Should I care this much about my belly size?

[Anonymous]

My measurements are 36, 38 & 34 inches. I am about 5'6 tall. I know my belly is unhealthy fat and i try to control my junk food intake. And work out daily. But i fail. I feel i am half heartedly trying to be healthier.
Because i dont care much on how i look. Also i am just 19, & in a girl 's college. So chances are very low that i would meet any guys for a few years as i dont even go clubbing. (Not that i am unsocial. I got a great group of friends in college.) So i lose another motivation to stay fit.
What do u think i should do? Stop stressing over my tummy for some time, or try to be more healthy because its imp. In life to be healthy?

Stop worrying about it. You are fine.

You should try to stay more healthy. Keep pushing your efforts.

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+1 y

38 inches is the widest part of my waist.

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+1 y

28 inches is the smallest part of my waist.

[Cmasterson]

" So chances are very low that i would meet any guys for a few years as i dont even go clubbing." I'd take that as a good thing, the less busy you are the more you're likely to pick the gym and or fitness at home, it's really not that hard just don't have junk food available to you. When you go grocery shopping think of things you NEED. Meal prepping helps a lot too, you prep in advance for th next 4-5 days of lunch/dinner and when you're ready to eat you'll spend less time preparing when you can just heat it up. Healthy of course, sweets are easily replaceable, and salts, when you're craving something sweet-- things like fruit can easily substitute it, even if you don't feel like you once you eat it you'll feel that you're craving has been conquered. You don't have to work out 2-3 hours a day even 30 mins is better than none. Keep motivated! It takes about aprox 21 days for you to form a habit.

[Asker]

Thanks a lot for your opinion ! :)

[Asker]

And you are totally right about the " less busy you are" part.

[Anonymous]

Your waist is literally the widest part on your body. That's not attractive, and you know it isn't. Don't beat yourself up over it, but don't be in denial either. Your waist should be at LEAST 10 inches smaller in proportion to the rest of your body. You need to do lots of cardio and high intensity interval training, and throw in a couple days of weight lifting so that you don't get skinny-fat.

[Asker]

But that is the widest portion of my waist.
And its not too evident.

[Opinion Owner]

Your waist measurement is supposed to be taken at the smallest part of your waist.

https://fat2fittools.com/assets/images/whr.jpg

[Asker]

Oh. I am sorry. I was unaware of it.
That part is about 28" . Do u still think i should stress it?

[Opinion Owner]

See, that makes a huge difference. Your waist could definitely still be smaller, though, but only by a couple of inches---aim for 26 then see if you can get to 25. Like I said, do high intensity interval training (plenty of Youtube videos you can do at home, check out Blogilates' HIIT series) and hit the weights too.

[Opinion Owner]

Also, don't get fit trying to look good for other people. You only get one body---don't you want to know what it feels like to be in a truly fit body? It's perfectly attainable, you just gotta stick with the regular exercise and not eating too much crap (occasional crap is still fine). Don't think of it as a diet or temporary schedule. It's a lifestyle change.

[parkybob2244]

Set yourself a goal and i am sure you will be able to accomplish it.
I want to shed about 20 pounds over the year.
As being from wisconsin i got a little beer belly lol...
The more you exercise the more you will keep yourself motivated.
Keep at it and you can do it.
It will help build your self image self esteem also.
Give it a try , it will only hurt you muscle wise :D

I also have a goal of 2016 miles in 2016.
only 1957 miles left ooooyyyy

[Asker]

Hehe. Great going ! Thanks :)

[parkybob2244]

Just remember its your own goals also.
Like when i run half marathons, i dont care that im not first.
Im in it to finish my goal of running it.
Set a pace and you'll get it done.

[Anonymous]

When I was trying to loose weight it was really hard and I kept making excuses saying I really didn't care how I looked or I looked fine etc. I say get the Myfittness app and start marking your calories. Don't lie either do it every day and be exact. Get on a routine of exercising even just a little bit and do that for 21 days. After 21 days it becomes a habit and it should be easier for you to do it. (Don't stop after 21 days, keep going. I'm just saying it becomes easier).

[Asker]

Ok thanks for the opinion.
But trust me. In my case i genuinely dont care about how i look.
Its just the fact that i want to avoid diseases of heart, blood pressure etc that i feel i should care about how i look.

[Asker]

Or how my health is..

[SolitaireBond]

How about this for an idea.. We're only just inside the start of a New Year, why not give it a go to shed a few pounds! :)

[Asker]

Ok. How do u suggest that i go about it?

[SolitaireBond]

Well to start with, get rid of the junk food.. Eat healthy.. Exercise more.. And just try to start taking a little more interest/pride in your appearance.

[Asker]

Ok. Thanks for your opinion :)

[SolitaireBond]

You are so very welcome.. And Good Luck.

[Asker]

Ty :)