Does This Uterus Make My Stomach Look Fat?
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This thread is awesome! I am going to take some photos and post some of my own. Very eye opening and a good reminder to see all these photos.7
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dhiammarath wrote: »This is such an important thread. This weekend has been rough for me (not to do with weight loss or body image), but knowing that my body (and my belly) are not out of the norm is somewhat enlightening. As a child, my examples have been either overweight images or Hollywood's perfection. Even now, while I'm still doughy, I am super critical of what I term my inner rubber ducky floaty (a good chunk is fat I have left to lose that seems to want to ride on the tops of my hipbones) and how, even though my pants fit, my stomach still "spills out" when I sit down. I have low-rise pants that fit, but because of this "spilling out" problem, I never wear them because surely no one else has this weird donut at the tops of their pants. And sometimes I don't believe the pants I'm wearing fit because of this pooch that sometimes appears (granted, it comes no matter if the pants are falling off, so it just needs to take a hike, but that's a different story, still being written). I don't wear fitted shirts because I'm super self-conscious of the muffin. >.>
I'm not at a healthy BMI (yet), but I'm getting close. It is time to realign the struggle of perception with reality. I guess I'm not assembled from alien parts, after all.
If it makes you feel any better I still have muffin top no matter how much I weigh. I remember in my teens when 115-125 was the norm... Still muffin top. Made worse by the fact low rise jeans & midriff baring tops were the fashion (and the only thing you could buy!). (ahh 2000's fashion) I'm actually super stoked mid-high rise jeans & that don't look like 90's mom jeans are making a come back. Also longer tops have been in for a while now. I can tuck the chub in instead of letting it hang out! Just focus on what you like, and try not to worry about the rest. I guarantee no one notices. They're too focused on themselves. Or they're kittenholes and their opinion doesn't matter anyways.
But you're not weird. (OR maybe we're both weird?
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Crafty_camper123 wrote: »dhiammarath wrote: »This is such an important thread. This weekend has been rough for me (not to do with weight loss or body image), but knowing that my body (and my belly) are not out of the norm is somewhat enlightening. As a child, my examples have been either overweight images or Hollywood's perfection. Even now, while I'm still doughy, I am super critical of what I term my inner rubber ducky floaty (a good chunk is fat I have left to lose that seems to want to ride on the tops of my hipbones) and how, even though my pants fit, my stomach still "spills out" when I sit down. I have low-rise pants that fit, but because of this "spilling out" problem, I never wear them because surely no one else has this weird donut at the tops of their pants. And sometimes I don't believe the pants I'm wearing fit because of this pooch that sometimes appears (granted, it comes no matter if the pants are falling off, so it just needs to take a hike, but that's a different story, still being written). I don't wear fitted shirts because I'm super self-conscious of the muffin. >.>
I'm not at a healthy BMI (yet), but I'm getting close. It is time to realign the struggle of perception with reality. I guess I'm not assembled from alien parts, after all.
If it makes you feel any better I still have muffin top no matter how much I weigh. I remember in my teens when 115-125 was the norm... Still muffin top. Made worse by the fact low rise jeans & midriff baring tops were the fashion (and the only thing you could buy!). (ahh 2000's fashion) I'm actually super stoked mid-high rise jeans & that don't look like 90's mom jeans are making a come back. Also longer tops have been in for a while now. I can tuck the chub in instead of letting it hang out! Just focus on what you like, and try not to worry about the rest. I guarantee no one notices. They're too focused on themselves. Or they're kittenholes and their opinion doesn't matter anyways.
But you're not weird. (OR maybe we're both weird? We can be weird together!)
