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Thin People Get Flabby Stomachs Too! YES! Flabby effects even the size 0 bodies.
This page is dedicated to all the misunderstood thin people like myself who are happy with their
overall weight, but still want to tone up their middles.
I hear people say all the time, "How can someone be skinny and still have a gut?"
What they don't realize is that when people who are naturally thin gain some weight, it forms on their
bodies as extra flab just like a person of an average weight.
People with small frames may still look thin in clothing with the added weight gain, but that doesn't
mean we don't have love handles and belly flab underneath. It can be deceiving.
I guess the good part about being thin is that we can hide our "out of shape" areas better than some
with our clothing, but at the same time, it doesn't mean we don't struggle with the same issues as
others.
If you've never been there, it may be a difficult concept to grasp. You're probably rolling your eyes
right now. That's OK, no offense...but it's not really for you to understand anyway. :) All my fellow thin
folks can relate to what I say here.
I get the eye rolls all the time when I talk about firming up because people just see me as "thin
enough" or "too thin" already.
If you gain too much weight for your own body's natural frame, it will be in the form of fat and flab - no
matter what size you are.
You've heard of the phrase "big boned"? That's the term used to describe people who are not really
flabby, but simply larger in size. They can carry extra weight and still looks firm.
Well, think of naturally thin people as "small boned". It's not that we lack "meat on our bones" as the
old saying goes, we just have smaller frames.
Someone that is 5'4" and 125 pounds may look totally different than another person with those same
stats based on the size of their internal frame.
One person can look slim and fit while the other can appear out of shape if their natural frame is
smaller.
Again...it has nothing to do with lack of "meat on our bones". (I really hate that phrase, now! :)
When I was younger I didn't understand that. I always thought I could gain 30 pounds and could
achieve the look I wanted. I didn't understand that my size had nothing to do with fat or the lack of it.
It had everything to do with having a small frame.
When I turned 27, I started putting on some weight. It was only 10 or 15 pounds but it was still
noticeable. (When your clothes no longer fit, that's a sure sign!)
The weight didn't distribute itself like I thought it would. In fact, it only went to two main areas: My gut
and my butt!
Actually that's not really true. When you gain weight, it actually goes everywhere. It just looks worse
in certain areas - the stomach being one of them.
So even though I still look very thin with the added weight, I developed some flab around my
stomach and even on my sides in the love handle area.
Does it mean that I'm overweight from a health standpoint? No. Probably not even close. However, it
does mean that I've probably gained too much weight for my body's small frame which causes the
"out of shape" look when I throw on a bikini.
If you are already naturally thin or at an ideal weight yet you still have problems with a flabby stomach
- here's some info for you...
It's In Your Genes
Where your body stores extra fat has a lot to do with your genes. Look at the people in your family?
Do they generally store extra weight in their middle?
If so, that may be a big part of the reason you gain more weight in your belly than in other areas.
Unfortunately there's really nothing you can do about this. You can't force your fat to go some place
else. All you can do is exercise to keep your entire body in shape.
That's my problem. Even though I am still very thin with the added weight, a large percentage of my
weight goes right to the middle.
You Have to Lose Some Weight
I know...I know. It's not an easy thing to hear if you like the fact you've put on weight in other areas.
Trust me...I can relate.
I don't mind having a little "junk in the trunk" as they say or even gaining in areas like my arms and
legs. Unfortunately a amount of my weight goes to my lower abdomen.
Now, if you've been reading Prothinspo, you know that it's impossible to spot tone your stomach area.
To get rid of that gut you have to lose weight all over.
This doesn't mean you have to lose all of the weight you've gained. Remember that a lot of the
stomach fat may come from eating starches and sugars - particularly late at night. So if you cut those
out that can make a big difference in your stomach and not necessarily cause you to lose all of your
weight.
Since I've been watching what I eat, exercising and taking my supplement..I've only lost about 3
pounds but I've noticed a bigger difference in my stomach.
So don't think you have to lose lots of weight, but be prepared to lose some of it to get that flatter
stomach.
No Body's Perfect
A realization I had to come to is that no body is perfect. We all have imperfections and sometimes we
have to learn to live with them.
Because of your body type, it may be impossible for you to achieve that certain look you're going for.
Not everyone can obtain that "perfect shape" due to our genes and natural frames.
I would love to stay around 105-115 pounds with a flat stomach. Unfortunately because I tend to store
more fat in the middle section, I can't keep that weight and maintain a flat stomach. It's impossible.
However, it is important to understand that you can still flatten your stomach and keep some of your
added weight by changing your overall diet.
I noticed a huge difference when I cut out white bread, pasta, TV dinners (lots of sodium there!),
stopped eating late and watched my sugar intake.
I still eat a lot of the foods I like, but I've really been monitoring my consumption of those foods that
are bad for the belly (starches and bad carbs). Also, my fast food consumption is down by about 70%.
