Thanks so much, I really appreciate it!
to lose weight you need to burn more calories than you’re consuming. Unfortunately you can’t lose weight from specific parts of your body.Someone please help me.
I've become a porker, my belly overhangs but isn't completely overhung if that makes sense..... I was 20 stone 12 when I first weighed last week and have began walking every day for at least an hour with dieting, no fizzy or sugary drinks, cutting out snacking and eating half as much as I used to. I used to eat all day and for the sake of it when not even hungry. I like to eat until I am actually full up every time and then I feel satisfied, so this has been a challenge. I now am forcing myself to drink more water and eat little amounts til I'm not full but not hungry. This is hard but I'm doing my best. I now weigh already 20 stone 3 a week later.
If I continue eating healthy and under my calories, walking every day for an hour and I am looking at buying a home gym multi-gym kit, can I lose my belly flab ? I just feel it's impossible and am so upset I let myself get to this stage..... I hate that I have a flabby belly as it's gonna be impossible and harder to loseI don't believe that I can lose the belly and it's making this all hopeless and pointless for me
Is it possible and can it be done just by walking and eating less calories and workouts at home ? I'm looking at getting something along the lines of the 6x bench or equipment like that...... I have tree trunk legs and bingo arms but they don't bother me as much as my hanging belly.
Jumping in here, think it is great you are doing this and think of the benefits to your health. Both physically and mentally your body will thank you. Keep going, if it was easy everyone would succeed but the fact you are doing it, is the first and hardest step.Thank youYou're probably right, who knows if my belly will go back to the way it is, I can only do my best and see what happens. If if doesn't, I can always wear clothes that cover all my frumpy bits anyway. I'm finding it hard, but it'll all be worth it in the end xx
It’s really hard to be able to say what our bodies will do. I lost 7 stone and I was surprised that my tummy went fairly flat as it had been very big. I did have a little excess skin there, not loads and it was only really noticeable in the plank position but it did used to bother me. Overall though it was preferable to being as big as I had been previously. The best way to lose weight is slowly and in combination with exercise, I think rapid weight loss is more prone to leaving people with looser skin or maybe an overhang. As I say your body may surprise you but don’t let your worry deter you as you will feel so much better carrying a bit less weight and living a healthier lifestyle xxThank you so much for your reply, that's what I've started doing. For dinner, I eat protein, a little carbs and fill half of my plate with mixed veg. A snack and other meals consist of mostly fruit, I am definitely consuming less calories than I used to and am also walking daily as well as about to workout. My stress and worry is that none of this will get rid of my belly overhang. I don't mind arms and legs as they're easier to tone up with walking and workouts, it's apron belly that I'm worried I can't get rid of
Keep an eye out on gumtree aswell, people usually sell them for pretty cheap on there, I picked a decent one up for £100
Ebay but good luck. They are a fortune at the moment. I ended up buying 2nd hand.
Thank you
You're probably right, who knows if my belly will go back to the way it is, I can only do my best and see what happens. If if doesn't, I can always wear clothes that cover all my frumpy bits anyway. I'm finding it hard, but it'll all be worth it in the end xxI'm type 1 diabetic so I can safely say I wouldn't wish this disease on my worst enemy! So anything you can do to reduce your chances is fab! You got this xxThanks so much, I really appreciate it!
I already am feeling slightly better a week on.... Less sluggish and rubbishy, and also reducing my risk of diabetes and other health problems, I hope to get rid of my overhang as it makes me feel so unconfident, but I'll be glad just to get fitter and slimmer. I've already wanted to give up and held in tears whilst walking and panting but am gonna fight on through best I can. Thank you again, that was needed
We’ve picked up a few bits from powerhouse fitness
You can get a Reebok one for £400, you have to catch them in stock first, though. Argos and Very are getting stock in February so I reckon more will be back in the end of the month. Worth checking frequently because stuff comes and goes.
Have you looked at wowcher there were a few on there this week
Thanks so much, sorry to hear that, I knew someone who had type 1 and hated it too, it took over their life. Take care xx
Im looking for a spin bike would you mind sharing the link please? Thank you! X
I haven’t, that’s a good idea actually. I’ll have a look!
Sadly they are sold out now. If you look on Amazon (which is where I got mine) there are a few but they have gone up in price now which is a pain x
I second Les Mills - so many options on the app.I use to go to the gym (not enough!) and as soon as it closed due to lockdown, I came across Les Mills app. It’s amazing as there are so many workouts! It says you don’t have to have equipment, but I think you need a few hand held weights and a mat - but depends what workouts you are into. I’ve done Body Pump at a gym in the past and loved it, so I’m glad that’s an option.
It costs me around £8 a month and I was paying £44 for a gym membership before! (Eek!)
I recommend Aldi special buys or Argos for weights, kettlebells and mats
