Comments on: Health and Fitness Advice for Women http://www.motleyhealth.com/lose-weight/belly-fat-reduction-advice-for-women Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:18:48 +0000 hourly 1 By: MotleyHealth http://www.motleyhealth.com/lose-weight/belly-fat-reduction-advice-for-women#comment-116280 MotleyHealth Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:04:27 +0000 http://www.motleyhealth.com/?p=4349#comment-116280 Hi Tina, great question. Really though, the key is to exercise more and eat less. Sorry, but that is how it is. Rather than go as low as 1200 Calories, which not limit to around 1800 Calories but do more exercise? You currently exercise 5 times a week - why not more? How about exercise twice a day some days? Also, the diet may not be so much the calories as what you eat. If you are taking in too many low GI carbs (white bread, baked goods, heavily boiled veges and pasta) then you may just be trigger a big insulin response which results in more energy being taken up and stored as fat. You have proved that reducing calories works. So it stands to reason that increasing exercise will work too. Also, if you get fitter those group fitness classes will be easier to teach. Another option would be to look for more fitness instruction work. Some people teach several classes a day.... Hi Tina, great question. Really though, the key is to exercise more and eat less. Sorry, but that is how it is. Rather than go as low as 1200 Calories, which not limit to around 1800 Calories but do more exercise? You currently exercise 5 times a week – why not more? How about exercise twice a day some days? Also, the diet may not be so much the calories as what you eat. If you are taking in too many low GI carbs (white bread, baked goods, heavily boiled veges and pasta) then you may just be trigger a big insulin response which results in more energy being taken up and stored as fat.

You have proved that reducing calories works. So it stands to reason that increasing exercise will work too. Also, if you get fitter those group fitness classes will be easier to teach. Another option would be to look for more fitness instruction work. Some people teach several classes a day….

]]> By: Tina http://www.motleyhealth.com/lose-weight/belly-fat-reduction-advice-for-women#comment-116275 Tina Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:46:46 +0000 http://www.motleyhealth.com/?p=4349#comment-116275 I am 33 years old, am 5'3" and 133. Not technically overweight but on the higher end of the "healthy" spectrum. Ever since I was a child, I have always had a stomach with 2 rolls. I never wanted to wear a two piece bathing suit, and even today feel that way with still having this problem. There was once in my teenager years where I weighed 98lbs and I finally did not have these rolls. I think that is a ridiculously low weight and refuse to try to get to that point in my adult life. My middle is the only problem area that I have. I am a group fitness instructor twice a week and workout at home 2 more times a week with weights. I still cannot seem to get rid of the stomach "rolls". I'm tired of hearing "just eat a healthy diet and work out"....because I do! It seems as if the only time I actually lose weight is when I am SUPER strict and cut calories to the bare minimum of 1000-1200, which I don't understand why that is either. That exhausts me, and is also not healthy, so I don't want to go that low with calories either. I of course do not limit myself completely to all "treats" but I certainly monitor it in moderation. I have begun to "clean eat" to see if this helps, but it's so far not shown to change anything.I am at a frustrated point after all these years and would really love some detailed explaination/advice on why I seem to accumulate this kind of belly fat with the healhty life choices I make!? I am 33 years old, am 5’3″ and 133. Not technically overweight but on the higher end of the “healthy” spectrum. Ever since I was a child, I have always had a stomach with 2 rolls. I never wanted to wear a two piece bathing suit, and even today feel that way with still having this problem. There was once in my teenager years where I weighed 98lbs and I finally did not have these rolls. I think that is a ridiculously low weight and refuse to try to get to that point in my adult life. My middle is the only problem area that I have. I am a group fitness instructor twice a week and workout at home 2 more times a week with weights. I still cannot seem to get rid of the stomach “rolls”. I’m tired of hearing “just eat a healthy diet and work out”….because I do! It seems as if the only time I actually lose weight is when I am SUPER strict and cut calories to the bare minimum of 1000-1200, which I don’t understand why that is either. That exhausts me, and is also not healthy, so I don’t want to go that low with calories either. I of course do not limit myself completely to all “treats” but I certainly monitor it in moderation. I have begun to “clean eat” to see if this helps, but it’s so far not shown to change anything.I am at a frustrated point after all these years and would really love some detailed explaination/advice on why I seem to accumulate this kind of belly fat with the healhty life choices I make!?

]]> By: MotleyHealth http://www.motleyhealth.com/lose-weight/belly-fat-reduction-advice-for-women#comment-115635 MotleyHealth Sat, 07 Jan 2012 19:07:19 +0000 http://www.motleyhealth.com/?p=4349#comment-115635 Hi Sam, it is vital that you get your diet sorted. Read this article on healthy eating. You do not need a "diet", you just need to know which foods to avoid and how to manage appetite better. Zumba is great exercise, but a weekly class is not going to be enough. To lose weight and get fit you need to ideally exercise every day. 30 minutes at home every day is better than 1 hour once per week. Hi Sam, it is vital that you get your diet sorted. Read this article on healthy eating. You do not need a “diet”, you just need to know which foods to avoid and how to manage appetite better. Zumba is great exercise, but a weekly class is not going to be enough. To lose weight and get fit you need to ideally exercise every day. 30 minutes at home every day is better than 1 hour once per week.