*high-fives*
Thank you. This helps (especially to know that others struggle with stuff like this, even at healthy weights - because on tv, movies, ads, all pants and shorts lay so perfectly against the hips with not a chub roll to be seen)! And yah, I need to worry less about what other people think and focus more on being comfortable being me.8 -
This thread is amazing. Thank you to all the ladies who have contributed pictures to it. I aim to do the same when I have some time.8
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I love this post! I'm just starting and not at a point of posting a picture, but I love seeing the posts from all of you awesome ladies!4
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dhiammarath wrote: »Crafty_camper123 wrote: »dhiammarath wrote: »This is such an important thread. This weekend has been rough for me (not to do with weight loss or body image), but knowing that my body (and my belly) are not out of the norm is somewhat enlightening. As a child, my examples have been either overweight images or Hollywood's perfection. Even now, while I'm still doughy, I am super critical of what I term my inner rubber ducky floaty (a good chunk is fat I have left to lose that seems to want to ride on the tops of my hipbones) and how, even though my pants fit, my stomach still "spills out" when I sit down. I have low-rise pants that fit, but because of this "spilling out" problem, I never wear them because surely no one else has this weird donut at the tops of their pants. And sometimes I don't believe the pants I'm wearing fit because of this pooch that sometimes appears (granted, it comes no matter if the pants are falling off, so it just needs to take a hike, but that's a different story, still being written). I don't wear fitted shirts because I'm super self-conscious of the muffin. >.>
I'm not at a healthy BMI (yet), but I'm getting close. It is time to realign the struggle of perception with reality. I guess I'm not assembled from alien parts, after all.
If it makes you feel any better I still have muffin top no matter how much I weigh. I remember in my teens when 115-125 was the norm... Still muffin top. Made worse by the fact low rise jeans & midriff baring tops were the fashion (and the only thing you could buy!). (ahh 2000's fashion) I'm actually super stoked mid-high rise jeans & that don't look like 90's mom jeans are making a come back. Also longer tops have been in for a while now. I can tuck the chub in instead of letting it hang out! Just focus on what you like, and try not to worry about the rest. I guarantee no one notices. They're too focused on themselves. Or they're kittenholes and their opinion doesn't matter anyways.
But you're not weird. (OR maybe we're both weird? We can be weird together!)
*high-fives*
Thank you. This helps (especially to know that others struggle with stuff like this, even at healthy weights - because on tv, movies, ads, all pants and shorts lay so perfectly against the hips with not a chub roll to be seen)! And yah, I need to worry less about what other people think and focus more on being comfortable being me.
It is easier said then done. I can simultaneously think I'm fat, while also thinking I'm hot AF. lol. " My love handles are extra today, boo! But this shirt makes my boobs look great!
" I'm guessing that's a pretty normal inner monologue for a lot of people. I absolutely love this thread. But I wouldn't be surprised to see many of us are insecure about our middles at some point. I guess that's kind of the point. That's why it makes me sad these underweight girls get on here worried about a little pooch they may or may not have. They don't seem to realize how incredibly normal it really is. Go people watching on the beach sometime. If you pay attention you can see bodies of all different shapes and sizes, wearing all different kinds of swimwear. Every single person out there has something they're insecure about. Yet all you will see is people having fun enjoying the beach. This represents reality more then social media or models on magazines or whatever. I don't want someone thinking I people watch and critique & judge, but I like doing this because it makes me feel not so alone about my own body. Like if they can look like they're having a good time wearing their bathing suit, why can't I? So I wear what I want. I think everyone should, really. Although it was a bikini pic that made me notice I should probably get back to a normal BMI...I was bent over, playing with her son in the sand after a meal. It did not look good, lol. That day though, all that mattered was having fun with my friends and family. When she posted the pic, all she saw was her friend playing with her little tot in the sand, and him having a blast throwing sand in the water. And I guess my point is, that all anyone see's. We're the ones seeing the imperfections on ourselves. And knowing that gives me the ability to swallow my insecurities about my body, and go have a good time. If you're not feeling it? Fake it. No one will be the wiser. 50 -
Just chiming in with my love for the topic and admiration for all of you who have posted pics so far!6
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Crafty_camper123 wrote: »dhiammarath wrote: »Crafty_camper123 wrote: »dhiammarath wrote: »This is such an important thread. This weekend has been rough for me (not to do with weight loss or body image), but knowing that my body (and my belly) are not out of the norm is somewhat enlightening. As a child, my examples have been either overweight images or Hollywood's perfection. Even now, while I'm still doughy, I am super critical of what I term my inner rubber ducky floaty (a good chunk is fat I have left to lose that seems to want to ride on the tops of my hipbones) and how, even though my pants fit, my stomach still "spills out" when I sit down. I have low-rise pants that fit, but because of this "spilling out" problem, I never wear them because surely no one else has this weird donut at the tops of their pants. And sometimes I don't believe the pants I'm wearing fit because of this pooch that sometimes appears (granted, it comes no matter if the pants are falling off, so it just needs to take a hike, but that's a different story, still being written). I don't wear fitted shirts because I'm super self-conscious of the muffin. >.>
I'm not at a healthy BMI (yet), but I'm getting close. It is time to realign the struggle of perception with reality. I guess I'm not assembled from alien parts, after all.
