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You can't spot reduce (just lose belly fat) if that's what you mean.
Secret to losing weight - Eat less, move more!
So whilst you can reduce your calorific intake and lose some weight, at some point you will hit a plateau if you're unable to exercise at all... Walking & swimming etc are gentle exercises, so a great place to start. |
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By *atty39Man
over a year ago
Manchester |
"Hi folks
Is it possible to loose belly fat without exercising.
I use to train lots in my younger years but due to an injury I’m not longer able.
Any tips appreciated. "
. Big one if can't exercise would be diet there's a few low carb foods that burn fat naturally like nuts seeds, fish, veg, avoid high carbs that stores fat in the body like bread and pasta cheese etc |
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"You can't spot reduce (just lose belly fat) if that's what you mean.
Secret to losing weight - Eat less, move more!
So whilst you can reduce your calorific intake and lose some weight, at some point you will hit a plateau if you're unable to exercise at all... Walking & swimming etc are gentle exercises, so a great place to start."
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By *ubix538Man
over a year ago
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I don't think you can target specific areas of the body to lose fat your genetics decide where you lose it first. In men the most stubborn area to get rid of the fat is usually the gut. The only way to lose fat is to consume less calories than what you burn. Some people do different forms of dieting (keto, paleo etc) but I reckon this is just different methods of essentially restricting calories. There is obviously more science to it than that but in the end, the only number that I think counts is calories. 1 pound of body fat equates to about 3500 calories. If you are in a calorie deficit of 500 calories per day; that is a healthy level of weight loss. This means you will lose 1 pound of fat per week; 4 pounds of fat per month. The problem is you will also lose muscle. It's not healthy to let yourself waste away by fasting. It's not pleasant either, and too hard to sustain. Healthy body fat percentage in men ranges from about 15-25%. If you lose too much fat it can stress out the internal organs (subcutaneous fat). Having six-pack abs is actually not really that good for you and incredibly difficult to sustain year-round. My thinking is that "diets" are bad as they are inherently temporary. Living healthy from here on would be a more optimal solution.
tldr: Yes; track calories. Calculate your basal metabolic rate, subtract 500 calories, eat that many calories every day. |
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"Hi folks
Is it possible to loose belly fat without exercising.
I use to train lots in my younger years but due to an injury I’m not longer able.
Any tips appreciated. . Big one if can't exercise would be diet there's a few low carb foods that burn fat naturally like nuts seeds, fish, veg, avoid high carbs that stores fat in the body like bread and pasta cheese etc "
Ouch bread & cheese are my big sins …I’m on nuts & fruit at the moment plus chicken. |
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"I don't think you can target specific areas of the body to lose fat your genetics decide where you lose it first. In men the most stubborn area to get rid of the fat is usually the gut. The only way to lose fat is to consume less calories than what you burn. Some people do different forms of dieting (keto, paleo etc) but I reckon this is just different methods of essentially restricting calories. There is obviously more science to it than that but in the end, the only number that I think counts is calories. 1 pound of body fat equates to about 3500 calories. If you are in a calorie deficit of 500 calories per day; that is a healthy level of weight loss. This means you will lose 1 pound of fat per week; 4 pounds of fat per month. The problem is you will also lose muscle. It's not healthy to let yourself waste away by fasting. It's not pleasant either, and too hard to sustain. Healthy body fat percentage in men ranges from about 15-25%. If you lose too much fat it can stress out the internal organs (subcutaneous fat). Having six-pack abs is actually not really that good for you and incredibly difficult to sustain year-round. My thinking is that "diets" are bad as they are inherently temporary. Living healthy from here on would be a more optimal solution.
tldr: Yes; track calories. Calculate your basal metabolic rate, subtract 500 calories, eat that many calories every day. "
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By *.D.I.D.A.SMan
over a year ago
London/Essex... ish... Romford to be exact |
"Hi folks
Is it possible to loose belly fat without exercising.
I use to train lots in my younger years but due to an injury I’m not longer able.
Any tips appreciated. . Big one if can't exercise would be diet there's a few low carb foods that burn fat naturally like nuts seeds, fish, veg, avoid high carbs that stores fat in the body like bread and pasta cheese etc
Ouch bread & cheese are my big sins …I’m on nuts & fruit at the moment plus chicken."
