Help...need to tone/lose fat from lower gut

Starzy696
Starzy696 Posts: 133 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
A few years ago, I needed to have a surgery that was similar to a c-section cut in my lower stomach area. No matter how much I try, I can't seem to tone that area. It stinks because I am slender above that area and then I have this little "pouch" that sticks out! It is driving me crazy....

Anyone have any exercises or ideas on how I can tone that area??

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  • FullOfWin
    FullOfWin Posts: 1,414 Member
    Most likely the pouch is fat that needs to be lost by burning more calories than you consume
  • Starzy696
    Starzy696 Posts: 133 Member
    I do cardio and pilates all the time to try to tone that area.

    I know a lot of women that have had a c-section that never can seem to get rid of this pouch. It drives me nuts because it's like I lose everywhere BUT there. :(
  • FullOfWin
    FullOfWin Posts: 1,414 Member
    Everyone has the last spot they lose from. Perhaps that is yours.
  • SarahCW1979
    SarahCW1979 Posts: 572 Member
    I was told by a PT that the best way to get shot of belly fat is to work your legs, REALLY work them! Squats with a barbell, 3 way lunges, mountain climbers, burpees (eeep! I HATE them)
    Its the most stubborn place to sort out, stick at it :flowerforyou:
  • UnoDrea3732
    UnoDrea3732 Posts: 342 Member
    Hi! I've heard that core training may be able to help get rid of it but to be honest I've also heard that it may not completely go away. I have a mother's apron (lower belly fat that hangs) that most women get after they have a c-section but I've had it ever since I was 15. It's basically from gaining weight, losing weight and gaining it back again.

    Anyways, I just googled and found a couple of core exercises to help reduce the "flab". Sorry I couldn't be of much help but I definitely relate to your frustration.
  • tippett610
    tippett610 Posts: 67 Member
    I have had 3 c-sections and totally understand what you mean about the pouch :)

    It maybe scar tissue
  • Linda_Darlene
    Linda_Darlene Posts: 453 Member
    I had a radical surgery and my abdomen is now uneven. It is just something I have had to learn to accept. As I continue to lose weight, it is less noticeable. There are some things we cannot change!
  • Starzy696
    Starzy696 Posts: 133 Member
    I probably do need to accept it, but man it kills me to be toned all over and then have that stupid pouch sticking out! LOL

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