NSV: Free Tummy Tuck

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  • Cindy393
    Cindy393 Posts: 268 Member
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    this is basically isometrics, right? I do this alot when I'm getting ready for work, and I'll do it even more now!
  • divacat80
    divacat80 Posts: 299 Member
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    The free tummy tuck thing works for as long as your weightloss wasn't too dramatic and for as long as there is not a huge amount of excess skin. To truly know if it works check out how your tummy looks while suckin in and bending over. I something hangs towards the floor... Then it didn't work.

    That's what happens to me. It works only if I'm in an upright and standing position ;( so my guess is that i'll need a tummy tuck if i reach my goal weight. But i need to win the lottery first XD
  • fonitoni
    fonitoni Posts: 98 Member
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    If you win the lottery, then real tummy tucks for all of us - on you!
  • divacat80
    divacat80 Posts: 299 Member
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    If you win the lottery, then real tummy tucks for all of us - on you!

    ;D
  • yancymichele
    yancymichele Posts: 66 Member
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  • yancymichele
    yancymichele Posts: 66 Member
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    "I was at a seminar once where the speaker challenged us to hold in our stomachs for a full two minutes. He talked about how difficult it is and that it requires strength and determination we don't usually think about in every day life. He gave us a "go" cue, then went on to talk about other things. At the end of two minutes, he asked who was still holding in their stomachs. A good 2/3 of the audience raised their hands--they'd started but then forgot as they listened to the speaker. He used this as an analogy for how we let our attention drift based on what's going on around us and how it's important to be mindful of what we're doing if we want to get the most out of our fitness efforts. This was back in 1985 and I've remembered it on and off over the years. Thank you for reminding me again. Now...to be mindful about sucking it in. :) " bump
  • NewLIFEstyle4ME
    NewLIFEstyle4ME Posts: 4,440 Member
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    If you win the lottery, then real tummy tucks for all of us - on you!


    :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

    If you win the lottery and are passing out goodies to Mfp folks, instead of a real tummy tuck...I'll take a gift certificate to an organic market or health food store instead. Maybe a $10,000 gift certificate to an organic market will last me for a few weeks or so, cause WHEW....foods and stuff is so expensive in organic markets and health food stores :noway: :grumble: :explode:
  • AmberJo1984
    AmberJo1984 Posts: 1,067 Member
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    I've been doing the same thing... but, not as much as you. I need to start doing this morning. You're right, though... it's definitely not easy. LOL.
  • AmyB69
    AmyB69 Posts: 117
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    Definitely going to be doing this! I've been in maintenance for awhile now, only area I'm not thrilled with is my stomach!
  • Colleen790
    Colleen790 Posts: 813 Member
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    Good tip. I am going to do this !.
  • jerbear1962
    jerbear1962 Posts: 1,157 Member
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    I do something similar to this, I saw this on a web site or youtube, you bend over at the waist, breath out very heavily, then as you breathe in you tighten your stomach and butt muscles and hold for 30 seconds to 1 minute if you can. Continue for 10 minutes twice a day. Seems to help me...
  • fonitoni
    fonitoni Posts: 98 Member
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    I do something similar to this, I saw this on a web site or youtube, you bend over at the waist, breath out very heavily, then as you breathe in you tighten your stomach and butt muscles and hold for 30 seconds to 1 minute if you can. Continue for 10 minutes twice a day. Seems to help me...

    let's see a link to this video!!
  • Michellerawrrr
    Michellerawrrr Posts: 312 Member
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    Great post ~ nobody ever talks about this! I have been sucking it in for the last year, I do it naturally without thinking about it now. My belly was biggest problem area and I am happy to say it's not so bad anymore. My six pack will appear one day!
  • Yani51
    Yani51 Posts: 48 Member
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    BUMP.
  • ShaniWulffe
    ShaniWulffe Posts: 458 Member
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    I started doing this in ballet, and I've been working up to doing it all the time. It's definitely hard! But I can now get through 4 1/2 hours of dance classes plus an hour or so before/after with only short breaks :)
  • djcon
    djcon Posts: 216 Member
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  • NewLIFEstyle4ME
    NewLIFEstyle4ME Posts: 4,440 Member
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    Doing this has completely slipped my mind for the past couple of months...beginning again today purposely keeping my tummy pulled in.
  • cjlorigan
    cjlorigan Posts: 209 Member
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    Growing up my mother said that a woman is supposed to always have her stomach sucked in no matter what! So I have done this my whole life. I feel very weird if I let it out.
    My mom never said it but I have done it as far back as I can remember. It's habit now. Was a huge eyeopener when I DID let it all out to measure :sick:
  • devan33
    devan33 Posts: 177 Member
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    Growing up my mother said that a woman is supposed to always have her stomach sucked in no matter what! So I have done this my whole life. I feel very weird if I let it out.

    I am the same way..I don't think anyone ever said I should..I have just ALWAYS done it!!!
  • trdepalo
    trdepalo Posts: 106
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    how long does it take before it becomes naturally? I've been trying it for weeks but every time my mind slips (like every three minutes) it goes out but then I do it again when I remember so it happens like 20 times a day. when will it just start to happen naturally?

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