any ideas??? how can i get rid of my mid section and get a flat stomic?

[ditzy0911]

ok im 17 i am 5'4 and am 190 i want to get down to a 130 /140 , i want to burn fat and i know people say cardio, but i hate running and jogging so much ! i run stairs and walk but is there anything else i can do to burn the fat away. i was also told once that if u do crunches and stuff now that it wont do anything because i have to burn fat before i can do crunches and get a flatter stomic, is that true? what exercises can i do to get rid of the extra and shed those pounds? oooo and i esp want to work on my mid section and my lower stomic but what exersizes will get them in shape and flaten them out, my hips are big and my stomic is not flat. help please, i really want to change my life and get in good shape this spring/summer! pleasre reply or message me!

[heidt410]

Quit eating Doritos...

[ditzy0911]

excuse me i dont eat chips, i dont eat junk food at all, i eat veggies and fruit and fish ever since i was little, junk food and candy is ew, i am only this big because i have a thirod problem, and no matter what i did for years nothing happend so i finaly was able to see a specialist 2 months ago and i am on pills that will help me lose weight i jsut need to start exersizing again. which i AM DOING I just need help on specific areas .

[Warrior9]

i think you should learn how to spell stomach lol.. arent you 17? cant even spell stomach?

[lis662]

try intervals in your cardio sessions (short bursts of high intensity)- you'll raise your metabolism for up to 24 hours post workout as opposed to a steady state aerobic workout. Don't depend on your workouts for fat burning- try and be as active during the day as possible, and make sure to be feeding yourself correctly- especially after workouts. Are you lifting weights? Try jump roping or real short cardio bursts between sets to keep your heart rate up as much as possible.

[Mr.Maska]

who cares if he spells wrong? this isnt a spelling bee forums. shoot i have to ask my wife how old i am sometimes cause i forget..

[tmac4919]

i think you should learn how to spell stomach lol.. arent you 17? cant even spell stomach?

x2
No doubt! Today's school systems at work.

[tmac4919]

...i really want to change my life...

Start by reading a dictionary.

[FAO]

Dude, in all seriousness, you have to do cardio a lot to lose weight AND reduce your calorie intake. Your abs are there, and you can do ab work, but if its covered by excess body fat it wont matter. If you hate running, and I understand I hate running too, the idea is to get your heart rate up and keep it there for a number of minutes in order to burn fat. Instead of running, try doing the stationary bike for 10 minutes, switch to the elliptical for 10, then do the treadmill WALKING BUT AT THE HIGHEST INCLINE for 10 minutes, and bam, youve done 30 minutes. Give it a try. Do it 3-5 days a week for 2 months and you will see progress. Maybe read a dictionary while you do it? Just kidding, I hate this thing doesnt have spell check too...sucks.

[heidt410]

Quit eating Doritos...

excuse me i dont eat chips, i dont eat junk food at all, i eat veggies and fruit and fish ever since i was little, junk food and candy is ew, i am only this big because i have a thirod problem, and no matter what i did for years nothing happend so i finaly was able to see a specialist 2 months ago and i am on pills that will help me lose weight i jsut need to start exersizing again. which i AM DOING I just need help on specific areas .

just kidding...but you if you are eating complex carbs, lean protein, and healthy fats you should need only worry about calories and doing things to boost your metabolism. Eating 5-6 small meals throughout the day will boost metabolism and make nutrition harvesting more effecient. It takes about a month and you have to be consistent to boost your metabolism this way.

Incorporate weight training 3-4x/week into your workout, 12-15 rep sets. The actual training itself obviously burns calories, but as your muscles tone up and develop properly, they require more energy to perform. So your body burns more calories.

Now you just need to come up with some cardio training that you enjoy. You should do some form of HIIT. And running for just 20 mins 3x/week isnt that bad...is it? find some high intensity sports that you enjoy and start incorporating activities that you enjoy into your life, ie; hiking, biking, rollerblading...etc.

[chazzy1864]

Dude, in all seriousness, you have to do cardio a lot to lose weight AND reduce your calorie intake. Your abs are there, and you can do ab work, but if its covered by excess body fat it wont matter. If you hate running, and I understand I hate running too, the idea is to get your heart rate up and keep it there for a number of minutes in order to burn fat. Instead of running, try doing the stationary bike for 10 minutes, switch to the elliptical for 10, then do the treadmill WALKING BUT AT THE HIGHEST INCLINE for 10 minutes, and bam, youve done 30 minutes. Give it a try. Do it 3-5 days a week for 2 months and you will see progress. Maybe read a dictionary while you do it? Just kidding, I hate this thing doesnt have spell check too...sucks.

just kidding...but you if you are eating complex carbs, lean protein, and healthy fats you should need only worry about calories and doing things to boost your metabolism. Eating 5-6 small meals throughout the day will boost metabolism and make nutrition harvesting more effecient. It takes about a month and you have to be consistent to boost your metabolism this way.

Incorporate weight training 3-4x/week into your workout, 12-15 rep sets. The actual training itself obviously burns calories, but as your muscles tone up and develop properly, they require more energy to perform. So your body burns more calories.