]]> By: Sam http://www.motleyhealth.com/lose-weight/belly-fat-reduction-advice-for-women#comment-115630 Sam Sat, 07 Jan 2012 10:41:49 +0000 http://www.motleyhealth.com/?p=4349#comment-115630 Hi I am 26 and av had 5 children I have a lot of weight on my tummy legs and bottom I am starting zumba next week to see if I can lose some the fat I haven't got a very good diet as I am not sure what to eat and what not to eat my tummy is my main concern I also have alot of stretch marks will they more noticeable with a flatter stomach x Hi I am 26 and av had 5 children I have a lot of weight on my tummy legs and bottom I am starting zumba next week to see if I can lose some the fat I haven’t got a very good diet as I am not sure what to eat and what not to eat my tummy is my main concern I also have alot of stretch marks will they more noticeable with a flatter stomach x

]]> By: MotleyHealth http://www.motleyhealth.com/lose-weight/belly-fat-reduction-advice-for-women#comment-115441 MotleyHealth Sat, 24 Dec 2011 17:50:47 +0000 http://www.motleyhealth.com/?p=4349#comment-115441 Hi Sonal, if you can get hold of an exercise DVD or dance DVD then this can be a great way to exercise at home. We have many articles on <a href="http://www.motleyhealth.com/fitness/home-workouts-get-fit-and-lose-weight-at-home">home workouts</a>. Exercises like skipping, jumping jacks and squats all work the body well. The key is really regular exercise and healthy diet. Walking is a good form of exercise too, maybe you could go for long walks? Is that allowed? Hi Sonal, if you can get hold of an exercise DVD or dance DVD then this can be a great way to exercise at home. We have many articles on home workouts. Exercises like skipping, jumping jacks and squats all work the body well. The key is really regular exercise and healthy diet. Walking is a good form of exercise too, maybe you could go for long walks? Is that allowed?

]]> By: sonal http://www.motleyhealth.com/lose-weight/belly-fat-reduction-advice-for-women#comment-115438 sonal Sat, 24 Dec 2011 07:29:33 +0000 http://www.motleyhealth.com/?p=4349#comment-115438 I am 5'4" and weight 130 lbs. I have most of my fat stored in stomach and thighs. I live in Saudi Arabia where women's are not allowed to jog, or cycle or it's hard even to find gym for women. I would appreciate if you could suggest me some home remedies/ exercies and diet. Also I am a vegie so I never have meat eggs. I am 5’4″ and weight 130 lbs. I have most of my fat stored in stomach and thighs. I live in Saudi Arabia where women’s are not allowed to jog, or cycle or it’s hard even to find gym for women. I would appreciate if you could suggest me some home remedies/ exercies and diet. Also I am a vegie so I never have meat eggs.

]]> By: MotleyHealth http://www.motleyhealth.com/lose-weight/belly-fat-reduction-advice-for-women#comment-115104 MotleyHealth Thu, 08 Dec 2011 10:36:03 +0000 http://www.motleyhealth.com/?p=4349#comment-115104 Mahera, you should just exercise and eat a healthy diet. How tall are you? Unless you are below 5'2'' (155 cm) you are not overweight. Exercise will help burn excess fat and make your body healthier too. Did you read our latest article on cancer? Exercise helps to ward off cancer, even in people who are not very overweight. Mahera, you should just exercise and eat a healthy diet. How tall are you? Unless you are below 5’2” (155 cm) you are not overweight. Exercise will help burn excess fat and make your body healthier too. Did you read our latest article on cancer? Exercise helps to ward off cancer, even in people who are not very overweight.

]]> By: mahera http://www.motleyhealth.com/lose-weight/belly-fat-reduction-advice-for-women#comment-115103 mahera Thu, 08 Dec 2011 10:19:46 +0000 http://www.motleyhealth.com/?p=4349#comment-115103 Hi, dear I'm 35 yrs & have 3 kids and also opperated gallblader because of gall stones my wt is 138 lbs. What should I do ???????? Hi, dear I’m 35 yrs & have 3 kids and also opperated gallblader because of gall stones my wt is 138 lbs. What should I do ????????

