Since my histerectomy 3 years ago I have gained 10lbs that will not go away! I'm not over weight, but right on the verge if you look at a weight chart. The rest of my body looks good. But my belly and thighs are big, I can live with the thighs but I hate the big belly! I feel like I'm three months prgnant! I've tried mesotherapy and had zero luck, I broke out in a rash and was swollen for weeks. Has any one done that new liposuction, that is done in office and you are still awake during the procedure? Money is tight and I already wasted some on the mesotherapy. I teach water aerobics twice a week, my class is high intensity with our heart rate up for at least 30 min. I also ride my bike once a week. Any advice would be helpfull. Thanks
Hello Lisa A,
There are tremendous health benefits to Apple Cider Vinegar. Take 2 TBS in a beverage (I just do water) daily. It is important to get it from the health food store (Braggs is my brand). It is also important to brush your teeth afterwards because the acidity can damage teeth enamel. Don't take it in pill form, it's just not as effective.
One of the benefits is reduction in belly fat. Google - Apple Cider Vinegar benefits. I'd definitely recommend this before going under the knife!
Hi Lisa,
It sounds like you are very active already! I don't know what your diet is like, but it may help to cut out all sugar from your diet and eat a low glycemic diet. You will feel better AND lose weight. You don't need to calorie restrict, just eat when you're hungry, but eat healthy snacks like carrots, nuts, whole (not processed)healthy vegetables. Stay away from white flour, white rice, white potatoes and the pounds should start melting away. I have lost 40 pounds since Sep and I wasn't overweight. This was a side effect of eating healthy, not b/c I was trying to lose weight. This is a lifestyle change for me and my family.
I always hold my stomach in to keep my stomach flat. Doing specific exercises to target the abdomen may also help. It sounds like the exercises you are doing are not specifically targeting that area.
I have 5 kids ages 9,7,6,3,and 1. Nobody can believe I have that many when they look at me and people always think I am much younger than I am. I think it is a tribute to being careful what goes in to my body.
Good luck!
Blessings,
Melody
Mom to 5 Wonderful Kids
www.4MyChildrenSake.com
I too have that unwanted belly fat. I am currently doing Pilates. I bought these Windsor Pilate DVD's from the T.V.
They have about four different levels included. I am doing the 20 minute workout and can see a difference in upper and lower belly! I have a little boy that is very demanding so the 20 minute one is all I can do for now. I highly recommend this since it focuses on the belly as your power source and boy you can feel it. My brother is a personal trainer and says it is good to build that muscle under your fat. So as you build that muscle coupled with the activities you already do, I would say you would begin to notice a difference in two to three weeks if you could do it about four times a week. Hope that helps a bit!
I have had that problem for many years, and I tried everything, until I found a Tea called Holy tea, (nothingto do with religion).
and it is the one helping me right now.
look into it. I don't know if they sell it at the stores, i buy it online.
thanks and good luck,
Olivia
have you tried Micro Current?
Sit-ups, 25-35 every night. I've lost inches. Cheap too.
Hello Lisa;
I had a Hyst too a while ago, for whatever reasons you had yours try to get to a knowledgable dr that prescribes Natural Hormone replacement therapy, ther is one in MacAllen I can look up his data if you are interested. The thing is that you are imbalanced in your hormones and that makes our bodies all awry. Try some links in the internet on the subject I personally recommnend the compounding pharmacies they can be a big source of help.
Bellevue Pharmacy Solutions, Pete Hueseman there can talk to you and will know more for sure. Their website is:
http://www.bpharmacysolutions.com/
Good Luck!
Tabi
Lisa
If anyone responds to you let me know because I can't get rid of mine either. My little girl is almost 3 yrs old. I have worked out like crazy and nothing is working for me. I run 2 to 3 miles 3 times a week - my body fat went down but I have not seen anything as far as a reduction there.
You say nothing about your diet. Cut back on pleasure type foods: cokes, cakes, cookies, crackers, ice cream, beef products, breads, milk, pizza... You get the picture. Drink water and green tea. Snack on vegetables (broccolli/califlower/carrots...) fruit (grapes, raisins, grapefruit, apples...
Good luck.
My Father and Grandfather were physicians here in Austin. All my life I heard them say to their patients and my family to "avoid eating anything white." Rice, pasta, potatoes, etc. These turn into fat when digested.
I am living on this advice and my belly is flat. Try this and you will be amazed how your belly will get flatter. And keep up with the exercise.
Good luck.
I have no great advice...but would love to find out what you find out since I have similar issues. I look great everywhere except for my belly and thighs....
Hello Lisa, I agree with Melody S. I don't know what your eating habits are but changing them for the better will make a huge difference. I hit the 190lb mark and decided I had to do something. I looked like I was pregnant and the extra weight was causing health problems and making me feel terrible all the time. I cut out all sugar, breads, potatos, white rice, anything made with sugar, and all processed and refined food and have lost 45 pounds in 1 year - all without exercising. I always eat protein and a "good" fat with every meal, even if it's only a snack. Otherwise the carbs turn quickly into fat. I also only eat until I'm slightly full. Your stomach can only digest so much at one time. Anything more basically turns into fat not to mention causes internal discomfort. I eat lean meats, vegetables, fruit, nuts, legumes - all natural things. The book that brought this to light for me is The Schwarzbein Principle by Diana Schwarzbein, MD. Here are a couple of links that explains more: (http://weightloss.about.com/cs/diets/a/aa031103a.htm)
(http://www.schwarzbeinprinciple.com/pgs/program/transitn_read_more.html). Since I've changed my eating lifestyle and lost weight my blood pressure and cholesterol have gone down also. I just turned 50 and I look better than I did when I was 40. Good luck!