Fruit is OK but be mindful it is full of sugar so limit the amount consumed. Nuts are healthy fats but also calorie dense. These foods need to be incorporated into a healthy program according to your aims. |
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"Hi folks
Is it possible to loose belly fat without exercising.
I use to train lots in my younger years but due to an injury I’m not longer able.
Any tips appreciated. "
Absolutely. Many have done it
Weight loss is entirely based on energy balance
Food is a type of energy
Body fat is a type of stored energy
Eat more food than you need? The body stores it as fat
Eat less food than you need? The body takes what it needs from fat stores
That’s why the mantra “eat less move more” is so popular. |
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By *ucka39Man
over a year ago
Newcastle |
"Stomach crunches it's light work and easy to do without much effort
They're not that helpful for getting rid of belly fat though. "
Really it depends on the technique that is used as their is two methods one is the curl and crunch the other is holding the crunch producing stomach muscles which reduces fat turned into muscle... |
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By *ucka39Man
over a year ago
Newcastle |
"Stomach crunches it's light work and easy to do without much effort
They're not that helpful for getting rid of belly fat though.
Really it depends on the technique that is used as their is two methods one is the curl and crunch the other is holding the crunch producing stomach muscles which reduces fat turned into muscle..."
This also gives you a fast metabolism to enjoy your food better because you have better control without having to worry |
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By *lairekTV/TS
over a year ago
Manchester |
There are lots of free exercise routines available, on things like YouTube.
I'd suggest browsing through a few. Maybe search for low impact cardio.
I found that certain presenters on there kept me motivated, so if you don't like the first few just move onto the next.
Exercise is only part of it, but for me it was the cue to improving diet etc.
I'd argue the first and biggest step is to decide to take action, and you've done that  |
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"Stomach crunches it's light work and easy to do without much effort
They're not that helpful for getting rid of belly fat though.
Really it depends on the technique that is used as their is two methods one is the curl and crunch the other is holding the crunch producing stomach muscles which reduces fat turned into muscle...
This also gives you a fast metabolism to enjoy your food better because you have better control without having to worry"
I think what you're talking about is the benefits of increasing muscle mass? However the abdominal muscles aren't that big and you get more benefit from concentrating on larger muscles. |
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over a year ago
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"I think what you're talking about is the benefits of increasing muscle mass? However the abdominal muscles aren't that big and you get more benefit from concentrating on larger muscles. "
Lose weight. Find the right lighting  |
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I hurt my back and couldn't do any proper excercise for a while, but managed to lose weight.
I quit drinking Pepsi. First I switched from full fat to max, but that didn't do anything - a total quit started weight falling off. I also replaced this with drinking more water.
I stopped eating cake and snacks.
I practiced portion control. Smaller meals and not finishing off my kids meals.
I started doing a yoga routine e that didn't hurt my back, but was targeted at weight loss.
Good luck with it. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Hi folks
Is it possible to loose belly fat without exercising.
I use to train lots in my younger years but due to an injury I’m not longer able.
Any tips appreciated. "
Depending on your psychical limitations, calisthenics and cardio are gonna be your friend. Those two behind diet, hydration and sleep are gonna do wonders for ya.
I’ve got a shoulder injury I’m tryna walk through so lots of sit ups and biking/running is my standard. Depending on how I feel that day, I’ll do some light lighting and practice heavy bag work/techniques.
If ya wanna disclose your range limitations, I can give ya some good suggestions. I was a D1 Boxer and know a bit. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"What's a D1 boxer?"
I was really good at it and got recruited to do it as my sport on scholarship at Uni. Not as glamorous as football or soccer but still an enjoyable position to be in.
I’m not very involved anymore but still use the diet advice and workout stuff for general fitness. Also, don’t mind advising anyone else who might be interested in bettering themselves. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"What's a D1 boxer?
Division 1
I’m not up to par with ranking or divisions in boxing, but it’s safe to say he could probably knock out 98% of people on here"
And this is a strong maybe. Boxing is nice and all but people who get arrogant with their skills end up knocked out. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"What's a D1 boxer?
Division 1
I’m not up to par with ranking or divisions in boxing, but it’s safe to say he could probably knock out 98% of people on here"
I didn't know they had that type of structure in boxing. Only ever heard of weights, didn't know there was a league type thing too.
