Here's the lowdown...I'm a very slim female...5'4" and 103 lbs...so, trust me when I say that the bodyfat issue isn't an issue here. I've been working out for nine months now and I have gotten some ab definition; HOWEVER, it isn't quite what I had hoped or wanted. My stomach actually looked better before I started working out. It was always flat...but now I have a funny little "pot belly" thing started at the very bottom of my stomach....obviously I've been doing something wrong...COULD SOMEONE PLEASE TELL ME WHAT!!!???? I know it must be related to my (bad)form, but exactly what I'm not sure. I've looked at various articles online but haven't found anything very helpful; so, if someone could give me some tips it would be greatly appreciated.
Here's the lowdown...I'm a very slim female...5'4" and 103 lbs...so, trust me when I say that the bodyfat issue isn't an issue here. I've
(1) you're confusing body weight with body fat. Not the same thing. You can be exceptionally light without being exceptionally lean.
(2) you're underweight (BMI <18). Eat something, and lift weights. If you had more upper and lower body mass, that bulge wouldn't be as visible. In other words, maybe that's just the shape of your abdomen, and it's conspicuous because your upper body is too flat.
Here's the lowdown...I'm a very slim female...5'4" and 103 lbs...so, trust me when I say that the bodyfat issue isn't an issue here. I've been working out for nine months now and I have gotten some ab definition; HOWEVER, it isn't quite what I had hoped or wanted. My stomach actually looked better before I started working out. It was always flat...but now I have a funny little "pot belly" thing started at the very bottom of my stomach....obviously I've been doing something wrong...COULD SOMEONE PLEASE TELL ME WHAT!!!???? I know it must be related to my (bad)form, but exactly what I'm not sure. I've looked at various articles online but haven't found anything very helpful; so, if someone could give me some tips it would be greatly appreciated.
Have you considered that you might need a place to store your intestines, bladder and reproductive organs?
Seriously, you might be just facing the reality of having an actual body versus a Barbie Doll body.
Two ideas come to mind: one is you can have a DEXA scan to look at where your fat is actually being stored. It's still possible that you just have a body type that stores visceral stomach fat if you've got any fat left on you at all. There's not much you can do with that except maybe give up your goals of being a fitness model specializing in washboard abs.
The other idea is that you might have uterine growths that cause your belly to bulge as if you were pregnant. Get a gyn exam and raise that issue.
But I think you might just have unrealistic expectations of what human bodies are actually designed to look like.
On 10 Aug 2005 17:55:48 -0700, "BuffWannaB" <[email hidden]>
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Here's the lowdown...I'm a very slim female...5'4" and 103 lbs...so, trust me when I say that the bodyfat issue isn't an issue here. I've been working out for nine months now and I have gotten some ab definition; HOWEVER, it isn't quite what I had hoped or wanted. My stomach actually looked better before I started working out. It was always flat...but now I have a funny little "pot belly" thing started at the very bottom of my stomach....obviously I've been doing something wrong...COULD SOMEONE PLEASE TELL ME WHAT!!!???? I know it must be related to my (bad)form, but exactly what I'm not sure. I've looked at various articles online but haven't found anything very helpful; so, if someone could give me some tips it would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks to everyone for the opinions. I guess I should have given a little more background info too for I didn't realize I was going to be accused of being a fitness model wannabe specializing in washboard abs...I do work my arms, shoulders, chest and legs but I was just curious as to why my abs were looking the way they were . First of all, I'm only slightly underweight. But in my doctor's opinion, I'm doing great everything considered. I have been going to the doctor every couple of months to get things monitored and checked and I have been doing that since I've had surgery on my stomach a few years ago. There was an obstruction and I required a bypass for I was having trouble keeping down food. To make a long story short, I now have no trouble with keeping food in me but lots of trouble gaining weight...the reason I started working out was to build up some muscle and hopefully look bigger because I'm really self-conscience of my size...as for the gentleman who offered the clever advice of "lift weights and eat something" ...well sir, that is exactly what I've been doing...I just have to work a lot harder at it than most. Lots of calories...lots of protein....high weight with low reps and very little cardio.
as for the gentleman who offered the clever advice of "lift weights and eat something" ...well sir, that is exactly what I've been doing... I just have to work a lot harder at it than most. Lots of calories...lots of protein....high weight with low reps and very little cardio.
Unfortunately sometimes that's the way it is. The obvious answer is the correct one, and there really is no easy solution. I understand that it's not that easy for everyone. Some people can gain lean mass from minimal exercise, you're probably not one of them.
You may get some helpful suggestions if you post your actual routine.
What does your current lifting routine look like ?
On 10 Aug 2005 17:55:48 -0700, "BuffWannaB" <[email hidden]>
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Here's the lowdown...I'm a very slim female...5'4" and 103 lbs...so, trust me when I say that the bodyfat issue isn't an issue here. I've been working out for nine months now and I have gotten some ab definition; HOWEVER, it isn't quite what I had hoped or wanted. My stomach actually looked better before I started working out. It was always flat...but now I have a funny little "pot belly" thing started at the very bottom of my stomach....obviously I've been doing something wrong...COULD SOMEONE PLEASE TELL ME WHAT!!!???? I know it must be related to my (bad)form, but exactly what I'm not sure. I've looked at various articles online but haven't found anything very helpful; so, if someone could give me some tips it would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
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Thanks to everyone for the opinions. I guess I should have given a little more background info too for I didn't realize I was going to be accused of being a fitness model wannabe specializing in washboard abs...
