I'm 5'6" and weigh 143 right now and have belly fat im looking to get rid of. can someone help me?

[RicoFitness]

Going to Hawaii at the end of march and want a flat stomach, round buttom and sexy arms and legs is this possible?

[FitKnight]

Probably...but you're going to have to really be strict on your diet and hit the cardio and strength training hard to accomplish that. Also remember: you can't spot-reduce...you'll burn fat equally all over your body, there is no way to target just your midsection. If you work hard and are consistent, you'd be surprised at what you can accomplish. 🙂

Good luck!

[Inga]

are you male or female, how old, dieting currently or not?

I am 5'6" too and I can tell you that belly fat goes away as the rest of your body fat percentage goes down. It isn't a separate thing like the diet ads want you to believe.

[Dominique]

Your BMI is about 23, which is within the normal range. If you currently have unhealthy eating habits and don't exercise, you can probably achieve visible results by switching to healthier eating habits and exercising. Anyway, being healthy and happy is more important than the way you look.

[Dominique]

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@Inga wrote:

are you male or female?

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Do you know many males whose concern is to get a "round buttom and sexy arms"

[Inga]

I live in Seattle... I try not to assume 😉 

just my way of saying we need more info!

[RicoFitness]

Thanks so much! I will definately put everything I am into this!

[RicoFitness]

I'm female, 16 and dieting on and off

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@Inga wrote:

are you male or female, how old, dieting currently or not?

I am 5'6" too and I can tell you that belly fat goes away as the rest of your body fat percentage goes down. It isn't a separate thing like the diet ads want you to believe.

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[RicoFitness]

I live in Cleveland, as you know, our weather is terrrible, right now everyone is snowed in, and the road are dangerous and we are being asked to not drive anywhere, because of the snow and ice.

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@Inga wrote:

I live in Seattle... I try not to assume 😉 

just my way of saying we need more info!

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[RicoFitness]

Lol  You never know

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@Dominique wrote:

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@Inga wrote:

are you male or female?

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Do you know many males whose concern is to get a "round buttom and sexy arms"

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[Inga]

at 16, you have youth, height and metabolism in your favor.

If you eat fruit & veg, cut out the junk and soda and get moving, like jog in place or do leg lifts while you are watching any tv or movies instead of sitting -you should be fine. That is all I had to do at 16. Your metabolism will rev right back up to where it should be. 

you don't want to start chasing diets and training your body to restrict or you'll be stuck doing it forever... just get rid of the junk and keep active. 

[EmilyEL]

RicoFitness - I've got lots of family in Cleveland!  That snow is something else.  For weather like that, I'm all about doing indoor workout DVD's. Cardio kickboxing is a great calore burner...find something that you truly enjoy that works up a sweat and it'll be time well-spent indoors. 🙂

[RicoFitness]

That's the problem, I work out at lease 3 times a week, eat really well, (not all of the time) I don't drink pop, barely drink juice, little to no fast food, but I'm still not losing weight. I do very intense cardio and weight training. I'm just really not sure why i'm not seeing results. I can feel abs under my fat, but not losing fat in the stomach area. 

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@Inga wrote:

at 16, you have youth, height and metabolism in your favor.

If you eat fruit & veg, cut out the junk and soda and get moving, like jog in place or do leg lifts while you are watching any tv or movies instead of sitting -you should be fine. That is all I had to do at 16. Your metabolism will rev right back up to where it should be. 

you don't want to start chasing diets and training your body to restrict or you'll be stuck doing it forever... just get rid of the junk and keep active. 

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[RicoFitness]

Yeah the weather can sometimes put a damper on the amount of physical activity I take part in, but when it come to workout videos, which one's do you rec

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@Emily wrote:

RicoFitness - I've got lots of family in Cleveland!  That snow is something else.  For weather like that, I'm all about doing indoor workout DVD's. Cardio kickboxing is a great calore burner...find something that you truly enjoy that works up a sweat and it'll be time well-spent indoors. 🙂

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[macf]

I don't know if you eat starches (any grains -- like pasta, bread, rice, etc), but if you cut those out while emphasizing veggies, protein and healthy fats, may help you hit your goal

[RicoFitness]

Now that i think about it, i actually eat alot of starch. I'll try to lower my intake. Thanks!

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@macf wrote:

I don't know if you eat starches (any grains -- like pasta, bread, rice, etc), but if you cut those out while emphasizing veggies, protein and healthy fats, may help you hit your goal

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[Inga]

I know this will be an unpopular post but I lose best when I focus on my calories and steps and quit all the crazy cardio and weights. I think I was just confusing my body into thinking it was under stress.

[Irenek · Accepted solution]

Reduce grains and sugar - Read all labels on your food to ensure you are not consuming too much sugar - you would be surprised at how much is added into foods. Eat natural foods (veggies and fruit) and poteins. You'd be surprised at the weight reduction. Good luck. Let me know how it works out!

[RicoFitness]

hmm it may be stress that is preventing my weight loss.

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@Inga wrote:

I know this will be an unpopular post but I lose best when I focus on my calories and steps and quit all the crazy cardio and weights. I think I was just confusing my body into thinking it was under stress.

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[RicoFitness]

Yeah sugar and carbs are my weakness, I'm starting to think that reducing both significantly will be the way that my body will respond to exercise and dieting. 

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@Irenek wrote:
Reduce grains and sugar - Read all labels on your food to ensure you are not consuming too much sugar - you would be surprised at how much is added into foods. Eat natural foods (veggies and fruit) and poteins. You'd be surprised at the weight reduction. Good luck. Let me know how it works out!

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