercises?
Answers:
Hi Kirsty.
Don't know if you've seen this months Good Housekeeping mag, but I'm in it on page 73.
My pictures are also on my 360.
Although your weight is now fine, it sounds to me like you're still overfat. Do you know what your body fat percentage is? The fact of the matter is that unless you get down to around 20% body fat you're not going to see good definition around the tummy area.
To get body fat down, you've got to hit the weights hard, and don't overdo the cardio. Also, make sure you're eating enough protein. No amount of exercise will build muscle if you're not eating enough for any muscle to be built.
I know you won't want to get big and bulky but believe me that would be really hard for a girl. It's hard enough for a man.
The key to getting your body fat down is maintaining muscle whilst cutting fat. Cardio cuts fat (but overdoing it wastes muscle too), weights maintain muscle. Food fuels your workouts.
If you want to know more email me. I have a whole fat loss plan which I wrote. It's what I followed to get where I'm at now.
Louise
This website is perfect for getting a flat stomach the right way:
http://www.flatstomachsecret.com/...
Loosing stomach fat is an ‘overall’ thing. It’s a combo. of diet, how often you eat & workouts. If it is, in fact, fat, you shouldn't have a problem. But if it is skin on your stomach that is another issue. i would think that it would be obvious though.
Good luck!!
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