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| Author | Topic: thin, but can't rid remaining flab |
| Moon 01-30-2003 10:45 PM | Hi I am female, 5'9 and weigh about 123 lbs. in about two years I went from 140 to 123. But after reaching 130 lbs, I started a 1500 calorie, diet, then down to a 1200 calorie diet. This helped me get down to 123 lbs, but I still seem to have alot of fat on my body, especially stomach, thighs and butt. and cellulite. and I've been eating pretty health for years, limited processed foods. Anyway, my period has stopped for about 6 months due to weight loss. So I want to increase my calories to promote my period to come back, but I don't want to gain weight. And I want to finally get rid of this cellulite. Is it possible for me to actually rid my body of this fat? |
| Isis 02-01-2003 11:36 AM | Hello, you sound pretty skinny to me, are you sure it is not the excess loose skin that you have that is causing you to feel fatty in those areas and cause it to look like cellulite, whereas it is probably stretch marks? A mate of mine lost too much weight and as her skin tone was not great to start off with (young people can do this and get away with it because their skin is more 'elastic'), so at the end she had 'bags and pockets' of fatty 'looking' skin around her hips and thighs. How old are you? Depending on how much you have been dieting over the years, losing weight and regaining it, and your general lifetime diet, as well as exposure to sunlight, your skin can or cannot take anymore weight loss without losing more of it's elasticity, despite losing the weight over a long period of time (two years). Anyway, Wai said that cellulite will improve significantly after a year on the diet, so don't give up ![[Big Grin]](../biggrin.gif) As far as I am aware, for the younger age group, working out at moderate intensity with weights is often all that is needed to tone/tighten the skin and get it looking fab again. For older people though, particulary those not blessed with good skin or those who did not take better care of their skin in their youth, the only efficient way to get rid of the excess skin is through 'plastic'/cosmetic surgery, where the excess skin is excised, like in a tummy tuck. Finally, it could be that you have lost more of your muscle mass and not actually your fat reserves, in that case you will notice an improvement if you worked out with weights, as well did some sort of cardiovascular exercise to shift the fat and maintain the muscle, which is what gives a firm toned look anyway. Skinny does not mean fit...there are loads of flabby skinny people who have never been overweight in their life. Maybe it would be worthwhile going to the gym and consulting a fitness instructor for a program that might target your problem areas? |
| Wai 02-01-2003 03:38 PM | quote:that doesn't work in the long run, and even stimulates the body to hold on to its last fat reserves... quote:that is always possible you just need to do it right, without fighting AGAINST your own body |
| Moon 02-02-2003 04:58 PM | Hi Isis Well I am only 22, and I do exercise all the time. and do a little bit of muscle training. I know I am thin, but I started losing weight in the first place to rid my self of the ceelulite, so it was there before I started. So i am hoping to just finally stop all the pain I am putting my self through to lose weight. all I want is to get rid of the bumps on my behind. But I am eating all natural food, no munch food, and a lot more fat than I have in years. so I hope it works. Thanks for your reply, it was very helpful ![[Smile]](../smile.gif) ~Moon |
| Moon 02-02-2003 05:06 PM | Hi Wai, I was wondering why after years of exercise, and eating right that I cannot get rid of the flabby fat on my body. I am only 22, so it shouldn't be that hard. well I started eating more instead of my 1200 calorie diet, and I am not eating any cooked food, so I hope my body responds to it. Also, when a person loses weight, like I did by dieting, how much muscle loss occurs? and does that happen on the eating plan that you advise? why doesn't the body eat the body fat instead of muscle? Thanks ~moon~ |
| Moon 02-02-2003 05:21 PM | Hi Wai, I had one more question that has really been bothering me. if the weight I have lost is from muscle and not fat, is that the reason I still have flab? and If I have lost too much muscle, what should I do? I guess I am worried about losing to much of my muscle and having health problems. thanks |
| Wai 02-04-2003 02:18 PM | Hi Moon,quote:because exercise does not promote eliminating excessive fat. Exercise promotes using carbs for fuel, not fat. Also, exercise stimulates eating larger meals (because of the drop in the blood sugar level), and large meals stimulates fat deposition (because of the filled glycogen depots). quote:that is impossible to tell; there is no general rule; we all lose weight differently, in a different ime span, with a different level of food intake and physical activity, which are all determinants. quote:not if you do it right, but that takes a different lifestyle... quote:Because the body needs glucose for the muscles and the brain, and bodyfat contains only 1 glucose (glycerol) molecule per 3 fat molecules (fatty acids), while 89% of the amino acids (muscle protein) can be converted into glucose. quote:that, and because your set point weight was not naturally controlled, but still controlled by beta-carbolines and opioid peptides in your food. quote:prevent further muscle loss, and your body will recover automatically. the only way to prevent further muscle loss (besides ingesting all nutrients that you need), is by making sure to ingest sufficient energy CONSTANTLY, by zipping from juices and/or taking bites from fruits/salads all day. |