How do I lose flab? :(

[Anonymous]

OK so over a time span of like 2-3 years I've lost 110 pounds.. but I cheated and only ate right and didn't do exercise.

So I'm left with man boobs and a gut and I'm only 18, 5'9, and 157 pounds and look overweight with my shirt off

Any advice to get rid of over all body fat, preferably fast as possible?

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edit: can a mod move this to health category? how the hell did it get to sexuality?

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I'm a little confused at these answers... some are saying that I'm screwed and NEED surgery. Others are saying I need to fill in the gaps with muscle by working out? So which is it?


And this is some pictures of what I'm talking about incase this changes any of your answers or opinions


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Yeah I'm only 157 yet have a gut and man boobs, wtf?

[Belgie]

Losing 110lbs in 2-3 years is a terrific achievement.

Congratulations on that.

But you should know after that, that doing anything "fast" is not the road to success.

You can't get rid of all body fat, as that's not normal or healthy. But you can certainly reduce it to something like 8% of your body weight. Body builders on steroids and mad weight lifting regimes can get it down to something like 3 or 2 percent, I think. But that's not very healthy either.

A ketogenic diet (high protein, very low carb) will force your body to consume its own fat stores for fuel. The lower calorie the diet, the faster you will burn the fat.

However, the faster you burn the fat, the less likely your skin is to shrink to its original shape.

Fast weight loss often results in excess skin, which is unsightly. Or at the least, stretch marks.

You just have to consider that to be the price you pay for having been overweight at one point.

Excess skin can be removed surgically. It's a bit expensive though.

Good luck with your continuing weight loss.

[Anonymous]

I recommend starting with lots / mostly cardio. Then as you get committed to the exercise routine, you can add in weight training.

"as fast as possible" is the buzz word every pusher sells to people wanting in on weight loss. There is no magic technique or "0-60 in 3.45 seconds" tactic. You need to stay committed to any exercise plan you start, not just do it with 110% fervor hoping that the extra credit will carry you over.

[Amillia1981]

Well I am very proud of you for losing all that weight. I have done a lot of research about lose skin after weight loss and found that the only way to get rid of that is through surgery. There are different forms of plastic surgery but many doctor say that if you work out and try to strengthen as many muscles as you can that you won't need a very invasive surgery. For example, there is a full tummy tuck and a mini tummy tuck. If you work out as much as you can then you might only end up needing a mini tummy tuck which is less expensive and less invasive. Don't let this discourage you cause there are many people that end up having this surgery. Just work out religiously and try to tighten the loose skin as much as you can. Once you have done all you can then get the surgery done. Good luck :)

[Allijackson]

Congrats, that is really impressive. I would first of all say do weights because a pound of muscle burns more calories just SITTING THERE than a pound of fat. Building muscle mass will fill you out (in a good way) too. Also, your metabolism is raised for up to 3 hours after you finish doing weights, so even when you are done working out, your body is still burning through calories.

Second, cardiooooo. I swear by the stationary bike, but you can do whatever (running and jump rope are my two alternatives.) 30 min on the bike with the last 10 minutes as an interval training sesh is an amazing workout.

Again, congrats on the weight loss and good luck!

[Caustic_Fox]

first, and believe me on this. get the "as fast as possible" thing out of your head right now, the only thing it does for you is get you pissed when you don't see results when youthink you should.

2nd. lift weights,as heavy as you can f***ing handle with good form none of the "im going to tone up" bullsh*t. if you have manboobs and a gut at 157 at 5'9 it means you have NO f***ing msucle mass and you need to slap on some lean muscle

3rd. don't give up, youve already lost 110 pounds

[sunmonster]

First off, congradulations. Losing 110 pounds is not a small feat. Probably a lot of the "weight" is really just excess skin- you'll have to get that removed by a surgery.

[WoIIie]

Build muscle and fill up that flab with rock hard pecs.

Muscle shapes the body. It's that simple. Get more of it.

[RyanRyanson]

It takes time. You're doing great, keep it up. You can either cut calories down to a few hundred under your BMR per day, or you can burn calories through exercise. Mix it up and don't be discouraged.

Why aren't you exercising?

[Anonymous]

Build muscle to fill the void, and give it time and your skin will eventually tighten up. You are still young and given a some time (3-12 months) your skin will tighten up in places.

[Opinion Owner]

@update: You do not need surgery. Surgery is for people that were like 300+ pounds and lost 200 of them and are also over 40 years old. Basically when you have a skin skirt and you are old and your skin is not as elastic anymore then you need surgery.

You look like you just have a little more body fat. Start building your muscle, it will burn fat, and raise your metabolism. You should also continue cardo to lose additional pounds of fat if you want to trim more.

[Asker]

So is it really just body fat? Cause like I said I'm 157 which is really good for my height and age so I was thinking it was all extra skin. hmmm I guess I could start working in an excercise plan to burn fat and build muscle

[Opinion Owner]

Some of it is fat and some of it is loos skin. By if you build muscle like in your chest, abs and back it will fill up space and pull the skin tighter. With a little cardio you can trim some of the remaining fat. Also with time your skin will gradually tighten on its own. It's a slow process for your skin to tighten but you are still young so it will happen in a reasonable amount of time.

[NellziiBabii]

I don't know but I just wanted to say congradulations that's f***ing amazing :))))

[SofaKingGood]

Exercise lol. You already have the hardest part down, eating healthy.

GREAT JOB! by the way. Keep at it!

[beerY33]

you gave yourself the answer. exercise.

[beerY33]

exercise. your flab isn't that bad.