MY RESONSE TO -"SO YOU WANT A NICE STOMACH"
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I had 6 kids....not 6 pack but it is flat (ish) and it keep getting nicer with time
Awesome!!!0 -
I had 6 kids....not 6 pack but it is flat (ish) and it keep getting nicer with time
Awesome!!!
I agree, you look amazing! I can't wait to have something simlar! My thoughts are go big or go home.0 -
As a guy I just wanted to say I find all of you truly awe inpiring. It may be true that not everyone can achieve a 6 pack - or it may not - I really have no clue. BUT - why would you shoot yourself in the foot before you start? And why would you assume in advance that you are going to be disappointed and be crushed? I would think the journey itself would lead to a greater sense of self worth and improved confidence.
At 52 - working on my own journey - and by gosh - I'm posting on this thread so I too can use it for inspiration!
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Can I just say all of you ladies look amazing!
With enough determination, I think anyone can get the six pack abs. You can still have loose skin and stretch marks and still look amazing
And that was the point of "so you want a nice stomach"
Thanks, OP!0 -
Oh boy! This post was just a bunch of nonsense. Basically just mad that you will not get to that point and many woman with many children have flat washboard abs.
If you are happy with your tiger stripes and think you are a hot momma, then you would have never had to post this to begin with.0 -
I like how inspirational this thread turned out. It lets me know that there is some hope for someone like me. I just have to be willing to put in the work.0
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And why couldn't OP respond in the thread itself? (So many organ threads...
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And why couldn't OP respond in the thread itself? (So many organ threads... )
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OP did leave a response in the "So you want a nice stomach" thread. But apparently their anger was just too great to be contained in one thread alone!0 -
And why couldn't OP respond in the thread itself? (So many organ threads... )
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She did, but she wanted to make sure more people saw it.0 -
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Um, no. I have a child, and it is entirely possible to have nice abs after pregnancy.0 -
AH! Hence the caps. :happy:And why couldn't OP respond in the thread itself? (So many organ threads... )
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She did, but she wanted to make sure more people saw it.
I really want a nice spleen. Can someone start a 'nice spleen' thread? I think mine is mean and possibly unattractive. (Ok, ok, I'll give it a break! :laugh: )0 -
I had 6 kids....not 6 pack but it is flat (ish) and it keep getting nicer with time
To think this could be me one day..... Omg I'm so jelly! Gorgeous :drinker:0 -
Erm. I have no idea what's going on, though.
Everyone is different. Whether someone can achieve a nice tummy has little to do with whether they've had kids or not, and more to do with how their body is built and how they exercise. A combination of genetics and environment play a role (as with everything, IMHO).
I have seen people who do ab exercises every day (barring rest days) and still have loose skin, or excess skin, or whatever. I have seen others who do those exercises every day, have children, and are built really well.
The thing is... I don't think it's okay to really make healthy life style changes to look good. Doing it to feel good is more important. Because when you feel good, you'll be happier with the end result whether it's loose skin or abs I can bounce quarters off of.0 -
As far as I know, most men don't really give a crap about that anyway. Most men, not the self-centered, perfectionists who probably aren't happy themselves, and not the ones who are really into aestetics, but most men.
So, it's good to know that we don't have to get crazy over that, but it's sad to know that so many of us still think we have to be perfect.
And Yanicka, way to rock the good genes, girl! And the obvious exercise, too.
can someone please tell me when this thread became about what "most men" want?0 -
As far as I know, most men don't really give a crap about that anyway. Most men, not the self-centered, perfectionists who probably aren't happy themselves, and not the ones who are really into aestetics, but most men.
So, it's good to know that we don't have to get crazy over that, but it's sad to know that so many of us still think we have to be perfect.
And Yanicka, way to rock the good genes, girl! And the obvious exercise, too.
can someone please tell me when this thread became about what "most men" want?
Never. There was that post, one response and now your reaction. It's mostly been "Wow, maybe I could do it?!?"0 -
Erm. I have no idea what's going on, though.
