When losing weight, where and in what order does the fat come off your body?

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When losing weight, where and in what order does the fat come off your body?

Right now im worried about my thighs, bum, hips, breasts, tummy and most certainly upper arms .. i dont want to get muscles to fill it all out, i want to get rid of the fat! I am doing 1 - 2 hours at the gym 5 times a week, and i am 'anorexic' so i dont eat .. much at all really. I started going to the gym 8 days ago and ivegained weight o_O I am not happy about this as i am still classified as over weight.

Everyone says i am looking a bit slimmer, but my scals say ive gained ... 0_o .. How can i get thinner and gain weight exactly?

Why am i putting on weight, i dont want more muscle just less fat!

Where will my fat come off, in what order will it be noticable?

Love Sarah :-(

2006-07-09 22:03:16 · 7 answers · asked by Aussie Sarah 2 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness

2006-07-09 22:12:57 · update #1

7 answers

and i am 'anorexic' so i dont eat ..
that's your problem right there when you don't eat your body will not lose fat it is saving it for energy and such

2006-07-09 22:10:24 · answer #1 · answered by flamebabe9 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

If you don't eat, your body will store fat so you'll end up having a harder time losing it.

You are slimmer from going to gym because you got more toned, but you gained muscle weight. The muscle looks leaner but weighs more than fat and that's why you put on weight. To burn fat, don't lift weights (adds muscle); just do cardio (treadmill, stairmaster, elliptical, etc) for 30-50 mins at a steady pace.

If you are not eating and you go to the gym that much, it's definitely bad for your health.

Your fat if you're a girl (this sucks) comes off your boobs first and your hips last.

The only way to actually lose the fat is to eat. You need at least 1500 calories a day or else your body will slow your metabolism and store as much fat as it can (fat gets broken down last). Don't go for more than 4 hours without food, and don't eat late at night.

Okay that's all I know.

2006-07-09 22:14:56 · answer #2 · answered by sugarrush313 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Hi Sarah,

I can't speak for a woman, but I lost nearly 40 lbs in about 3 months time. Honestly, it came off evenly all over. Who's classifying you as overweight? If you're exercising that much and hardly eating, you should be losing weight like crazy. Think about it. Re-read your note. It seems to contradict itsself.

Hmmm.... flamebabe makes an interesting point. My fiancee has a similar problem with fat retention and she hardly eats at all. Perhaps if you started to eat a balanced diet with lots of raw vegetables, you might convince your body to drop the fat now that you are providing it with the proper nourishment.

2006-07-09 22:10:57 · answer #3 · answered by Mr. Peachy® 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

it will come off all the bits you dont want it to at first, thats sods law haha but dont worry about that keep to your routine. exercise will help you, don't do weights do cardiovascular exercises.

It is worrying that you are anorexic (if you really are) and you should see a doctor before you do anything more regarding weight loss or exercise. be carefull and remember moderation is the only way in all things. ;) H

2006-07-09 22:12:17 · answer #4 · answered by H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

I f you want to loose fat gym is not a very good idea. mostly fat comes off from belly portion. try some aerobics and pranayam but not at same time.
try using lemon in water with some salt before eating anything in morning.
best of luck.

2006-07-09 22:12:21 · answer #5 · answered by flori 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

The spots that seem to collect the fat first, is the place it comes off first. But it doesn't matter, just get it off by exercising and don't diet. Eat what you want, just cut it in half. Cut out the fattiest stuff.

2006-07-09 22:11:31 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋

Typically, the first area you gain weight, is the last place you'll lose weight.

2006-07-10 02:20:10 · answer #7 · answered by RobsVision 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