tums and thighs

[holidayforever]

Have lost just over a stone since Christmas by just cutting meal size down, can see were I have lost weight everywhere except my tummy

[mitch84]

Originally Posted by Floridatilly

😱😱😱 I am mortified 😖
I have spent a couple years strengthening my core to ease/help lower back pain.
I do 2 x 20 seconds planks. 150 bum/hip lifts and 150 crunches (thinking about it, they are crunches not sit-ups)
I do this 5 times a week minimum.
I must admit my exercises are rather stuck in the 80’s 🙈

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When you say bum/hip lifts do you mean bridges? Couple of sets of 10 with a big bum clench at the top should cover that. Can lift one leg at the top to make it a bit harder then swap.
You’d be better off adding in some squats if you want to get into your bum.
Crunches will be kinder on the neck/back than full sit ups, but still target those 6 pack muscles. 150 is a lot.
Maybe try more planks. Longer or more duration. You can extend opposite arm/leg and alternate, walk your legs in and out, Jack your legs, all sorts.
And mix up your exercises a bit perhaps. Leg extension/lifts both double and single really get into my core, a crunch with an alternating bicycle knee will get into your obliques.
But don’t go overboard, and always give each muscle group a day off between working them. So if you do core on Mondays don’t do again until Wednesday. Twice a week is plenty though. Rest is really important.

As I know from your other thread that your main target is to lose weight, maybe consider yoga? I do yoga now a lot and it’s great for core strength and making you lean and strong without inadvertently stressing one area? Or have some PT sessions and get them to make you a plan?

[Rac20]

For me, exercise goes hand in hand with eating healthy. I find if I exercise, I eat healthily. If I stop exercising, it all just goes to pot.

[EllieP]

Originally Posted by Floridatilly

😱😱😱 I am mortified 😖
I have spent a couple years strengthening my core to ease/help lower back pain.
I do 2 x 20 seconds planks. 150 bum/hip lifts and 150 crunches (thinking about it, they are crunches not sit-ups)
I do this 5 times a week minimum.
I must admit my exercises are rather stuck in the 80’s 🙈

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In 2015 I had to have an operation on my lower back due to a prolapsed disc and one thing the surgeon told me afterwards relating to a return to exercise is not to do sit ups/crunches at all. It puts immense pressure on that region of your back and really not good at all. I do planks and lots of flex exercises to support/ relax my lower back but that’s it.

[Wee_Red]

I'd also encourage yoga. You can build up to a more dynamic work out over time. Using your own body weight can be highly effective - I know you've not mentioned this as an area but I found it the best for seeing definition in my upper body, in particular my arms.

Another thing to do is change up your routine frequently, if you do the same thing over and over your body gets used to it and you will cease to make progress.

[taffs travels]

Originally Posted by EllieP

In 2015 I had to have an operation on my lower back due to a prolapsed disc and one thing the surgeon told me afterwards relating to a return to exercise is not to do sit ups/crunches at all. It puts immense pressure on that region of your back and really not good at all. I do planks and lots of flex exercises to support/ relax my lower back but that’s it.

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Years ago before i put on weight and got unfit, I did loads of crunches, hoping for a flat tummy, I ended up with an aching jaw and a bulge that looked like I had a hernia just under my ribs. I have not done them since. I am trying to lose 2 stone now (7 pounds gone so far) so will be looking at safer alternatives. I don't think I will ever have a totally flat tummy I just want people to stop asking when my baby is due !

[JudyC]

Originally Posted by Floridatilly

Why no sit ups?
Please tell me I am not wasting my time doing 150 sit ups a day 🙈🙈😭😭😭

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If you are aiming for a flatter stomach they arent really the right exercise for that. More core work is better, like someone said planking is good.

[Tinkerbell]

Originally Posted by Bartswife

If you want to look at diet I suggest Rick Bhullar weight loss coach, he’s does a lot of free videos on you tube for exercises and give a nutritional talk that is extremely informative. I learnt a lot and now trying to improve my protein intake which will help with weight loss. I’m moving slowly! 6lbs in a couple of months but better off than on and can feel an improvement in clothes fitting better.

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He's great. Following his steps etc but Team RH for weight loss

Originally Posted by Floridatilly

Why no sit ups?
Please tell me I am not wasting my time doing 150 sit ups a day 🙈🙈😭😭😭

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Yep lol
You can't target fat.. calories out v calories in.

[ClaireNJ]

The best thing as well as healthy diet is cardio exercise it will get your heart rate up & breathless and you should lose weight, then tone up with core exercises 🥳🥳💪💪

[sbuck93]

Like what a previous poster said, you cannot target a specific area of fat, you need to lose weight from all over your body and the best way to do this is work out how many calories your body needs and be in a calorie deficit. I also recommend lifting weights as a great way to lose weight all over your body. If you stick to this consistently you will soon see changes to your body. Take photos each week so you can easily see your progress.