Even if you do nothing else but cut out a lot of bad foods, that can make a big difference!
Don't forget to read my fat burning foods page for more tips click here.
The best exercise for the stomach is one that may surprise you. It's not the traditional sit-up or ab
crunch. It's not leg thrusts or trunk twists either.
So before you go out and buy the Gut Buster 5000, you should know that the best exercise you can
do for your stomach won't cost you a thing.
All you need are your two feet because the best exercise that I'm talking about is none other than
walking or jogging.
If you've found that your stomach is a little more flabbier than it used to be, it's likely there are other
parts of your body that have unwanted weight attached. It's just that the stomach is often times the
most noticeable.
Your body cannot just eliminate fat in one area. You will need to take a supplement for that type of
body response... click here. So if you are trying to crunch your way to a flatter stomach without
exercising the rest of your body and reducing your fat intake, or taking a supplement ,you'll never
see results.
Start by doing cardio exercises to get that heart rate up and boost your metabolism. A good
fast-paced walk or jog three times per week is a great way to accomplish this.
Experts say a good cardio workout can increase your metabolism by up to 24 hours!
A Quick Metabolism Exercise
Below is a sample workout that can be done to help give your metabolism a quick boost so you can
burn calories.
1) Perform 30 seconds of hard exercise like running in place.
2) Perform 60 seconds of moderate exercise (casual jog or brisk walk).
3) Repeat this process 5-10 times.
4) Cool down for 3-5 minutes.
Just Remember...
Along with a healthy diet, walking and/or jogging is one of the best stomach exercises you can
perform because it raises your metabolism enough to burn excess calories all over your body.
Total body fitness, not just spot toning one area, is the key to a flat stomach. Why not kick start your
fitness routine with a nice, fast-paced walk at least 3 times per week? It really is the best exercise,
and your stomach will thank you. :)
Many people complain about their flabby stomach when the stomach may not really the problem. They
may actually be storing more fat in their lower abdominal region than the tummy.
Remember, your stomach starts right below your breastbone and down to your navel area. Your
lower abdominals start near the navel area and go down to the pelvic region.
Examine your body in the mirror. Look at where the fat is stored. You may notice that your actual
stomach is pretty flat, but the area around your belly button still protrudes and is the real problem.
If this is case, your problem is your lower abdominal region more so than your stomach.
Fat is stored here for a number of reasons. For some, it's genetic and that just happens to be where
the body stores its fat. Unfortunately we can't tell our fat where to go so there is nothing you can do
about this.
For others it may be indigestion. If your food is not digesting properly, it can cause a bulge in your
lower abdominal area. IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) is another common cause for this problem).
Be sure to seek help from your physician if you think your problem may be
related to something other than a bad diet and lack of exercise.
Change Your Diet First
Before you begin exercising your lower stomach, remember that your diet has to change in order to
see any results.
I feel like a broken record but I must repeat this in case you haven't read other pages on this site...
You cannot spot tone your stomach. You have to lower your entire body's total fat percentage in
order slim down your tummy.
In addition to your stomach exercises you must evaluate and be prepared to make changes in your
diet.
exercising the lower stomach area.
Double Straight Legged Stretch
1. Lie on your back with your legs straight.
2. Slowly raise your head and neck off the mat as if you're starting a basic crunch. Place your hands
behind your head.
3. Bend both legs in and raise them off the floor then straighten and point them in the air at 11
o'clock. Keep your head and neck off the floor.
4. Slowly move both legs down (keeping them together and as straight as you can) until they are
about a foot from the floor.
5. Now raise them back up and begin again.
6. Repeat this 10 times.
You should really feel your lower abdominal muscles working after only a few repetitions. As you get
comfortable with them, push yourself to do more and more.
Chair Leg Lifts
You can perform this exercise in almost any kind of office or desk chair.
Sit upright with your back flat against the back of your chair.
Place your hands on the desk in front of you or on the seat of the chair by your legs.
Slowly lift your knees up toward your chest and hold for 5 seconds.
Then slowly lower them back down, resting your feet on the floor.
Breath out when you lift your legs up and inhale when you lower them to the floor.
In the beginning, you may find that you're only able to do a few of these. That's okay. As your
abdominals get stronger, you'll be able to do more. Hang in there.
Pelvic Thrusts
Start by lying on your back with your knees bent and arms straight beside you.
Slowly lift and tilt your pelvis upward as you exhale. As you tilt your pelvis, be sure you keep your
lower back on the floor so you get the most out of the movement.
Hold the movement for about 5 seconds and inhale as your relax your buttocks back down on the
floor.
Do about 10 to 15 reps and take a 90 second break between sets. Perform a total of 4 sets.
hope all this helps.... need more personal help, click here.