If it makes you feel any better I still have muffin top no matter how much I weigh. I remember in my teens when 115-125 was the norm... Still muffin top. Made worse by the fact low rise jeans & midriff baring tops were the fashion (and the only thing you could buy!). (ahh 2000's fashion) I'm actually super stoked mid-high rise jeans & that don't look like 90's mom jeans are making a come back. Also longer tops have been in for a while now. I can tuck the chub in instead of letting it hang out! Just focus on what you like, and try not to worry about the rest. I guarantee no one notices. They're too focused on themselves. Or they're kittenholes and their opinion doesn't matter anyways.
But you're not weird. (OR maybe we're both weird? We can be weird together!)
*high-fives*
Thank you. This helps (especially to know that others struggle with stuff like this, even at healthy weights - because on tv, movies, ads, all pants and shorts lay so perfectly against the hips with not a chub roll to be seen)! And yah, I need to worry less about what other people think and focus more on being comfortable being me.
It is easier said then done. I can simultaneously think I'm fat, while also thinking I'm hot AF. lol. " My love handles are extra today, boo! But this shirt makes my boobs look great! " I'm guessing that's a pretty normal inner monologue for a lot of people. I absolutely love this thread. But I wouldn't be surprised to see many of us are insecure about our middles at some point. I guess that's kind of the point. That's why it makes me sad these underweight girls get on here worried about a little pooch they may or may not have. They don't seem to realize how incredibly normal it really is. Go people watching on the beach sometime. If you pay attention you can see bodies of all different shapes and sizes, wearing all different kinds of swimwear. Every single person out there has something they're insecure about. Yet all you will see is people having fun enjoying the beach. This represents reality more then social media or models on magazines or whatever. I don't want someone thinking I people watch and critique & judge, but I like doing this because it makes me feel not so alone about my own body. Like if they can look like they're having a good time wearing their bathing suit, why can't I? So I wear what I want. I think everyone should, really. Although it was a bikini pic that made me notice I should probably get back to a normal BMI...I was bent over, playing with her son in the sand after a meal. It did not look good, lol. That day though, all that mattered was having fun with my friends and family. When she posted the pic, all she saw was her friend playing with her little tot in the sand, and him having a blast throwing sand in the water. And I guess my point is, that all anyone see's. We're the ones seeing the imperfections on ourselves. And knowing that gives me the ability to swallow my insecurities about my body, and go have a good time. If you're not feeling it? Fake it. No one will be the wiser.
I could not love this more.
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@Crafty_camper123 Fake it until you make it! Though there's truth to the positive influence a smile makes.
I think tomorrow, I will wear the pants I'm too afraid to wear. Growth opportunity!15 -
I'm still overweight but I would love to later show or see how a c-section scar can affect bellies. For me, I had no real "flap" or apron from my scar until after my next pregnancy. It's normal but many women find it hard to reconcile.
I haven't had a c-section, but I do have the belly "dog jowls" after five pregnancies. It has significantly improved over time and the flaps of skin have become thinner from weight loss. What my future stomach would look like after all my pregnancies was one of the first things I wondered about when I first started losing weight and it's so hard to find realistic photos of moms after weight loss. Super frustrating.
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mom23mangos wrote: »Oh, and I couldn’t possibly get a picture of it, but when I look down at my stomach hanging/ belly button when I’m in a plank it makes me think of the mouth in Edvard Munch painting ‘The Scream’...
Bwahaha!!! I just took a pic of my plank belly last night and now all I can see is The Scream.
