Anonymous
Post 02/19/2019 19:13     Subject: Re:Flat stomach over 50?
According to this awesome article, a glass of wine is as good as an hour at the gym: https://www.thedailymeal.com/news/drinking-a-glass-of-red-wine-is-as-healthy-as-an-hour-at-the-gym/012915

Also, red wine is good for the heart.

Anonymous wrote:The painful truth is that abstaining from alcohol and near-daily intense exercise may be necessary — your two glasses of wine are real culprits.
Anonymous
Post 02/19/2019 19:12     Subject: Re:Flat stomach over 50?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I wonder what Halle Berry and J. Lo do for their toned taut tummies...



Personal chefs and trainers.


and plastic surgery.
Anonymous
Post 02/19/2019 16:10     Subject: Re:Flat stomach over 50?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I’m 52 and post menopausal, but on HRT. In my case it’s body type (slight pear, small waist, fat doesn’t go to my belly), the fact that I’ve been fit and a regular exerciser my whole life, having very toned core muscles, not gaining weight (I weigh the same as when I was 18), and probably in part the HRT. To stay like this through my 40s and menopause entailed exercising more and harder than I used to and being more careful about what I eat.

Did you have any kids?


One. I relied on Pilates post-partum to get abdominal tone back. Took several months.
Anonymous
Post 02/19/2019 15:34     Subject: Flat stomach over 50?
Genetics and body type. Even when I was in my early 30s, running 20+ miles a week, cycling 100+ miles a week, and could hold a 3 minute plank my stomach was not flat. Totally defined above the waist, and a pooch of fat below. As I’ve gotten older and less fit it’s become more noticeable. It’s not going anywhere.
Anonymous
Post 02/19/2019 14:58     Subject: Re:Flat stomach over 50?
Anonymous wrote:I’m 52 and post menopausal, but on HRT. In my case it’s body type (slight pear, small waist, fat doesn’t go to my belly), the fact that I’ve been fit and a regular exerciser my whole life, having very toned core muscles, not gaining weight (I weigh the same as when I was 18), and probably in part the HRT. To stay like this through my 40s and menopause entailed exercising more and harder than I used to and being more careful about what I eat.

Did you have any kids?
Anonymous
Post 02/17/2019 10:44     Subject: Re:Flat stomach over 50?
Yes I can if I only eat fruits, veggies and low fat meat.

But I don't cause I love bread, cheese and wine.

Sometimes I will diet and get a flat belly but cookouts happen and I'm back to my normal self.
Anonymous
Post 02/17/2019 10:30     Subject: Re:Flat stomach over 50?
I’m 52 and post menopausal, but on HRT. In my case it’s body type (slight pear, small waist, fat doesn’t go to my belly), the fact that I’ve been fit and a regular exerciser my whole life, having very toned core muscles, not gaining weight (I weigh the same as when I was 18), and probably in part the HRT. To stay like this through my 40s and menopause entailed exercising more and harder than I used to and being more careful about what I eat.
Anonymous
Post 02/17/2019 10:00     Subject: Re:Flat stomach over 50?
Anonymous wrote:The painful truth is that abstaining from alcohol and near-daily intense exercise may be necessary — your two glasses of wine are real culprits.


Was waiting for you to show up
Anonymous
Post 02/17/2019 09:59     Subject: Flat stomach over 50?
I agree with those who said genetics. My mom is 73 with a flat stomach and, while she kind of watches what she eats and walks every day, she also drinks wine and doesn’t exercise. My stomach is the last place I gain - I once gained 20 lbs and still had a fairly flat stomach, so I suspect I have her genes.
Anonymous
Post 02/17/2019 09:58     Subject: Flat stomach over 50?
I’m 48 and experiencing the same. Gained 6lbs in the past year and it’s all in the belly. I just started Pilates again. I can feel the muscle but still flabby. The flip side is my butt looks incredible and my legs are toned. I keep reading that HIIT is the only way to help and proper eating. Nothing will fix because of hormones but fitness needs to become a life style.
Anonymous
Post 02/14/2019 17:41     Subject: Re:Flat stomach over 50?
Anonymous wrote:The painful truth is that abstaining from alcohol and near-daily intense exercise may be necessary — your two glasses of wine are real culprits.



I went off alcohol for a year; everything else stayed the same. No difference in my weight whatsoever.

But just to be healthier, I keep it to half a glass per dinner now.
Anonymous
Post 02/14/2019 13:32     Subject: Re:Flat stomach over 50?
Anonymous wrote:I wonder what Halle Berry and J. Lo do for their toned taut tummies...



Personal chefs and trainers.
Anonymous
Post 02/14/2019 13:16     Subject: Re:Flat stomach over 50?
The painful truth is that abstaining from alcohol and near-daily intense exercise may be necessary — your two glasses of wine are real culprits.
Anonymous
Post 02/14/2019 12:59     Subject: Flat stomach over 50?
My mom is 64, birthed five kids and her stomach is super flat. Genetics, all the way. The flip side is she never filled an A cup. Not even while breastfeeding

Anonymous
Post 02/14/2019 12:49     Subject: Re:Flat stomach over 50?
I wonder what Halle Berry and J. Lo do for their toned taut tummies...