AND NOW SOME FLAT TUMMY THINSPIRATION ...
This page is dedicated to all the misunderstood thin people like myself who are happy with their
overall weight, but still want to tone up their middles.
I hear people say all the time, "How can someone be skinny and still have a gut?"
What they don't realize is that when people who are naturally thin gain some weight, it forms on their
bodies as extra flab just like a person of an average weight.
People with small frames may still look thin in clothing with the added weight gain, but that doesn't
mean we don't have love handles and belly flab underneath. It can be deceiving.
I guess the good part about being thin is that we can hide our "out of shape" areas better than some
with our clothing, but at the same time, it doesn't mean we don't struggle with the same issues as
others.
If you've never been there, it may be a difficult concept to grasp. You're probably rolling your eyes
right now. That's OK, no offense...but it's not really for you to understand anyway. :) All my fellow thin
folks can relate to what I say here.
I get the eye rolls all the time when I talk about firming up because people just see me as "thin
enough" or "too thin" already.
If you gain too much weight for your own body's natural frame, it will be in the form of fat and flab - no
matter what size you are.
You've heard of the phrase "big boned"? That's the term used to describe people who are not really
flabby, but simply larger in size. They can carry extra weight and still looks firm.
Well, think of naturally thin people as "small boned". It's not that we lack "meat on our bones" as the
old saying goes, we just have smaller frames.
Someone that is 5'4" and 125 pounds may look totally different than another person with those same
stats based on the size of their internal frame.
One person can look slim and fit while the other can appear out of shape if their natural frame is
smaller.
Again...it has nothing to do with lack of "meat on our bones". (I really hate that phrase, now! :)
When I was younger I didn't understand that. I always thought I could gain 30 pounds and could
achieve the look I wanted. I didn't understand that my size had nothing to do with fat or the lack of it.
It had everything to do with having a small frame.
When I turned 27, I started putting on some weight. It was only 10 or 15 pounds but it was still
noticeable. (When your clothes no longer fit, that's a sure sign!)
The weight didn't distribute itself like I thought it would. In fact, it only went to two main areas: My gut
and my butt!
Actually that's not really true. When you gain weight, it actually goes everywhere. It just looks worse
in certain areas - the stomach being one of them.
So even though I still look very thin with the added weight, I developed some flab around my
stomach and even on my sides in the love handle area.
Does it mean that I'm overweight from a health standpoint? No. Probably not even close. However, it
does mean that I've probably gained too much weight for my body's small frame which causes the
"out of shape" look when I throw on a bikini.
If you are already naturally thin or at an ideal weight yet you still have problems with a flabby stomach
- here's some info for you...
It's In Your Genes
Where your body stores extra fat has a lot to do with your genes. Look at the people in your family?
Do they generally store extra weight in their middle?
If so, that may be a big part of the reason you gain more weight in your belly than in other areas.
Unfortunately there's really nothing you can do about this. You can't force your fat to go some place
else. All you can do is exercise to keep your entire body in shape.
That's my problem. Even though I am still very thin with the added weight, a large percentage of my
weight goes right to the middle.
You Have to Lose Some Weight
I know...I know. It's not an easy thing to hear if you like the fact you've put on weight in other areas.
Trust me...I can relate.
I don't mind having a little "junk in the trunk" as they say or even gaining in areas like my arms and
legs. Unfortunately a amount of my weight goes to my lower abdomen.
Now, if you've been reading Prothinspo, you know that it's impossible to spot tone your stomach area.
To get rid of that gut you have to lose weight all over.
This doesn't mean you have to lose all of the weight you've gained. Remember that a lot of the
stomach fat may come from eating starches and sugars - particularly late at night. So if you cut those
out that can make a big difference in your stomach and not necessarily cause you to lose all of your
weight.
Since I've been watching what I eat, exercising and taking my supplement..I've only lost about 3
pounds but I've noticed a bigger difference in my stomach.
So don't think you have to lose lots of weight, but be prepared to lose some of it to get that flatter
stomach.
No Body's Perfect
A realization I had to come to is that no body is perfect. We all have imperfections and sometimes we
have to learn to live with them.
Because of your body type, it may be impossible for you to achieve that certain look you're going for.
Not everyone can obtain that "perfect shape" due to our genes and natural frames.
I would love to stay around 105-115 pounds with a flat stomach. Unfortunately because I tend to store
more fat in the middle section, I can't keep that weight and maintain a flat stomach. It's impossible.
However, it is important to understand that you can still flatten your stomach and keep some of your
added weight by changing your overall diet.
I noticed a huge difference when I cut out white bread, pasta, TV dinners (lots of sodium there!),
stopped eating late and watched my sugar intake.
I still eat a lot of the foods I like, but I've really been monitoring my consumption of those foods that
are bad for the belly (starches and bad carbs). Also, my fast food consumption is down by about 70%.