Yep that’s what mine is like - glad I’ve given you a giggle! You will never look at that plank belly the same way again 12 -
I wonder if all the photoshop hasn't given women an unreasonable idea of what they think they should look like. Even when I was my thinnest in HS, 105 lbs, my stomach still was not perfectly flat. Instead of being disappointed in our bodies, or killing ourselves to achieve a perfection that can be just photoshopped away. I'm 21 years post menopausal (yes, I was done with menopause at age 42) and I have learned to accept my body.19
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middlehaitch wrote: »OK, I'm back. Had to do a few extra pics then play at editing on my small iPhone
Just turned 65 on the 10th August so did take a few pics to celebrate.
Age: 65
BMI: 19.5
BF%: ? Guessing 22-25?
All my fat is in my abdomen as you are going to see.
Number of Pregnancies: 1 (45years ago)
Medical Conditions affecting appearance: none (well, slightly wonky leg with a big dent where the femur popped through, but we ignore that)
Primary form of exercise: at the moment, virtually none(walking and bodyweight). We had a number of family medical emergencies over the past ~18 month where I have had to travel and stay away from home for months at a time. I say I'm doing a recomp, decomp, maintenance, cycle.
Preferred exercise: when life is 'normal' lifting x3, plus a variety of classes, walking, yoga.
Length of time exercising: 10 years. I started exercising at 54 (cal counting too) with aqua fit.
I used to hate exercise, now it is a mild dislike.
I have run the gamut of classes just to keep me going, so well versed in a lot of things, proficient at none.
Me on my 65th birthday in my birthday suit (new bikini inspired by @quiksylver296' blue one) as normal a posture as possible when taking pics
Same day poor posture.
Belly pics. With the skills of a contortionist, or so it felt, a sharpei clinging to my belly as I plank.
I have a B belly, just what everyone dreams of when that is also where they carry all their excess fat there. Here is it sat- dressed it can swallow a belt.
And, lastly, here I am, just snaps.
Got to add, I am extremely healthy, take no meds, and love my body for what it can do and how it looks.
Cheers, h.
Love this thread, but what I particularly like about this post, @middlehaitch , is that your last pics show women that we are more than just the sum of our parts. What a gorgeous woman!
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This thread is awesome and gives us all a reality check! I am 47 years old and still finding myself looking at people's photos, envying their perfect bodies and wondering how long it'll take me to get there. Whilst totally forgetting that this just a moment in time (and a picture chosen amongst 100s).
So even though i don't usually post, photos or otherwise, I'll play along for this one!
Age: 47yrs
BMI 20.9
BF%: scales show 19% but more like 22-24%...
Number of Pregnancies: 2
Medical Conditions affecting appearance: IBS bloatness - yikes!
Primary form of exercise: Lifting 4x week, walking 5x week
Number of years doing aforementioned exercise: 2 for lifting
Here are my photos:
Bottom ones, I'm just keeping a nice posture, standing tall, no flexing or sucking stomach in or anything like this.
Middle row is my normal everyday posture. (Note to self: really have to work on fixing this...
)
Top ones, no comment needed
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I love this thread. It's really helpful to acknowledge the unrealistic "perfect" tummy and the reality of it all.
Even when I had visible abs, and no matter the bf%, there is always a "pooch." There are always rolls when sitting. There is always a "muffin top."Crafty_camper123 wrote: »dhiammarath wrote: »Crafty_camper123 wrote: »dhiammarath wrote: »This is such an important thread. This weekend has been rough for me (not to do with weight loss or body image), but knowing that my body (and my belly) are not out of the norm is somewhat enlightening. As a child, my examples have been either overweight images or Hollywood's perfection. Even now, while I'm still doughy, I am super critical of what I term my inner rubber ducky floaty (a good chunk is fat I have left to lose that seems to want to ride on the tops of my hipbones) and how, even though my pants fit, my stomach still "spills out" when I sit down. I have low-rise pants that fit, but because of this "spilling out" problem, I never wear them because surely no one else has this weird donut at the tops of their pants. And sometimes I don't believe the pants I'm wearing fit because of this pooch that sometimes appears (granted, it comes no matter if the pants are falling off, so it just needs to take a hike, but that's a different story, still being written). I don't wear fitted shirts because I'm super self-conscious of the muffin. >.>
I'm not at a healthy BMI (yet), but I'm getting close. It is time to realign the struggle of perception with reality. I guess I'm not assembled from alien parts, after all.
