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Flab to Fab Abs After Baby

Davina_JH
Davina_JH Posts: 473 Member
edited January 12 in Success Stories
Anyone? Pictures please :flowerforyou:
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  • Davina_JH
    Davina_JH Posts: 473 Member
    Just as I thought...Impossible :sad:
  • Lauralei36
    Lauralei36 Posts: 61 Member
    Just as I thought...Impossible :sad:

    LOL, I hope not! I've seen posts here with some impressive before and after pictures.
  • autopilot_on
    autopilot_on Posts: 388
    I'll check back with this forum in about 3 months and give you the goods. I'm still climbing out of the flab stage...
  • Davina_JH
    Davina_JH Posts: 473 Member
    I'll check back with this forum in about 3 months and give you the goods. I'm still climbing out of the flab stage...

    After baby?:huh: :wink:
  • Davina_JH
    Davina_JH Posts: 473 Member
    I'll check back with this forum in about 3 months and give you the goods. I'm still climbing out of the flab stage...

    After baby?:huh: :wink:
    Btw, I would still like to see them! When you find them, of course. :happy:
  • ladyace2078
    ladyace2078 Posts: 460 Member
    I just posted my 1 yr progress photos...I've had a baby and I had hernia repair surgery (twice) as well.
  • aoifebos1
    aoifebos1 Posts: 42 Member
    Nothing is impossible!
    This is me, I had a baby in March 2010 and another one in March 2012.
    First pic is from Sept (6 months PP) and second is from a few weeks ago (10 months PP). I had been working out the whole time but only got serious about eating properly and started lifting weights in Sept and I think the results are obvious.
    Go Moms!!

    0212_zps507c899b.jpg
  • aoifebos1
    aoifebos1 Posts: 42 Member
    Sorry its huge, still havent got this whole photo thing down lol!
  • aoifebos1
    aoifebos1 Posts: 42 Member
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  • kellyscomeback
    kellyscomeback Posts: 1,369 Member
    From what I've read and seen it just takes time. I was overweight to start with when I had my first so my pooch is pre-pregnancy, then lost 80 lbs and had baby number 2 in August. Here are my Insanity results, which I finished last week

    Insanity_zpsebd3dc38.jpg

    http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b217/kel_be/Insanity_zpsebd3dc38.jpg (copy & paste for all 4 pics)
  • FitForLife81
    FitForLife81 Posts: 372 Member
    Before- 2nd pregnancy, 2 c-sections

    36wk003.jpg

    After
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  • aoifebos1
    aoifebos1 Posts: 42 Member
    From what I've read and seen it just takes time. I was overweight to start with when I had my first so my pooch is pre-pregnancy, then lost 80 lbs and had baby number 2 in August. Here are my Insanity results, which I finished last week

    Insanity_zpsebd3dc38.jpg

    http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b217/kel_be/Insanity_zpsebd3dc38.jpg (copy & paste for all 4 pics)

    Great job Mama!
    And you are right, it takes time and everyone is different, some might bounce back in a couple of weeks and some it takes a couple of years but with hard work its totally possible :)
  • skrakalaka
    skrakalaka Posts: 338 Member
    You can check out my photos, I have an ab one on there. Not impossible.
  • usmcmp
    usmcmp Posts: 21,219 Member
    Not impossible. My abs are starting to show. I don't have pictures on here of them because only the top half show right now.
  • Fat_2_Fit_Mommy
    Fat_2_Fit_Mommy Posts: 569 Member
    Bump! Very interesting has of I also had a baby 3 yrs ago. This will be very motivational for alot of mothers!
  • BinaryPulsar
    BinaryPulsar Posts: 8,927 Member
    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.
  • MireyGal76
    MireyGal76 Posts: 7,334 Member
    Two kids - natural birth
    8lb 15 oz; 8 lb 16 oz

    I'm 6'1"


    After second baby:
    July 2007:
    DSCF0785.jpg
    Dec 2008
    DSCF0479c.jpg

    Now:
    b6f2d841-ba1c-4c98-a227-6ec986e0ff16_resized.jpg
  • MamaMaryC
    MamaMaryC Posts: 136 Member
    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.

    4monthprogress_zps589fd903.jpeg
  • fit4lifeUcan2
    fit4lifeUcan2 Posts: 1,458 Member
    I don't have any photos and don't really want my pictures out for all to see. Head shot is as far as I'll go (in college and then going to look for a job soon so don't want potential employers seeing me pose) but I've had 3 children and no gut. I always had a nice flat tummy even after babies. (one c section and 2 natural) Trying to tighten up all over right now and lose the last few pounds. My weight gain happened long after kids.
  • ktrn0312
    ktrn0312 Posts: 722 Member
    Ladies, you look marvelous!
  • fit4lifeUcan2
    fit4lifeUcan2 Posts: 1,458 Member
    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.
  • autopilot_on
    autopilot_on Posts: 388
    My "fat" baby, yes.
  • ndnmomma
    ndnmomma Posts: 466 Member
    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:
    DSCF0785.jpg
    Dec 2008
    DSCF0479c.jpg

    Now:
    b6f2d841-ba1c-4c98-a227-6ec986e0ff16_resized.jpg
  • dmpizza
    dmpizza Posts: 3,321 Member
    Two kids - natural birth
    8lb 15 oz; 8 lb 16 oz

    I'm 6'1"


    After second baby:
    July 2007:
    DSCF0785.jpg
    Dec 2008
    DSCF0479c.jpg




    Now:
    b6f2d841-ba1c-4c98-a227-6ec986e0ff16_resized.jpg



    I didn't know Dara Torres was on MFP.
  • MireyGal76
    MireyGal76 Posts: 7,334 Member


    I didn't know Dara Torres was on MFP.


    :heart: :flowerforyou:
    Wow. That is a HUGE compliment!!!
  • crystallight711
    crystallight711 Posts: 156 Member
    Bump, so I can find this again!
  • MomiTia
    MomiTia Posts: 94 Member
    Bump
  • carfamily08
    carfamily08 Posts: 179
    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!
  • alevett
    alevett Posts: 79 Member
    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.

    4monthprogress_zps589fd903.jpeg

    Your tattoo got smaller too. Funny and awesome. Great work.
  • Crazy4Healthy
    Crazy4Healthy Posts: 626 Member
    It's possible with lot of hard work and dedication.

    BeforeampAfter-PB2-2-13_zps2f509212.jpg
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