To the people with Front Butts (Lower hanging belly)

Candi_land · October 2012

Does it ever shrink to the point of resembling anything close to a "normal" stomach? I'm 5'3" and super morbidly obese, I started my journey at 548.8lbs and am currently 433lbs obviously I still have a very long way to go. I'm not a supermodel, and will never be able to wear a bikini however I'd like my lower belly to not resemble another *kitten* ya know? My stomach is the bane of my existence I absolutely hate it. I've noticed it has shrunk a little since losing 115lbs but I'm curious to know the experiences other people have encountered with massive weight loss and loose skin/front butts.

Thanks in advance for sharing!!

jordandroid · October 2012

Fellow front butter here! Not talking from personal experience but from seeing my friends lose weight, it does go back "normally"! If you have a bit of excess skin that may hang down but you can usually tone this away with exercise if you're young. x

KayeArlana · October 2012

So glad you asked this question. I'm 5'4 and currently weight 380. Having the hanging belly after I lose weight is my biggest fear. I'm not that far into my weight lose but it seems like the only thing on me that is doing any shrinking is my feet.

iloveme81 · October 2012

I hate my front butt(nice word for it..lol). I have notice lately when I walk I can feel it bump against my leg....im so disgusted!!!.Does anyone know any execrise to help that area!!!

StephDuffney · October 2012

crunches will help a tone. i am just staring on my weight training now.

singer1978 · October 2012

I too have this fear. I really dont want to lose weight and end up with all of that extra skin hanging. I'd like to say that is the reason why I have yet to lose weight, but its only one of many reasons. I just started my journey TODAY. Wish me luck!

mattnjakesmom · October 2012

I don't have a front butt (that term makes me giggle hehe), but I do have some extra skin on my tummy and crunches have helped with that.

KimWW · October 2012

You guys don't know the meaning of front butt until you have a c-section scar running right down the middle of that belly flab!

It is the bane of my existence. It is the reason most of my clothes don't fit right. Apparently, even plus size clothiers can't grasp that larger sizes mean more than wider across.

RilantheFirebug · October 2012

Not sue yet....but once I get to a lower weight I will be adding strength training to my cardio to combat the loose skin! Also, I've heard this is more of a problem if you lose the weight very quickly.

ybft · October 2012

I am worried about this exact same thing, so what I have started doing is after my shower.
I am massaging organic coconut oil into my belly, hips and thighs. All over actually because it is a great moisturizer, but I really concentrate on those more chunky areas.
In my thinking, if I massage religiously, it can't be any worse than it is!
I am crossing my fingers that I can lessen the cellulite affect if I keep the skin moisturized, pliable, and hydrated.

mamaward64 · October 2012

I have a huge front butt, I also call it the apron. Yes it moves a bit too freely and disgusts me. My daughter who started on 30lbs less than me does not have one. I wonder if it gets bigger with age.

SavageFeast · October 2012

I take side progress pics in my swimsuit every couple of weeks, and great news! The front butt is definitely shrinking and tightening up some. Stay encouraged and keep moving forward:flowerforyou:

admnmtpilot · October 2012

All excellent comments and question! I, myself, was wondering the same thing. Thanks for sharing! :flowerforyou:

:laugh: at the butt and apron :laugh:

angie6171 · November 2012

Thanks for being brave enough to post this. (does make me giggle too) But it's true! I hate that flapping thing! When I'm working out with my Wii Active 2 it's flying around, gross! I too have had 2 c-sections so that doesn't help. I've often felt sad to lose weight and still have to "hide", you know? Love to you all!

pichild · November 2012

I'm 5'7 my top weight was 395...I started MFP at 340...I am currently at 266...I definitely have the lower hanging belly or front but complete with the line where it folds together... I too am looking for an activity to tighten this area...it does shrink down some but I anticipate it always being there unless I have a skin removal surgery way on down the line.....

yustick · November 2012

:Now I can tell my husband I'm not the only one that calls her stomach a front butt. It's not from flappy loose skin, just a natural indentation in the middle of my stomach that looks like a butt crack. I started at 364' currently at 278 and it seems like it may be getting better.

Front butt...lol:laugh:

tdbad1 · November 2012

it is really nice to hear that it is possible to tighten up the "front butt" when loosing large amounts of weight. Over the years ppl ive talked with (some proffessionals) have always lead me to believe that if youve had it for a long period of time, the chances are not that great the skin will still have it's elasticity.

It's nice to hear of experience that contradicts the advice of a future tummy tuck.

Cheryl188 · November 2012

Honestly, it depends on your weight, body shape, age, and exercise. Of course when you lose weight the belly reduces and shrinks back, but no one is going to have the same results. Doing core exercises will strenghten your back and abs and the firm muscles will pull things in as well.
Good luck. I plan to have my saggy belly tucked once I've lost all my weight (if needed).

Mrbusterb · November 2012

I'm in the same boat i've lost over 100lbs and i've been doing everything to tone my stomach but it doesn't seem to work.l'm considering skin removal surgery when i reach my goal