The "mommy pouch"

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kimberlyshian
kimberlyshian Posts: 24
in Health and Weight Loss
So, does this ever go away? I carried a lot of fluid when I was preggo and I feel like it's never going anywhere!! Suggestions?

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  • sbjmorgan
    sbjmorgan Posts: 158 Member
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    Look up diastasis recti exercises, that helps sometimes :)
  • mvcartagena
    mvcartagena Posts: 8
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    I have also heard about what sbjmorgan mentioned. After the birth of my second child, my stomach area has not been the same. I am wearing clothing sizes I feel good about, but I have lower belly fat that looks horrible when I sit down, and if I wear jeans that have a lower waistline. I am hoping that if I can lose some fat overall this will help with this ugly thing.
  • Unique_ways
    Unique_ways Posts: 26 Member
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    I still have mine but I hope it will go away one day!!!
  • BarackMeLikeAHurricane
    BarackMeLikeAHurricane Posts: 3,400 Member
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    Are you talking about loose skin or excess fat?

    For loose skin, focus on lifting. Dead lifts and squats are great for this.

    For excess fat, spot reduction is impossible so you'll have to lose more weight overall until it comes off where you want it to. Again, lift to preserve lean tissue while eating at a defict.
  • Temple_Fit
    Temple_Fit Posts: 299 Member
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    It takes time, dedication, and a healthy diet but it will go away and the above comment is correct, LIFT-LIFT-& LIFT EVEN HEAVIER!
  • JanaCanada
    JanaCanada Posts: 917 Member
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    http://coreexpectations.com/what-exercises-to-avoid-with-diastasis-recti/

    This is a good article. It explains the exercises to avoid, as well as the ones that will help. Good luck!
  • kimberlyshian
    kimberlyshian Posts: 24
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    Thanks guys!!
  • Renee_T
    Renee_T Posts: 22
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    I have the same problem!! Great advise.

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