So you want a nice stomach

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  • aliciamariaq
    aliciamariaq Posts: 272 Member
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  • Sephixteeo
    Sephixteeo Posts: 75 Member
    Sephixteeo wrote: »
    @HeySwoleSister I have had 3 kids, and after my youngest, I definitely noticed a skin change, especially around my navel. :smile: The consistency right now is really almost like water under the skin. It is like a ripple effect if I prod it. Hard to describe. Before it was softer, but more taut. I'm also hoping things will get better with more lean mass and time. This has been about 3 weeks of a noticeable change so far.

    And yes, I love the deadlifts, too :)

    Yup, I've got 3 kids, too, and my belleh does the same nonsense, also around my navel. It's really unappealing when doing planks, so I try not to look. :/

    I'm trying to take heart that it's gone "softer" because there is less fat filling up my skin, and hopefully much less visceral fat smushing my innards.

    Ahh! I wanted to say I caught my reflection while doing a plank with my shirt rolled up a bit the other day, haha! Shirt will stay down on my belly for that one from now on. :) It reminds me of an episode of the Golden Girls.

  • usmcmp
    usmcmp Posts: 21,219 Member
    Sephixteeo wrote: »
    Sephixteeo wrote: »
    @HeySwoleSister I have had 3 kids, and after my youngest, I definitely noticed a skin change, especially around my navel. :smile: The consistency right now is really almost like water under the skin. It is like a ripple effect if I prod it. Hard to describe. Before it was softer, but more taut. I'm also hoping things will get better with more lean mass and time. This has been about 3 weeks of a noticeable change so far.

    And yes, I love the deadlifts, too :)

    Yup, I've got 3 kids, too, and my belleh does the same nonsense, also around my navel. It's really unappealing when doing planks, so I try not to look. :/

    I'm trying to take heart that it's gone "softer" because there is less fat filling up my skin, and hopefully much less visceral fat smushing my innards.

    Ahh! I wanted to say I caught my reflection while doing a plank with my shirt rolled up a bit the other day, haha! Shirt will stay down on my belly for that one from now on. :) It reminds me of an episode of the Golden Girls.

    I was doing push ups as one of my warm up/pump up activities for my bodybuilding show. My skin hung down. I was lean enough to take first place at my competition, but the loose skin was still there. I've just accepted that it is a fact of having kids while obese.
  • Sephixteeo
    Sephixteeo Posts: 75 Member
    I know what you mean, and gravity's just doing its thing. I watch myself when I lift somewhat, but not during other things. I just get into a zone. I'm going to have that, too, after 3 kids; the first 2 were 15 months apart. The last one 9 years later. It'll be very interesting to see what happens over the next several months. I'm starting to take pictures every 2-3 weeks.
  • HeySwoleSister
    HeySwoleSister Posts: 1,938 Member
    usmcmp wrote: »
    Sephixteeo wrote: »
    Sephixteeo wrote: »
    @HeySwoleSister I have had 3 kids, and after my youngest, I definitely noticed a skin change, especially around my navel. :smile: The consistency right now is really almost like water under the skin. It is like a ripple effect if I prod it. Hard to describe. Before it was softer, but more taut. I'm also hoping things will get better with more lean mass and time. This has been about 3 weeks of a noticeable change so far.

    And yes, I love the deadlifts, too :)

    Yup, I've got 3 kids, too, and my belleh does the same nonsense, also around my navel. It's really unappealing when doing planks, so I try not to look. :/

    I'm trying to take heart that it's gone "softer" because there is less fat filling up my skin, and hopefully much less visceral fat smushing my innards.

    Ahh! I wanted to say I caught my reflection while doing a plank with my shirt rolled up a bit the other day, haha! Shirt will stay down on my belly for that one from now on. :) It reminds me of an episode of the Golden Girls.

    I was doing push ups as one of my warm up/pump up activities for my bodybuilding show. My skin hung down. I was lean enough to take first place at my competition, but the loose skin was still there. I've just accepted that it is a fact of having kids while obese.

    I had kids while very, very skinny. After the third one was born, my skin was all "F you, I'm not going back!"

  • Sephixteeo
    Sephixteeo Posts: 75 Member
    That is pretty much what my body did, too. I don't think my hips are going to be the same size after my 3rd, either. I had my last in my 30's. i dont know if that makes a difference.
  • usmcmp
    usmcmp Posts: 21,219 Member
    I was obese and had mine back to back. The only time the skin frustrates me is when it comes to competitions. I can glue it into my suit, but sometimes it doesn't stay.
  • HeySwoleSister
    HeySwoleSister Posts: 1,938 Member
    Sephixteeo wrote: »
    That is pretty much what my body did, too. I don't think my hips are going to be the same size after my 3rd, either. I had my last in my 30's. i dont know if that makes a difference.

