AB FLAB!?

MichelleM · 05-11-2004, 12:23 PM

HI you guys.

Allthough Im 2 lbs below my goal weight I still feel very flabby especially in the ab area also I still have some major "backfat" under my bra.

Do you all have any suggestions on how to deal with excess 'ab flab"?? I hear varying reports on 'crunches"..some say they are not really effective.

Glad to be here.

Michelle in Vegas

zip2play · 05-12-2004, 05:20 AM

Hi Michelle,
Crunches are just WONDERFUL for that chiseleld look. They may not take off the belly flab per se but by putting a hard six pack under there the muscles will show through and nobody will notice the little layer of fat.
For the bra-strap bacon though, my guess is that you set your goal 5- 10 pounds too high.

I know- that's JUST what you wanted to hear.

THINNER-2003 · 05-12-2004, 08:54 AM

Gawd, I had that around the bra! Geesh I still had that around the bra in the back when I was down to 109lbs! it's like come off already will ya?

Not trying to depress you. I'm sure YOUR bra roll will come off better than mine. My body is just very obstinate and a few places like REFUSE to give up the fat... just give it up already... but no, it won't. (yeah, like my cursed thighs.... ugh!!)

Careful HOW you do the 'crunches'- if you decide to do crunches to try to help your abs- be sure you don't do them in a way that is damaging to your back and neck. The OLD way (and you will only understand this if you are not a teen right now probably LOL) that we used to do crunches is not good.... not good at all- on your back and neck.

JuliaL · 05-12-2004, 01:34 PM

I would suggest you try lifting weights. There are some great videos out there that show you the proper form. Weight lifting helps build lean muscle mass and really tones up the flab.

One exercise that's good for the bra line flab is the one-armed row. Here's a link that shows you how to do it:

http://www.womensexercisenetwork.com...-routines.html

sugarless4life · 05-17-2004, 09:07 AM

I agree with Julia. Its all about lifting weights. Lift as heavy of a weight as you can for at least 12 repetitions. Your muscle should be exhausted. If you can't go 12, the weight is too heavy. If you can go more, the weight is too light.

Best of luck!

Betty

Jamie · 05-29-2004, 07:26 PM

Curves!

I was very close to goal and my stomach was still awful...I have finally had success since I've joined Curves. Trust me, I am still not bikini material and never will be as I have too many stretch marks and loose skin but the "pooch" is finally starting to get smaller.

Good luck

05-11-2004, 12:23 PM	#1
MichelleM MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Gatlinburg Posts: 1,812 Gallery: MichelleM Stats: 171/139/135 WOE: atkins Start Date: July 13, 2003	AB FLAB!? HI you guys. Allthough Im 2 lbs below my goal weight I still feel very flabby especially in the ab area also I still have some major "backfat" under my bra. Do you all have any suggestions on how to deal with excess 'ab flab"?? I hear varying reports on 'crunches"..some say they are not really effective. Glad to be here. Michelle in Vegas

05-12-2004, 05:20 AM	#2
zip2play MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Jersey City, NJ Posts: 2,676 Gallery: zip2play Stats: 232/197/209/205 WOE: Calorie Counting Start Date: 1973 :D	Hi Michelle, Crunches are just WONDERFUL for that chiseleld look. They may not take off the belly flab per se but by putting a hard six pack under there the muscles will show through and nobody will notice the little layer of fat. For the bra-strap bacon though, my guess is that you set your goal 5- 10 pounds too high. I know- that's JUST what you wanted to hear. Last edited by zip2play : 05-12-2004 at 05:22 AM.

05-12-2004, 08:54 AM	#3
THINNER-2003 Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 4,210 Gallery: THINNER-2003 Stats: 189.6/110 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 2-26-03	Gawd, I had that around the bra! Geesh I still had that around the bra in the back when I was down to 109lbs! it's like come off already will ya? Not trying to depress you. I'm sure YOUR bra roll will come off better than mine. My body is just very obstinate and a few places like REFUSE to give up the fat... just give it up already... but no, it won't. (yeah, like my cursed thighs.... ugh!!) Careful HOW you do the 'crunches'- if you decide to do crunches to try to help your abs- be sure you don't do them in a way that is damaging to your back and neck. The OLD way (and you will only understand this if you are not a teen right now probably LOL) that we used to do crunches is not good.... not good at all- on your back and neck. __________________ ~Shelley~ AKA "2BeThinAgain" 5'2 35yrs- SAHM of 3 Started atkins: 2/26/03 189.6/120 ~~Goal 120lbs reached 8/16/03!! ~~ 97+ inches lost!! Oct. 2003- down to 109.6lbs!!! Starting over again! 7/11/05 165.6/150.8/110 14.8 lbs down- 40 lbs to go! My progress pictures Menu & details on how I did/do Atkins

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05-12-2004, 01:34 PM	#4
JuliaL Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 17,176 Gallery: JuliaL Stats: 190/142/140 16/8/6, height 5'8", age 48 WOE: Atkins/BFFM Start Date: 4/22/03	I would suggest you try lifting weights. There are some great videos out there that show you the proper form. Weight lifting helps build lean muscle mass and really tones up the flab. One exercise that's good for the bra line flab is the one-armed row. Here's a link that shows you how to do it: http://www.womensexercisenetwork.com...-routines.html

05-17-2004, 09:07 AM	#5
sugarless4life Atkins Ambassador Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 9,379 Blog Entries: 1 Gallery: sugarless4life Stats: I EAT TO LIVE HEALTHY AND EXERCISE TO LIVE STRONG! WOE: Lost it with Atkins / RUNNING to keep it off! Start Date: January 19, 2002 - 6 YEARS ON ATKINS	I agree with Julia. Its all about lifting weights. Lift as heavy of a weight as you can for at least 12 repetitions. Your muscle should be exhausted. If you can't go 12, the weight is too heavy. If you can go more, the weight is too light. Best of luck! Betty

05-29-2004, 07:26 PM	#6
Jamie Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Red Sox Nation Posts: 11,268 Gallery: Jamie Stats: 189/176/132	Curves! I was very close to goal and my stomach was still awful...I have finally had success since I've joined Curves. Trust me, I am still not bikini material and never will be as I have too many stretch marks and loose skin but the "pooch" is finally starting to get smaller. Good luck