Flab to Fab Abs After Baby
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I don't have a picture to post, but my abs and tummy look great and I've had 2 babies. I have always had six pack abs and a slender mid section. And my belly bounced back after having babies (no stretch marks either). I had to work at it. But, I never had flab on my abs. I did have a very small muscle separation the second time, so I worked very diligently at the exercises to heal that up, while also doing pilates (that is very good for postpartum). Another great thing I did was push my children in a double stroller up as many hills as I could for an hour a day. Now, I lift weights. I am also a dancer. Just wanted to chime in since you said it was not possible. I see you have some great success photos from other women here as well.
Same with me. People always commented after I had a baby that I don't look like someone who just gave birth. Even while still in the hospital most people thought I was a high risk pregnancy and going to be spending the next 9 months in the hospital. They were always shocked when I said nope just had mine and would point out my baby at the nursery. No stretch marks either. I had always worked out with weights from the time I was old enough to join a gym. It was just these past few years that I put on weight after a long relapse with MS and not being able to get around plus lots of meds/ steroids etc. But still didn't put it on all in my gut. It seems to be evenly distributed. Guess I'm one of the lucky ones.0 -
My "fat" baby, yes.0
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You look flipping amazing. One day I hope to look even half of that. I have four kiddos, so it seems impossible at times, but I refuse to give in!Two kids - natural birth
8lb 15 oz; 8 lb 16 oz
I'm 6'1"
After second baby:
July 2007:
Dec 2008
Now:0 -
Two kids - natural birth
8lb 15 oz; 8 lb 16 oz
I'm 6'1"
After second baby:
July 2007:
Dec 2008
Now:
I didn't know Dara Torres was on MFP.0 -
I didn't know Dara Torres was on MFP.
:flowerforyou:
Wow. That is a HUGE compliment!!!0 -
Bump, so I can find this again!0
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Bump0
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Awesome progress ladies! I'm only part way there (pics in profile) but I hope to keep toning up my stomach even more. You all give me inspiration!0
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I have 3 kids. 2 natural birth and 1 c-sec. The pic with purple is back in Sept when I first got serious about working out and eating right. The one in black is 2 weeks ago. So a little less than 4 months of serious dedication. I still have a long way to go though. But it's a start.
Your tattoo got smaller too. Funny and awesome. Great work.0 -
It's possible with lot of hard work and dedication.
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Before- 2nd pregnancy, 2 c-sections
After
WIN!!! Love the pregnancy belly!!0 -
My abs aren't where I want them to be, but after four babies they are doing pretty well and I'm not giving up!
My inspiration is Lora Colson: [img]http://www.loracolson.com/Z frontx450.JPG[/img]0 -
Wow! Thanks for sharing everyone! You all look amazing and are so very inspiring!
:flowerforyou: Wtg mamas!0 -
Another inspiration was right in front of me this morning, on an old magazine cover- Britney Spears. She had two kids and looked a hhotttt mess (in many ways!), now she looks fabulous again. Hopefully she's mentally fabulous now too.0
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I just posted my 1 yr progress photos...I've had a baby and I had hernia repair surgery (twice) as well.
Here's the link if you're interested:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/884168-1-yr-progress-with-pics0
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