Anyone Out There With A Completely Flat Stomach?

"Inulin is a starchy substance found in a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, and herbs, including wheat, onions, bananas, leeks, artichokes, and asparagus. The inulin that is used for medicine is most commonly obtained by soaking chicory roots in hot water."

Suppose we could just eat those things.

I might try it.

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A lot of it has to be genetic. I will never believe that all obese people get that way through over-eating alone.

The person at CariGN's gym is probably just lucky. (And yes, of course, she works out! The desire to do that is probably genetic too. Some people are naturally active).

Fat measuring scales can tell you if y0u have visceral fat. Y0u have to allow for the visible outside fat, of course.

Horrible stuff. Try a packet of chocolate covered raisins. Worked a treat this morning. (eaten at bedtime last night)

Still going.

I was very tempted to buy fibrogel today (I didn't) . Anyone tried it?

Over-the-counter does not automatically mean there could be no problems at all with it. Everything has good and bad effects.

www.naturalnews.com/022356_inulin_food_ingredients.html# discusses the good and bad effects of inulin.

It seems to be available over the counter, rowantree so I guess not.

Is there any reason NOT to take inulin? I'm worried about the visceral thing too.

Joking aside, I'm a bit worried about the visceral fat thing. Is there a way of telling if your fat is visceral or not?

Just off to google inulin powder.

Going to try inulin powder as shown by Angela Rippon on her ageing programme a few weeks ago. It is apparentky visceral fat we have around our organs, but also lies around the tummy area. Inulin is supposed to help get rid of this fat. Reviews seem really good.

I wish!

I'm 64 and size 12 to 14. I still had a fairly flat stomach in my 50s but now it's very flabby. I lost a fair bit of weight and whilst I'm happy with my size, everything is much more flabby, especially my arms.

Mine is pie related!

Mine is definitely an age thing. Have resigned myself to it, but still hate it!

Hip bones?. Well done on your weight loss. .

No flat stomach. But I have lost over 2 stone so can now see hip bones with a much diminished wobbly bit between

DO we get measured standing up or lying down? .

HaHaHa Don't we just wish (grin) (grin) (grin) at 58 I do abs training and although smaller than it was I know I will never have a flat stomach only when I lay down and breathe it in, just accept it, I do exercise daily, and as long as I feel happy with my effort and hubby is, no need to please any one else.

I've never had a flat tummy, even in my teens at seven and a half stone (height 5' 1"). Now I vary between 8st and about 8st 5lb. I'm trying to cut down on carbs (something Michael Mosely recommends). My tummy flattened a bit over Christmas when DH was in hospital because with on-one here to worry and nag me about not eating I deliberately ate as little as possible to reduce weight and I was walking quite a long way to the hospital every day. DD2 after two children has no tummy at all. My bottom is flatter now I'm older. There were some pictures of celebrities in the newspaper with flat tummies - but all thanks to Spanx so I felt a bit cheated. They probably didn't have flat tums at all. Also I saw a picture of Anna Wintour watching Wimbledon - she has serious bingo wings. That cheered me up!

Recently had my 60th birthday I've been a size 8 all my life, then I stopped HRT 2 years ago I'm now a tight 10 with one of those tummys that make you look pregnant. I really don't mind putting on the bit of weight but the tummy is a real nuisance. So I've been to a nutritionist I've had a consultation with a personal trainer as losing weight does not get rid of the tummy. It's visceral fat that sits round your organs it's really really tough to loose, dieting won't necessarily loose it as you have to eat a range of all the food types if you cut out certain foods to loose weight you could be cutting out the wrong food to fight fat round belly. It's also about your BMR not your BMI,it's also a hormone issue it's a real minefield that's why I asked for help. Don't be fooled into all these tummy busting exercises all that does is build muscle on top of fat. Good luck

I am 65 and only recently have developed a sticky out tummy . I hate it and no undergarment seems to make it flat . I have always had a flat tummy , even after the 4 children , c sections , multiple operations . I guess it must be an age thing and everything has lost tone . My bust has also gone from a B cup to a D , something I would have loved when younger but dislike now . Will have a look at the `Wear your own bra" thing on Amazon !!

Do try the 5_2 diet, I got rid of 3 st. and have kept it off. Becomes a way of life.

Okay this is drastic but has anyone tried liposuction or even had an apronectomy? Most of our tummies will disappear, Simming World for longer than two years helped, but there is a time when you choose between shrunken boobs.

I think it is normal in middle-aged women who have had children. Don't fret about it - my OH thinks it is a great cushion to fall asleep on!