The "B" stomach.

Jen800
Jen800 Posts: 548 Member
in Motivation and Support
After reading a thread from much earlier last year about women with "B" shaped stomachs, It suddenly dawned on me that I am one of those lucky people who have it (SARCASM!)

I decided to start a new thread in hopes that people who have this same issue can comment on their experience (whether it be finally getting rid of it, or not being able to, etc) So that this topic isn't lost forever :) I know there are more of you out there who have this, so lets support and inform each other!
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  • Jen800
    Jen800 Posts: 548 Member
    c'mon you guys! I know there are other B tummies out there :grumble:
  • Mutant13
    Mutant13 Posts: 2,485 Member
    What is a B stomach?
  • Dave198lbs
    Dave198lbs Posts: 8,810 Member
    What is a B stomach?
  • Rachlmale
    Rachlmale Posts: 640 Member
    What is a B stomach?
  • supplemama
    supplemama Posts: 1,956 Member
    Please explain what is a B stomach.
  • nailtechbec
    nailtechbec Posts: 93 Member
    I am assuming a B stomach is like mine and after baby belly that resembles a B on it's side, if this is the case then I have a slight one. After five children my sister had a tummy tuck to rid her of hers but I'm convinced mine isn't that bad and I think some serious core and ab workouts should tone and flatten it ! That's my hope, I'll let you know how I get on x
  • Jen800
    Jen800 Posts: 548 Member
    She's right! A"B" stomach is when you have a stomach shaped as a "B" or "b" . as if a rope is typing in your midsection, and the pudge is all around the rope, sticking out.


    In my case, I can remember having one since 4th grade. I was always a bit pudgey, so I'm not sure how it'll look when i've thinned out :)
  • meglynne1987
    meglynne1987 Posts: 382 Member
    I have an uppercase B LOL!!!! I am trying to get rid of mine by logging what I eat and working out.... I have started Dancing and I can really feel the muscles in my tunny now! (The ones I thought were gone forever!)
  • statickey
    statickey Posts: 309 Member
    Ew I think I have one too. I hate that letter now!!!!!!
  • Dave198lbs
    Dave198lbs Posts: 8,810 Member
    oh good grief
  • llaurenmarie
    llaurenmarie Posts: 1,260 Member
    oh good grief
    HAHA!
  • Skinny_minny_mo
    Skinny_minny_mo Posts: 1,272 Member
    ggood lord i think i have it too!! :sad: :sad:

    i want to change to an I. An I is flat right?

    do you think eating alphabet soup would help? :tongue: :flowerforyou:
  • darrensurrey
    darrensurrey Posts: 3,942 Member
    I've just thought of a new catchy name for a workout DVD:
    From Bs to ABs.

    Now all I have to do is make sure that more than 2 people on an entire forum know what a B is. :ohwell:
  • lauren3101
    lauren3101 Posts: 1,853 Member
    Unfortunately, there is no part of my stomach that looks like it's being pulled in. I guess I have a D stomach.
  • Skinny_minny_mo
    Skinny_minny_mo Posts: 1,272 Member
    I've just thought of a new catchy name for a workout DVD:
    From Bs to ABs.

    Now all I have to do is make sure that more than 2 people on an entire forum know what a B is. :ohwell:

    jejejejjeej :laugh:
  • alexbusnello
    alexbusnello Posts: 1,010 Member
    I have a lower case b... lol The pooch. I need muscles, though so, that might help mine
  • McDougal416
    McDougal416 Posts: 74 Member
    LOL!!!! I SO have the "B" stomach..and thank you..I never realized it UNTIL NOW!! :) I have had some sort of the B stomach all my life. There was at one time in my life, where it was more of a b instead of a B...having big hips doesn't help none! And having my 4 kids...DEF didn't help any! Sigh..hoping to lose it..thought about a tummy tuck when I get down to the size I want....but not sure I want to put myself thru that much pain...
  • AnnaNoel_21
    AnnaNoel_21 Posts: 96 Member
    Unfortunately, there is no part of my stomach that looks like it's being pulled in. I guess I have a D stomach.

    I would rather have a Day than a B. But I'd really LOVE to have an I!
  • sarahrbraun
    sarahrbraun Posts: 2,261 Member
    After reading a thread from much earlier last year about women with "B" shaped stomachs, It suddenly dawned on me that I am one of those lucky people who have it (SARCASM!)

    I decided to start a new thread in hopes that people who have this same issue can comment on their experience (whether it be finally getting rid of it, or not being able to, etc) So that this topic isn't lost forever :) I know there are more of you out there who have this, so lets support and inform each other!

