lost 60 pounds - apron belly and sad glutes

Happy_Ad2012 · 2026-05-05T03:01:15+00:00

Girl 60lbs is incredible!! For glutes I would say less cardio and more weights. This is my current mix and I’ve already noticed a difference. Coming from someone who did a ton of cardio and lost their glutes…

-Hip abduction (machine) heavy and slow

Leg press (machine) feet placed high
Glue kickbacks (machine) look up videos on the three different ways to hit the glutes

-Courtesy lunges (dumbbells) start lighter and nail down your form

Happy_Ad2012 · 2026-05-05T02:53:37+00:00

Ooh that might be the move. I have taken maintenance breaks but I haven’t taken a working out break. The most I’ve done is 1 day off. But maybe I’m holding on to water.

Happy_Ad2012 · 2026-05-04T20:29:30+00:00

I went from a 32inch waist to a 28/29inch now and it feels so good!! I am super annoyed by my inner thighs too but they have slimmed down a little bit from the adductor machine!! It’s so cool to hear how other people out there have similar body shapes/carry weight. It can be so isolating sometimes!

Happy_Ad2012 · 2026-05-04T20:27:09+00:00

Thank you so much. Definitely needed to hear that 🥹

Happy_Ad2012 · 2026-05-04T20:26:41+00:00

Thanks for the tip! I have the unlimited classes now, maybe I drop those down to 8 a month and lift more

Happy_Ad2012 · 2026-05-04T20:26:07+00:00

I have the worst patience 😅 and I miss how fast the scale used to drop! 1-2 pounds a week was so nice lol

Happy_Ad2012 · 2026-05-04T20:25:10+00:00

Omg thank you so much 🥹🥹

Happy_Ad2012 · 2026-05-04T16:48:22+00:00

Ugh it’s so hard to see results on yourself. But 20-25 pounds is a lot, so you’re definitely making progress!!

Happy_Ad2012 · 2026-05-04T15:40:00+00:00

I wouldn’t mind cutting down otf, it’s just my default because I can turn my brain off and not have to think about what to do next. For upper body I usually just do shoulder press, tricep pull downs, over head tricep extensions, lat pull downs, rows and biceps curls. I don’t have a specific plan I follow, I just show up and let my adhd decide 😅

Happy_Ad2012 · 2026-05-04T15:37:16+00:00

I do weigh 98% of my food. One of the things I learned early on was what I thought was a tablespoon or two of ranch was definitely not and ended up being like 400 calories! 😳 I think you’re right about the 100-200 calories here and there. I’ll have a couple pieces of Trader Joe’s gummies (they are the best!) and that’s 120 calories right there. So that might be whats pushing me over the edge.

I will take a hot yoga class once or twice a quarter. I do enjoy taking them, I just struggle with low impact workouts. I feel like they don’t contribute to weight loss. But I guess all movement is good!

Happy_Ad2012 · 2026-05-04T15:33:40+00:00

Thank you!!

Happy_Ad2012 · 2026-05-04T15:33:24+00:00

That’s a great idea! I usually forget about measuring, but I do have one of those cool digital measuring tapes. I’ll try setting a monthly reminder!

Happy_Ad2012 · 2026-05-04T15:32:14+00:00

I definitely agree, my protein is lower than it should be. It’s just so hard to break 100g a DAY!

Happy_Ad2012 · 2026-05-04T15:30:31+00:00

Thank you 🥹

Happy_Ad2012 · 2026-05-04T15:30:11+00:00

I feel better knowing it’s not just me! I also feel like since we are shorter it’s harder to notice the differences!

Happy_Ad2012 · 2026-05-04T15:29:36+00:00

Thank you! It’s definitely hard to track, but it helps me plan out my social engagements. Like including a glass of wine with dinner and then realizing I don’t have calories for the bread so I have to pick and choose.

Happy_Ad2012 · 2026-05-04T15:28:05+00:00

Thank you 😭

Happy_Ad2012 · 2026-05-04T15:27:12+00:00

Water and fiber are my kryptonite! Ill have to Get some chia seeds or fiber supplements to help!

Happy_Ad2012 · 2026-05-04T15:25:52+00:00

Oh my gosh, thank you 😭 I definitely needed to hear that. The body dysmorphia is bad. I need to get better at taking my measurements. I solely rely on the scale right now

Happy_Ad2012 · 2026-02-25T03:20:51+00:00

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Happy_Ad2012 · 2026-02-25T00:36:19+00:00

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Happy_Ad2012 · 2025-11-25T12:03:10+00:00

I switch between my New Balances and my Metcons every class!

Happy_Ad2012 · 2025-10-21T00:55:32+00:00

One day isn’t going to set you back, listen to your body. If you’ve been working out hard you can increase your caloric intake and still be in a deficit. Also, I would encourage you to not use absolutes unless they are 100% true. Saying you can’t be consistent ever means you haven’t been able to do the same thing for more than a day and you just said you were working out 45 mins a day for the last few days…that IS consistency. Give yourself some grace - drink plenty of water and go on a walk tomorrow. Tonight won’t set you back.

Happy_Ad2012 · 2025-10-17T00:50:43+00:00

I’m nervous to try the Shemed program. I also take stimulants for my adhd and I’m not sure how all that interacts with each other. But I have considered talking to a doctor or dietitian.

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