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aces235 Posts: 85 Joined: 2006/05/20	2006/09/02, 03:25 AM I am not a overweight person but i seem to have problems with unwanted belly fat. Ok picture a skinny guy, like skinny everywhere BUT in his belly...Ya dats me lol. When i started doing cardio/diet i was around 170Lbs, after the 2-3 months of cardio/diet i was 144LBS. I had lost 26 LBS BUT i had also gained muscle mass so i probily roughly lost 30LBS of fat. Now ive stopd the cardio and started doing ab workouts to try and tone the remaining bit of belly left. 1) Am i doing the right thing by stopping the cardio...I dont wanna lose all fat EVERYwhere due to the fact that i am also weight training. 2)Is it absolutly nessessary to do cardio to lose the remaining bit of belly or can i tone it with situp excersices ect. 3) Which method is better for toning...a bunch of situps everyday, or a rigurous workout with resistance twice a week Sorry for making da post so long :S, jus thout ude be able to help me better with more infromation P.S. My mom is also having the same problem, she doesnt wanna do cardio because she will lose weight everywhere. She jus wants to lose the bit of excess fat around her belly. What method is best for toning... Thx SO SO SO much in advance. If u need more info jus ask tytytyty Jus to give u an idea of how much excess fat i have. When standing u cant really notice a belly...But when i sit down theres a bit of belly da hangs over. Hope dat helps lol
aces235 Posts: 85 Joined: 2006/05/20	2006/09/03, 04:04 PM isnt any 1 going to help me :(....ive tried searching on this topic already and theres no direct answer. PLZ PLZ PLZ help meeeeeee
asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2006/09/06, 07:33 AM aces - your question is answered in every post about abs. You can't spot reduce or spot tone. Getting rid of bellyfat is a combination of the right eating plan and the right workiouts. I would suggest you borrow a book called "The Abs Diet" from the library and give the meal plans and workouts in it a fair chance. Follow it closely and you should see a reduction on belly fat and an incraese in lean muscle mass.
mikencharleston Posts: 1,585 Joined: 2002/01/09	2006/09/06, 08:18 AM I'm not sure what you were using as search criteria but here's a couple of hours of reading using the string: belly fat http://freetrainers.com/FT/jsp/search_main.jsp?query=belly+fat
aces235 Posts: 85 Joined: 2006/05/20	2006/09/06, 03:08 PM Ya there is alot of reading lol i was reading for almost an hour da other day but i didnt see anything about not being able to spot reduce 1) thx for replying 2)"Getting rid of bellyfat is a combination of the right eating plan and the right workiouts. Wat do u mean right work outs this is my maine question that i couldnt find the answer too "Which method is better for toning...a bunch of situps everyday, or a rigurous workout with resistance twice a week" - - - Which is the "right" workout If u could answer that it would be great, cuz i already have a well balanced diet i jus need to kno the right workout for the abs Thx in advance
aces235 Posts: 85 Joined: 2006/05/20	2006/09/06, 03:08 PM Ya there is alot of reading lol i was reading for almost an hour da other day but i didnt see anything about not being able to spot reduce 1) thx for replying 2)"Getting rid of bellyfat is a combination of the right eating plan and the right workiouts. Wat do u mean right work outs this is my maine question that i couldnt find the answer too "Which method is better for toning...a bunch of situps everyday, or a rigurous workout with resistance twice a week" - - - Which is the "right" workout If u could answer that it would be great, cuz i already have a well balanced diet i jus need to kno the right workout for the abs Thx in advance
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2006/09/06, 03:15 PM Totaly missed the point -------------- Less Talk, More Chalk! The Men and Boys are Separated by one thing: The Squat Cage! 7707mutt@freetrainers.com
aces235 Posts: 85 Joined: 2006/05/20	2006/09/06, 03:41 PM I missd the point???? why dont u tell me wat i missd then maybe ill understand rather then just saying i missd the point. If your not going to help why post anything? Im sorry if i missed somthing, but can someone ellaberate on the "right" ab workouts. ty Thx in advance
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2006/09/06, 03:43 PM No I am not going to tell you what you missed. READ SOME posts, and do not tell me you have. this has been discussed 1000 times. Asimmer told you you can not spot reduce..... -------------- Less Talk, More Chalk! The Men and Boys are Separated by one thing: The Squat Cage! 7707mutt@freetrainers.com
