male only So what's realistic?

[Manatee 3]

I'm beginning to think that I'm done on this weight loss thing :party:

I'm down 100, but still have a spare tire that's just not going away, and the weight has been stable for about 8 months now. Should I just abandon the washboard abs dream, and just accept that at 40 most dudes are chubby?

bleah :thumbup:

[plain 12]

Uh, aren't you around waist size 32/34? That's not much of a spare tire unless you're 4'7"....Also, If you're dead set on trying for the six pack, you'll probably have to radically change your diet (almost zero fat intake) and bump the cardio waaaaay up. You'll need to get around 3-4% body fat before you'll be able to get that ripped 6 pack look. Genetics plays a part as well. Not everybody has those well-defined ab muscles (even some bodybuilders).

[stevegoad 32]

No doubt about it.

Now you have to concentrate on toning more than losing. Low fat for sure, but lots of exercise.

[Livingthe Dream 0]

I went to a plastic surgeon and he told me it was loose skin and not so much fat but that is me of course. What raised concern for me was when I got into pushup position (without a shirt on) and looked at my stomach it was hanging way way down and that kinda cemented it for me. That loose skin had a dimple look to it and I could tell that it was not really fat. I am 6'3 and got down to 196 before giving up on the idea of a 6 pack. You know me Manatee that was my dream from the get go because I have this band thing down. I can pick my weight with this restriction and my routine but I don't think the chiseled looked is possible with a loose layer of skin. I hope we are not in the same boat and you prove me wrong.

[globetrotter 0]

you are probrably looking at plastic surgury if you want a 6 pack at this point. I would give up the dream, and enjoy where you are.

[Renob 1]

You'll need to get around 3-4% body fat

Just an FYI these numbers are just a little off 3-4% body fat is what pro body builders gets to for only about a day or two when they have competition the norm for a six pack to start looking good is 10 to 8%

Can is be done at 40 sure, will it be easy no.