Squishy fat

TryingJudd · 11-09-2012, 08:00 AM

Sometimes I feel tight and toned and sometimes I feel (and look) lumpy, bumpy and squishy. I am sure it has something to do with hydration as well as my on again off again relationship with exercise but sometimes I can't draw the correlation. I have seen posters claim that this is a forecaster of a loss as the fat softens up to go bye-bye. Does anyone have the science behind this? Personal experience?

LoCarbGal · 11-09-2012, 08:09 AM

I don't have any science, but I do notice that as I lose, things do get more squishy. I have always thought it's because the skin is not as stretched over the fat, or not as full of fat, as it was before, so the fat can squoosh around more. I have no idea if that's true or not, but it's always how I've explained it in my head.

Whatever the reason, it always means you're losing fat, and that's a good thing!

witchyanne · 11-09-2012, 08:23 AM

Check out this old thread:
"Jiggly Fat" - Try and remember, this is a GOOD thing. Here's why...

Enjoy!

Debrat3 · 11-10-2012, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by TryingJudd

Sometimes I feel tight and toned and sometimes I feel (and look) lumpy, bumpy and squishy. I am sure it has something to do with hydration as well as my on again off again relationship with exercise but sometimes I can't draw the correlation. I have seen posters claim that this is a forecaster of a loss as the fat softens up to go bye-bye. Does anyone have the science behind this? Personal experience?

That is so funny you mentioned this because yesterday I was noticing squishy and today I am down. Kinda of weird but OK I will take it.

~PaperMoon~ · 11-10-2012, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by LoCarbGal

I don't have any science, but I do notice that as I lose, things do get more squishy. I have always thought it's because the skin is not as stretched over the fat, or not as full of fat, as it was before, so the fat can squoosh around more. I have no idea if that's true or not, but it's always how I've explained it in my head.

Whatever the reason, it always means you're losing fat, and that's a good thing!

That's exactly what I always thought it was too.

Flossyliz · 11-10-2012, 05:46 PM

Oh boy! Bring on the squish!!

Debrat3 · 11-10-2012, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Flossyliz

Oh boy! Bring on the squish!!

Kissa · 11-11-2012, 12:13 PM

I am one big squish... but at my age I'l take it.

Carly · 11-11-2012, 03:05 PM

Yeah, I'm squishy and flabby, I need to find some type of execise that my back can withstand. This flab is so unflattering

and boy is it squishy!

LuckyLou · 11-12-2012, 07:18 AM

Carly, I wonder would Pilates help? My weak lower back thrives on it and it def firms things up. I know your back issues are a whole different ball game so just a thought.

KeirasMom · 11-12-2012, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Carly

Yeah, I'm squishy and flabby, I need to find some type of execise that my back can withstand. This flab is so unflattering

and boy is it squishy!

I was thinking Pilates too, or a balance ball routine. I have one (sadly, I've only used it once) and am thinking about using it more. It's very controlled movements, done at your own pace, and can be modified to your ability.

stargazer · 11-12-2012, 08:04 AM

What a lovely thought.

I'm all squish now but back when I was 13 stone plus my tummy was much firmer. The only exercise that firms you up is weight lifting or bodyweight exercises. My legs and arms and butt are much firmer and more shapely since I've done HIIT bodyweight. Hopefully my tummy is also firm under the squish!

Kettleboy · 11-12-2012, 09:38 AM

Kettle bell swing is king!

Might give you a clue to where my screen name comes from :-)

marlamp10 · 11-12-2012, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Kettleboy

Kettle bell swing is king!

Might give you a clue to where my screen name comes from :-)

I actually have bought kettlebells and have been threatening to start using them. Is the kettlebell swing good for abs, too, or just for back and glutes?

Kettleboy · 11-12-2012, 10:44 AM

It's excellent for almost the whole body, definetly abs. But must be done correctly, or you will hurt your back.

It's one if those things that if done correctly is fantastic for the back, I know, as diagnosed 10 years ago with herniated disc. But if done wrong......

Hip snap is the secret, have a good look on YouTube, then get someone to watch YouTube too, then watch you to ensure your getting it right.

A session with an expert would be good, but around here they are few and far between.

HiiT kettlebell swing.... Wow....