P.S. Drink lots of water!
Hi Lisa,
I can sympathize with your problem. inner/outter thighs were my greatest enemy.. I was self concious for years about my hips. I had a 10/12 waist and on the charts I was a 3X hips!
Since your question was about lipo, i am not going to tell you how you should be eating. rather share my expierience with cosmetic surgery.
I had lost weight and even at 5'8 135 pounds my hips were shaped like a hersey kiss. Diet and exercise alone simply didn't work to get rid of fat built up.
after years of talking about it, and trying to explain ning to my husband that the money spent on surgery is well worth it to boost my esteem. I set out to find a Dr.
I had seen ads for Dr Kimberly Finder. that may be the one you are considering as well since her ads are all over!
I had my last year, actually it is 1 yr ago this week. I am beyond thrilled with the results. It took about 6 inches off my "saddle bag area" and 2 in off inner thighs..
I feel wonderful. But, i will say that you have to have a vERY high pain tolerance to deal with the soreness afterwards. Over all the procedure wasn't that painful. The areas were numbed very well. But, you do feel the poking, prodding and are aware of all the instruments and sucking going on..(and it sounds/looks just like the Tv shows)
Because I was awake Dr Finder actually had me moving and re positioning myself..And several times I told her she hit a spot I could feel. She stopped and re shot me with Lidocain. same stuff the dentist uses..
Pain, bruising and cost aside. I would do it all again. and I highly recommend Dr Finder, if you are seriously considering a surgery alternative.
If you could omit from your diet, sugar, flour and grease or any thing made with any three, I promise you will loose the fat. Now I know with a family that you have to cook for.....that is not an easy task, but if you can do it, it will work.
I feel your frustrations! I have a set of twins and triplets and for both I had C-sections. I have about 10 pounds that just won't come off from the pregnancies. My stomach muscles and skin have been so stretched out and now they just hang. The stomach aread doesn't match the rest of my body. People are always telling me "Wow, you look good for having twins and triplets!". Well, I guess they don't notice that I am still wearing long loose shirts to cover up the belly. I realize that I could be a lot worse and that many many people will think I am crazy for complaining about, but this isn't me. I too have had some ask if I was pregnant again. I have thought about tummy tuck, kind of scared about doing it though. Also, worried about what people (family) would think if I did it. Everytime I look in the mirror, take a shower, get dressed, I am very frustrated and sad about it. I dont' know what the answer is, but just wanted to let you know you are not alone in this battle.
Are you sure that you don't diastasis? It is the separation of the abs and is a very common problem when you have multiples. Here is a link:
http://baby.families.com/blog/5-things-to-know-about-mummy-tummy-or-diastasis-recti
Basically, the abs are a corset that holds everything in but if they get separated, you get this pregnant pooch! I just had mine surgically fixed when I had my umbilical hernia repaired and it is like night and day. I finally got my tummy back! My twins are 20 months now. Good luck.
Have you ever thought about weight training? If you incorporate that in with your cardio you should definitely start seeing some results. How often are you doing cardio? Are you wearing a heart rate monitor? The only way to get rid of that "belly fat" is thru diet and exercise. This is also the most inexpensive way especially if you are on a pretty tight budget. I have a personal trainer/nutritionist that I workout with. she has taught me so much. I can't begin to tell you. You might also check out this site...
It is a great tool to use. It helps you keep track of exactly what you are putting in your body. It really puts things in perspective and makes you think.... I hope this helps. Fell free to email or call me if you have any questions.
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Well Lisa... How serious are you about doing it the hard way? I would recommend a long term approach. You didn't say how you eat? I would recommend tracking every calorie that you eat (I mean all of them) for about 2 weeks. Don't change your eating pattern, just count calories. Then start a lifestyle change. Reduce your calories by 15% and see how your body responds after 3 week. Then you can reduce calories again by 5 or 10% for a few more weeks. When the body starts to change keep your calories there until you platau or get the results you want. Don't change calories drastically or your body will fight you to keep the fat. I would recommend a low carb diet for at least a month (I am a man so I don't know what your calorie intake should be) but I would start eating lean meats (fish, poultry, lean steak and lean hamburger (94% fat free or higher) Low or no fat dairy. Bread should be whole grain whole wheat. Look at the first ingredient on the list and make sure it says whole wheat or whole grain (not enriched or anything else just whole wheat or whole grain.) Stop eating anything with white bread. No sugaray stuff either. Cokes, candy, cookies, ake, ice cream... forget it. Sugar spikes insulin and causes your body to store fat. Keep your protein to about 1 gram per 1 lb of body weight. I would say do some type of cardio for at least 30 minutes a day but about 5 days a week (preferably in the morning before eating anything. This will cause your body to start burning the fat since after a night of fasting it has nothing else to burn). I would recommend you read "the Abs diet book", "Body for Life" and "Everything you need to know about fat loss". By Chris Aceto. Chris Aceto has some other great books as well. good luck PS. You can go to my site for encouragement and read my story... http://www.sallen.org/fat_to_fit.htm