When i work out and eat healthy i no i lose wait but does it help me get a smaller waist?
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First of all, it all depends on the type of workout and the food that you are eating. Eating healthy doesn't always mean that you are going to loose wait straight away or more specifically around the waist area. When working out if you are using treadmill or participating in a fitness class, you are doing an Aerobic activity, where if you are doing weights only you are not as active and therefore it is an anaerobic (without oxygen). Therefore with proper eating plan (less carbohydrate) and exercise specifically for that area (I suggest something like boxing) you may see good results in 3 months but both food and exercise must be combined and consistent.
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Good for you!  \n\nI finally got serious about losing weight 18 months ago; and I'm relieved to report that I've lost 42 pounds, over 15 inches off waist & hips, and the weight is still coming off.  Lots of walking and some weight training; eating more veggies and less of the bad stuff; get enough sleep and try not to stress out too much; take some vitamins especially Omega 3 which does wonders for the skin.
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ok  this is  amajor missunderstanding setups DO NOT make u loose weight set ups strengthen  ur abdominal muscles and if you have fat over your abdomine doing allot of setups will just  push the fats forward and makes you look fatter \nloosing weight is by  doing a  good deit  and working out  espetially cardoio and aerobics for atleats  one hour  a  day  you can  do more if you need faster results\nnote: if you have any health condition you should ask your doctor but for younge healthy ppl sport  is always healthy no matter how many hours a  day
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When you exercise, two things happen... you burn calories and you tone muscles. Contrary to popular belief you can not burn calories in a specific part of your body. For example, doing crunches doesn't burn calories in your belly, it burns calories, total. If all you do is crunches, you MAY see the weight loss in your stomach first, but that is not due to targeted calorie burning...it is due to muscle tightening that happened as a result of the exercise you chose. Conversely, all you could do is crunches and still NEVER lose your belly fat if you do nothing else to get rid of the flab. It is possible to be doing intese belly workouts but to replace the total calories burned with junk food, and your stomach will actually get bigger. This is because the muscle has now built up, or toned, but any calories burned, is replaced with diet.\nSo the answer is yes, it CAN help to loose belly fat because you will burn calories. Crunches would definately be an added boost to reach your goal because you burn more calories for the more muscle mass you have. Crunches/Ab work will increase your muscle mass which will inturn turn your stomach workout into more of a calorie burning workout. However, if all you want to do is loose fat, then yes, RUN RUN RUN! You will burn calories. ANd while you're likely to see your legs tone up first, it will undoubtedly (assuming your diet is proper) effect your other body parts as well.
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I used to be really BIG in that area, from 30 inches, i'm now 25-26.I combine logical diet & exercise. Logical means eating a balance diet, less on the fatty & carbo-rich foods but not removing them. In my experience, the ONLY two exercises that guarantee a trim waist-hip area are the DOUBLE ABDOMINAL CRUNCH and the half or low bicycle in the air, w/ some calisthenics to burn calories. But the real key here is DISCIPLINE. You have to be determined. Unfortunately, there are no short cuts unless you have the money to go under the knife or get a lipo. But even if you do have the money, i won't advise anyone to do that still because the benfits of a healthy diet and exercise are way beyond having a small waist-hip. It provides you w/ a healthy outlook in life, slows the aging process, etc., etc., etc.... I have been reading books, magazines and what-have-yous... Believe me... my advise works. Try BELLY-dancing if you find the crunches hard at times... but always do crunches. Check out health magazines or experts on the proper way of doing so... Remember have fun! And be PATIENT. You will see results after two or three months. It may not be significant but it's a good motivation for you. Ciao...
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I dont think ppl understood the dont answer if you dont know part, what you were may help you lose water weight, its not there to burn your fat, the weight you lose is the water in your body.
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Try changing what you are eating. Try eating foods that are more natural and not just convienient for you. Mix your workouts up a little. Make sure you strengthen your "core" muscles (abs, obliques, back musclues) before you measure your waist! Try adding a swim workout in now that summer is around.
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Well, I have some good news and some bad news. The good news is that you can lose your tummy flab and become more toned. The bad news is that, in order to do this, you must reduce the amount of fat you have all over your body, not just in your stomach. You see, spot reduction, or the ability to lose fat in one specific area, is a myth. However, you can help tone specific regions through exercise.