Now you just need to come up with some cardio training that you enjoy. You should do some form of HIIT. And running for just 20 mins 3x/week isnt that bad...is it? find some high intensity sports that you enjoy and start incorporating activities that you enjoy into your life, ie; hiking, biking, rollerblading...etc.

+1

Flat stomach/abs are made in the kitchen, not with crunches.

You need to check your diet. Moderation is key. If you have a thyroid problem, you will just have to work extra hard.

Cardio is good, but weight training overall burns far more calories. Try to use both. There have been good suggestions in the two people I quoted and throughout the thread.

Find something that you enjoy that keeps you active. If traditional cardio bites (i know it does) then find a sport. Doesn't even have to be anything crazy, bowling burns on average 211 calories an hour for someone weighing 155lbs while 250 for a 190lb person.

Work with weights a few times a week. Progress will be made, it just won't be overnight.

[ditzy0911]

try intervals in your cardio sessions (short bursts of high intensity)- you'll raise your metabolism for up to 24 hours post workout as opposed to a steady state aerobic workout. Don't depend on your workouts for fat burning- try and be as active during the day as possible, and make sure to be feeding yourself correctly- especially after workouts. Are you lifting weights? Try jump roping or real short cardio bursts between sets to keep your heart rate up as much as possible.

no im not lifting waits why will that help? (and people i am a girl)

[Joe Go]

You have to have a good diet and work hard on the cardio to get the ab's to pop. It's not a easy task for certain bodytypes.

[ditzy0911]

Dude, in all seriousness, you have to do cardio a lot to lose weight AND reduce your calorie intake. Your abs are there, and you can do ab work, but if its covered by excess body fat it wont matter. If you hate running, and I understand I hate running too, the idea is to get your heart rate up and keep it there for a number of minutes in order to burn fat. Instead of running, try doing the stationary bike for 10 minutes, switch to the elliptical for 10, then do the treadmill WALKING BUT AT THE HIGHEST INCLINE for 10 minutes, and bam, youve done 30 minutes. Give it a try. Do it 3-5 days a week for 2 months and you will see progress. Maybe read a dictionary while you do it? Just kidding, I hate this thing doesnt have spell check too...sucks.

LOL, first off its dudette, and yes i know i have trouble spelling certain things , and thank you :P , would climbing stairs and power walking be considered a good cardio workout? r u sure i will see progress because a lot of time i get so frustrated because i dont see any. LOL well i do have a dictionary i just don't use it LOL this site needs spell check!lol yeah thankyou ! ooo the only problem is i hate the gym seriously people are so mean, do you know any good outdoor workouts?

[ditzy0911]

just kidding...but you if you are eating complex carbs, lean protein, and healthy fats you should need only worry about calories and doing things to boost your metabolism. Eating 5-6 small meals throughout the day will boost metabolism and make nutrition harvesting more effecient. It takes about a month and you have to be consistent to boost your metabolism this way.

Incorporate weight training 3-4x/week into your workout, 12-15 rep sets. The actual training itself obviously burns calories, but as your muscles tone up and develop properly, they require more energy to perform. So your body burns more calories.

Now you just need to come up with some cardio training that you enjoy. You should do some form of HIIT. And running for just 20 mins 3x/week isnt that bad...is it? find some high intensity sports that you enjoy and start incorporating activities that you enjoy into your life, ie; hiking, biking, rollerblading...etc.

lol ok thankyou, i hate running but love to hike so i guess hikin is good and random bikin how about sports?

[Joe Go]

LOL, first off its dudette, and yes i know i have trouble spelling certain things , and thank you :P , would climbing stairs and power walking be considered a good cardio workout? r u sure i will see progress because a lot of time i get so frustrated because i dont see any. LOL well i do have a dictionary i just don't use it LOL this site needs spell check!lol yeah thankyou ! ooo the only problem is i hate the gym seriously people are so mean, do you know any good outdoor workouts?

I used the elliptical and jogged the track for my first cut. My next cut I'm going to use the elliptical and swimming. The time it takes to get the body you want depends on how hard you work at it.

You can download a spell checker off of google.

[ditzy0911]

+1

Flat stomach/abs are made in the kitchen, not with crunches.

You need to check your diet. Moderation is key. If you have a thyroid problem, you will just have to work extra hard.

Cardio is good, but weight training overall burns far more calories. Try to use both. There have been good suggestions in the two people I quoted and throughout the thread.

Find something that you enjoy that keeps you active. If traditional cardio bites (i know it does) then find a sport. Doesn't even have to be anything crazy, bowling burns on average 211 calories an hour for someone weighing 155lbs while 250 for a 190lb person.

Work with weights a few times a week. Progress will be made, it just won't be overnight.

yeah so smaller meals im guessin ? weight training burns more calories? wow didn't know that! so i guess i should start weight training , but don't u gain weight form it tooo tho? yeah i know i have to get past the mind set of getting in shape in jsut a month ! not going to happen.thankyou

[ditzy0911]

I used the elliptical and jogged the track for my first cut. My next cut I'm going to use the elliptical and swimming. The time it takes to get the body you want depends on how hard you work at it.

