C-sections Mamas like me

kriots

So i've had 2 c sections. I know its hard to get my abs back, but any moms out there who've had c sections find it hard to rid the tummy?? Any tips...I'm not expecting a 6 pack, but at least making it tone, and focus on shedding that part of the fat away..thanks ladies

MissKim

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i too had a c-section just 51/2 months ago. so interested in seeing what everyone says. but i have a feeling the trend will be, LOSE BODYFAT! lol...sure that's easy to do.

azlady7

i would definitely love to know this myself!

Chiquita_Banana

i hear you... i had twins 2 years ago via c-section, n my pouch is the worst.... but i found running has made it shrink... but im still working on it =T

chcoley

I had three c-sections in four years and I HATE the pooch that was left behind. I've been running, doing Zumba, and doing some circuit training and it's helped a little, but not a ton...

hjfischer

I've had 4 c-sections. It has been very difficult for me to get that 'ledge' to go smaller. My last c-section was 9 months ago. While I have lost weight all over my body, I still have that pooch. I do a lot of 'core' strengthening exercises. It helps, but honestly, I was never able to get rid of all of the skin above my section line. We will see how it goes this time.

hollyb9871

I have had 2 c-sections as well after 2 regular deliveries. My abs are much better since I started here in Jan. of this year. As for tips, it's really 80% what you eat 20% exercise. You can't exercise away a bad diet. That being said I don't eat just plain, 'clean' foods I have anything in moderation, but I'm not striving for a six pack just fairly flat abs. I also do circuit training 3 times a week, and cardio 3-4 times a week, ab work typically 4 days a week. I drink 8+ glasses of water a day (not counting this weekend I wasn't feeling well) and 2 cups of coffee. Also watch your sodium and sugar levels as that plays a big part as well.

Different things work for different people so try a few things for a week or so and see what works best for you. Good luck!

angryguy77

Push harder and you wont need a c section;)

cheshirequeen

zumba here too. its working. ive definitely got the muscles back there, but little by little the fat is coming off

SarahofTwins

I would also like to know as well...I know that its gone down drastically with running and doing some situps but I wonder if it could ever get hard or hardly visible to see. All I know is that I will always have these stretch marks and I would have it over again for my kids

SarahofTwins

Push harder and you wont need a c section;)

Ha! Well when your child is losing oxygen inside you kind of don't have a choice. Ignorance is bliss for you I guess

campi_mama

Okay, I've had 3 sections. Losing body fat is good, pilates though is FANTASTIC!!! Get a DVD (or look OnDemand) and go for it 3-5 days a week. Add in some yoga too if you want. Plank work also. Anything to work your core. Having a baby changes your body though. For me, pilates (and running or speed walking ) gets me closest to where I want my body to be.

LimeyTart

I've had 4 c-sections. I also have something called Pelvic Adhesive Disease. All of my internal organs are essentially scarred together from the sections. After my fourth section, I had quite a lot of problems, resulting in my scar opening back up THREE months after delivery. Even my OBs were freaked out.

I NEVER would have guessed that it would be possible to get rid of that nasty pooch, given my issues, but I can tell you that it can be done. I'll probably always have a little bump around the scar area, but the pooch I thought would last forever is gone. I've busted my *kitten* for three months and eaten clean and the results have been awesome. If anyone wants to see, I'll put the pic in my profile for a little while, but I'm not posting it on the open board since I'm in my undies LOL. Friend me if you want to see it!

angryguy77

Push harder and you wont need a c section;)

Ha! Well when your child is losing oxygen inside you kind of don't have a choice. Ignorance is bliss for you I guess

I know, I couldn't help myself. I actually give women all the credit in the world for giving birth. If it were the other way around, I'd be a virgin for life.

hbrekkaas

I've had 3 c-sections. At my lightest (before my last baby) I was 117lbs, and still had the awful little belly. I can't get rid of it, it shrinks, but its always there.

Improvised

Im about to have my 4th (less than 3 weeks away, eeeeek!), and am hoping to get slim and toned all over. Trying not to stress about the belly too much. My babies are worth it, anyway.

SarahofTwins

Push harder and you wont need a c section;)

Ha! Well when your child is losing oxygen inside you kind of don't have a choice. Ignorance is bliss for you I guess

I know, I couldn't help myself. I actually give women all the credit in the world for giving birth. If it were the other way around, I'd be a virgin for life.

LOL I thought it was funny...if guys could only have kids then I would definitely have let my hubby have the children haha

ResilientWoman

Lauren Brooks' Kettlebell DVDs. She's had several C-sections, her free stuff on YouTube is a good place to start, it got me from no core strength to pushups. Still busting through the weakness left in my body after the horrific surgery and my daughter is 5 1/2. Only got wicked smart about my nutrition a couple of months ago. My best research has led me to eat 85% Fat/10% Protein/<5% Carbs. (ymmv) Lifting kettlebells has changed my life.

Friend me, if you want.

jaydensmommy2010

I had a c section 11 months ago. One day my pouch is "almost" gone, and the next its back, even bigger. haha it drives me nuts!!!!!!! I don't know what makes it go away though for good..