    I suspect age had a lot to do with my skin calling it quits as well. It sprang right back when I had my first at 28, took a few months when I had my second at 31, and when #3 came and I was 35? "Thanks, I'll just stay all stretched out, kthxbai."
  • AbsoluteTara79
    AbsoluteTara79 Posts: 266 Member
    usmcmp wrote: »

    Check out some of the programs on Bodybuilding.com. I'm personally not a fan of Stronglifts (for me at least). Another suggestion is New Rules of Lifting. It's educational as well as a training program.

    Out of curiosity, I'd love to hear more about your thoughts on Stronglifts?

    I've been doing it for 6 months and have been feeling the itch to do something different and I'm not sure what direction to go. Thanks!
  • usmcmp
    usmcmp Posts: 21,219 Member
    usmcmp wrote: »

    Check out some of the programs on Bodybuilding.com. I'm personally not a fan of Stronglifts (for me at least). Another suggestion is New Rules of Lifting. It's educational as well as a training program.

    Out of curiosity, I'd love to hear more about your thoughts on Stronglifts?

    I've been doing it for 6 months and have been feeling the itch to do something different and I'm not sure what direction to go. Thanks!

    I don't like it because I prefer higher rep workouts. Even grinding out a super heavy set of 5 doesn't make me happy, I'd rather do a lighter set of 8-12. I still do strength and 5x5 type routines from time to time since strength is important. Another reason why is because most of them seem to be 3 days per week, but I prefer to lift 5-6 days per week.

    Check out some of the programs on bodybuilding.com. There are videos for almost every lift and you can decide which one fits how many days you like to lift.

    http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/find-a-plan.html
  • lishie_rebooted
    lishie_rebooted Posts: 2,973 Member
    usmcmp wrote: »

    Check out some of the programs on Bodybuilding.com. I'm personally not a fan of Stronglifts (for me at least). Another suggestion is New Rules of Lifting. It's educational as well as a training program.

    Out of curiosity, I'd love to hear more about your thoughts on Stronglifts?

    I've been doing it for 6 months and have been feeling the itch to do something different and I'm not sure what direction to go. Thanks!

    I switched to ICF 5x5 from SL and enjoy it. take a gander!
  • AbsoluteTara79
    AbsoluteTara79 Posts: 266 Member
    usmcmp wrote: »
    usmcmp wrote: »

    Check out some of the programs on Bodybuilding.com. I'm personally not a fan of Stronglifts (for me at least). Another suggestion is New Rules of Lifting. It's educational as well as a training program.

    Out of curiosity, I'd love to hear more about your thoughts on Stronglifts?

    I've been doing it for 6 months and have been feeling the itch to do something different and I'm not sure what direction to go. Thanks!

    I don't like it because I prefer higher rep workouts. Even grinding out a super heavy set of 5 doesn't make me happy, I'd rather do a lighter set of 8-12. I still do strength and 5x5 type routines from time to time since strength is important. Another reason why is because most of them seem to be 3 days per week, but I prefer to lift 5-6 days per week.

    Check out some of the programs on bodybuilding.com. There are videos for almost every lift and you can decide which one fits how many days you like to lift.

    http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/find-a-plan.html

    I will check those out - thanks!

    This raises another question for me. It seems like most routines are categorized as strength or hypertrophy (with some hybrids thrown in). I've assumed strength is the way to go given that I'm in a deficit and the general consensus is that you can't build muscle while in a deficit. Am I thinking about this the wrong way? Does either type of routine salvage LBM effectively?

  • mojohowitz
    mojohowitz Posts: 900 Member
    ElliottTN wrote: »
    I really really want to give you a thumbs up but your number 4 is making me cringe.

    Flagged? Also cringing.
  • usmcmp
    usmcmp Posts: 21,219 Member
    usmcmp wrote: »
    usmcmp wrote: »

    Check out some of the programs on Bodybuilding.com. I'm personally not a fan of Stronglifts (for me at least). Another suggestion is New Rules of Lifting. It's educational as well as a training program.

    Out of curiosity, I'd love to hear more about your thoughts on Stronglifts?

    I've been doing it for 6 months and have been feeling the itch to do something different and I'm not sure what direction to go. Thanks!