]]> By: MotleyHealth http://www.motleyhealth.com/lose-weight/belly-fat-reduction-advice-for-women#comment-113075 MotleyHealth Sun, 04 Dec 2011 08:29:51 +0000 http://www.motleyhealth.com/?p=4349#comment-113075 Hi Vedelle, it sounds like you need to increase your exercise. If healthy diet is not working then increase cardio workouts to burn more fat. Try to exercise every day, this will make a difference. Hi Vedelle, it sounds like you need to increase your exercise. If healthy diet is not working then increase cardio workouts to burn more fat. Try to exercise every day, this will make a difference.

]]> By: vedelle http://www.motleyhealth.com/lose-weight/belly-fat-reduction-advice-for-women#comment-112534 vedelle Sat, 03 Dec 2011 14:17:56 +0000 http://www.motleyhealth.com/?p=4349#comment-112534 hi i had a baby 2 years ago. i am 179lbs and was 150lbs before the baby. i am now struggling with this awful belly fat and arms. my waist is 35inches and i want to get it back to 27inches. can i get some help. i tried healthy lifestyle changes such as eating habits, oatmeal and fruits for breakfast, drink water no juice or beverages or alcohol, exercise at least 3 times weekly with exercise dvds or jogging/walking for 4miles eating healthy lunch such as veggies, brown rice, protein chicken, fish, pork and still i am struggling to get the fat off the belly and arms. i have lost other places but not those two and the belly fat is a serious problem. i dont feel comfortable in my clothes becuase of my excess waist line. help hi i had a baby 2 years ago. i am 179lbs and was 150lbs before the baby. i am now struggling with this awful belly fat and arms. my waist is 35inches and i want to get it back to 27inches. can i get some help. i tried healthy lifestyle changes such as eating habits, oatmeal and fruits for breakfast, drink water no juice or beverages or alcohol, exercise at least 3 times weekly with exercise dvds or jogging/walking for 4miles eating healthy lunch such as veggies, brown rice, protein chicken, fish, pork and still i am struggling to get the fat off the belly and arms. i have lost other places but not those two and the belly fat is a serious problem. i dont feel comfortable in my clothes becuase of my excess waist line. help

]]> By: MotleyHealth http://www.motleyhealth.com/lose-weight/belly-fat-reduction-advice-for-women#comment-109785 MotleyHealth Wed, 30 Nov 2011 05:55:08 +0000 http://www.motleyhealth.com/?p=4349#comment-109785 Hi Autumn, focus on fitness for now. If you exercise your whole body with cardio and some weight training / resistance exercise then you should start to tone up more. Well done for losing 25 pounds, now you need to improve fitness and maintain a healthy diet. Hi Autumn, focus on fitness for now. If you exercise your whole body with cardio and some weight training / resistance exercise then you should start to tone up more. Well done for losing 25 pounds, now you need to improve fitness and maintain a healthy diet.

]]> By: Autumn http://www.motleyhealth.com/lose-weight/belly-fat-reduction-advice-for-women#comment-109631 Autumn Wed, 30 Nov 2011 01:23:45 +0000 http://www.motleyhealth.com/?p=4349#comment-109631 Hi, I am 19 years old, 5' 8'' to 5' 8 1/2'', and I am currently 140 pounds, which is the ideal weight for my height considering I have a BMI of 21 because of it, but I still have a large stomach. I have recently lost 25 pounds quickly, and though my stomach has reduced significantly, there is still plenty of it left. I measure 35 1/2 at the largest part of my stomach, which you are not supposed to be over 35 around with a tape, so I'm just baffled on why this is so. Would 5 to 7 pounds of weight loss be the answer, or should I attempt to tone the muscle and try to shed the fat through the exercises? Any insight is appreciated! Thank you so much!!! Hi, I am 19 years old, 5′ 8” to 5′ 8 1/2”, and I am currently 140 pounds, which is the ideal weight for my height considering I have a BMI of 21 because of it, but I still have a large stomach. I have recently lost 25 pounds quickly, and though my stomach has reduced significantly, there is still plenty of it left. I measure 35 1/2 at the largest part of my stomach, which you are not supposed to be over 35 around with a tape, so I’m just baffled on why this is so. Would 5 to 7 pounds of weight loss be the answer, or should I attempt to tone the muscle and try to shed the fat through the exercises? Any insight is appreciated! Thank you so much!!!

]]> By: Dee http://www.motleyhealth.com/lose-weight/belly-fat-reduction-advice-for-women#comment-109404 Dee Tue, 29 Nov 2011 18:58:08 +0000 http://www.motleyhealth.com/?p=4349#comment-109404 I have actually got a beer belly so bad that I get mistaken alot for being prgenant and that is so embarrassing. Due to the weight gain i am now a diabetic and have high blood pressure. I am trying so hard to get it off. I have actually got a beer belly so bad that I get mistaken alot for being prgenant and that is so embarrassing. Due to the weight gain i am now a diabetic and have high blood pressure. I am trying so hard to get it off.