Everyone is different. Whether someone can achieve a nice tummy has little to do with whether they've had kids or not, and more to do with how their body is built and how they exercise. A combination of genetics and environment play a role (as with everything, IMHO).
I have seen people who do ab exercises every day (barring rest days) and still have loose skin, or excess skin, or whatever. I have seen others who do those exercises every day, have children, and are built really well.
The thing is... I don't think it's okay to really make healthy life style changes to look good. Doing it to feel good is more important. Because when you feel good, you'll be happier with the end result whether it's loose skin or abs I can bounce quarters off of.
I feel good when I look sexy
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whAAAAttt???!!!!
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As far as I know, most men don't really give a crap about that anyway. Most men, not the self-centered, perfectionists who probably aren't happy themselves, and not the ones who are really into aestetics, but most men.
So, it's good to know that we don't have to get crazy over that, but it's sad to know that so many of us still think we have to be perfect.
And Yanicka, way to rock the good genes, girl! And the obvious exercise, too.
can someone please tell me when this thread became about what "most men" want?
Never. There was that post, one response and now your reaction. It's mostly been "Wow, maybe I could do it?!?"
but wut if i'm hoping to derail it?0 -
As far as I know, most men don't really give a crap about that anyway. Most men, not the self-centered, perfectionists who probably aren't happy themselves, and not the ones who are really into aestetics, but most men.
So, it's good to know that we don't have to get crazy over that, but it's sad to know that so many of us still think we have to be perfect.
And Yanicka, way to rock the good genes, girl! And the obvious exercise, too.
can someone please tell me when this thread became about what "most men" want?
Never. There was that post, one response and now your reaction. It's mostly been "Wow, maybe I could do it?!?"
but wut if i'm hoping to derail it?
Make an analogy between this and religion?
Talk about curling in the squat rack?
There hasn't been a Planet Fitness rant in a month.0 -
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To all the beautiful mommies who have worked hard to get nice stomachs:
You know, even after 2 csections and my highest weight of 260lbs (I'm only 5'4.5), I never once thought of it being impossible to have a nice stomach. Sure there is going to be some loose skin, a lovely scar and yep there is definitely a lot of stretch marks. That doesn't mean I can't get my abs to show. After my first csection, it looked like the majority of my loose skin was going to hang right over my csection scar. Now, I might be lucky in that aspect, because it means the loose skin will be easy to hide. Sure I may get surgery in the future to remove the loose skin, but that remains to be seen. If I don't have much (since I'm young, there is a possibility my skin will bounce back some), then I'll probably just let it go and not worry about it. My stretch marks are all from my first pregnancy and they are actually pretty hard to see in pictures. The lighting has to be just right for me to capture them, since they have faded quite a bit.
To the OP, I also had Pre-eclampsia with my frist pregnancy and didn't make it past 34wks it had progressed rapidly. By 34 wks though, I had put on 60lbs. So I know where your coming from with the rapid uncontrollable weight gain. I was even following a meal plan from a dietitian and it didn't prevent the gain. I got very lucky with my second and had a perfectly healthy pregnancy.0 -
As far as I know, most men don't really give a crap about that anyway. Most men, not the self-centered, perfectionists who probably aren't happy themselves, and not the ones who are really into aestetics, but most men.
So, it's good to know that we don't have to get crazy over that, but it's sad to know that so many of us still think we have to be perfect.
And Yanicka, way to rock the good genes, girl! And the obvious exercise, too.
No good genes.......just almost 4 years at working at it.0 -
I've never not felt good (physically). So what would be my motivation, then, if not to look good?Erm. I have no idea what's going on, though.
Everyone is different. Whether someone can achieve a nice tummy has little to do with whether they've had kids or not, and more to do with how their body is built and how they exercise. A combination of genetics and environment play a role (as with everything, IMHO).
I have seen people who do ab exercises every day (barring rest days) and still have loose skin, or excess skin, or whatever. I have seen others who do those exercises every day, have children, and are built really well.
