Big Belly Exercise Advice

There is no magic pill or quick fix. Pilates helped me, together with regular swimming and walking, but changing my diet had a big effect too. I have a friendly Bowen therapist who has helped with aches and pains. I'm in my 50's now, so it's a harder 'fight', but all the time I never gain, and feel well, I am pleased with my efforts.

I've suffered with a big belly all of my life, even a chubby baby!

The only time I have had a flat tummy was when I had my hair analysed for food intolerances and went on a strict exclusion diet for 8 weeks. When I started introducing foods back into my diet gradually not one food seemed to effect me but a few months down the line I was back to having a tummy again!

I do pilates once or twice a week and it is helping to tone. But personally for me its about diet more than anything.

Excercise is an important part of keeping weight under control, and even more so as we get older.

For exercise to be effective and sustainable it needs to be something that is enjoyable and you are motivated to do. So I would try a few different things, like pilates, zumba, martial arts, running, tennis, netball, etc. There are so many to choose from, and your local sports centre may be able to advise where you can get free taster sessions.

But exercise is just one part of the equation, food quality and emotional wellbeing have a major effect on weight gain. So if you are looking to loss weight, look at it holistically and you will be more successfull.

HTH,
Myarka

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Water each day:
2 Litres. Water can be gained by tea or coffee! It is a common myth that tea and coffee dehydrate you! They are made from 95% water.
Sleep 8 hrs
Avoid: sugar, fruit, sweets or cakes except after training and breakfast.
Again it is a myth that we should eat 5 pieces of fruit a day. It refers to veg, not fruit.
Keep to: Green veg, eat plenty. These foods are very low in calories, full of fibre to curb your appetite and full of healthy nutrients.
Most vegetables are in the “all you can eat”. However, some vegetables such as potatoes, parsnips, carrots and corn cause big spikes in blood sugar levels, so essentially, they are no better than eating sugar as far as how they affect your insulin levels and your hunger. This ability to increase blood sugar dramatically is what makes a carb “high GI” (GI stands for glycemic index). Foods like sugars, bread (especially the white variety), rice and pastries also have this effect. These are the “bad carbs”, which should only be eaten in the morning, on cheat days or after exercise.
Eat every 2.5-3 hours..

Have a cheat day….means one day which ever is best for you, have off, eat what you want, but then back to diet the following day…..It works and weight loss will still be good….

My diet.

Get up:
06:00
Green tea
Whey protein: 1 scoop

07:00
Whey protein 1 scoop
weetabix x2/oats.

09:30
100% Whey protein: 1 scoop
Green tea/coffee

12:30
Tin of tuna. Or 1 chicken breast. Green veg.

14:30-15:00
100% Whey protein: 1 scoop
Green tea.

TRAIN:
100% whey protein, 4 plain hobknobs

TEA:
Chicken/fish and green veg

Bed:
No later than 10:00
Valerian tea
REMEMBER IF YOU GET HUNGRY OR HAVE A BLOOD SUGAR DROP, DON’T REACH FOR THE SWEETS OR SUGAR, HAVE A SHAKE PROTEIN SHAKE.
Of the three major <a class="go2wpf-bbcode" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="nutrients">nutrients in our diet – protein, fats and carbohydrates – protein increases your metabolic rate the most (which means that you burn more calories compared to eating the same amount of calories from fat or carbs).

Hope this helps. 🙂

[COLOR="Green"]I have a big stomach too (am a crispaholic! :eek:). Something I found that can help get the tone back .... (gradually) is a simple technique I sometimes remember to do. When I'm coming close to home, I walk more briskly AND hold my stomach in for as long as poss. This is hard work but something is better than nothing. The reason why I do it when nearing home is that it tends to activate the lower intestines (bowels). 😮

Also, when I can remember, I sometimes hold my stomach in when going downstairs. I feel that the more this is done, it must be all helping.

Good diet and excercise, couldn't recommend anything better to be honest, I have experience helping Mothers shift their baby weight and it was just a case of cutting out all refined carbs and doing a lot of high intensity work combined with core training.

If you eat a lot of crisps it will definitely not help!

Low carb diet is very good for the beginning of a weight loss program, but you need to do it right.
Another tip, drink green tea, it has been shown to increase metabolism by around 3 percent, not much, but every little helps.

Sorry for bumping an old thread... I was convinced I had an unmovable big belly for a long time. I did sit-ups, crunches, and leg raises, but the belly remained. It was only when I focused on burning off a little more fat and riding my exercise bike more. That was when my belly started shrinking and I had to start buying smaller pants.

My weight did not decrease dramatically, but that might have been due to building more lean muscles in my legs and core.

Hi Rose,
For big belly, focus on cardio exercises most and avoid skipping breakfast. Increase your water intake, have green tea and take low carb food in your daily meals. Do take more proteins in your meals, do not eat late and manage stress with regular physical activities.

Hey

Excercise is an important part of keeping weight under control, and even more

I am quite agree with your point of view,, exercise is all time best and most effective for keep your weight under control as well for healthy living.. But exercise is not only necessary you have to take proper diet with exercise

Excercise is an important part of keeping weight under control, and even more so as we get older.

For exercise to be effective and sustainable it needs to be something that is enjoyable and you are motivated to do. So I would try a few different things, like pilates, zumba, martial arts, running, tennis, netball, etc. There are so many to choose from, and your local sports centre may be able to advise where you can get free taster sessions.

But exercise is just one part of the equation, food quality and emotional wellbeing have a major effect on weight gain. So if you are looking to loss weight, look at it holistically and you will be more successfull.

HTH,
Myarka

I couldn’t agree more with you 🙂

You can start by doing some exercises at home. You can buy treadmill or watch some videos on Youtube and do it in your home. You can also ask your DH to accompany you every morning and jog around the park. You can also do some swing in the park with your kids, swinging can burn calories too.

It is important to boost metabolism. Therefore recommend 5 – 6 meals a day in combination with cardiovascular exercises of low and high intensity. Also strength training, cardiovascular exercise and a balanced, healthy diet play an important role in order to achieve a flat stomach.