Cutting love handles

[Wesley D.]

I have been training for about 8 months now, been eating really well for about 5 months. i cant however seem to tone down my love handles, i dont do too much leg exercise though. could this be my problem. i am doing alot of abs with the right techniques but nothing seems to work. could anyone help?

[Doug]

Originally Posted by Wesley D.

I have been training for about 8 months now, been eating really well for about 5 months. i cant however seem to tone down my love handles, i dont do too much leg exercise though. could this be my problem. i am doing alot of abs with the right techniques but nothing seems to work. could anyone help?

Hi welcome to the forum..

If your not seeing results then I would suspect the diet...

If you post up what your current routine is, and also exactly what you are eating per day, and also what your weight and height is ??

[tadolfi]

You can train abs till the cows come home - but if you don't lose the extra fat from your body (I said body - not abs) your love handles will only stay lovelier.

Doug tells no lies - diet is the word.

[Wesley D.]

6:00 am: scrambled eggs ( 2 whole eggs )
1 piece of whole wheat bread with peanut butter(sugar added kind)

10:00 am: 1 apple, 1 banana

1:00 pm: Spaghetti bolognaise or Chicken fillet with rice or Chiken Pasta

4:00 pm: Friut Smoothie ( fat free yougurt,fat free milk, fresh berries) or 2 table spoons of peanut butter plain.

6 - 7:00 pm: Train. Monday,Wednesday,Friday (Wieght train)
Tuesday,Thursday,Sunday ( Cardio and abs )

7:30 pm: Chiken Fillet / Osterich Steak / Lean Mince with vegetables

9:00 pm: Glass of fat free milk

[Doug]

Originally Posted by Wesley D.

6:00 am: scrambled eggs ( 2 whole eggs )
1 piece of whole wheat bread with peanut butter(sugar added kind)

10:00 am: 1 apple, 1 banana

1:00 pm: Spaghetti bolognaise or Chicken fillet with rice or Chiken Pasta

4:00 pm: Friut Smoothie ( fat free yougurt,fat free milk, fresh berries) or 2 table spoons of peanut butter plain.

6 - 7:00 pm: Train. Monday,Wednesday,Friday (Wieght train)
Tuesday,Thursday,Sunday ( Cardio and abs )

7:30 pm: Chiken Fillet / Osterich Steak / Lean Mince with vegetables

9:00 pm: Glass of fat free milk

Hi, there is a distinct lack of calories, and especialy carbohydrates, which are energy foods and remember that carbs are protein sparing....For some advice have a look at This Calulator to work out your calorie levels required per day, from that amount subtract 300-500 calories to create a slight caloirie deficiency. Then to construct a nutritional intake have a look at This Article

If you dont eat enough in the day the body will slow your metabolic rate, and can store fat as an emergency store for energy and use muscle for fuel...

[opsman]

Doug --

What does this mean?

"remember that carbs are protein sparing..."

OPSMAN

[brandon85]

From what I've learned...carbs are used by the body for energy instead of protein which can be reserved for the muscles to use as their energy source, which you want to strive for because...well...protein in the muscles equals super big muscles!!!!

[Doug]

Originally Posted by opsman

Doug --

What does this mean?

"remember that carbs are protein sparing..."

OPSMAN

Basically it means if your body does not get sufficient carbohydrates, it starts breaking down the protein in your body to get the energy it needs.

[alien79]

Love handles is an area of fat underneath your belly over the abdominal oblique muscle. It is the part of your body that easily gets fat but it is hard to lose it. If you want to lose some fat from love handles you must try different stomach exercises starting with basic crunches.

http://flatstomach-weightloss.com/love_handles.html

[DannyT]

Originally Posted by alien79

Love handles is an area of fat underneath your belly over the abdominal oblique muscle. It is the part of your body that easily gets fat but it is hard to lose it. If you want to lose some fat from love handles you must try different stomach exercises starting with basic crunches.

http://flatstomach-weightloss.com/love_handles.html

don't listen to this guy, he's talking the most ****.
if you want to see your abs, you got to have a low enough bodyfat %. you do this through DIET (which is the most IMPORTANT factor whilst cutting) and your routine.