Post your "mummy tummy" before/after! I need encouragement

Happymom83

I'm close to my first goal weight...We will see how I feel when I get there...But I still have quite a bit of "loose" skin, ugly stretch marks, etc...Im hoping some ladies will share their "before/after" mummy tummy pics! I know not to expect "perfection" (in societies eyes)...But I'm hoping for my tummy to be better than it is lol :laugh:

jardimgirl

im in the same boat! in for pics too!

louisegibbs85

<--- my profile picture, me after my second child, the top pics are not even me at my biggest they were after losing at least 2stone. I always put on 5stone whilst pregnant .. Can't even blame cravings because I craved ice haha just greedy.

ChrysalisCove

Once you get to your goal, give your body a week or two at maintenance / TDEE to allow it to adjust to the fat loss. Drink LOTS of water & don't push too hard - basically just let your body focus on recomposition!

jardimgirl

<--- my profile picture, me after my second child, the top pics are not even me at my biggest they were after losing at least 2stone. I always put on 5stone whilst pregnant .. Can't even blame cravings because I craved ice haha just greedy.

amazing!! what have you done that has helped?

louisegibbs85

I just mainly do cardio. Started by walking, then using my air walker machine then joined a zumba then a bums,legs,tums class .... Just slowly worked up to adding new things as my stamina increased. Did 30 day shred for about 8 days but stopped, it came off far easier after my first baby just walking and doing the same eexercise DVD.... I was only 21 then tho lol My belly is usually first to go tho .... I'm all hips,thighs n *kitten* haha

Happymom83

I just mainly do cardio. Started by walking, then using my air walker machine then joined a zumba then a bums,legs,tums class .... Just slowly worked up to adding new things as my stamina increased. Did 30 day shred for about 8 days but stopped, it came off far easier after my first baby just walking and doing the same eexercise DVD.... I was only 21 then tho lol My belly is usually first to go tho .... I'm all hips,thighs n *kitten* haha

You have a very beautiful tummy Awesome job!

marieamethyst

I'm still a work in progress (about 20 more lbs to get to goal weight), but I can show you the difference that 50 days and less than 10 lbs can make!

On my due date back in May - 179 lbs, up from 165 when I got pregnant (I didn't take any photos before I started back then, opps):



On Jan. 13th, going into "Phase Two" by ramping up the exercise and staying consistent with logging (145.8 lbs / 7 months postpartum):



Today/March 5th (139.2 lbs / 9 months postpartum):



There is always hope, just keep working at it and remember the big picture! :flowerforyou:

Happymom83

Awesome job

AlongCame_Molly

I don't think I have any befores (avoided cameras like the plague) but feel free to creep my pics for the during and afters.

jeskuhsmeekers

bump

jehavin

I'm not to my six pack yet, lol, but this is the difference between about 2 years, pregnancy with baby #5, 48lbs, heavy lifting, cardio 4-5 times a week and staying in a calorie deficit I'm still nursing a 10 month old, so hopefully the part around my lower tattoo will whittle more when I am done. I will obviously never wear a bikini---my tattoo is a memorial tattoo I don't wish to put on display plus my stretch marks/loose skin---but I did hear a great saying, though, yesterday that comforted me: "A young woman said to her mom, "Mom, you should get a tattoo of each of your kids names." The mom relied, "I already have those; they're called stretch marks." (giggle)

jardimgirl

I'm still a work in progress (about 20 more lbs to get to goal weight), but I can show you the difference that 50 days and less than 10 lbs can make!

On my due date back in May - 179 lbs, up from 165 when I got pregnant (I didn't take any photos before I started back then, opps):




On Jan. 13th, going into "Phase Two" by ramping up the exercise and staying consistent with logging (145.8 lbs / 7 months postpartum):



Today/March 5th (139.2 lbs / 9 months postpartum):



There is always hope, just keep working at it and remember the big picture! :flowerforyou:

Great job! What exercises have you been doing?