Even if you do nothing else but cut out a lot of bad foods, that can make a big difference!
Don't forget to read my fat burning foods page for more tips click here.
The best exercise for the stomach is one that may surprise you. It's not the traditional sit-up or ab
crunch. It's not leg thrusts or trunk twists either.
So before you go out and buy the Gut Buster 5000, you should know that the best exercise you can
do for your stomach won't cost you a thing.
All you need are your two feet because the best exercise that I'm talking about is none other than
walking or jogging.
If you've found that your stomach is a little more flabbier than it used to be, it's likely there are other
parts of your body that have unwanted weight attached. It's just that the stomach is often times the
most noticeable.
Your body cannot just eliminate fat in one area. You will need to take a supplement for that type of
body response... click here. So if you are trying to crunch your way to a flatter stomach without
exercising the rest of your body and reducing your fat intake, or taking a supplement ,you'll never
see results.
Start by doing cardio exercises to get that heart rate up and boost your metabolism. A good
fast-paced walk or jog three times per week is a great way to accomplish this.
Experts say a good cardio workout can increase your metabolism by up to 24 hours!
A Quick Metabolism Exercise
Below is a sample workout that can be done to help give your metabolism a quick boost so you can
burn calories.
1) Perform 30 seconds of hard exercise like running in place.
2) Perform 60 seconds of moderate exercise (casual jog or brisk walk).
3) Repeat this process 5-10 times.
4) Cool down for 3-5 minutes.
Just Remember...
Along with a healthy diet, walking and/or jogging is one of the best stomach exercises you can
perform because it raises your metabolism enough to burn excess calories all over your body.
Total body fitness, not just spot toning one area, is the key to a flat stomach. Why not kick start your
fitness routine with a nice, fast-paced walk at least 3 times per week? It really is the best exercise,
and your stomach will thank you. :)
Many people complain about their flabby stomach when the stomach may not really the problem. They
may actually be storing more fat in their lower abdominal region than the tummy.
Remember, your stomach starts right below your breastbone and down to your navel area. Your
lower abdominals start near the navel area and go down to the pelvic region.
Examine your body in the mirror. Look at where the fat is stored. You may notice that your actual
stomach is pretty flat, but the area around your belly button still protrudes and is the real problem.
If this is case, your problem is your lower abdominal region more so than your stomach.
Fat is stored here for a number of reasons. For some, it's genetic and that just happens to be where
the body stores its fat. Unfortunately we can't tell our fat where to go so there is nothing you can do
about this.
For others it may be indigestion. If your food is not digesting properly, it can cause a bulge in your
lower abdominal area. IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) is another common cause for this problem).
Be sure to seek help from your physician if you think your problem may be
related to something other than a bad diet and lack of exercise.
Change Your Diet First
Before you begin exercising your lower stomach, remember that your diet has to change in order to
see any results.
I feel like a broken record but I must repeat this in case you haven't read other pages on this site...
You cannot spot tone your stomach. You have to lower your entire body's total fat percentage in
order slim down your tummy.
In addition to your stomach exercises you must evaluate and be prepared to make changes in your
diet.
exercising the lower stomach area.
Double Straight Legged Stretch
1. Lie on your back with your legs straight.
2. Slowly raise your head and neck off the mat as if you're starting a basic crunch. Place your hands
behind your head.
3. Bend both legs in and raise them off the floor then straighten and point them in the air at 11
o'clock. Keep your head and neck off the floor.
4. Slowly move both legs down (keeping them together and as straight as you can) until they are
about a foot from the floor.
5. Now raise them back up and begin again.
6. Repeat this 10 times.
You should really feel your lower abdominal muscles working after only a few repetitions. As you get
comfortable with them, push yourself to do more and more.
Chair Leg Lifts
You can perform this exercise in almost any kind of office or desk chair.
Sit upright with your back flat against the back of your chair.
Place your hands on the desk in front of you or on the seat of the chair by your legs.
Slowly lift your knees up toward your chest and hold for 5 seconds.
Then slowly lower them back down, resting your feet on the floor.
Breath out when you lift your legs up and inhale when you lower them to the floor.
In the beginning, you may find that you're only able to do a few of these. That's okay. As your
abdominals get stronger, you'll be able to do more. Hang in there.
Pelvic Thrusts
Start by lying on your back with your knees bent and arms straight beside you.
Slowly lift and tilt your pelvis upward as you exhale. As you tilt your pelvis, be sure you keep your
lower back on the floor so you get the most out of the movement.
Hold the movement for about 5 seconds and inhale as your relax your buttocks back down on the
floor.
Do about 10 to 15 reps and take a 90 second break between sets. Perform a total of 4 sets.
hope all this helps.... need more personal help, click here.
AND NOW SOME FLAT TUMMY THINSPIRATION ...