If it makes you feel any better I still have muffin top no matter how much I weigh. I remember in my teens when 115-125 was the norm... Still muffin top. Made worse by the fact low rise jeans & midriff baring tops were the fashion (and the only thing you could buy!). (ahh 2000's fashion) I'm actually super stoked mid-high rise jeans & that don't look like 90's mom jeans are making a come back. Also longer tops have been in for a while now. I can tuck the chub in instead of letting it hang out! Just focus on what you like, and try not to worry about the rest. I guarantee no one notices. They're too focused on themselves. Or they're kittenholes and their opinion doesn't matter anyways.
But you're not weird. (OR maybe we're both weird? We can be weird together!)
*high-fives*
Thank you. This helps (especially to know that others struggle with stuff like this, even at healthy weights - because on tv, movies, ads, all pants and shorts lay so perfectly against the hips with not a chub roll to be seen)! And yah, I need to worry less about what other people think and focus more on being comfortable being me.
It is easier said then done. I can simultaneously think I'm fat, while also thinking I'm hot AF. lol. " My love handles are extra today, boo! But this shirt makes my boobs look great! " I'm guessing that's a pretty normal inner monologue for a lot of people. I absolutely love this thread. But I wouldn't be surprised to see many of us are insecure about our middles at some point. I guess that's kind of the point. That's why it makes me sad these underweight girls get on here worried about a little pooch they may or may not have. They don't seem to realize how incredibly normal it really is. Go people watching on the beach sometime. If you pay attention you can see bodies of all different shapes and sizes, wearing all different kinds of swimwear. Every single person out there has something they're insecure about. Yet all you will see is people having fun enjoying the beach. This represents reality more then social media or models on magazines or whatever. I don't want someone thinking I people watch and critique & judge, but I like doing this because it makes me feel not so alone about my own body. Like if they can look like they're having a good time wearing their bathing suit, why can't I? So I wear what I want. I think everyone should, really. Although it was a bikini pic that made me notice I should probably get back to a normal BMI...I was bent over, playing with her son in the sand after a meal. It did not look good, lol. That day though, all that mattered was having fun with my friends and family. When she posted the pic, all she saw was her friend playing with her little tot in the sand, and him having a blast throwing sand in the water. And I guess my point is, that all anyone see's. We're the ones seeing the imperfections on ourselves. And knowing that gives me the ability to swallow my insecurities about my body, and go have a good time. If you're not feeling it? Fake it. No one will be the wiser.
The bold resonated with me, because my body-consciousness is all over the place. I'm so self-conscious about my midsection in particular, and yet I can still "create" the stomach of my dreams with posture and sucking it in, and I know, objectively, that my weight is healthy and that I actually look really good, most of the time.
In a way, that's seriously problematic because I spend a lot of energy thinking that I'm *this close* to my goal, and being frustrated with lack of progress, or looking for that ONE extra improvement, when perhaps my "goal" isn't even real. Like spending your whole life chasing a unicorn.
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middlehaitch wrote: »OK, I'm back. Had to do a few extra pics then play at editing on my small iPhone
Just turned 65 on the 10th August so did take a few pics to celebrate.
Age: 65
BMI: 19.5
BF%: ? Guessing 22-25?
All my fat is in my abdomen as you are going to see.
Number of Pregnancies: 1 (45years ago)
Medical Conditions affecting appearance: none (well, slightly wonky leg with a big dent where the femur popped through, but we ignore that)
Primary form of exercise: at the moment, virtually none(walking and bodyweight). We had a number of family medical emergencies over the past ~18 month where I have had to travel and stay away from home for months at a time. I say I'm doing a recomp, decomp, maintenance, cycle.
Preferred exercise: when life is 'normal' lifting x3, plus a variety of classes, walking, yoga.
Length of time exercising: 10 years. I started exercising at 54 (cal counting too) with aqua fit.
I used to hate exercise, now it is a mild dislike.