Happymom83

I'm not to my six pack yet, lol, but this is the difference between about 2 years, pregnancy with baby #5, 48lbs, heavy lifting, cardio 4-5 times a week and staying in a calorie deficit I'm still nursing a 10 month old, so hopefully the part around my lower tattoo will whittle more when I am done. I will obviously never wear a bikini---my tattoo is a memorial tattoo I don't wish to put on display plus my stretch marks/loose skin---but I did hear a great saying, though, yesterday that comforted me: "A young woman said to her mom, "Mom, you should get a tattoo of each of your kids names." The mom relied, "I already have those; they're called stretch marks." (giggle)

Amazing! Thank you

jonilynn70

BUMP

Happymom83

OK...So I'll post a side pic...Not quite ready for a frontal view just yet...So many stretch marks...and a belly button that is nothing to be desired after 4 pregnancies, and 2 surgeries....lol.....:ohwell:

This is me at 193, "spilling" out of size LARGE:embarassed:



This is me at 153.6 in a size MEDIUM



EDIT~ Also went from a 40DD bra...to a 36C!

jehavin

Great progress!!!! You will be where you want in no time, but, yes, the stretch marks and minimal loose skin will follow =/ Focus on lifting, which will tone your arms and legs and your belly will tone itself up with them! I can't tell you how much stronger my core feels just b/c I can now *lift* heavy everyday items properly due to strength training---we're talking dog food bags, squirming children, etc, that I can feel my core engaged on. When mommy feels strong, the superficial marks don't matter!

Happymom83

Great progress!!!! You will be where you want in no time, but, yes, the stretch marks and minimal loose skin will follow =/ Focus on lifting, which will tone your arms and legs and your belly will tone itself up with them! I can't tell you how much stronger my core feels just b/c I can now *lift* heavy everyday items properly due to strength training---we're talking dog food bags, squirming children, etc, that I can feel my core engaged on. When mommy feels strong, the superficial marks don't matter!

Thank you for this! Lifting is my next goal, along with using my recumbent bike again

QuietBloom

Just wanted to pop in and say good job to the ladies in here!

Don't forget to eat plenty of protein (I try to get 100 g/day). And remember: Abs are made in the kitchen!

jehavin

Just wanted to pop in and say good job to the ladies in here!

Don't forget to eat plenty of protein (I try to get 100 g/day). And remember: Abs are made in the kitchen!

I totally agree with your advice! I saw the greatest fat loss in my stomach when I got my diet on lockdown during this last cut. The first half I did mod carb/lowfat/high protein and the second half I did high fat/low carb/mod protein.. I had success with both sets of macros as long as I had the 20%deficit tight and the right amount of protein!

marieamethyst

Great job! What exercises have you been doing?

Thank you! :blushing: I responded to your PM!

OP - you look fantastic! Along with the other mommies!

Happymom83

^Thank you! You are all very encouraging

Kamikazeflutterby

I always love seeing these threads, and I'm hoping I can get the "after" tummy soon.

Happymom83

^ we can do it together

BusyRaeNOTBusty

I had already lost about 20lbs for the first picture. And the last and first picture are both around 160lbs.

Happymom83

^ you look amazing! awesome job

jennieodwyer

Here are my postpartum before and afters. I still have some loose skin and stretch marks on the lower part of my abs but I just tuck that into my undies :laugh: Clearly it looks way better once I lost the weight.

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Holly_Roman_Empire

Just wanted to pop in and say good job to the ladies in here!

Don't forget to eat plenty of protein (I try to get 100 g/day). And remember: Abs are made in the kitchen!

This, and STRENGTH TRAIN! I don't have any befores of my belly either, but I am still working on that six pack. I've lost about 4 inches in my waist.

pluto2626

This just may be my favorite posts ever! This is so refreshing to see, all you mommies look AMAZING! My son will be 5 in December and I still have my mommy tummy, however I am determined this is my year to get back down to my pre-pregnancy weight. Seeing this pictures helps reassure me that I can get there. Great job ladies!

Mary407

Great progress!!!! You will be where you want in no time, but, yes, the stretch marks and minimal loose skin will follow =/ Focus on lifting, which will tone your arms and legs and your belly will tone itself up with them! I can't tell you how much stronger my core feels just b/c I can now *lift* heavy everyday items properly due to strength training---we're talking dog food bags, squirming children, etc, that I can feel my core engaged on. When mommy feels strong, the superficial marks don't matter!

I love this! Thank you! I am working on becoming a strong mommy after baby #2. Bounced back like a champ after all natural delivery with baby # 1, but the tummy is a mess after baby # 2 turned transverse footling breech at 39 weeks and had to be delivered by C-section. :sad: She is healthy and perfect, so I am beyond grateful, but my tummy is a mess. I have the dreaded lower belly "shelf" above my scar, but am turning to strength training to try and address the big picture of strong mommy (and the shelf as well).

Happymom83

Here are my postpartum before and afters. I still have some loose skin and stretch marks on the lower part of my abs but I just tuck that into my undies :laugh: Clearly it looks way better once I lost the weight.

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Awesome work! I cant wait till I cant post my even better results in a month or two