Comments on: How Do I Work The Fat Off My Gut? http://worldfitnessnetwork.com/2008/03/spot-reduction-of-fat-abs/ The Art and Science of Building Lean Muscle Mass <br>and An Awesome Physique for Men Over 40 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 09:11:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Joanne from Lose Belly Fat .com http://worldfitnessnetwork.com/2008/03/spot-reduction-of-fat-abs/comment-page-1/#comment-932 Joanne from Lose Belly Fat .com Thu, 29 May 2008 16:36:33 +0000 http://worldfitnessnetwork.com/index.php/spot-reduction-of-fat-abs/#comment-932 While trying to lose belly fat it is important that you have a positive attitude. I also think that changing your diet is more important for healthy weight loss then exercise, but combining them is ideal of course While trying to lose belly fat it is important that you have a positive attitude.
I also think that changing your diet is more important for healthy weight loss then exercise, but combining them is ideal of course

]]> By: Jason http://worldfitnessnetwork.com/2008/03/spot-reduction-of-fat-abs/comment-page-1/#comment-747 Jason Fri, 11 Apr 2008 01:23:20 +0000 http://worldfitnessnetwork.com/index.php/spot-reduction-of-fat-abs/#comment-747 Witmonger- hehe, that's exactly where it always gets stored for us guys. Of course, getting your eating right is first for getting a six pack, but then when you're adding the cardio... I've always liked swimming the best for zero impact. It's a full body workout, but not as convenient since you have to get wet. Plus you have to know how to swim (duh). If you're ankles are too sore to even kick while swimming, place a pull buoy between your legs and swim with just arms. Of course that's not the only option available to you. There's always the rowing machine, elliptical, the bikes, cardio with weights, etc. But if your ankle's not ready for those, swimming might be worth the try. Witmonger- hehe, that’s exactly where it always gets stored for us guys. Of course, getting your eating right is first for getting a six pack, but then when you’re adding the cardio… I’ve always liked swimming the best for zero impact. It’s a full body workout, but not as convenient since you have to get wet. Plus you have to know how to swim (duh). If you’re ankles are too sore to even kick while swimming, place a pull buoy between your legs and swim with just arms.

Of course that’s not the only option available to you. There’s always the rowing machine, elliptical, the bikes, cardio with weights, etc. But if your ankle’s not ready for those, swimming might be worth the try.

]]> By: Witmonger http://worldfitnessnetwork.com/2008/03/spot-reduction-of-fat-abs/comment-page-1/#comment-745 Witmonger Thu, 10 Apr 2008 22:42:46 +0000 http://worldfitnessnetwork.com/index.php/spot-reduction-of-fat-abs/#comment-745 This is exactly what I was looking for and the first place I checked. I've been wondering about spot reduction on my abs forever. I'm about the same build as you when you came back from Asia, Jason (140 lbs, some muscle, almost 0 fat) but the difference of that "almost 0 fat" is all stored on my stomach and blocking the majority of what 6-pack I've managed to build over the last 6+ months to a year. By the way, don't run in confined spaces, kids. I popped my left ankle bone out and back into the socket almost 2 weeks ago and don't foresee being able to do much cardio for the next, oooh, couple months. Any suggestions for good cardio that doesn't rely on the ankles? I'm talkin' not even light impact that requires the ankles/feet. I want this thing to heal and never have to worry about it popping out again, though I hear the risk for a recurrence is exponential once a dislocation has happened. This is exactly what I was looking for and the first place I checked. I’ve been wondering about spot reduction on my abs forever. I’m about the same build as you when you came back from Asia, Jason (140 lbs, some muscle, almost 0 fat) but the difference of that “almost 0 fat” is all stored on my stomach and blocking the majority of what 6-pack I’ve managed to build over the last 6+ months to a year.

By the way, don’t run in confined spaces, kids. I popped my left ankle bone out and back into the socket almost 2 weeks ago and don’t foresee being able to do much cardio for the next, oooh, couple months.

Any suggestions for good cardio that doesn’t rely on the ankles? I’m talkin’ not even light impact that requires the ankles/feet. I want this thing to heal and never have to worry about it popping out again, though I hear the risk for a recurrence is exponential once a dislocation has happened.