    Mine is going away! It is slow going, but it IS going....

    the left is several years ago, and I went on to gain another 30# before beginning to lose. The right is several months ago after losing that 30#

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    gray top pics by crochetmom2010, on Flickr

    here is a side shot. The left is the end of september, the middle is the end of November, and the right is 12-31

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    sept-dec by crochetmom2010, on Flickr
  • devilwhiterose
    devilwhiterose Posts: 1,157 Member
    After twins, I have the alphabet.
  • LilBelieve
    LilBelieve Posts: 23
    I finally know what to call that flab I have around my mid-section. I always thought I was the only one! I'm very interested to hear if anyone has gotten rid of it!!
  • Newkatrinah
    Newkatrinah Posts: 3
    Hate this sad reality. Even if I lose significant weight, my "figure" will still be a droopy something....
  • kellie1055
    kellie1055 Posts: 80 Member
    aaahh yes...the B belly. I have one..uuugghhh. It really does look like I have a rope around my midddle squeezing very tightly. Is that "dent" suppose to be my natural waist?
  • MichelleMatt1968
    MichelleMatt1968 Posts: 3 Member
    the answer is PLANKS! I hate to do them..but it works the best...better than a million crunches and situps....
    You lay on the floor face down...amrs under you, like a little kid watching tv with your face in your hands...you know Up on your elbos...
    then straiten out your whole body and get up on your toes..so, nothing is touching the floor between your elbos and your toes..(take your face off your hands) your back and legs should be strait as a plank..hold for 10 seconds and work your way up the time till you can hold for a minute..you will not be able to do it for about 2 weeks if you do this every day!!! its sucksss. but it will tighten all the muscles in your lower back, and your sides...it will hurt your legs first, as we try to ease our pain in our strongest muscles..then you will try to arch your back...that is the exercise...DONT DO IT...IT WILL BE EASIER AFTER YOU CONQUER 20 SECONDS...Im 44 and have to lose 45 lbs. just started here....the first rule of fat on the belly.1. YOU DONT LOSE FAT FROM SITUPS OR ANY WORKOUT, YOU GAIN MUSCLE UNDER THE FAT. THE ONLY THING TO LOSE THE FAT IS TO NOT EAT FAT!!
    That is my downfall....so help keep me away from fats! Thanks everyone.
  • ReclaimingSarah
    ReclaimingSarah Posts: 250 Member
    Fellow B tummy here! I kind of always thought it was just from wearing too tight pants & my stomach grew over & under the waistband. Never occurred to me that it was normal. LOL!
  • nturner612
    nturner612 Posts: 710 Member
    i avoid tying my robe and therefore refuse to admit that i too, have a B stomach :(
  • MellyGibson
    MellyGibson Posts: 297 Member
    the answer is PLANKS! I hate to do them..but it works the best...better than a million crunches and situps....
    You lay on the floor face down...amrs under you, like a little kid watching tv with your face in your hands...you know Up on your elbos...
    then straiten out your whole body and get up on your toes..so, nothing is touching the floor between your elbos and your toes..(take your face off your hands) your back and legs should be strait as a plank..hold for 10 seconds and work your way up the time till you can hold for a minute..you will not be able to do it for about 2 weeks if you do this every day!!! its sucksss. but it will tighten all the muscles in your lower back, and your sides...it will hurt your legs first, as we try to ease our pain in our strongest muscles..then you will try to arch your back...that is the exercise...DONT DO IT...IT WILL BE EASIER AFTER YOU CONQUER 20 SECONDS...Im 44 and have to lose 45 lbs. just started here....the first rule of fat on the belly.1. YOU DONT LOSE FAT FROM SITUPS OR ANY WORKOUT, YOU GAIN MUSCLE UNDER THE FAT. THE ONLY THING TO LOSE THE FAT IS TO NOT EAT FAT!!
    That is my downfall....so help keep me away from fats! Thanks everyone.

    While planks are an awesome way to gain strength in your midsection (and other supporting areas), I cannot stress enough that a flat stomach is made in the KITCHEN! And you absolutely need fats in order to survive - but the good fats that are found in nuts, avocadoes, olives, etc., not the ones in french fries, potato chips, and burgers!
  • canadiandee
    canadiandee Posts: 196 Member
    Ha - so that's what it's called. Yep, I have a B stomach. My husband has a D stomach and I sometimes wonder why our fat distributes itself so differently.
  • MichelleMatt1968
    MichelleMatt1968 Posts: 3 Member
    Your correct about the good fats...I was being to general when I said the fats...your right, you save money in the kitchen and you stay slim in the kitchen with the right fats....this is what I am loving about this new tool, mfp, support!!! If there are any other snack tips, keep them coming...
  • Jen800
    Jen800 Posts: 548 Member
    I'm so glad I'm not alone :laugh: and it's so true, beautiful tummies are made in the kitchen, not from situps!

    We're all praying for the mystical "I" stomach too I see! LOL.

    Keep working hard everyone! B's to I's! (wouldn't that confuse everyone on the forums? ha)

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