aces235 Posts: 85 Joined: 2006/05/20	2006/09/06, 03:53 PM DUDE i read TUNS of posts on abs none of which say wat is the best means of ab routine and isnt this site made so that when your confused with a topic u can pacifically ask what your confused about. Or am i wrong? Yes asimmer said u cant spot reduce ok, but that doesnt mean there isnt a specific ab routine that i would benifit more from then another or am i wrong. AGAIN I DONT KNOW thats why im asking!!! Thx for the help asimmer and if u could elaborate on the right type of abs excercises you were refering too, i would much appreciate it Thank you
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2006/09/06, 03:55 PM abs routine? what like crunches? I mean really do all the "ab routine" you want. Unless the diet is perfect you will not see anything. -------------- Less Talk, More Chalk! The Men and Boys are Separated by one thing: The Squat Cage! 7707mutt@freetrainers.com
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2006/09/06, 03:55 PM Oh and Asimmer meant a workout routine not a ab routine -------------- Less Talk, More Chalk! The Men and Boys are Separated by one thing: The Squat Cage! 7707mutt@freetrainers.com
aces235 Posts: 85 Joined: 2006/05/20	2006/09/06, 04:07 PM she meant a workout routine??? But all im asking is about abs so wouldnt be an ab routine? And yes i was refering to crunches/situps, and wat the best means of doing them are. 1) 100 situps a day everyday 7 days a week 2) Weighted Situps + cruch machine(with weights) + leg raises ect TWICE a week With number 1 i thout it would probily tone more then 2 but i now kno u cant spot reduce. Man i dont know im so confused. Number 2 i feel ALOT MORE, ill feel it for 2 days after But ya that is wat i was askign which is better number 1 or 2 Thanks
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2006/09/06, 04:12 PM LOL listen abs are a imporant thing, but in order to see that fabled 6 pac you need a diet first of all. -------------- Less Talk, More Chalk! The Men and Boys are Separated by one thing: The Squat Cage! 7707mutt@freetrainers.com
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2006/09/06, 04:13 PM I would do abs maybe 3 times a week. Qualtiy over quanity. You need to lift weight and exercise the whole body. Not just abs. again if you are not eating perfectly you will not see the abs I think it is like less than 5% of people get and or have visable abs. -------------- Less Talk, More Chalk! The Men and Boys are Separated by one thing: The Squat Cage! 7707mutt@freetrainers.com
	2006/09/06, 04:28 PM Aces, try the FT abs routine and add resistance . Do crunches with a plate on your chest. Clamp a barbell between your feet to do leg lifts. Cable crunches rule and will kill you if you want them to. 3 sets of 10 for each exercise 3x per week is more than enough. Clean up your diet and you'll get there. I developed a good set of well defined abs within a year of joining FT. I promptly ler them go because I felt like crap eating the way I had to in order to maintain them. It's a matter of priorities. I'd rather feel good and eat well. -------------- Sometimes life is like herding cats. Charlie
KC_72 Posts: 3,249 Joined: 2006/05/19	2006/09/06, 04:33 PM Although Mutt here is demonstrating his perfect sass monster routine(which I get the biggest kick out of...it's endearing and will grow on you aces!!:))what he's trying to explain to you is you must not have read very much if you're still asking this question...it is a tedious one that gets asked OFTEN!!!!What he says is correct...it's in your diet...if you want the six pack...if you just want to lose a few inches then doing any type of workout will do that...not just an ab workout.When you start a regular workout you will lose all over...including your abs...if you feel you MUST work on abs and only abs sign up for the abs workout in your fitness profile...or look up ab workouts on google if you don't like the one here...and you can make one for yourself.There IS NO perfect ab routine...any you choose will work fine...but Mutt asimmer and I are suggesting that you not focus on abs alone...work your whole body...more fun any way!!Welcome to FT!! Shees mutt...you've been so good lately...thought I could leave you alone with the abs questions for a minute with out you getting all spun up...no worries...I'm back on the job!!!:big_smile:
KC_72 Posts: 3,249 Joined: 2006/05/19	2006/09/06, 04:34 PM Charlie....you're alive!!!!:)I was worried when that hurricane blew through your area!! OK....aces heres your thread back....