]]> By: MotleyHealth http://www.motleyhealth.com/lose-weight/belly-fat-reduction-advice-for-women#comment-107367 MotleyHealth Sun, 27 Nov 2011 12:29:11 +0000 http://www.motleyhealth.com/?p=4349#comment-107367 Hi Lucy, you need to exercise. Include plenty of squats to tone your glutes (butt muscles) and you should be OK - curvy but athletic. Fitness is the key. Hi Lucy, you need to exercise. Include plenty of squats to tone your glutes (butt muscles) and you should be OK – curvy but athletic. Fitness is the key.

]]> By: Lucy http://www.motleyhealth.com/lose-weight/belly-fat-reduction-advice-for-women#comment-105274 Lucy Fri, 25 Nov 2011 04:36:43 +0000 http://www.motleyhealth.com/?p=4349#comment-105274 im 16 years old im almost 100 pounds im 5'0 but i have a gut thats were alott of my weight goes. what should i do to lose my gut but at the same time i dont wanna lose my butt. please i need help with this!! im 16 years old im almost 100 pounds im 5’0 but i have a gut thats were alott of my weight goes. what should i do to lose my gut but at the same time i dont wanna lose my butt. please i need help with this!!

]]> By: MotleyHealth http://www.motleyhealth.com/lose-weight/belly-fat-reduction-advice-for-women#comment-89101 MotleyHealth Wed, 09 Nov 2011 16:37:06 +0000 http://www.motleyhealth.com/?p=4349#comment-89101 Do you exercise? Have you tried to follow a healthy but calorie reduced diet? Do you exercise? Have you tried to follow a healthy but calorie reduced diet?

]]> By: chkymoo http://www.motleyhealth.com/lose-weight/belly-fat-reduction-advice-for-women#comment-89096 chkymoo Wed, 09 Nov 2011 16:31:57 +0000 http://www.motleyhealth.com/?p=4349#comment-89096 Hi, Its not when I am on medication, as when I am on it my body works normal, its when I come off it all and it comes out my system, I have tried various diets and i easily lose size on my legs etc,, just cant shift the belly :( Hi, Its not when I am on medication, as when I am on it my body works normal, its when I come off it all and it comes out my system, I have tried various diets and i easily lose size on my legs etc,, just cant shift the belly :(

]]> By: MotleyHealth http://www.motleyhealth.com/lose-weight/belly-fat-reduction-advice-for-women#comment-88297 MotleyHealth Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:04:36 +0000 http://www.motleyhealth.com/?p=4349#comment-88297 Hi Chkymoo, have you adjusted your lifestyle at all to help manage your medication? Making some changes to your diet and taking regular exercise will help. Hi Chkymoo, have you adjusted your lifestyle at all to help manage your medication? Making some changes to your diet and taking regular exercise will help.

]]> By: chkymoo http://www.motleyhealth.com/lose-weight/belly-fat-reduction-advice-for-women#comment-88188 chkymoo Tue, 08 Nov 2011 22:29:09 +0000 http://www.motleyhealth.com/?p=4349#comment-88188 Hi, I am 31, have PCOS, have been TTC for 5 yrs, After every fertility treatment, I seem to put on more weight, than can't get rid of it, thing is I only ever put it on my belly and boobs. I now weigh 9st, I am 5"2, I can still fit in to age 14 jeans as long as they are below my belly, but I am starting to find it difficult to hide my belly now, and need help. thanks Hi, I am 31, have PCOS, have been TTC for 5 yrs, After every fertility treatment, I seem to put on more weight, than can’t get rid of it, thing is I only ever put it on my belly and boobs. I now weigh 9st, I am 5″2, I can still fit in to age 14 jeans as long as they are below my belly, but I am starting to find it difficult to hide my belly now, and need help. thanks

]]> By: MotleyHealth http://www.motleyhealth.com/lose-weight/belly-fat-reduction-advice-for-women#comment-72820 MotleyHealth Fri, 14 Oct 2011 00:56:52 +0000 http://www.motleyhealth.com/?p=4349#comment-72820 Hi Suzanne, best option really is to start a daily walking plan. Aim to walk for 60 minutes each day to start with and increase to 90 minutes. Split the walking into 2 or 3 sessions if need be. Then also improve your diet - less food, healthier options. Read our advice in the nutrition section. When walking push yourself to walk faster, but not too hard that you cannot complete the walk. You need to burn more energy and consume fewer calories. Once the weight comes down by around 50 kilos you can start thinking about different exercises. Hi Suzanne, best option really is to start a daily walking plan. Aim to walk for 60 minutes each day to start with and increase to 90 minutes. Split the walking into 2 or 3 sessions if need be. Then also improve your diet – less food, healthier options. Read our advice in the nutrition section. When walking push yourself to walk faster, but not too hard that you cannot complete the walk. You need to burn more energy and consume fewer calories. Once the weight comes down by around 50 kilos you can start thinking about different exercises.

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