Mommy pouch

_Mommamika

I had my son in 2012 and I am still working on getting this pouch down from when I had him. I do crunches .. Which helps the top of my abs, but I was wondering if you guys had more ideas to help with the bottom. Thanks for the help

queenliz99

Read this

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1161603/so-you-want-a-nice-stomach/p1

Sued0nim

Crunches don't help particularly

Fat loss through calorie defecit
Weight training

Read the op in the link above

mom3over40

The pelvic tilt exercise will help tighten the inner muscle of the lower abdomen and strengthen the pelvic floor. But if is fat that's hanging out, definitely the link referenced above.

LadyTalulah

If it's fat and lack of muscles that's the problem, read the link.
If it's stretched skin, try a dermroller! I use it for my loose skin / stretch marks, and its' a miracle product. Do your research though, it's a slow process and it has to be done correctly! Overuse will defeat the purpose.

_Mommamika

Thanks everyone

terbusha

Lose skin will tighten up to whatever degree it will. This depends on a bunch of things. If it’s body fat, just doing crunches will not solve your problem. You’re looking to get lean. You can have all the muscle mass in the world, but if you’ve got too much body fat, they won’t show. It sounds like to me you’re looking to lean out some.

Set an appropriate calorie deficit based on your progress and metabolism, get in some intense exercise 5-6 days/week, and be consistent. You’ve got this. Time and consistency will get you there.

Allan

PokeyBug

terbusha wrote: »

Lose skin will tighten up to whatever degree it will. This depends on a bunch of things. If it’s body fat, just doing crunches will not solve your problem. You’re looking to get lean. You can have all the muscle mass in the world, but if you’ve got too much body fat, they won’t show. It sounds like to me you’re looking to lean out some.

Set an appropriate calorie deficit based on your progress and metabolism, get in some intense exercise 5-6 days/week, and be consistent. You’ve got this. Time and consistency will get you there.

Allan

+20,000

Seriously. I had the most giant mommy pouch on the planet, and it's not completely gone YET, but it is much reduced as I've lost weight and gotten in shape. No tricks, no gimmicks, just take some time, cut your calories, work out, and watch it slowly disappear. You DO need to tighten your ab muscles, that helps reduce the bulky appearance, but if body fat is your problem, cutting calories and patience are both a must.

amtru2015

Ok so to preface what I'm about to say because God knows people will jump down my throat about it---Fat burn and eating right is the foundation you need for good abs. That being said, if you are looking for some good exercises that are especially good for lower abs, planks (lots of them---20secs on/10 secs rest for 4 mins---and suitcases!! They hurt so good. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqvIl-5rqhE

gracielynn1011

ashmeg84 wrote: »

Ok so to preface what I'm about to say because God knows people will jump down my throat about it---Fat burn and eating right is the foundation you need for good abs. That being said, if you are looking for some good exercises that are especially good for lower abs, planks (lots of them---20secs on/10 secs rest for 4 mins---and suitcases!! They hurt so good. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqvIl-5rqhE

I think you covered your bases, no one should jump you. Calorie intake is a big deal, but you definitely need to train the muscles also. Training makes the core strong, calorie deficit makes it lean.

usmcmp

I found the best foundation for my abs was heavy compound lifts. When I dieted down I didn't even need ab work to make the muscles firm. When you do squats, bench press, deadlift and overhead press you engage your core. It was more than enough to give me a 6 pack.

_Mommamika

terbusha wrote: »

Lose skin will tighten up to whatever degree it will. This depends on a bunch of things. If it’s body fat, just doing crunches will not solve your problem. You’re looking to get lean. You can have all the muscle mass in the world, but if you’ve got too much body fat, they won’t show. It sounds like to me you’re looking to lean out some.

Set an appropriate calorie deficit based on your progress and metabolism, get in some intense exercise 5-6 days/week, and be consistent. You’ve got this. Time and consistency will get you there.

Allan

Thanks I appreciate the help

_Mommamika

Thanks for the tips @usmcmp‌

_Mommamika

Thanks for the help everyone