I am constantly running up and down stairs taking 4 dogs for a walk.... what type of diet is best to reduce below the waist body fat? My stomach, butt and upper thighs are bigger than they have been in years. I sometimes sit and have a full meal but normally just eat a few small meals a few times a day.
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February 17, 2014
Answer: High Protein and Low Carbs has the best result
From your photos you appear to be a good candidate for a tummy tuck. This will likely remove your old scar as well as tighten and flatten the tummy. The new scar should be fairly low under the panty line and give you a nice result.
It looks like your muscle have split (diastasis recti) This causes the bowing of your lower abdomen. Tightening the skin and muscles can help to flatten you tummy. It sounds like your surgeon is on the right track. Good luck,DrT
Most of my patients lose 10 to 15% of their total body weight after a lateral tension abdominoplasty procedure. This is due to change in fat to muscle ratio as well as abdominal wall muscle tightening which provides early satiety after the procedure. While diet and exercise is an integral part...