aces235 Posts: 85 Joined: 2006/05/20	2006/09/06, 04:52 PM LOL KC. anywho thx alot for all the advice guys,it is very much appreciated :D "Although Mutt here is demonstrating his perfect sass monster routine(which I get the biggest kick out of...it's endearing and will grow on you aces!!)" LOL KC i think mutt has a fan lol and ya i am on a diet im glad to report :D and i do exercise the rest of my body, i was just confizled about the ab workouts. I currently work biceps/triceps/chest/shoulders/back preaty much everything but legs :| cuz i hate doing legs so much lol THX for the routine ideas charlie and so ya would i be safe to say that u cant lose weight in ONE general spot that u must lose it everywhere. Am i finally getting it? lol
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2006/09/06, 04:55 PM OH MAN no legs!? WHAT!!!!:surprised: -------------- Less Talk, More Chalk! The Men and Boys are Separated by one thing: The Squat Cage! 7707mutt@freetrainers.com
KC_72 Posts: 3,249 Joined: 2006/05/19	2006/09/06, 04:57 PM HIP HIP HOORAY!!!!!Another one gets it!!!Glad to hear it aces...and yes I am mutt's number one fan!!!Good luck to you aces...do what Charlie says(his buffalo is the one who really hands out the advice).....have fun...:) PS.....where in the world do people come up with words like"confizled"????????????????????????????????????
	2006/09/06, 04:58 PM He did say he was confizled. I guess he is right.
KC_72 Posts: 3,249 Joined: 2006/05/19	2006/09/06, 04:59 PM ooopppsss....missed that...you're not working the legs???I was so excited that you got the abs routine I missed it...bad move...gotta do the legs...you ever see those guys walking around with huge chests and arms...and chicken legs????? NOT ATTRACTIVE!!!!!:love:
aces235 Posts: 85 Joined: 2006/05/20	2006/09/06, 05:20 PM PFFFFTTTT!!!!!! I HATE DOING LEGS lOl It hurts sooo much lol i can hardly walk for like 3 days. And im in college now if im in dat much pain while walking around im screwd lol :|. But ya i havnt gotten any MAJOR increases in muscle in my upper body for it to be offbalanced lol. AND YES I DID SAY CONFIZLED rofl, i always make up words :D roflcopter waffles. Im glad i finally get it.. but now i dont kno how ima lose da belly :S cuz i dont wanna lose weight everywhere :| da rest of my body is fine :S.
KC_72 Posts: 3,249 Joined: 2006/05/19	2006/09/06, 05:26 PM Well....I can't read your post....only got working out your legs is rough on you...was for me too....it just takes some time...so you walk funny for a couple of days...you'll be OK.If you want advice from anyone whos opinion is worth squat on here...first...you must speak understandable english...2 you have to work your legs along with the rest...and 3...back off the abs questions until you are a little more informed....ofcourse if you don't really care who's answering your posts then disregard this...but if you are really looking for advice,and not for joe no nothing to blow smoke up your a$$...you'll take my advice.
aces235 Posts: 85 Joined: 2006/05/20	2006/09/06, 05:36 PM Ok i will try and type it better lol sorry about that i use alot of typing slang so its quicker PFFT! I HATE DOING LEGS LOL It hurts so much, i can hardly walk for like 3 days afterwards. And im in college now if im in that much pain while walking from class to class im screwed. I just started weight training 6 months ago so my upper body isnt HUGE, so my chicken legs dont look offbalanced with my upper body :D. AND YES I DID SAY CONFIZLED rofl, i always make up words :D. Im glad i finally get it.. but now i dont know how im going to lose the belly cuz i dont wanna lose weight everywhere the rest of my body is fine in regards to fat. I hope thats better lol :P
	2006/09/06, 05:39 PM I kant red it ether. Glad kolege is paeying off for you. Have you meeted big andrew yet? -------------- Sometimes life is like herding cats. Charlie
aces235 Posts: 85 Joined: 2006/05/20	2006/09/06, 05:41 PM CAn u understand the new POST? lol and i havnt met big andrew :P "i cant read it either. glad college is paying off for you. have u met big andrew yet?" hehe im a sloppy typer i kno all the errors :D
KC_72 Posts: 3,249 Joined: 2006/05/19	2006/09/06, 05:42 PM I think they're cousins.....or at least attend the same college!!!!! :laugh:Sorry Biga.........couldn't let that one go:love:
aces235 Posts: 85 Joined: 2006/05/20	2006/09/06, 05:45 PM DID U UNDERSTAND THE REPHRASED POST KC?lol i retyped all of it, jus for u :D
KC_72 Posts: 3,249 Joined: 2006/05/19	2006/09/06, 05:45 PM Uh...yeah...sure aces....that was much better:) next week the lesson will be colors and shapes. You have to encourage them Charlie.