    I don't like it because I prefer higher rep workouts. Even grinding out a super heavy set of 5 doesn't make me happy, I'd rather do a lighter set of 8-12. I still do strength and 5x5 type routines from time to time since strength is important. Another reason why is because most of them seem to be 3 days per week, but I prefer to lift 5-6 days per week.

    Check out some of the programs on bodybuilding.com. There are videos for almost every lift and you can decide which one fits how many days you like to lift.

    http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/find-a-plan.html

    I will check those out - thanks!

    This raises another question for me. It seems like most routines are categorized as strength or hypertrophy (with some hybrids thrown in). I've assumed strength is the way to go given that I'm in a deficit and the general consensus is that you can't build muscle while in a deficit. Am I thinking about this the wrong way? Does either type of routine salvage LBM effectively?

    Either type helps you retain muscle. Hypertrophy is more likely to make the muscles a bit bigger (this is not a quick process though, so your arms won't gain an inch in a month). You can build muscle on a deficit especially if you are new to training, overweight, or coming back after time off.

    Strength is suggested first because everyone needs to build up their strength before taking on other goals. It's basically the first step to most other goals people will make in this process.
  • usmcmp
    usmcmp Posts: 21,219 Member
    mojohowitz wrote: »
    ElliottTN wrote: »
    I really really want to give you a thumbs up but your number 4 is making me cringe.

    Flagged? Also cringing.

    People flagged a lot of random comments through this thread. Comments supporting my initial post and comments questioning it. People just like to flag things they disagree with. The original post was flagged many times, but it seems those were cleaned up. I have answered all the questions/concerns about the cardio point many times through the thread.
  • theskinnyonme
    theskinnyonme Posts: 443 Member
    I enjoy cardio personally (crazy i know). So I agree with all your points including 4 :smile:. I ve accepted also that I will have alittle loose skin and light remainder of stretch marks. I call this the stars and stripes of motherhood. ha ha
  • HeySwoleSister
    HeySwoleSister Posts: 1,938 Member
    Page 3? THIS SHALL NOT STAND.
  • aliciamariaq
    aliciamariaq Posts: 272 Member
    Page 3? THIS SHALL NOT STAND.

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  • Carlos_421
    Carlos_421 Posts: 5,132 Member
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  • Carlos_421
    Carlos_421 Posts: 5,132 Member
    Might need a...

    BUMP!!!
  • ythannah
    ythannah Posts: 4,371 Member
    usmcmp wrote: »
    I don't like it because I prefer higher rep workouts. Even grinding out a super heavy set of 5 doesn't make me happy, I'd rather do a lighter set of 8-12. I still do strength and 5x5 type routines from time to time since strength is important. Another reason why is because most of them seem to be 3 days per week, but I prefer to lift 5-6 days per week.

    Really happy that you have that preference as higher volume is the route I've been taking also, using the All Pro workout, which is 8 - 13 reps.

    Sometimes when I read posts on here I think I should switch to a heavier less-rep workout à la Stronglifts but I LIKE what I do now.
  • Cocoa1020
    Cocoa1020 Posts: 197 Member
    usmcmp wrote: »
    How much cardio should I add to compensate for Olive Garden Never Ending Pasta? Would three 30 minutes sessions do it?

    Depends on how never ending it was for you. :wink:

    lmao!
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
    ythannah wrote: »
    usmcmp wrote: »
    I don't like it because I prefer higher rep workouts. Even grinding out a super heavy set of 5 doesn't make me happy, I'd rather do a lighter set of 8-12. I still do strength and 5x5 type routines from time to time since strength is important. Another reason why is because most of them seem to be 3 days per week, but I prefer to lift 5-6 days per week.

    Really happy that you have that preference as higher volume is the route I've been taking also, using the All Pro workout, which is 8 - 13 reps.

    Sometimes when I read posts on here I think I should switch to a heavier less-rep workout à la Stronglifts but I LIKE what I do now.

    And *that* will be a far greater impact on how effective your workout is in the long run, especially when you compare the theoretical and pretty small differences you may see between different routines, if any, depending on your goals.
  • bkscott5
    bkscott5 Posts: 53 Member
    So any ideas to help people in wheelchairs with mobility and pain issues?
  • usmcmp
    usmcmp Posts: 21,219 Member
    bkscott5 wrote: »
    So any ideas to help people in wheelchairs with mobility and pain issues?

    That would be a question for your physical therapist.
  • Carlos_421
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  • cindyst1
    cindyst1 Posts: 21 Member
    Sounds good
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  • bpetrosky
    bpetrosky Posts: 3,911 Member
    Bumping over the derp line.