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It won't help you actually lose weight.  It just makes you lose excess water, which will only last the day.  \n\nWhat it will do is make your tummy look a little slimmer for a while, so if you know you're going to the beach tomorrow, wear it to bed, or wear it exercising.  It's just a quick, temporary fix.  I have one that I break out in "emergencies"  :)\n\nYou can lose a pound or two a week by just cutting back on calories and exercising every day.  A month is not too long to commit, especially for your wedding. This website has really helped me: http://nutrition.about.com/library/bl_nutrition_guide.htm\n\nI've lost 7 pounds (3 more to go!) just exercising 4 times a week and eating the number of calories it says I should.
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This is a great question because we often fail to realize that fat burns Globally, not locally from our bodies.  We can'not exercies our abs, or our butts in particular and expect to lose weight in that region alone.  We can gain muscle there, but when we lose weight, buy taking in less calories than we consume, we lose that weight globally.  Your butt will only benefit from a portion of the overall global (total body) weight loss.  Exercise equipment companies greatly benefit by selling the false idea of locally burned fat.  Example: 6 Second Abs.
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You can't target weight loss to any specific region of your body. When you lose weight, in general, you will lose from your face, down. Doing Pilates is very beneficial, however, and, if you stick with it, will help in the weight loss process, as well as build muscle. Don't worry about your legs getting "too big" with muscle. They won't get "too big", and a muscular body is healthier than an out of shape, overweight one.
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Sure, treadmill will help. But if you just fat below the waist, I think it's from your body type (pear shaped,big below waistline), it's genetic and you can't change that. Measure the width between your hip bones, is it much wider than your shoulder? All you can do exercise more to keep that parts toned and tight, or reduce your overall weight and size. But the proportion won't change a lot, but the difference will be less noticeable if you're skinny.
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Bump up to the next weight class.  Working out won't help you lose weight.  If you want to be low for weigh ins, don't drink anything the day of the way in (and pee as much as you can)  \n\nNote that this isn't too healthy, so make sure to drink lots of water (and a candy bar) after you weigh in.
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Okay...first of all, muscle weighs more than fat, so if you are maintaining the same weight, it means that you doing one up from losing weight.  You are gaining muscle.  It is healthier for you.  \n\nBy what you are saying, you don't want to drop the weight down any lower.  I know it is all about that number, but really your body is telling you that it can't go any lower than that number.  You are slimming down, and becoming more fit, and that is what matters the most to your health.  \n\nCongratulations on your success, too!  Keep it up, girl!
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With proper diet and exercise you should be able to get in shape enough to notice a difference. However, measuring your weight loss by pounds lost isn't a great idea. When you start exercising, you'll loose fat and water weight, but replace it with muscle, which weighs more. Try http://www.sparkpeople.com to set up a diet and exercise plan!
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I think you answered your own question. You see postive changes and so do others.\nSweating has nothing to do with anything. It's individual how and when people sweat. It's about your heart rate if you're doing aerobics and about your muscle failure if you're doing strength training.\nTry cutting back on your food to lose some weight, which should help your stomach be flatter.
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If you're really serious about reducing your waist line, crunches aren't going to do it for you, my friend. Crunches strengthen the underlying muscles beneath your jelly belly; they DO NOT help zap the fat off of it. The only way to deflate that spare tire is to restrict your caloric and fat intake by following a sensible eating plan and by doing regular aerobic exercise sessions. For best weight loss results, aim for 3-5 aerobic workouts weekly that last anywhere from 30-60 minutes. \n\nBy aerobic, I mean walking, jogging, cycling, skating -- anything that uses your larger muscle groups in your legs, back and chest in a rhythmic, repetitive fashion, gets you breathing heavy and can be sustained continually for a relatively long period of time, say 15 minutes or more. You can use your imagination on that one.... \n\nAnd while we're on the topic: belly fat IS cause for concern. Studies have shown that where you store your fat is probably as important as how much you have. People who tend to store their excess fat around the tummy (the so-called apple shaped body) are at greater risk for coronary heart disease and diabetes than people who tend to store their fat below the waist line (the so-called pear shaped body). If you tend toward the apple shape, reducing your weight will not only improve your appearance, it may help you live longer too. \n\nHere's a quick and easy method to determine your risk of cardiovascular heart disease based upon fat storage: Take your waist measurement to the nearest half inch and your hip measurement to the nearest half inch; measure the smallest part of your middle, a few inches above your navel, and the largest circumference of your hip area that includes your buttocks. \n\nNow divide your waist measurement by your hip measurement to determine your waist-to- hip ratio. If you're a woman and it's greater than .8 or a man and it's greater than .9, you should work hard to reduce your body fat and thus reduce your risk of developing cardiovascular disease and Type II diabetes.