Embarrassing question about stomach fat

mickeyullrich
mickeyullrich Posts: 156 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I am embarrassed to post this but annoyed enough with myself that I have to ask....I just started T25 yesterday and although I have lost 32 lbs recently, I still have 32 lbs to go and I have stomach fat over my C-section scar which is now flopping when I do cardio :embarassed: (I am cringing just writing this)....Is there any garment that can help keep this grossness in place until I get rid of it because instead of enjoying my workout, I just feel frustrated with myself and my floppy stomach!!!!
Thanks in advance!
Christine

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  • ncmedic201
    ncmedic201 Posts: 540 Member
    Have you tried exercise clothes? I have a few pairs of the stretchy shorts that I would wear under my regular shorts or sweat pants.
  • annieu613
    annieu613 Posts: 143 Member
    Congrats on the weight loss! I like to wear compression clothes when I do cardio. It keeps everything in place and there is less jiggling. You can get cheap-ish compression gear at Old Navy or Target.
  • mickeyullrich
    mickeyullrich Posts: 156 Member
    I am actually going to Target this morning...will be looking for some compression shorts for sure! Thank you :flowerforyou: !
  • A_Warrior_Princess
    A_Warrior_Princess Posts: 344 Member
    I am there with you. Once I am at my goal weight I am going to be checking into surgery to get rid of the excess skin.
  • blc1971
    blc1971 Posts: 170 Member
    I am right there with you! I have lost about 40 lbs and would like to drop about 20-25 more, but Zumba and 30DS are tough when your "baby apron" are flapping around and making your too-big workout pants roll down. It's annoying and distracting!! I went to Gap yesterday and happened to see some compression-type capri pants on sale. I tried them on and ended up getting 2 pairs. I wore them last night when I did the 30DS and it made a huge difference. Give it a try!! :flowerforyou:
  • mamasmaltz3
    mamasmaltz3 Posts: 1,111 Member
    It will get better. Not perfect, but better. Agree with the compression pants.
  • mickeyullrich
    mickeyullrich Posts: 156 Member
    Is it possible to get rid of this fat over the C-section?
  • mamasmaltz3
    mamasmaltz3 Posts: 1,111 Member
    You obviously can't target that fat. As you lose weight you will lose some fat from that area. It really depends on how lean you want to get, and even if you achieve really low body fat you may still have some skin that hangs over the scar. I'm ok with that.
  • RunnerElizabeth
    RunnerElizabeth Posts: 1,091 Member
    When I was starting running a few years ago the compression clothes were so expensive that I just bought an inexpensive hanes spandex bodyshaper to wear under my running shorts. Cost 8 dollars and worked very well.

    Obviously diet and losing weight helps the tummy appearance issues, but also strength training more than cardio. Start a progressive lifting program.
  • kmrichardson1
    kmrichardson1 Posts: 41 Member
    I wear the tight capris or shorts from Target. I feel waaaaay less jiggly that way!
  • fooninie
    fooninie Posts: 291 Member
    Congrats on the weight loss! I like to wear compression clothes when I do cardio. It keeps everything in place and there is less jiggling. You can get cheap-ish compression gear at Old Navy or Target.

    ^^^ This. I feel your pain!! I use the compression shorts/pants/tops to keep everything in check! Ahhh....the joys of being a woman with so many jiggly parts... (I mean me...I'm jiggly)

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