I have run the gamut of classes just to keep me going, so well versed in a lot of things, proficient at none.
Me on my 65th birthday in my birthday suit (new bikini inspired by @quiksylver296' blue one) as normal a posture as possible when taking pics
Same day poor posture.
Belly pics. With the skills of a contortionist, or so it felt, a sharpei clinging to my belly as I plank.
I have a B belly, just what everyone dreams of when that is also where they carry all their excess fat there. Here is it sat- dressed it can swallow a belt.
And, lastly, here I am, just snaps.
Got to add, I am extremely healthy, take no meds, and love my body for what it can do and how it looks.
Cheers, h.
Love this thread, but what I particularly like about this post, @middlehaitch , is that your last pics show women that we are more than just the sum of our parts. What a gorgeous woman!
Agreed. There are so many really inspirational people here, but I think @middlehaitch and @AnnPT77 are just beyond awesome.17 -
Awesome posts ladies!
I'm at around BMI 30, so till a ways off of being a candidate to post on this thread. If I (and the thread) are still around when I get there, I'll post 5 -
DomesticKat wrote: »I'm still overweight but I would love to later show or see how a c-section scar can affect bellies. For me, I had no real "flap" or apron from my scar until after my next pregnancy. It's normal but many women find it hard to reconcile.
I haven't had a c-section, but I do have the belly "dog jowls" after five pregnancies. It has significantly improved over time and the flaps of skin have become thinner from weight loss. What my future stomach would look like after all my pregnancies was one of the first things I wondered about when I first started losing weight and it's so hard to find realistic photos of moms after weight loss. Super frustrating.
I love that "dog jowls" I have them too. I didn't get them with my first baby, but my second was such a big baby, and I am very short waisted. My stomach was huge with him. I bounced back from my first pregnancy, but not my second. I was just too old.
I was never one to carry my excess weight in my stomach. Mine was all in my boobs/thighs/butt/hips. All of the excess stomach stuff is from that pregnancy.
I also have periodic bloating issues due to IBS. I was bloated/flaring on the day I took the underwear pictures and not on the day I took the workout gear picture.
Here's a plank picture for some laughs and some idea of just how much loose skin I have. I also have tons on my thighs. (I've lost 95 pounds)
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DomesticKat wrote: »I'm still overweight but I would love to later show or see how a c-section scar can affect bellies. For me, I had no real "flap" or apron from my scar until after my next pregnancy. It's normal but many women find it hard to reconcile.
I haven't had a c-section, but I do have the belly "dog jowls" after five pregnancies. It has significantly improved over time and the flaps of skin have become thinner from weight loss. What my future stomach would look like after all my pregnancies was one of the first things I wondered about when I first started losing weight and it's so hard to find realistic photos of moms after weight loss. Super frustrating.
I love your pics! Thank you for sharing. My tummy is very similar. Have you ever heard of The Shape of a Mother? I won't link here since some of it is NSFW, but the site is the same as the name It's full of stories and pictures from real women. 4 -
This is a rhetorical question, because I don't want to derail the goodness, but I wonder why the ultra-flat belly is deemed "perfect": It's both desexualizing (IRL we gots uterii, yay us!) yet often presented in a somewhat sexualized context. Is it that cultural "little girls are sexier than scary grown-up women" thing, or what?
Whatever happened to Song of Solomon's "Your navel is like a round goblet, which wants not liquor: your belly is like an heap of wheat set about with lilies."? (American King James version, if anyone cares.)
Just to be on topic, here's a li'l ol' lady plank photo (dang, it's hard to take a plank photo of myself, even with a timer!), up in weight from my earlier photos in this thread (this AM, 134.8 pounds, BMI 22.4, at 5'5"):
I'm actually feeling bizarrely gratified when I look at this, as it looks like there might actually be some obliques under there somewhere, when the shar-pei centralizes itself under the influence of gravity. 51 -
Since I can't flex my abs at the moment due to recent surgery, I'm going to add my arms. So, do my relaxed triceps make my arms look fat??? 😋 I also ajusted the lighting a bit.
