Abs after babies?

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staceymae19
staceymae19 Posts: 63
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Can mom's please post pics of your abs if you have had kids..... I need some hope that I will get abs one day.
THANK YOU!!
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  • fabformyfam
    fabformyfam Posts: 9 Member
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  • BeckyDavies83
    BeckyDavies83 Posts: 16
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    I am wondering the same thing.....after 3 kids I am very very hopeless! But I have been trying really hard and can feel them in there but just can see them the way I would like to.
  • staceymae19
    staceymae19 Posts: 63
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    I know what you mean! I feel like ive been working so hard so where are they?! lol
  • nineteentwenty
    nineteentwenty Posts: 469 Member
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    P!nk has a V after a baby, but...she's always been a truck. What a woman.
  • AllOutof_Bubblegum
    AllOutof_Bubblegum Posts: 3,646 Member
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    BAM. Gave birth 1/12/12.
  • Squamation
    Squamation Posts: 522 Member
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    2 babies, no abs but it's not a mystery as to why: I'm not dedicated enough. Getting your abs to show has a lot more to do with eating than exercise. Even a small layer of fat will cover them up like they don't exist.

    Edit: after a quick google search it looks for most women you won't see your 6 pack until you're between 16-20% body fat. My goal is 19% so hopefully mine will be at that higher end. :happy: (I'm currently at 25%, down from 29%)

    Good luck!
  • staceymae19
    staceymae19 Posts: 63
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    How do you how much body fat you have?
  • nancybuss
    nancybuss Posts: 1,461 Member
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    Mine are on FB - have to figure out getting them here, maybe when I get home.

    I've NEVER had Abs my whole life (Ok, they are hidden behind fat) But I'm getting darn close!
    the best I've had - at 48. And two babies in my 40's with two c-sections
  • randomtai
    randomtai Posts: 9,003 Member
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    Abs I have with extra skin that will only go from surgery. Le sigh.
  • usmcmp
    usmcmp Posts: 21,220 Member
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    I have abs. I was obese when I got pregnant both times. I have some extra skin, but it isn't that bad.
    IMG_20130803_135317_zps3ef17f41.jpg
    208779_4836519146024_2106642244_n_zps40881781.jpg
    Written by me: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1161603-so-you-want-a-nice-stomach
  • sarahlifts
    sarahlifts Posts: 610 Member
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    Not all the way there yet but here you go. Follow link it can be done keep pushing work and watcg your diet like a hawk.

    http://bodyspace.bodybuilding.com/permalink/progress-photo/Photoglady/42822971
  • kateangel2312
    kateangel2312 Posts: 242 Member
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    see my profile pic, abs may be starting to shine through . I've had 3 kids
  • staceymae19
    staceymae19 Posts: 63
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    I have abs. I was obese when I got pregnant both times. I have some extra skin, but it isn't that bad.
    IMG_20130803_135317_zps3ef17f41.jpg
    208779_4836519146024_2106642244_n_zps40881781.jpg
    Written by me: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1161603-so-you-want-a-nice-stomach

    wow!! Amazing! I have a little etra skin as well :( ... thats the part i hate the most.
  • jstout365
    jstout365 Posts: 1,686 Member
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    This is me at my leanest ~20% BF about a year ago......I'm a bit fluffier now ~28% BF, but still have the outline. A recent side pic is in my profile pic section. I'm working on recomping down to about 25% BF as I think that is a better point for me.

    ETA: I have a 5 year old and then kept on a lot of the weight for over 3 years.

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  • tworthen79
    tworthen79 Posts: 1,173 Member
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    I've had 4 c sections, thinking a tight tummy is impossible.
  • mostein
    mostein Posts: 200 Member
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    I have had 1 child delivered via c-section. I always remember people saying you could never have a nice stomach if you've had a c-section (or any abdominal surgery). It isn't perfect but better than I figured I would have. You can do it!
  • monkeywizard
    monkeywizard Posts: 222 Member
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    Yeah, from what my wife was saying, having a C-section makes a difference because your muscles were pulled away from the front to get to the baby.. Not saying it isn't possible.. just more difficult?
  • staceymae19
    staceymae19 Posts: 63
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    Thank you everyone! My profile pic is of my trying on a bikini the other day and just feeling like it will never look good.... Now i have hope if i keep working i will get there! :)
  • wolfsbayne
    wolfsbayne Posts: 3,116 Member
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    I have abs. I was obese when I got pregnant both times. I have some extra skin, but it isn't that bad.
    IMG_20130803_135317_zps3ef17f41.jpg
    208779_4836519146024_2106642244_n_zps40881781.jpg
    Written by me: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1161603-so-you-want-a-nice-stomach

    Every time I see your physique and your before and after photos, I'm in awe. :love:
  • Holly_Roman_Empire
    Holly_Roman_Empire Posts: 4,440 Member
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    <---See profile pic. I'm still working on mine, but I only delivered my baby a year ago. It's hard work, but it's possible!

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