happyfrank Posted May 5, 2010 Share Posted May 5, 2010 I was working out last night at the gym. Older gentleman training in the mma/boxing area of the gym noticed me working out and asked me if I wanted to lose my belly fat.Told me to put vaseline on my belly and wrap plastic around the belly area and it will help it go away. Told me I got nothing to lose. Anybody ever heard of this trick before? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metrogirl Posted May 5, 2010 Share Posted May 5, 2010 I use a product called Sweet Sweat. It's a thermogenic cream that promotes sweating in areas that are flabby. There is another one that is cheaper and you can actually get it at Walgreen's. It's called Abolene. It's actually a moisturizer, makeup remover type of cream that does the same thing as the Sweet Sweat. This one is odor free and cheaper. I just like the Sweet Sweat because of the smell. In my opinion, both equally effective. I also put it on my problem areas right before I go into the steam room. The sweat literally runs down my body. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metrogirl Posted May 5, 2010 Share Posted May 5, 2010 here are the pics of the products I was talking about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmmd Posted May 5, 2010 Share Posted May 5, 2010 none of that stuff works. you can't spot reduce fat. you just have to lose weight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyfrank Posted May 5, 2010 Author Share Posted May 5, 2010 Very cool. Thank you Metrogirl. I will try it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinnsvini Posted May 5, 2010 Share Posted May 5, 2010 That has to be the most 'ridiculous' tip I have ever heard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
live.laugh.luv Posted May 5, 2010 Share Posted May 5, 2010 Sorry to go OT, but is there a water weight LOSS pill out there?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidehop Posted May 5, 2010 Share Posted May 5, 2010 Sorry to go OT, but is there a water weight LOSS pill out there?? To lose water weight? Drink more water. Your body is retaining water because you're not getting in enough (1 oz per two pounds of your body weight). The body will start to get rid of any excess water then. As for the Vaseline trick I wouldn't bother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shuttlefish Posted May 5, 2010 Share Posted May 5, 2010 It so does work! I saw it on a TV show and plus there was an interview with the author/inventer in splice magazine. Here's what you do. On a daily basis, put vaseline on your tum and wrap saran wrap around it for 5 minutes, then take it off. Right afterwards do one of two things. Either a very brisk 1 hour walk or a quick 1/2 hour or 3/4 hour jog. This needs to be done every day possible. In order for the vaseline to work effectively, you need to get your heart rate up and keep it sustained up. The only down side to this is because of the vaseline you have to have certain dietary restrictions. I don't remember all of them but I do know that you have to limited the quanitity of French fries/gravy (actually just fried stuff in general) and pastries and soda pop and junk food. It think you are allowed to eat as many fruit and veg as you want though...for some reason that doesn't effect the vaseline. So you peeps say that this doesn't work. Ha!!! You need more faith!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmmd Posted May 5, 2010 Share Posted May 5, 2010 you're right. just read an article about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidehop Posted May 5, 2010 Share Posted May 5, 2010 Exactly, calories burned while eating less junk. This can be achieved without putting nasty petroleum all over your tummy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinkelephant Posted May 5, 2010 Share Posted May 5, 2010 LOL!!! so funny. I didn't think it was a joke either. Everyone in this thread seemed srsss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shuttlefish Posted May 5, 2010 Share Posted May 5, 2010 ^^^ I put in one of those icony smiley face thingys...I thought that would help. Is is possible they are over used and therefore their power to denote irony/sarcasm/absurd humour etc is weakened? Oh well, very few get my jokes in real life either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidehop Posted May 5, 2010 Share Posted May 5, 2010 ^^^ I put in one of those icony smiley face thingys...I thought that would help. Is is possible they are over used and therefore their power to denote irony/sarcasm/absurd humour etc is weakened? Oh well, very few get my jokes in real life either It sounded serious lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyfrank Posted May 5, 2010 Author Share Posted May 5, 2010 I run 3 to 4 miles everyday and play 2 hrs of basketball. Been eating healthy too.. I'm going to try this vaseline trick and see if it works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmmd Posted May 5, 2010 Share Posted May 5, 2010 it's not going to work. there is 0% chance of it working. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jadewhisper Posted May 5, 2010 Share Posted May 5, 2010 Rubbing vaseline on your belly doesn't sound like it would lessen belly fat. Strengthening your core muscles would help as well as eating less snacky cakes. Besides, vaseline is made out of stuff they originally discarded. If you're looking for something to help moisturize your skin, coconut oil is great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Lily Posted May 5, 2010 Share Posted May 5, 2010 "The only down side to this is because of the vaseline you have to have certain dietary restrictions. I don't remember all of them but I do know that you have to limited the quanitity of French fries/gravy (actually just fried stuff in general) and pastries and soda pop and junk food. It think you are allowed to eat as many fruit and veg as you want though...for some reason that doesn't effect the vaseline." I think what you want to do is reduce your SALT, SUGAR, DAIRY PRODUCTS, WHITE FLOUR, OIL (greasy foods) intake, so that the fat cells can deflate and leave permenantly. Otherwise, the fat cells will simply go "flat" until they puff up again with salt and sugar etc. Drink a lot of water, exercise, and try to wash the deflated cells away BEFORE eating the junky foods again. BTY, Diet soda has tons of sodium...won't help you lose the cells/weight. I learned this from a nutritionist. Good luck ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyfrank Posted May 5, 2010 Author Share Posted May 5, 2010 Rubbing vaseline on your belly doesn't sound like it would lessen belly fat. Strengthening your core muscles would help as well as eating less snacky cakes. Besides, vaseline is made out of stuff they originally discarded. If you're looking for something to help moisturize your skin, coconut oil is great. Vaseline and plastic. I was thinking the plastic and vaseline together is going to help stomach sweat or tighten up more.. Kinda like how boxers wear sweaters and have hood on while running for that extra sweat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metrogirl Posted May 5, 2010 Share Posted May 5, 2010 Well I always thought that sweating helps promote weight loss and that is why I like the stuff I use because it makes me sweat like crazy. I think you should try it and see if it helps, see if you like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmmd Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 sweating has nothing to do with weight loss. vaseline has nothing to do with weight loss. this is all just a load of garbage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alezia Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 Sweating does promote weight loss - water weight. It will just creep back on you as soon as you drink water. It doesn't promote fat loss though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinkelephant Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 ya, losing water is probably not something i'd like to do. i like my body hydrated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugwolf Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 I say "first on, last off." Wherever you started gaining weight in the beginning is going the last place you lose it in the end. I know this area is certainly my belly and I suspect it is with a lot of people. I've lost an enormous amount of weight and I still hate hate hate my belly. I've accepted that it will be with me until I reach my end goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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