]]> By: Jason http://worldfitnessnetwork.com/2008/03/spot-reduction-of-fat-abs/comment-page-1/#comment-608 Jason Mon, 10 Mar 2008 01:14:11 +0000 http://worldfitnessnetwork.com/index.php/spot-reduction-of-fat-abs/#comment-608 Sean- I generally advocate avoiding all diet programs that go beyond the basic common sense approach. I'm not aware that such diets like the anabolic diet have shown any side effects, and this diet forces your body to use fat for fuel. That sounds good, but the anabolic diet makes you go without much carbs for quite a while (5 days?). Some people might say they've had good results with the anabolic diet, but I'm not sure why it's necessary when a simple reduction in carbs will help you start losing fat. Anabolic diet seems like extreme measures to me and tough on your energy reserves. I think carb cycling sounds more reasonable. Go for one-to three days with a calorie restriction (try 15-20% for starters) and then go back to maintenance level for a few days to keep your metabolism from adapting and slowing down. Keeping your metabolism high is important for fat loss. Sean- I generally advocate avoiding all diet programs that go beyond the basic common sense approach. I’m not aware that such diets like the anabolic diet have shown any side effects, and this diet forces your body to use fat for fuel.

That sounds good, but the anabolic diet makes you go without much carbs for quite a while (5 days?).

Some people might say they’ve had good results with the anabolic diet, but I’m not sure why it’s necessary when a simple reduction in carbs will help you start losing fat. Anabolic diet seems like extreme measures to me and tough on your energy reserves.

I think carb cycling sounds more reasonable. Go for one-to three days with a calorie restriction (try 15-20% for starters) and then go back to maintenance level for a few days to keep your metabolism from adapting and slowing down. Keeping your metabolism high is important for fat loss.

]]> By: Richard http://worldfitnessnetwork.com/2008/03/spot-reduction-of-fat-abs/comment-page-1/#comment-602 Richard Sun, 09 Mar 2008 13:16:24 +0000 http://worldfitnessnetwork.com/index.php/spot-reduction-of-fat-abs/#comment-602 Thanks for the article, Jason! Thanks for the article, Jason!

]]> By: Sean http://worldfitnessnetwork.com/2008/03/spot-reduction-of-fat-abs/comment-page-1/#comment-599 Sean Sun, 09 Mar 2008 00:56:12 +0000 http://worldfitnessnetwork.com/index.php/spot-reduction-of-fat-abs/#comment-599 Jason-what are your thoughts on the "anabolic diet"? I've thought about maybe trying it sometime but right now and am mainly concerned about putting on weight rather than leaning out. Even though I know one can gain mass on the anabolic diet I just prefer to sticking with eating freely right now. Jason-what are your thoughts on the “anabolic diet”? I’ve thought about maybe trying it sometime but right now and am mainly concerned about putting on weight rather than leaning out. Even though I know one can gain mass on the anabolic diet I just prefer to sticking with eating freely right now.

]]> By: Jason http://worldfitnessnetwork.com/2008/03/spot-reduction-of-fat-abs/comment-page-1/#comment-597 Jason Sat, 08 Mar 2008 09:15:03 +0000 http://worldfitnessnetwork.com/index.php/spot-reduction-of-fat-abs/#comment-597 Sean- I'm almost afraid to mention it sometimes because so many people have been on a zero carb craze, but you're right. Lower carb eating can get the job done, as long as it's done right. Sean- I’m almost afraid to mention it sometimes because so many people have been on a zero carb craze, but you’re right. Lower carb eating can get the job done, as long as it’s done right.

]]> By: Sean http://worldfitnessnetwork.com/2008/03/spot-reduction-of-fat-abs/comment-page-1/#comment-585 Sean Fri, 07 Mar 2008 04:23:53 +0000 http://worldfitnessnetwork.com/index.php/spot-reduction-of-fat-abs/#comment-585 The main thing about getting a 6 pack is understanding that spot reduction is non existent and to be lean you have to lose fat from your whole body. When I cut down I just do the simplest approach and watch my carbs. Low carb diets are a quick, easy way to lose weight and make you appreciate bulking periods of being able to eat more liberally ;) The main thing about getting a 6 pack is understanding that spot reduction is non existent and to be lean you have to lose fat from your whole body. When I cut down I just do the simplest approach and watch my carbs. Low carb diets are a quick, easy way to lose weight and make you appreciate bulking periods of being able to eat more liberally ;)

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