Is there a way for me to lose a little weight, WITHOUT losing my butt?

Question

I was a cheerleader in high school, so i'm pretty fit, but a bit muscular, i'd like to lose about 10 pounds, but don't want to lose my butt... any fitness tips?

Answer 1

Boost your metabolism. Losing a lot of weight fast can cause you to lose some of your shape, because you cant really control where the body will burn the most fat. There is no such thing as spot reduction so the best way to keep your shape but to lose weight is to gradually lose it. This can be done by boosting your metabolism.

There are several ways to increase metabolism but lets look at the factors that drive your metabolism first.

* 1. Genetics - you have very little control, but you are not a prisoner of your genes.
* 2. Lean Muscle Mass - this one throws most people off because women think, oh no I dont want muscles and men think I guess I have to look like a body builder. Lean muscle mass is simply your weight minus the weight of your organs, bones, fluids and fat. You increase lean muscle mass primarily through eating properly, resistance exercise, and a lifestyle that doesnt promote catabolizing activites (smoking, heavy drinking and drug use)
* 3. Frequency of meals - the more meals the more the metabolic processes take place in your body and the faster your metabolism.
* 4. Water Intake - dehydration is a major drag on metabolism.
Most people are dehydrated and they dont know it.
* 5. Sleep - getting enough rest allows the body to function at a higher metabolic level.

Before beginning any program to speed up your metabolism its important to know what your RMR (Resting Metabolic Rate) is. This is essentially your metabolism because its the number of calories you burn from normal everyday activities.
The goal is always to make this number as high as possible, because the higher your RMR its is more likely you will be lean or thin.
Here are the most important factors that influence RMR or metabolism.

Body Weight - A person with a greater body weight will have a higher RMR than a smaller person because their body has to work "harder" to support and maintain the extra weight. A weight gain that is attributed to a gain in fat mass will not affect RMR as much as a gain in muscle mass; however, overall weight gain regardless of body composition results in a higher RMR.

Body Composition - If two people are the same body weight, the person with more muscle will have a higher RMR than the person with less muscle because muscle is more metabolically active than fat. In fact, muscle burns two to four times more calories than fat at rest. Therefore, as a person gains muscle mass, their RMR is likely to increase.

Age - Resting metabolic rate gradually declines with age on the order of 2-3% per decade

Gender - Men have a higher RMR than women, primarily because of greater muscle mass.

Exercise - The effect of exercise on RMR is dependent on a number of factors, including the type of exercise, intensity and duration as well as individual and environmental factors. Burning calories even after the exercise session is over is referred to as excess post-exercise oxygen consumption (EPOC). With cardiovascular training, RMR can be elevated for as long as eight hours after a 60-minute session of moderate intensity. A vigorous strength training session of 90 minutes can elevate RMR 11-12% two hours after the session; RMR can remain elevated as much as 9% the following morning. Most people, other than elite athletes, do not exercise at a high enough intensity to trigger a significant EPOC.

Food - The consumption of food creates an increase in energy expenditure called the thermic effect of food (TEF). This increase in energy expenditure is due to the energy the body needs to digest and absorb food. TEF peaks approximately 60-90 minutes after eating and may increase RMR for up to five hours depending on the size and composition of the meal.

Thyroid Levels - Untreated hypothyroidism can lower RMR by approximately 30%.

Menopause - On average, women gain about one pound per year during menopause. Weight gains may be related to decreases in muscle mass which decreases RMR.

Calorie restriction and exercise - Restrictive diets consisting of less than 1,000 calories per day can result in an acute decrease in resting metabolic rate. Adding an exercise program to a diet can preserve some but not all lean muscle tissue.

Answer 2

Shedding off some pounds is a long term project, body fat has to go as slowly as it was accumulated. Ingest a wee bit less then consume a little bit more, and be persistent.. accomplish it just about every single day without overdoing it however, keep working progressively, possibly 5 years. Cheers.. RE: How to lose weight without losing my butt and breasts? - Ok, so im 19 years old and im about 5'4 and 130 pounds. I really want to lose a little bit of my thighs and a lil bit of my stomacg since my stomach is pretty flat anyways. But im barely a B cup and im afraid if i lose weight i will lose my breasts, and i cant really afford that since i barely have any anyway lol. Also i really dont want to lose my butt either because every guy i know loves my butt haha. What is something i can do to makesure i dont lose my butt and breasts? Thank you so much!

Answer 3

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Answer 4

You should be able to lose the 10 pounds with diet and exercise, but if you're really concerned about developing a flat @$$ then make sure you do some exercises that work your gluteal muscles like squats and lunges every other day.

Answer 5

I have never lost my butt when I lose weight, it might get a little smaller but if it is in your genetics you will always have it. Lunges help also because they firm that area and it still looks nice.

Answer 6

Your butt is a main fat-storing place in your body. It probably won't get much smaller, just firmer as you lose weight. When you excercise, just don't work out your butt.

Answer 7

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Answer 8

Watch and follow yoga and exersise programs on your tv at your home

Answer 9

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