Most of that knowledge is courtesy of Balboa |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"What's a D1 boxer?
I was really good at it and got recruited to do it as my sport on scholarship at Uni. Not as glamorous as football or soccer but still an enjoyable position to be in.
I’m not very involved anymore but still use the diet advice and workout stuff for general fitness. Also, don’t mind advising anyone else who might be interested in bettering themselves."
Oh is this a US thing? |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"What's a D1 boxer?
I was really good at it and got recruited to do it as my sport on scholarship at Uni. Not as glamorous as football or soccer but still an enjoyable position to be in.
I’m not very involved anymore but still use the diet advice and workout stuff for general fitness. Also, don’t mind advising anyone else who might be interested in bettering themselves.
Oh is this a US thing? "
It is indeed.
People doing their sports for top ranked universities are D1 Athletes. It’s the same for Football, Soccer, Hockey, Lacrosse, etc |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"What's a D1 boxer?
I was really good at it and got recruited to do it as my sport on scholarship at Uni. Not as glamorous as football or soccer but still an enjoyable position to be in.
I’m not very involved anymore but still use the diet advice and workout stuff for general fitness. Also, don’t mind advising anyone else who might be interested in bettering themselves.
Oh is this a US thing?
It is indeed.
People doing their sports for top ranked universities are D1 Athletes. It’s the same for Football, Soccer, Hockey, Lacrosse, etc "
Got it.
Yeah awesome opportunities over there. Had a couple of friends go over for 'soccer' scholarships. (Inverted commas because obviously it's football not soccer ) |
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By *ucka39Man
over a year ago
Newcastle |
"Stomach crunches it's light work and easy to do without much effort
They're not that helpful for getting rid of belly fat though.
Really it depends on the technique that is used as their is two methods one is the curl and crunch the other is holding the crunch producing stomach muscles which reduces fat turned into muscle...
This also gives you a fast metabolism to enjoy your food better because you have better control without having to worry
I think what you're talking about is the benefits of increasing muscle mass? However the abdominal muscles aren't that big and you get more benefit from concentrating on larger muscles. "
Nope.but creating stomach muscles controls not only having fatty tissue on the belly but also how the stomach is able to digest food rapidly...
If you go back to the original poster his request this is what I've focused on nothing else and I train and how to so understand the benefits of my training I'd recommend you try doing 50 on each occasion hold for 10 seconds and release and keep repeating like I've said not top half bottom half legs bent lifting the bum up off the ground toes pointing towards the ceiling and knees Towards opposite direction from base of your feet  |
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"Stomach crunches it's light work and easy to do without much effort
They're not that helpful for getting rid of belly fat though.
Really it depends on the technique that is used as their is two methods one is the curl and crunch the other is holding the crunch producing stomach muscles which reduces fat turned into muscle...
This also gives you a fast metabolism to enjoy your food better because you have better control without having to worry
I think what you're talking about is the benefits of increasing muscle mass? However the abdominal muscles aren't that big and you get more benefit from concentrating on larger muscles.
Nope.but creating stomach muscles controls not only having fatty tissue on the belly but also how the stomach is able to digest food rapidly...
If you go back to the original poster his request this is what I've focused on nothing else and I train and how to so understand the benefits of my training I'd recommend you try doing 50 on each occasion hold for 10 seconds and release and keep repeating like I've said not top half bottom half legs bent lifting the bum up off the ground toes pointing towards the ceiling and knees Towards opposite direction from base of your feet "
Not quite but good effort |
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You can't focus a target area for weight loss. A combination of exercise and dietary changes are likely to be able to give you sustainable longer term weight loss.
As others point out, the body will use fat and muscle tissue for energy, if it needs to, hence preserving your muscles is a good goal to have - they also expend more metabolic energy from having them, than an equivalent weight in fat.
Find an exercise and diet that suits your goals and lifestyle, with the expectation that you will have a permanent lifestyle change. |
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Weight/Fat loss is more about what you eat rather than what you do, you need to ge in a daily/weekly calorie deficit
Unfortunately it's impossible even with training to target particular areas but as others have said walking is one if the best turns if cardio, it's unlikely many of us can keep up the same pace over an hours run but most could raise their heart rate & keep it raised for an hours walk |
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I love walking but unless you're starting from a low level of fitness I think you'll get a lot more from a short run than you would a long walk.
