How do I lose baby belly weight?

Jane2285

Just curious...I've been working out for about three months now...I've lost weigth...but it still seems I have that little "baby gut" from having two children. I don't have stretch marks or anything like that...just what looks like baby pudge. Anyone know how to get rid of that??

busyPK

I don't believe there is anyway to spot reduce a certain area, but just continue your cardio and ab exercises. Sorry I can't be of more help...I'm in the same boat as you with 2 little boys of my own.

kidrobot3

I have the same issue + tiger stripes! or stretch marks... ha. It has gotten better over time, you have to give your stomach skin time to tighten back up. I use cocoa butter that's meant to tighten up skin. I've noticed *some* difference, but I'm still 7 mos postpartum and don't expect to see huge results from that alone.

Jane2285

Thanks...I had my son about 4 months ago and my daugther 2 and a half years ago. I seriously don't have stretch marks...justsomething in my belly area that just won't go away. It's so frustrating!! UGH!

shakybabe

There's a DVD by Tracy Anderson who was trainer to Shakira and Gwyneth Paltrow and helped them lose weight after their kids. It's called post pregnancy workout and it's got great reviews even from people who weren't pregnant and used it it get rid of their tummies. It's on Amazon.

chellelynn30

I am right there with ya!!!

Jane2285

Thanks everyone! I'm really determined to get back into shape...man...babies really do a number on you!

JennaM222

intervals
HIIT
Cross training

google them all.

Legalchica

I have the same issue + tiger stripes! or stretch marks... ha. It has gotten better over time, you have to give your stomach skin time to tighten back up. I use cocoa butter that's meant to tighten up skin. I've noticed *some* difference, but I'm still 7 mos postpartum and don't expect to see huge results from that alone.

I had twins my youngest are 5. and my stomach will never be the same...

theoneandonlybrookie

The only thing that worked for me was running. I'm sure there are other ways, but the combination of keeping my heart rate in zone 4 - 5 and the fact that running really, really works my core has made my stomach as flat as it will ever get. It is NOT as flat as it was pre-babies, but only at the bottom right around my c-section incision do I have a pooch.

The Ab Ripper video in P90X made my stomach, well, ripped. I had a toned stomach before I did it from running but it made my abs so defined.

Good luck!

INSANITY43

My third baby will be 19 in july.....and I still struggle with baby pudge :sad: Fairly flat to my belly button and then this roll that gets smaller but never really goes away.....grrrrr! Anyways, this reminded of this "hoot" of an older woman who I worked with years ago....She was on the heavy side and told us younger gals that she would be "hot" once her uterus shrunk back after her last baby followed by "THAT SHOULD BE ANY DAY NOW....HE WILL BE 36 ON HIS NEXT BIRTHDAY!" :laugh:

zumbawhit

I had 4 kids within 6 years... tell me about it! One thing I can tell you... No matter how much weight you lose, the little "flap" will never go away. Definitely working your abs will take care of the pooches, but the flap will remain. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news. And if you're one of those people who doesn't have the "flap"... then :grumble: . LOL!

thatgirl125

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Mommareed4

I am right with you! I have a 5, 4, 3 and 1 1/2 year old..so my belly has that little flab at the bottom..I am hoping it will dwindle over time, but idk...hoping for the best! lol.

FitForLife81

cardio and strength training and my belly was the last to go!

Mneiswonger

I also have 2 1/2 year old and an almost 5 month old. I'm having the same problem. I'm losing weight an inches everywhere except that pudge area. Talk about frustrating.

All4Tris

In addition to cardio... try the stomach vacuum http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXy-tnM43uw.

I just started being consistent with doing this for a count of 15 about 10 times a day (5 in the morning and 5 in the evening). I also do it standing up. My mom pouch isn't gone yet but my tummy is flattening out!!!

Give it a try... I swear you'll notice a difference in the first week!

whtlatina1214

hmm im wondering the same thing i have just started my work out journey and i am only 4lbs down but i have lots to go and im worried about exxtra skin , its one of my biggest fead upon losing weight i just hope that while working out and losing weight slowly i can avoid it but im nervous with this thread seeing all you have lost so much weight already

2fit4fat

6 kids in five years here! After the first three ( twins and another born not quite ten months later) I was able to get it flat. However I have a lot of stretchmarks and those didn't go away. :-( lol I lived at the gym for months and literally studied some things about exercise and weightloss. I don't have that kind of time anymore and I'm doing it from home instead of the gym. I did both card and strength training about 3-4 days a week and played sports etc too besides the workouts

getfitdiva

In addition to cardio... try the stomach vacuum http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXy-tnM43uw.

I just started being consistent with doing this for a count of 15 about 10 times a day (5 in the morning and 5 in the evening). I also do it standing up. My mom pouch isn't gone yet but my tummy is flattening out!!!

Give it a try... I swear you'll notice a difference in the first week!

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