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Ha, now I want to take a plank picture
My husband says he likes my belly pooch because it's another curve to love on. Although he's my husband so he has to be nice
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DomesticKat wrote: »I'm still overweight but I would love to later show or see how a c-section scar can affect bellies. For me, I had no real "flap" or apron from my scar until after my next pregnancy. It's normal but many women find it hard to reconcile.
I haven't had a c-section, but I do have the belly "dog jowls" after five pregnancies. It has significantly improved over time and the flaps of skin have become thinner from weight loss. What my future stomach would look like after all my pregnancies was one of the first things I wondered about when I first started losing weight and it's so hard to find realistic photos of moms after weight loss. Super frustrating.
I love your pics! Thank you for sharing. My tummy is very similar. Have you ever heard of The Shape of a Mother? I won't link here since some of it is NSFW, but the site is the same as the name It's full of stories and pictures from real women.
I haven't seen it before but I will check it out! Thank you!1 -
This thread has just about brought me to tears. Thank you, each and every one of you that shared. You all are more real to me than any person I can see online and it makes my heart happy to know that these are REAL, BEAUTIFUL women that I look up to very much! I am very far away from any pics, but I greatly appreciate the sharing. 32
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mom23mangos wrote: »Oh, and I couldn’t possibly get a picture of it, but when I look down at my stomach hanging/ belly button when I’m in a plank it makes me think of the mouth in Edvard Munch painting ‘The Scream’...
Bwahaha!!! I just took a pic of my plank belly last night and now all I can see is The Scream.
Yep that’s what mine is like - glad I’ve given you a giggle! You will never look at that plank belly the same way again
Anyone else pulling up their shirt and planking at their desk to see if they can make a 'scream'? No? Just me? Damn.
update: hmmm, need to get closer to healthy BMI. Right now it's more of a still life of watermelon.33 -
mom23mangos wrote: »Oh, and I couldn’t possibly get a picture of it, but when I look down at my stomach hanging/ belly button when I’m in a plank it makes me think of the mouth in Edvard Munch painting ‘The Scream’...
Bwahaha!!! I just took a pic of my plank belly last night and now all I can see is The Scream.
Yep that’s what mine is like - glad I’ve given you a giggle! You will never look at that plank belly the same way again
Anyone else pulling up their shirt and planking at their desk to see if they can make a 'scream'? No? Just me? Damn.
:laugh:
Mine looks more like a doughnut than the scream. :laugh: :laugh:
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mom23mangos wrote: »Oh, and I couldn’t possibly get a picture of it, but when I look down at my stomach hanging/ belly button when I’m in a plank it makes me think of the mouth in Edvard Munch painting ‘The Scream’...
Bwahaha!!! I just took a pic of my plank belly last night and now all I can see is The Scream.
Yep that’s what mine is like - glad I’ve given you a giggle! You will never look at that plank belly the same way again
Anyone else pulling up their shirt and planking at their desk to see if they can make a 'scream'? No? Just me? Damn.
update: hmmm, need to get closer to healthy BMI. Right now it's more of a still life of watermelon.
These plank poses are killing me. 14 -
This is a rhetorical question, because I don't want to derail the goodness, but I wonder why the ultra-flat belly is deemed "perfect": It's both desexualizing (IRL we gots uterii, yay us!) yet often presented in a somewhat sexualized context. Is it that cultural "little girls are sexier than scary grown-up women" thing, or what?
Whatever happened to Song of Solomon's "Your navel is like a round goblet, which wants not liquor: your belly is like an heap of wheat set about with lilies."? (American King James version, if anyone cares.)
At first I was going to agree with you that it had something to do with the procreational drive to pick young healthy mates. But I don’t really think that’s it, because studies have shown men are actually more drawn to curves for that same reason. I think we did this to ourselves. I don’t think we can blame men for this. Unless maybe it had to do with clothing designers looking for “clothes hangers” for their designs. And with the spread of photography and magazine publications those images were all the sudden being seen by the wider population of women. Not really sure...but I’m fairly certain men don’t care for the most part. Women do.
Also, I adore Song of Solomon. What a moving piece of poetry. Hot too. 🔥31 -
Everyone else's planks are so symmetrical! Mine is all messed up thanks to having my appendix out. It looks like some sculpture or something 13
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