Is belly fat really the first to go on Atkins?

[BellyButton]

Forgive my ignorance, I am brand new to the program and a friend of mine told me that this is the perfect diet for me because he heard that belly fat (MY SUPER MAIN ISSUE, I have a size 42 waist and it's largely disporportionate to my 5 foot 4 height and 183 weight). Is this true?

[Twinkie_30]

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I always thought one looses weight top to bottom, so our face would be the first place to get thinner. I have a major belly issue too and posted a similar post. So far everyone has written that the belly does go in ! LOL And you can see so many pics that prove it.
You know how the belly has another pointy area right above the navel ? yeah i think that is the first one to go. I have seen it on so many pics.

[eclectikat]

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I have heard alot lately that you lose weight first where you last gained it... and I think there is truth to that in my case.
I have back fat... yuck which is where I gained it last...! I Have lost a bit of weight so far and I think I have lost alot on the back of my shoulders and the back of my neck.. I look a little like a turtle ( which isn't so bad considering how cute they are...) but I look less like one now than when I started out 4-6 weeks ago...
This is only my experience.
Give it a try.... nothing ventured nothing gained!

[Fayeza]

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Hi Samantha,
first of all, Welcome aboard.
your friend is right. Atkins helps in reducing your abdominal circumference. you may think that belly fat is limited to the fat out front that you can grab with your hand — but it's the fat you can't see that's really a cause for concern. Visceral fat lies deeper inside the abdomen, surrounding the abdominal organs. Gaining this type of fat has been linked to cardiovascular disease, diabetes and other health problems. Visceral fat in the abdominal area functions differently than fat elsewhere in the body. It has a greater blood supply as well as more receptors for cortisol, a stress hormone. Cortisol levels rise and fall throughout the day, but when you're under constant stress, the amount of the hormone you produce remains elevated. With high stress and, consequently, high cortisol levels, more fat is deposited in the abdominal area since there are more cortisol receptors there.

Several studies found that men and women who overate carbohydrates in response to stress had higher levels of both insulin and cortisol, elevating their risk for more abdominal visceral fat and therefore more serious diseases, including diabetes.

The nutrients that show the most promise in reducing visceral fat are the good fats: the omega-3 fatty acids. Gettin more of these "good" fats has been associated with a reduction in body fat, including abdominal fat. Atkins nutritional approach focuses on having good fats and proteins and restriction of carbohydrates. Therefore it helps alot in reducing your belly fat.
So, regular exercise, Atkins, and relaxation techniques are your way to reducing your risk of chronic diseases and definitely a smaller belly.
From my own experience, I noticd a change in my belly almost instantly with Atkins.
Good luck.

[BellyButton]

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Thank you guys so much!!!!

[deek deek]

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i went down everywhere but my boobs and my waist have lost the same..i guess i need to lose ssum of those lol!! good luck and stick with it and u will see the results!!

[sallyseachange]

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I agree... stick with it and the results will come.

I lost everywhere... even my feet! Went down a shoe size!

[spazzyhilo]

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You'll be amazed where you lose inches. I've lost in places I didn't even consider were fat! I've lost in my fingers (none of my rings fit anymore) and my feet! All of my shoes are loose. Darn, guess I'll have to buy new ones...sigh...

Make sure you measure everywhere. It's really fun to see where you are losing the most inches. Plus even when I'm not losing on the scale, I find I'm losing inches on the tape so I know I'm still doing something right!

[losetocruise]

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I have never lost in my belly first but don't let that discourage you. We are all different wherever you lose it will get to there eventually. I lose first in my face. When I lose weight (on any plan), I get dimples in my cheeks which get deeper as I lose. Right now the pounds aren't dropping very fast but my dimples are getting really deep so I know it is working .

Then I have a cesaream scar which starts getting deeper. Eventually I staart noticing the change all over LOL but it takes time.

[Motivated 1980]

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As Electikat had mentioned I also was told that you lose what you last gained. I had gone to a nutritionist and asked her if there were any pills that would help my tummy go down, and that's what she explained. She said that I would just be waisting my money on any pills, explaining that we lose weight were we last gained it. She advised me to stick to a good diet and to workout. I hope this helps.

[SugarFreeSheila]

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It certainly seems that way! Dramatic loss of belly fat is reported to me quite a lot via progress e-mails, and I recall noticing the same thing as I lost. Pretty encouraging, if you ask me!

[Pittsburghgirl]

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I've been on Atkins now for straight 4 weeks and have lost 13 pounds. My face was the first that people have noticed but now my stomach is down also. I went off Atkins for 2 days since I met my first goal and I've been back on induction for 4 days. I have another mini goal to accomplish and then I will get off for two days again. My body jumped back into ketosis very quickly form my 2 day binge.


I read this board everyday and it gives me will power to stick with this. Most diets I never saw any results but this one I have and I think that is whats keeping me on track

Thanks everyone for all your great comments and suggestions.

[TheDogAteMyName]

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When I had taken my measurements after my 14 day induction, I lost a lot of inches on top. I've noticed my waistline slimming as well.

[IrishMom82]

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I haven't taken any measurements since I don't have a tape measure. I'm looking forward to finding that my clothes aren't fitting. I've been on Induction for almost 3 weeks (with a 2 day cheat in between week 2 and 3) and I haven't noticed any inches. Looking forward too it though!

[HulaMom]

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I have a related question.....
Is there any way to prevent losing fat in the bustline??

Sigh... it will be the first thing to go....

Hula