The thing is... I don't think it's okay to really make healthy life style changes to look good. Doing it to feel good is more important. Because when you feel good, you'll be happier with the end result whether it's loose skin or abs I can bounce quarters off of.0 -
I've never not felt good (physically). So what would be my motivation, then, if not to look good?Erm. I have no idea what's going on, though.
Everyone is different. Whether someone can achieve a nice tummy has little to do with whether they've had kids or not, and more to do with how their body is built and how they exercise. A combination of genetics and environment play a role (as with everything, IMHO).
I have seen people who do ab exercises every day (barring rest days) and still have loose skin, or excess skin, or whatever. I have seen others who do those exercises every day, have children, and are built really well.
The thing is... I don't think it's okay to really make healthy life style changes to look good. Doing it to feel good is more important. Because when you feel good, you'll be happier with the end result whether it's loose skin or abs I can bounce quarters off of.
It's not really germane to this thread (which is really about aesthetics) but one alternative reply to this question might be to perform better in some respect you value (faster mile time, bigger squat, crank out some pull ups for the first time, bigger vertical jump, more explosive punching/kicking technique, etc).
But you can feel good, look good and perform better. They are not mutually exclusive.
And to the quoted OP: there's nothing wrong with wanting to train for aesthetics, either. I'm not sure why you think it's not okay?0 -
OP, did you actually put to use anything usmcmp wrote in that thread for any measurable length of time before going off on a tangent?
I'm pregnant with my 2nd child. Before getting pregnant, I lost 58 lbs (see ticker). I'm still nowhere near my goal weight, probably have about another 35-40 lbs to go. I do aspire to have a flat stomach at some point... maybe even a six pack. Will I have it? I don't know... but that doesn't mean I can't try. Will I have loose skin? Quite possibly. Stretch marks? Most definitely, I gained alot with my daughter, and who knows what this kid will bring. My point is, don't say it's not possible until you actually have a real go at it. You can aspire to have these things, and probably at least get pretty close to it. Will you be perfect? Probably not, but you can try your hardest and see where it takes you. IMO, any improvement to what you currently have is pure win. You just have to work hard at it, just like anything else. I worked hard to lose weight so that I could even have another child. My hard work paid off for that. I fully expect that, when I'm ready, my hard work toward a flatter stomach will pay off as well. But I sure as heck am not going to say it's impossible, when I haven't even tried.
(for reference, I've been overweight all of my adolescent life, and obese all of my adult life. I finally became 'overweight' with 155 lbs at 5'2. My highest weight was 211 lbs)0 -
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Sure. If those things are important to you. They aren't important to me. I do get the health value of exercise and that keeps me going when I'm frustrated. But I'm not competitive with myself or others. I don't care about speed or lifting heavier and heavier weights. It really is all about looking better.
I've never not felt good (physically). So what would be my motivation, then, if not to look good?Erm. I have no idea what's going on, though.
Everyone is different. Whether someone can achieve a nice tummy has little to do with whether they've had kids or not, and more to do with how their body is built and how they exercise. A combination of genetics and environment play a role (as with everything, IMHO).
I have seen people who do ab exercises every day (barring rest days) and still have loose skin, or excess skin, or whatever. I have seen others who do those exercises every day, have children, and are built really well.
The thing is... I don't think it's okay to really make healthy life style changes to look good. Doing it to feel good is more important. Because when you feel good, you'll be happier with the end result whether it's loose skin or abs I can bounce quarters off of.
It's not really germane to this thread (which is really about aesthetics) but one alternative reply to this question might be to perform better in some respect you value (faster mile time, bigger squat, crank out some pull ups for the first time, bigger vertical jump, more explosive punching/kicking technique, etc).
But you can feel good, look good and perform better. They are not mutually exclusive.
And to the quoted OP: there's nothing wrong with wanting to train for aesthetics, either. I'm not sure why you think it's not okay?
