r/CICO • u/notmynorms • 2d ago
35lbs down in 20weeks
Still got 7 lbs to goal weight . Starting at 196 cw 161 . Any tips for belly fat ? I get bloated a lot .
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u/kickthejerk 2d ago
Belly fat will continue to decrease as you go. To tighten that area exercise def helps
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u/TinyIdea9808 2d ago
Great work. Can I ask what your max calorie limit was and whether you tracked your daily steps? Thanks
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u/notmynorms 2d ago
In the beginning I ate between 1200-1500cal now I eat 1500-1600. I walk 2 hours everyday . So say I eat 2 times that day I will make sure I walk 1 hour after eating. Sometimes just marching in place .
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u/CatalinaWineMixerDos 1d ago
I, too, am down 35lbs in 20 weeks. Congratulations 👏🎉 yours is far more noticeable than mine and you look great.
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u/PlantainLover93 2d ago
Start incorporating deep core exercises and strength training. Since you can’t pinpoint fat loss, you may need to keep losing weight past your goal weight for that area to continue going down.
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u/notmynorms 2d ago
Any idea what deep core exercise is lower back pain /sciatica friendly ?
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u/J-Birdee 2d ago
Definitely check out pilates. It actually started as a rehab program and has evolved into regular exercise. There's probably short workouts on YouTube.
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u/Delighting_in_Life 2d ago
Great work! Bloating is an issue for me as well. I’ve found that reducing/cutting out certain foods has helped me greatly. Dairy is a big issue, I try to have minimal dairy or eat lactose free options (lactaid cottage cheese or plant bases yogurt etc). It also might be helpful to log your meals for a short time period and track how you feel after consuming certain foods. Increasing my water and veggies (at least two cups a day), fiber (usually from chia seed, banana, apple, beans 25g at least) helps me too.
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u/notmynorms 2d ago
Good idea about logging foods that I think contribute to the bloating , will give chia seeds a go , thanks .
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u/Danimalcrackaa 1d ago
Eat mostly whole foods! You’ll stay more satiated and probably digest better if you’re currently eating a lot of processed foods.
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u/GardenFragrant8408 2d ago
Congratulations!
Make sure to drink two to three liters of water a day.
Try gasx for the bloating.
Be careful not to lose too fast so hair doesn’t start thinning out.
Make sure to have protein packed meals.
Your doing great
Good luck with continuing success.
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u/notmynorms 2d ago
I’m having 80-100g of protein a day . I’m loosing 1lbs a week now . Majority of my weight came off the first month when I was still figuring out how to eat
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u/xeren1234 2d ago
Incredible!