How many sittups to loose mc fatty!?

Question

Ok. How many situps do i need to do a night to effectively lose belly fat?

Are situps even effective to help lose belly fat? or are they just for toning up?

If situps are not effective, what should i do? (I already work out..i just want tips on focussing on this area. trying to shed pregnant pounds)

Thanks much = )

*FYI: I only put "Mc Fatty" as a joke. I dont not eat mc donalds nor do i expect to be healthy induldging is such fast foods. I am eating healthy as of now... just so you all dont think im lazy and greedy and trying to slove my prob my only doing situps. I'm open to everything! thanks a lot = )

Answer 1

If you're looking to do sit-ups in order to lose fat take into consideration the following:

1) Spot-reducing really isn't possible unless you opt for surgery.
2) If you do sit-ups at the rate of 1 per second for 30 minutes (1800 sit-ups) then you'll burn 140 calories (this is approximately the amount of calories in 1 can of Coke or 1/2 of a chocolate donut).

In other words, sit-ups aren't going to do the trick since it takes a reduction of calories or a combination of reduced calories and higher energy expenditure (burning calories) to lose weight. If you burn or restrict your diet by 3500 calories you'll lose 1 pound.

I've been helping people stay healthy for a more than 20 years, I teach ongoing nutrition, cooking, and health classes and I can tell you that losing weight requires a combination of both exercise and caloric restriction but with a proper nutrition balance. Believe me when I tell you that you don't necessarily want to lose weight 'fast.' What you should be looking for is steady, functional fat loss (i.e., weight that stays off once it is gone).

Once you read what I'll write below, if you have any specific questions I'll try to answer them either on the FAQ side of my personal website or on my blog -- I won't use your name in either case if you don't want me to. You might also want to visit the FAQ section because it may have some helpful hints for you. It's located at: http://www.betterlifetoday.com/faqblt.ht...

If you want to lose weight in a healthy manner, keep the following in mind:

1) Check with your physician to be certain that you are physically able to reduce your calories and increase your exercise habits safely.

2) Make certain that the calories you are eating are as balanced as possible. When I say 'balanced' I don't mean that they have to all equal the same number of calories. Instead, finding out how much protein, carbs, and fats your body needs on a daily basis (this will vary depending on your metabolic type but a decent example is the 40-40-20 plan -- 40% of calories from protein, 40% from unrefined carbs, and 20% from fats and oils) can really help keep your energy levels high all day long.

The #1 reason my clients tell me that they've stopped dieting or exercising in the past is because of low energy ebbs. Splitting the amount of calories you can have per day into 5 - 6 smaller meals will help tremendously (this keeps your body fueled and ready to go and you also know that your next meal is only a couple of hours away).

Knowing what your basal metabolic rate (BMR) is will certainly help you determine how to be calorie conscious. Again, you can find out about BMR and RMR on my site -- it's just too much information to post here. Also remember that you may or may not need supplements to help things along.

3) While exercising (before, during, and after) be sure to consume enough water. The key is not to be 'thirsty' (overtly) during this time of exercise.

4) Adding weight bearing exercise (i.e., lifting weights) will help to tone your body and the thermogenic (fat burning) effect will last long after you've stopped working out -- even if your workout is simply walking).

5) Remember that you'll probably hit plateaus (times when you'll stop losing weight) several times during your weight loss progress. This is completely normal and is only temporary but it can last for a couple of weeks at a time. It is very important to remember that even if your scale isn't showing progress, your entire body is being positively effected by your efforts.

6) Measure different parts of your body (neck, upper arms, lower arms, chest, abs, waist, belly, butt, thighs, etc.) and do it accurately. Write these measurements down and check them once every 2 weeks. This will help you remember that your body is 'reducing' all over -- not just in one particular area. If you're weight training you may actually notice a slight increase in some areas of your body (don't worry -- if you're a woman you won't start looking like a bodybuilder).

Again, there's no such thing as 'spot-reducing' (for things like 'belly fat' or 'thigh fat' etc) unless you're talking about surgery. Fat is burned off of the body from all over the body. The reason it seems as though some people can 'spot-reduce' is because, in general, the ankles, thighs, arms, and neck (and obviously the head) don't have as much fat accumulated around them. The reason is simple physics -- your chest to abdomen area (including your back) is a MUCH broader space for fat to be stored. So, it's obvious that this area will also lose a greater amount (but not percentage -- at least in the beginning) of fat.

7) Keep focused on your end goal and concentrate on losing maybe 1 pound a week -- sometimes you'll lose more, sometimes less. As long as it's an average, it's okay. In general, if you'll cut back 250 calories a day and burn 250 calories a day (total: 500) then you'll lose 1 pound a week. Doing this will also help you keep your skin tone whereas losing 60 pounds through dieting along (caloric restriction) could result in sagging (still, a little extra skin is better than cardiac problems).

8) Lastly, remember that you're doing a WONDERFUL thing for your body.

I've worked with hundreds of people in the past 20 years (mostly women) who have lost (individually) HUNDREDS of pounds safely. Better still, they've kept it off -- Kay lost over 350 pounds and has been at her goal weight for 7 years now.

As for what to take (if anything), that depends entirely on what your body needs. Anyone who suggests that you take something that 'works for everyone' is either confused or deluded. For example, if you had a twin brother or sister your bodies could react completely different to certain supplements or foods on a metabolic level. If you want to learn more about what you might want to take and how to calculate your BMR, you can visit my site (below). You can also write me at: [e-mail] and we can talk about what you might want to try if you actually need supplements.

Any questions, don't hesitate to write and ask.

Lonnie Honeycutt, C.N.C.
Your Health Is My Concern
http://www.betterlifetoday.com

Answer 2

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Answer 3

if you want to loose your Mcfatty...stop eating McFAT.
The only way to reduce your size is to loose weight, you can't spot reduce.

You could do situps until you are blue in the face..this will build muscle but if you have fat sitting on top of your muscle no one will ever see those muscles.

Try a low fat/low carb diet. Eat lots of fruits and veggies and lean meat. Drink lots of water and exercise regularly....you can do situps or pilates for core strength.

Also, in my experience...my pregnancy fat has been harder to loose than normal fat...so it's consistency!

Answer 4

pounding out your meat will help healthier portions go a longer way visually and its good stress relief

Answer 5

get casual for 4 days a study shows that people take 491 more steps and burn 25 more calories on days they wear jeans to work

Answer 6

replace your scale with a tape measure aim for 32 1 2 inches or less for women and 35 inches or less for men

Answer 7

if you re having trouble getting started make a small move such as starting an eating log or buying walking shoes you re three times more likely to follow through if you start with small gestures such as these

Answer 8

It is important to do situps so that your abs will be toned, but to lose the fat layer under the skin, you have to do regular cardio exercises. There is no way to spot-reduce unfortunately.

Answer 9

chug 12 8 ounce glasses of ice water a day it has the same effect on your metabolism as green tea

Answer 10

they work. there are 3 parts that must be worked. upper, lower and sides. that muscle you build helps burn fat. you also must do cardio to get best results.
leg raises, crunches and side crunches. do them each to failure (until u can't do anymore) then go to next exercise then next. repeat cycles 3 - 4 times.

Answer 11

remember these five essential smoothie ingredients frozen berries a banana skim milk a teaspoon of honey and a teaspoon of psyllium seed husks