Physical gains (speed, lifting heavier, etc.) are not the things that validate me. I have other areas of my life that are more important as far as where I put my energy. There is absolutely nothing wrong with adopting a healthy lifestyle in order to look better. Just because that isn't someone else's motivation doesn't make it wrong.0 -
Sure. If those things are important to you. They aren't important to me. I do get the health value of exercise and that keeps me going when I'm frustrated. But I'm not competitive with myself or others. I don't care about speed or lifting heavier and heavier weights. It really is all about looking better.
I've never not felt good (physically). So what would be my motivation, then, if not to look good?Erm. I have no idea what's going on, though.
Everyone is different. Whether someone can achieve a nice tummy has little to do with whether they've had kids or not, and more to do with how their body is built and how they exercise. A combination of genetics and environment play a role (as with everything, IMHO).
I have seen people who do ab exercises every day (barring rest days) and still have loose skin, or excess skin, or whatever. I have seen others who do those exercises every day, have children, and are built really well.
The thing is... I don't think it's okay to really make healthy life style changes to look good. Doing it to feel good is more important. Because when you feel good, you'll be happier with the end result whether it's loose skin or abs I can bounce quarters off of.
It's not really germane to this thread (which is really about aesthetics) but one alternative reply to this question might be to perform better in some respect you value (faster mile time, bigger squat, crank out some pull ups for the first time, bigger vertical jump, more explosive punching/kicking technique, etc).
But you can feel good, look good and perform better. They are not mutually exclusive.
And to the quoted OP: there's nothing wrong with wanting to train for aesthetics, either. I'm not sure why you think it's not okay?
Physical gains (speed, lifting heavier, etc.) are not the things that validate me. I have other areas of my life that are more important as far as where I put my energy. There is absolutely nothing wrong with adopting a healthy lifestyle in order to look better. Just because that isn't someone else's motivation doesn't make it wrong.
I agree. Just pointing out that feeling good and looking good aren't the only two options for valid motivation out there.
Whether these, or other options, are things that move or motivate you personally is another matter. I was talking generally. Not about you specifically.0 -
Gotcha. And I agree.
Sure. If those things are important to you. They aren't important to me. I do get the health value of exercise and that keeps me going when I'm frustrated. But I'm not competitive with myself or others. I don't care about speed or lifting heavier and heavier weights. It really is all about looking better.
I've never not felt good (physically). So what would be my motivation, then, if not to look good?Erm. I have no idea what's going on, though.
Everyone is different. Whether someone can achieve a nice tummy has little to do with whether they've had kids or not, and more to do with how their body is built and how they exercise. A combination of genetics and environment play a role (as with everything, IMHO).
I have seen people who do ab exercises every day (barring rest days) and still have loose skin, or excess skin, or whatever. I have seen others who do those exercises every day, have children, and are built really well.
The thing is... I don't think it's okay to really make healthy life style changes to look good. Doing it to feel good is more important. Because when you feel good, you'll be happier with the end result whether it's loose skin or abs I can bounce quarters off of.
It's not really germane to this thread (which is really about aesthetics) but one alternative reply to this question might be to perform better in some respect you value (faster mile time, bigger squat, crank out some pull ups for the first time, bigger vertical jump, more explosive punching/kicking technique, etc).
But you can feel good, look good and perform better. They are not mutually exclusive.
And to the quoted OP: there's nothing wrong with wanting to train for aesthetics, either. I'm not sure why you think it's not okay?
Physical gains (speed, lifting heavier, etc.) are not the things that validate me. I have other areas of my life that are more important as far as where I put my energy. There is absolutely nothing wrong with adopting a healthy lifestyle in order to look better. Just because that isn't someone else's motivation doesn't make it wrong.
I agree. Just pointing out that feeling good and looking good aren't the only two options for valid motivation out there.
Whether these, or other options, are things that move or motivate you personally is another matter. I was talking generally. Not about you specifically.
Everyone has their personal motivation and whatever works is what you (as an individual) should do.0 -
and I'm no gross blob, I'm a hottie if I say so myself...for 43 with three grown kids lol.... still, im just saying I did not think my abs could ever go back to what they were before kiddies.....tell me how to post a pic on here and I will show ya'll a before and after pic of my abs...im brave
Did we ever get the promised pics?0
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