The last couple of inches

[bf2]

I started my journey to self-realisation last January. The last 14 months have been phenomenal.

I have lost 15kg (i.e. 32lb) and am now a decent 70kg (I am 5ft 11in). I am no longer a slave of gluttony. I am now working on the other deadly sins.

My question is, I am finding it particularly hard to lose the last couple of inches from by stomach. I have a good level of stamina, beginning to show good muscle definition, but it's the beer-belly that's proving difficult.

Does anybody have any suggestion that I could follow? My diet is already as healthy as I can possibly make it. I eat at least 4 portions of fruit and at least 6 portions of veg a day, plus a little brown rice, plain yogurt, adeqate fish and lean meats, healthy nuts etc.

Thanks.

[gruntbrain]

Some runners are an example of skinny fat folks

A healthy diet/fitness routine will eventually help folks win the battle of the bulge. Ignore the waist measurements & just keep pluggin' away

[bf2]

Tom
My height is somewhere between 5'10 and 5'11, so maybe I should take it as 5'10. The weight is definitely 70kg.

[John Peterson]

hello bf2.

As I read your post I was wondering about the same thing that Tom has already mentioned. If I read your post correctly, you are saying that at 5'11" and 154 pounds that you have lost 32 pounds having started at 186. That's almost 2 &1/2 pounds each month and is excellent. So tell me, at this point, what does your chest measure and what does your waistline measure? At 5' 11" and 154 you should be looking very slim and muscular.

If in fact you feel that you have a beer belly to get rid of this is the time to work extra hard on performing Tiger Stretch (Hindu Push-Ups) and Tiger Bend (Hindu Squats). These two exercises will work in synergy to boost your metabolism and speed fat loss. Work up to at least 100 reps of each daily by doing 5 sets of 20 reps and gradually adding reps per set and reducing the number of overall sets. Next, start adding the Atlas III Push-Up to your daily training routine. With The Atlas III your hands are on chairs or boxes and your feet elevated considerably above them. This is my favorite Push-Up variation for deep breathing and muscle sculpting. Start at a comfortable number and gradually add sets and repetitions and work up to 5 sets. I like this exercise because it requires deep breathing(important for fat loss) and a high level of Isometric Contraction in order to keep the body in perfect alignment. This is especially true of the Core (Abs,Lower Back& Hips). Finally, practice deep breathing throughout the day and then learning to consciously exercise and control your abdominal muscles while exercising in front of a mirror.

---John Peterson

[bf2]

John, many thanks for your time. I will incorporate the exercises you mentioned in my routine.

Have attached a photo of mine (taking your own picture is so difficult!). That should give you some idea of where I am now. Of course compared to most of the members here, this is nothing, but you have to compare this with where I was a year back.

I will get the measurements shortly.

[tom]

compared to most of the members here, this is nothing, but you have to compare this with where I was a year back.

An unverifiable bet or assertion: Most members have not made the weight progress you have made. Remember, those who post pictures have chosen to post pictures. At one point, I would not have.

On to your question. Have you tried lowering the sugar (fruits, grains) and upping fat? Lyle McDonald's Stubborn Fat book, Intermittent fasting (not starving), upping intensity?

The other suggestions were good . . . I'm just adding some options.

Good job, good luck,
Tom

[JoeJustice]

bf2, I feel you pain brother! It sure does seem like the body likes to hold to that last bit of fat, doesn't it? I was stuck at 200lbs for a long time and have had to fight tooth an nail for every single ounce under that weight. I do believe there is something to the idea of being genetically predisposed to a certain level of bodyfat. The problem of course is that people use that as an excuse not to lose weight. But I would say right around 200lbs is my "natural" weight. And once you get to that natural level, man I think it just takes super discipline to get down bellow it.

I think John's advice is really fantastic, as is everyone else's. If there was one thing for me to add from my own experience, it's that calories in vs. calories out is a pretty solid formula. All thing being equal, if you want to lose weight, eat less, work more or both.

You're doing great! Keep it up and only measure yourself against yourself, don't worry about anyone else.

-Joe

[gruntbrain]

Remember the ol' saying : a waist is a terriible thing to mind