11-09-2012, 08:00 AM	#1
TryingJudd Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 1,696 Gallery: TryingJudd Stats: Started Judd on 3.26.12 WOE: Judd Start Date: 3.26.12	Squishy fat Sometimes I feel tight and toned and sometimes I feel (and look) lumpy, bumpy and squishy. I am sure it has something to do with hydration as well as my on again off again relationship with exercise but sometimes I can't draw the correlation. I have seen posters claim that this is a forecaster of a loss as the fat softens up to go bye-bye. Does anyone have the science behind this? Personal experience?

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11-09-2012, 08:09 AM	#2
LoCarbGal Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 3,202 Gallery: LoCarbGal Stats: 318.5/201/140 5'4" 46 yrs WOE: Atkins 1/27/12 - 54.5 lbs: JUDDD 9/4/12 - 63 lbs	I don't have any science, but I do notice that as I lose, things do get more squishy. I have always thought it's because the skin is not as stretched over the fat, or not as full of fat, as it was before, so the fat can squoosh around more. I have no idea if that's true or not, but it's always how I've explained it in my head. Whatever the reason, it always means you're losing fat, and that's a good thing!

11-09-2012, 08:23 AM	#3
witchyanne Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: England Posts: 94 Gallery: witchyanne Stats: 252/250/180 WOE: JUDDD Start Date: November 2nd 2012	Check out this old thread: "Jiggly Fat" - Try and remember, this is a GOOD thing. Here's why... Enjoy!

11-10-2012, 05:46 PM	#6
Flossyliz Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: England Posts: 994 Gallery: Flossyliz Stats: start 150 now 126 WOE: JUDDDD Start Date: August 27 2012	Oh boy! Bring on the squish!!

11-11-2012, 12:13 PM	#8
Kissa Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: London UK Posts: 16,684 Gallery: Kissa Stats: 184/124/126 5'3" Age 65 WOE: JUDDD/5:2 Start Date: 2001 Atkins -50 2011 JUDDD - 10	I am one big squish... but at my age I'l take it.

11-11-2012, 03:05 PM	#9
Carly Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: New York Posts: 4,497 Gallery: Carly Stats: 199/123.2/126.8 5'2" 36yrs Size 20/4P WOE: 5:2 to maintain Start Date: 2/21/12- Low carb (199lbs) 3/28/12 JUDDD (189lbs)	Yeah, I'm squishy and flabby, I need to find some type of execise that my back can withstand. This flab is so unflattering and boy is it squishy!

11-12-2012, 07:18 AM	#10
LuckyLou Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 281 Gallery: LuckyLou Stats: 205/185/... WOE: JUDD Start Date: Late Aug 2012	Carly, I wonder would Pilates help? My weak lower back thrives on it and it def firms things up. I know your back issues are a whole different ball game so just a thought.

11-12-2012, 08:04 AM	#12
stargazer Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Oxford (UK) Posts: 289 Gallery: stargazer Stats: 190/166/147 5' 10" WOE: Juddd/ Dukan Start Date: March 2012	What a lovely thought. I'm all squish now but back when I was 13 stone plus my tummy was much firmer. The only exercise that firms you up is weight lifting or bodyweight exercises. My legs and arms and butt are much firmer and more shapely since I've done HIIT bodyweight. Hopefully my tummy is also firm under the squish!

11-12-2012, 09:38 AM	#13
Kettleboy Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: UK Posts: 226 Gallery: Kettleboy Stats: 6' 3" WOE: Trying Juddd Start Date: June 2010	Kettle bell swing is king! Might give you a clue to where my screen name comes from :-)

11-12-2012, 10:44 AM	#15
Kettleboy Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: UK Posts: 226 Gallery: Kettleboy Stats: 6' 3" WOE: Trying Juddd Start Date: June 2010	It's excellent for almost the whole body, definetly abs. But must be done correctly, or you will hurt your back. It's one if those things that if done correctly is fantastic for the back, I know, as diagnosed 10 years ago with herniated disc. But if done wrong...... Hip snap is the secret, have a good look on YouTube, then get someone to watch YouTube too, then watch you to ensure your getting it right. A session with an expert would be good, but around here they are few and far between. HiiT kettlebell swing.... Wow....