	2006/09/06, 05:47 PM Oh yeah, welcome to FT, Aces. You'll get smacked around for a while but the hazing stops generally when we find out you're serious and willing to do a little homework. Try the weights I suggested. You'll be surprised how well it works. -------------- Sometimes life is like herding cats. Charlie
aces235 Posts: 85 Joined: 2006/05/20	2006/09/06, 05:48 PM colors and shapes :surprised: what the fudge. lol and are u being sarcastic? :( lol I workd berry berry hard to type that betetr for u lol:big_smile:
	2006/09/06, 05:51 PM No sarcasm in my last post or the first. The middle one was loaded. -------------- Sometimes life is like herding cats. Charlie
KC_72 Posts: 3,249 Joined: 2006/05/19	2006/09/06, 05:52 PM Don't let Charlie tell you the hazing stops...he's fibbing...you can tell him I said he's a brat...I'm not speaking to him. Your letter was just darling...I'm very proud. Seriously...the grumpy old coot is right(as much as I hate to admit it right now)...try his routine...you'll enjoy it.
	2006/09/06, 05:55 PM See aces, she makes these promises but they never last. -------------- Sometimes life is like herding cats. Charlie
KC_72 Posts: 3,249 Joined: 2006/05/19	2006/09/06, 05:59 PM Aces....mi corozon...could you please tell Charlie I have a knuckle sandwich with his name on it waiting for him here in the lone star state...thank you so much...you're a doll!:love:
aces235 Posts: 85 Joined: 2006/05/20	2006/09/06, 05:59 PM LOL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL u guys are too funny lol "No sarcasm in my last post or the first. The middle one was loaded." = LOL the hazing stops???? HMMM lol CHARLIE KC SAYS your a brat and shes not speaking to u, and wats this i hear about a letter lol
aces235 Posts: 85 Joined: 2006/05/20	2006/09/06, 06:00 PM LOL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL u guys are too funny lol "No sarcasm in my last post or the first. The middle one was loaded." = LOL the hazing stops???? HMMM lol CHARLIE KC SAYS your a brat and shes not speaking to u, and wats this i hear about a letter lol
KC_72 Posts: 3,249 Joined: 2006/05/19	2006/09/06, 06:05 PM That was YOUR letter I was reffering to aces.... you may be in need of a nap.
aces235 Posts: 85 Joined: 2006/05/20	2006/09/06, 06:54 PM i wrote a letteR? lol and yes i think your right i should go have a nap lol. Me so sleeeepy:(
asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2006/09/07, 08:39 AM aces - check out 'The Abs Diet' It has a good routine, both for abs and the rest of your body and it will teach you how to eat for results. -------------- Dont ever give up on a dream due to the amount of time it will take to achieve it. The time will pass anyway. - Russ Ebsen Aim high, time flies (fortune cookie saying)
aces235 Posts: 85 Joined: 2006/05/20	2006/09/07, 09:36 AM kk thx when i get time ill try and look for it at the libary. I hope dey have it :|
sstump1 Posts: 1,227 Joined: 2005/03/20	2006/09/08, 09:35 AM Hey Charlie...you're making promises about the hazing stopping...I am still getting it.
KC_72 Posts: 3,249 Joined: 2006/05/19	2006/09/08, 09:43 AM YOUR getting the hazing?????You're a part of it....who you tryin to fool??????? :big_smile::love:
aces235 Posts: 85 Joined: 2006/05/20	2006/09/08, 09:45 AM O MY!!! even after 1000 posts, the hazing is still evident :surprised::surprised::surprised: lol
KC_72 Posts: 3,249 Joined: 2006/05/19	2006/09/08, 09:56 AM yeah sweetie...you got a long way to go......:big_smile:
sstump1 Posts: 1,227 Joined: 2005/03/20	2006/09/08, 10:08 AM Just call the hazing I give, a hand me down from Charlie, Mutt and the gang...but watered down cause I'm nicer then they are.:big_smile:
KC_72 Posts: 3,249 Joined: 2006/05/19	2006/09/08, 10:17 AM See...what did I tell you aces...the FT mafia....and you better watch it... you never know who they've recruited to do their dirty work!!!!! you see ...I always thought stump here was a decent guy...well except for the time he figured I was pretty uneducated and I needed to read up on prohibition...other than that..always a good guy...careful...they may be listening right now!!:big_smile:
aces235 Posts: 85 Joined: 2006/05/20	2006/09/08, 10:30 AM Are they listening to your typing :surprised: O NO! lol PSSSSTTTT little do u kno i am the mafia Leader....I am the head cheese, but SHHH nobudy knows it but me:)

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