Trainer says I need to lose 7-10 lbs to see my abs...what do you think?

[jport1540]

Trainer says I need to lose 7-10 lbs to see my abs...what do you think? Try not to be too harsh, still a work in progress. Lost 25 lbs so far. When I stand up, I can beleive 7 lbs, cause I can feel my abs. But when i sit down, I think like 15lbs. Gimme you thoughts. Thanks.

[manwithin]

I'd say more like 15 to 20 pounds.

[SwoleCat]

You have to lose a lot more than 10 lbs. I've got news for you.

PM answered.

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[IBdmfkr]

You have to lose a lot more than 10 lbs. I've got news for you.

PM answered.

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Ditto

and

ditto.

[Narkissos]

You have to lose a lot more than 10 lbs. I've got news for you.

PM answered.

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Yup!

Your trainer is bull-shitting you.

[mds]

More than 10, but thats a great start. Might won't to work on your chest a little more too.

[chest6]

I'll be honest man..its much more than you think. You'd think its a lot less but the leaner you get..the more it seems to take. I won't give a number cuz I won't be too harsh..but its alright I was there once

[jport1540]

Yeah, I was thinkin it was at the very least, 10lbs, but prolly closer to 15 sounds alot closer. Thanks for the help thus far.

[muscle1]

trainer is definatly wrong...probably 20 lbs...where's ur body fat at, needs to be under 10 percent for sure 2 see those abs

[anaBROLIC]

you say you already lost 25lbs. goodwork keep it up and youll get there..

[C_Bino]

You have to lose a lot more than 10 lbs. I've got news for you.

PM answered.

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Ditto

and

ditto.

How many PM's were sent out damn. We are busy people.

[IBdmfkr]

lol.. glad to know you got it handled Bino.. save me a lot of time and energy ;)

Enjoy

[jport1540]

yeah, sorry about that, I sent out 5 PM's to Vets cauase I wanted to get opinions from the most experienced guys and I wanted a variety of responses. If i make a decision like trying clan, i want to know all I can and be as well informed as possible.

[IBdmfkr]

U know your opinion on it.. not necessary.

[Lavinco]

-10 to 25 and you'll start to see em.

btw, fire your trainer!

[C_Bino]

lol.. glad to know you got it handled Bino.. save me a lot of time and energy ;)

Enjoy
Ya man it took me like 15 mins to write out that long ass PM to respond to all those questions he asked. I got you covered.

[IBdmfkr]

ditto.. you have more patience than I Grasshopper.

[daytrader]

not tryin to be discouraging just realistic... but id say atleast 25-35lbs b4 you had a legit six pack.. atleast...theres no doubt you can do it if you really want it.. but whats your diet look like ... post it up... i prob wouldnt listen to that trainer about diet lol:0lamo:

wait i reread the question.. you said until you SEE your abs... big differece between seeing them and having a six pack...... ya id say bout 15-20lbs b4 you see them.... GL bro

[George]

actually 10lbs of pure fat would be ALOT!
but considering he will drop his glycogen reserves and water w/ it .. his over all weight loss will be closer to 20-25

[Stumbo]

actually 10lbs of pure fat would be ALOT!
but considering he will drop his glycogen reserves and water w/ it .. his over all weight loss will be closer to 20-25

Agreed. I tried to post somthing like that, but couldnt get my words in order for some reason.

[topvega]

Abs are a bitch bro... no flame but 10lbs won't even put a dent in your mid-section... It's not like you choose where the fat comes off....

[IBdmfkr]

U could always go steal a meat slicer from the deli? Kinda messy though.

[scriptfactory]

7-10lbs of fat loss is about correct, but your total weight loss is going to be around 20lbs including water, etc. You won't see abs if you just lose 10lbs of bodyweight...

[IronAdam]

I agree with everyone else, more like 25lbs. You made it this far, stick to it. Also check out the diet forum for some good advice if you haven't already.

[GREENMACHINE]

7-10lbs of fat loss is about correct, but your total weight loss is going to be around 20lbs including water, etc. You won't see abs if you just lose 10lbs of bodyweight...

:werd:

[InsaneInTheMembrane]

like mentioned..at least another 20 lbs to see abs

also, you're gonna have alot of loose skin covering your lower abs... it may take 1-2 yrs to tighten up if you can keep the weight off...sorry to ruin the party..I have the same problem....even at 7% BF (1.5 yrs ago), my lower abs were behind flabby flaps of skin....recently though, its become MUCH better...just be patient

but congrats on your progress thus far! Keep it up....Rome wasn't built in a day

[Natty99]

7-10lbs of fat loss is about correct, but your total weight loss is going to be around 20lbs including water, etc. You won't see abs if you just lose 10lbs of bodyweight...

He's right!

[Tren Bull]

Trainer says I need to lose 7-10 lbs to see my abs...what do you think? Try not to be too harsh, still a work in progress. Lost 25 lbs so far. When I stand up, I can beleive 7 lbs, cause I can feel my abs. But when i sit down, I think like 15lbs. Gimme you thoughts. Thanks.


well, the problem is that when you lose weight, you lose it from all over your body, not just in the problem areas. ive found that in order to get a fat six pack, you need to have a very very low bf%

[IBdmfkr]

yep, I'm at 7% now and still only see the outline.. pissin me off lol.. 3% here I come!

[abstrack]

Yup!

Your trainer is bull-shitting you.

Not only that but he sold you on a training package with that lie. Tell him you want your money back if you dont see abs after loosing 10lbs

[rar1015]

I wouldnt pay him a dime if he thinks you will see your abs after 7-10 lbs.

[jport1540]

assuming I cut the weight i needed to by september, is there anything I can do to tighten up my skin?

[abstrack]

naw bud. The skin is like rubber. It takes time to shrink back, and some times if it is too stretched out, it will not go back to "normal". You might still have loose skin or stretch marks.

Judging from your pics, you should be fine. It is just going to take some time and dedication on your part.