It's a nightmare. I'm female, just over 5ft 2, and only about 5 pounds away from my healthy BMI range, yet my belly still measures almost 37", it's sickening. The rest of me looks slim, and i actually don't WANT to lose much more for this reason, i don't want the rest of me to look any slimmer, i want to retain some curves. But seems the only way i'd ever get the belly down is to lose a huge more amout of weight, possibly lower end of my BMI range. Even then i'm not sure the belly would get down to under 34" which is what i'm aiming for.
It's really maddening and so bad for my motivation when i work so hard. 1hr cardio most days, plus usually walking and generally being active, and restrictive eating.
I looked into the skinny fat dilemma online and the general solution that seems to be given is do more strength training, and bulk up muscle. I REALLY don't want that. It may work for some people, but i really dislike the muscular look. All the after pics were showing muscly toned bellies and i don't want that. Plus it just equals more time and work for me, as i'd still have to do my cardio to burn enough cals, and THEN also a strength workout?? Definitely wouldn't have time for all that on work days, and even on my days off that's a long time to spend working out.
I guess i just needed a rant, and to see if anyone else has this dilema. Was reading about all the health risks of having a waist bigger than 34", and it bothered me. Feel like giving up though, why shouldn't i just enjoy myself and eat what i want, if the fat is just absolutely adamant to cling to that area regardless. :(
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