Not accused. All I'm saying is that the only problem is that you won't get to BE one. If you didn't want to be one then there is no problem.
Did you read ANYTHING else in that post? DEXA scan, uterine fybroids, unrealistic body images? Did anything click there?
Here's the lowdown...I'm a very slim female...5'4" and 103 lbs...so, trust me when I say that the bodyfat issue isn't an issue here. I've been working out for nine months now and I have gotten some ab definition; HOWEVER, it isn't quite what I had hoped or wanted.
The problem is with your nutrition.
You are not eating enough carbohydrates just before and immediately after your workouts. Consequently since you are exercising with an energy deficit, your body is breaking down any muscle mass that you have managed to build up.
Solution is to eat more carbs 2 hours before your workouts. And, start drinking a protein/carbohydrate shake 20 minutes before your workouts.
Also, you should not be working your abs every day.
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Here's the lowdown...I'm a very slim female...5'4" and 103 lbs...so, trust me when I say that the bodyfat issue isn't an issue here. I've been working out for nine months now and I have gotten some ab definition; HOWEVER, it isn't quite what I had hoped or wanted. My stomach actually looked better before I started working out. It was always flat...but now I have a funny little "pot belly" thing
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various articles online but haven't found anything very helpful; so,
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someone could give me some tips it would be greatly appreciated.
Poor posture could make your lower abs appear to stick out.
Thanks to everyone for the opinions. I guess I should have given a little more background info too for I didn't realize I was going to be accused of being a fitness model wannabe specializing in washboard abs...I do work my arms, shoulders, chest and legs but I was just curious as to why my abs were looking the way they were . First of all, I'm only slightly underweight. But in my doctor's opinion, I'm doing great everything considered. I have been going to the doctor every couple of months to get things monitored and checked and I have been doing that since I've had surgery on my stomach a few years ago. There was an obstruction and I required a bypass for I was having trouble keeping down food. To make a long story short, I now have no trouble with keeping food in me but lots of trouble gaining weight...the reason I started working out was to build up some muscle and hopefully look bigger because I'm really self-conscience of my size...as for the gentleman who offered the clever advice of "lift weights and eat something" ...well sir, that is exactly what I've been doing...I just have to work a lot harder at it than most. Lots of calories...lots of protein....high weight with low reps and very little cardio.
Thanks
If you are having trouble gaining weight, some liquid, high calorie shakes can be very beneficial.
Don't know what is causing the bulging but leg raises tend to tone lower abs better than other ab exercises, or so I have read? They finally installed a set of "ab originals" arm slings at our gym on the chinning bar and a lot of people seem to like those.
YMMV. -- Om.
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Thanks to everyone for the opinions. I guess I should have given a little more background info too for I didn't realize I was going to be accused of being a fitness model wannabe specializing in washboard abs...I do work my arms, shoulders, chest and legs but I was just curious as to why my abs were looking the way they were . First of all, I'm only slightly underweight. But in my doctor's opinion, I'm doing great everything considered. I have been going to the doctor every couple of months to get things monitored and checked and I have been doing that since I've had surgery on my stomach a few years ago. There was an obstruction and I required a bypass for I was having trouble keeping down food. To make a long story short, I now have no trouble with keeping food in me but lots of trouble gaining weight...the reason I started working out was to build up some muscle and hopefully look bigger because I'm really self-conscience of my size...as for the gentleman who offered the clever advice of "lift weights and eat something" ...well sir, that is exactly what I've been doing...I just have to work a lot harder at it than most. Lots of calories...lots of protein....high weight with low reps and very little cardio.
Thanks
If you are having trouble gaining weight, some liquid, high calorie shakes can be very beneficial.
Don't know what is causing the bulging but leg raises tend to tone
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lower abs better than other ab exercises, or so I have read? They finally installed a set of "ab originals" arm slings at our gym on the chinning bar and a lot of people seem to like those.
YMMV.
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Here's the lowdown...I'm a very slim female...5'4" and 103 lbs...so, trust me when I say that the bodyfat issue isn't an issue here. I've been working out for nine months now and I have gotten some ab definition; HOWEVER, it isn't quite what I had hoped or wanted.
The problem is with your nutrition.
You are not eating enough carbohydrates just before and immediately after your workouts. Consequently since you are exercising with an energy deficit, your body is breaking down any muscle mass that you have managed to build up.
it's funny how old war horses keep getting trotted out.
the OP is skinny. look around. see that skinny girl with no muscle? doesn't her belly seem too big for her frame? how can it be corrected? add some upper body muscle. given a reasonable routine and some time/effort, it will happen. wait for it. ....thehick
Don't know what is causing the bulging but leg raises tend to tone lower abs better than other ab exercises, or so I have read?
Leg raises are a hip flexor exercise.
Speaking of hip flexor exercises: I saw a guy working out on a "rotary hip" machine at my fitness club last week, and asked him about it. (The exercise consisted of placing the padded roller on the front of a leg and bringing the leg from behind him, to up high in front of him.) I asked about it and he told me that he'd had lower-back problems and this exercise made them go away. I used to have lower-back problems, but ab work and hamstring stretching keeps it entirely at bay. I added this hip flexor exercise to my routine, anyway, as a precautionary exercise.
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