Better still would be intervals. |
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By *ucka39Man
over a year ago
Newcastle |
"Stomach crunches it's light work and easy to do without much effort
They're not that helpful for getting rid of belly fat though.
Really it depends on the technique that is used as their is two methods one is the curl and crunch the other is holding the crunch producing stomach muscles which reduces fat turned into muscle...
This also gives you a fast metabolism to enjoy your food better because you have better control without having to worry
I think what you're talking about is the benefits of increasing muscle mass? However the abdominal muscles aren't that big and you get more benefit from concentrating on larger muscles.
Nope.but creating stomach muscles controls not only having fatty tissue on the belly but also how the stomach is able to digest food rapidly...
If you go back to the original poster his request this is what I've focused on nothing else and I train and how to so understand the benefits of my training I'd recommend you try doing 50 on each occasion hold for 10 seconds and release and keep repeating like I've said not top half bottom half legs bent lifting the bum up off the ground toes pointing towards the ceiling and knees Towards opposite direction from base of your feet
Not quite but good effort "
Really.guess I must know something you don't but unless you've tried it would be a difficult one to debate on |
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"Stomach crunches it's light work and easy to do without much effort
They're not that helpful for getting rid of belly fat though.
Really it depends on the technique that is used as their is two methods one is the curl and crunch the other is holding the crunch producing stomach muscles which reduces fat turned into muscle...
This also gives you a fast metabolism to enjoy your food better because you have better control without having to worry
I think what you're talking about is the benefits of increasing muscle mass? However the abdominal muscles aren't that big and you get more benefit from concentrating on larger muscles.
Nope.but creating stomach muscles controls not only having fatty tissue on the belly but also how the stomach is able to digest food rapidly...
If you go back to the original poster his request this is what I've focused on nothing else and I train and how to so understand the benefits of my training I'd recommend you try doing 50 on each occasion hold for 10 seconds and release and keep repeating like I've said not top half bottom half legs bent lifting the bum up off the ground toes pointing towards the ceiling and knees Towards opposite direction from base of your feet
Not quite but good effort
Really.guess I must know something you don't but unless you've tried it would be a difficult one to debate on "
I think you’d have a difficult time explaining how the abdominals whose main function is to cause flexion at the trunk can alter fatty tissue on the trunk and effect digestion
These are old bro science beliefs that have long been dismissed
Abdominal exercises won’t effect fatty tissue on the abdominal area
They could cause hypertrophy if trained properly, which in turn could cause them to be more defined, but they’d still be covered by a layer of fat
Spot reduction has long been dismissed. That means that you can’t target where body fat is lost, as many on this thread have mentioned.
Fat loss is determined by energy balance
Energy in = calories you consume
Energy out = calories lost through exercise or body maintenance. Abbreviated to TDEE (total daily energy expenditure)
If energy out is more than energy in, weight loss is achieved |
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"Hi folks
Is it possible to loose belly fat without exercising.
I use to train lots in my younger years but due to an injury I’m not longer able.
Any tips appreciated.
Absolutely. Many have done it
Weight loss is entirely based on energy balance
Food is a type of energy
Body fat is a type of stored energy
Eat more food than you need? The body stores it as fat
Eat less food than you need? The body takes what it needs from fat stores
That’s why the mantra “eat less move more” is so popular. "
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"There are lots of free exercise routines available, on things like YouTube.
I'd suggest browsing through a few. Maybe search for low impact cardio.
I found that certain presenters on there kept me motivated, so if you don't like the first few just move onto the next.
Many thanx
Exercise is only part of it, but for me it was the cue to improving diet etc.
I'd argue the first and biggest step is to decide to take action, and you've done that "
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"I hurt my back and couldn't do any proper excercise for a while, but managed to lose weight.
I quit drinking Pepsi. First I switched from full fat to max, but that didn't do anything - a total quit started weight falling off. I also replaced this with drinking more water.
I stopped eating cake and snacks.
I practiced portion control. Smaller meals and not finishing off my kids meals.
I started doing a yoga routine e that didn't hurt my back, but was targeted at weight loss.
Good luck with it. "
Thanks for your reply ..interesting |
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