You can download a spell checker off of google.

yeah i should start swimming,does it burn a lot? i have an elliptical although the machine works the one at the gym i use to go to i loved, it supported the ankles,yeah i guess your right about that, thanks

[chazzy1864]

I don't know where it got started, but the whole crap about girls bulking up from touching weights is complete and total crap.

Do weights, and cardio, adjust your diet. You'll make progress.

Cardio doesn't have to be major. Power walking and stairs can count. Just don't think going up the stairs to get to your apartment is considered a cardio session.

For diet, you want to eat every 2-3 hours. Which is 5-8 meals depending on how long you are up and how soon you eat. You'll be eating smaller meals, but more often. Get protein at every meal. Eat fibrous vegetables (corn and potatoes do not count) with as many meals as possible. Eat complex carbs and healthy fats.

[brent2886]

no im not lifting waits why will that help? (and people i am a girl)

You should be lifting ...weights... and yes, it will help. Not only will it improve your overall health, it will build muscle, which takes more energy to sustain, therefore raising your BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate). This will help you shed pounds faster, as well as build a toned physique rather than just wasting away by doing lots of cardio and no weight training. I have started my girlfriend on a workout featured on the main page a few weeks ago, and she is starting to tone and lean everywhere, and she feels better and looks it too. Check it out here:

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/sexy...it_workout.htm

This is a 3x a week full-body plan, and it doesn't take a long time to do. Incorporate this into your workout schedule, eat right, and you will reap the benefits.

[Joe Go]

yeah i should start swimming,does it burn a lot? i have an elliptical although the machine works the one at the gym i use to go to i loved, it supported the ankles,yeah i guess your right about that, thanks

Yeah, swimming is a VERY good exercise. The problem with swimming is you crave really bad afterwards. I haven't put enough time in the pool to find a way to control the cravings yet so be careful of the after swim cravings.

[SheWulf]

no im not lifting waits why will that help? (and people i am a girl)

You're on a BODY BUILDING site, and you don't lift weights or express any interest in lifting weights? If you want to lose body fat lift weights and lift hard. I mean WORK HARD. Don't grab the pink dumbbells and do 50 bicep curls, do compound exercises to push yourself hard atleast 3 days a week. Incorperate some cardio but don't go crazy. If you are using resistance training to train with full effort and eating well (make sure you're eating enough) your metabolic rate should sky rocket and you'll be burning a good deal of fat.

[ditzy0911]

[QUOTE=chazzy1864;161333921]I don't know where it got started, but the whole crap about girls bulking up from touching weights is complete and total crap.

Do weights, and cardio, adjust your diet. You'll make progress.

Cardio doesn't have to be major. Power walking and stairs can count. Just don't think going up the stairs to get to your apartment is considered a cardio session.

For diet, you want to eat every 2-3 hours. Which is 5-8 meals depending on how long you are up and how soon you eat. You'll be eating smaller meals, but more often. Get protein at every meal. Eat fibrous vegetables (corn and potatoes do not count) with as many meals as possible. Eat complex carbs and healthy fats.[/QUOTE
so usin weights good idea and smaller meals but more often got yeah< thanks

[ditzy0911]

You're on a BODY BUILDING site, and you don't lift weights or express any interest in lifting weights? If you want to lose body fat lift weights and lift hard. I mean WORK HARD. Don't grab the pink dumbbells and do 50 bicep curls, do compound exercises to push yourself hard atleast 3 days a week. Incorperate some cardio but don't go crazy. If you are using resistance training to train with full effort and eating well (make sure you're eating enough) your metabolic rate should sky rocket and you'll be burning a good deal of fat.

well i dont know alot about weights or many exersise things so thats why i am on here< time for a big change> so lift weights in what way stupied question i know but yeah are there any exersizes i can do with weights or do i just lift em< i know how to we did it in gym class but what other ways ? compound exersizes?huh?

[chazzy1864]

well i dont know alot about weights or many exersise things so thats why i am on here< time for a big change> so lift weights in what way stupied question i know but yeah are there any exersizes i can do with weights or do i just lift em< i know how to we did it in gym class but what other ways ? compound exersizes?huh?

Compound exercises involve more than one joint moving. Bench press, pull ups, rows, squats, dead lifts, lunges, step ups, etc. If you are unsure about the exercises, do a search on google for the name, then click images tag.

Look into doing the workout that was provided earlier in the thread by brent2886:
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/sexy...it_workout.htm

[ditzy0911]

Compound exercises involve more than one joint moving. Bench press, pull ups, rows, squats, dead lifts, lunges, step ups, etc. If you are unsure about the exercises, do a search on google for the name, then click images tag.

Look into doing the workout that was provided earlier in the thread by brent2886:
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/sexy...it_workout.htm

so all of those u just mentioned are compound exercises?or no?

[chazzy1864]

so all of those u just mentioned are compound exercises?or no?

they are.