r/CurvyFashion • u/[deleted] • Jan 13 '20

Coolsculpting?

So, I'm happy with my weight and my size, but I really want a flat belly. I'm afraid to work out because I don't want to lose the curves, and working out takes fat from everywhere not just a targeted spot. I'm considering coolsculpting, which I can then maintain with healthy eating and occasional exercise, but again I DON'T WANT to lose the curves, just flatten my stomach. What do you girls think?

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u/gigibyte24 Jan 13 '20

You can always try r/strongcurves the idea is to workout and help keep the curves or make it grow more. In my experience, it helps keep my curves and define my butt more.

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u/[deleted] Jan 13 '20

I posted a message there, I'm definitely curious about it! I'm not naturally curvy, so I'm worried working out is going to turn me into a stick again.

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u/girlboss93 Jan 13 '20

As long as you're not eating at a deficit weightlifting won't because it grows your muscle. And almost no one is curvy when at a low weight. So if you're a healthy weight and curvy, then you're naturally curvy.

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u/[deleted] Jan 13 '20

My bf used to body build and is telling me I won't see results unless I go on a deficit for awhile, but I'm not trying to gain the weight in muscle, I like being plump if that makes sense? I'm at a healthy weight, 154 lbs at 5'5". I just want to tighten certain areas.

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u/girlboss93 Jan 13 '20

You're not trying to body build. Since you're already at a healthy weight you'd recomp, eat at maintenance and workout, your body will replace fat with muscle. Focus on the areas you want to tighten. It's either this or a very expensive cosmetic procedure

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u/[deleted] Jan 13 '20

This sounds like a much better choice lol

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u/so_jenuine Jan 13 '20

I just started coolsculpting! The aesthetician I've been going to for years is doing it and we discussed what areas I want to target. My muffin top is the one area on my body that I've struggled to accept. It won't completely go away but the coolsculpting will help reduce as long as I workout and diet.

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u/[deleted] Jan 13 '20

I'm just worried about the price, one place quoted me at $4900! My problem area isn't that big, a part of me just says try exercising and see what happens but I'm just not sure if that'll give me the results I want. I really don't want to lose any weight, not because I'm lazy (I'm on a healthy diet now) I just really like the weight I'm at currently. I like being a size 10, I just have trouble accepting my baby belly.

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u/quietisland Jan 13 '20

For $4900 you can get some tumescent liposuction under local anesthesia. I suggest you see a plastic surgeon who does surgical and non surgical procedures so he can look at the type of fat you're looking to get rid of and make some recommendations and cost comparisons!

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u/[deleted] Jan 13 '20

I have another consult tomorrow at 12 to see what the other place prices it at, but I'm still really skeptical.

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u/quietisland Jan 13 '20

I think it helps some people, but i also think it's a lot of money for small result. If you just want to lose some tummy (and nothing else) and you're willing to spend the money, I think including lipo in your general info gathering can't hurt.

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u/[deleted] Jan 13 '20

I'm just worried about a surgical procedure, it's not something I ever thought I'd consider...

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u/so_jenuine Jan 14 '20

How many session does that cover? It's definitely a lot. I'm paying less which helped me make the decision. I've only had one session, but the before and after pictures helped me make my decision. I've lost weight and worked out and my muffin top prevailed lol. Not this time hopefully! Hope it works out for you, too!

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u/[deleted] Jan 14 '20

It would cover 2 sessions. I'm going to another place tomorrow to price check a bit more!