Belly Overhang success stories

Stomach and lower back are problem areas for men.
Stomach and thighs/legs are the problem spots for women.

They are the last areas to go when trimming fat, due to the biological make up of those areas, compared to other parts of your body.

I think Lyle McDonald spoke about it in one of his writings.

I'm waiting for someone to post success pictures for this too as it's also my trouble area. My mother told me I'll probably never get rid of it, but I'm determined to have a bikini body :-).

I have seen so many success stories over the last year that say this is simply not true! You can do this! I remember after I had my second son the Doctor told me that my abs would never be the same. I am working to prove him wrong! It just takes hard work and dedication. If you want it bad enough, it will happen!
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Talking about the apron going I think is different than talking about abs. The apron is basically just skin. As for your abs they may or may not be the same. Some people have a hard time because their abs stay separated after they give birth. Some exercises can help, but sometimes, surgery is required. I'm not an expert on this, just read a bit about it since I knew someone who had that problem, she could put a fist between the two sides of her abs.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diastasis_recti
you can see a lot of pictures of this if you google abdominal separation.

After 120 lbs of weight loss I had a significant apron which had to be surgically removed. Medical insurance covered it because in my case the apron was considerable enough to constitute a medical risk factor (skin irritation and such)

Did they push you to lose more weight/exercise more before doing the surgery? Just wondering what type of conditions they might put on this sort of surgery.

I sure hope that if I do my best and can't get rid of it I'll have that option (and if my breast don't become smaller, also maybe get a reduction at the same time).

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I know the OP doesn't do Intermittent Fasting....that is fine,
But if you get a chance, read this page:
http://www.leangains.com/2010/06/intermittent-fasting-and-stubborn-body.html


He explains why the "stubborn fat", and explains the scientific reasoning behind it.

After 120 lbs of weight loss I had a significant apron which had to be surgically removed. Medical insurance covered it because in my case the apron was considerable enough to constitute a medical risk factor (skin irritation and such)

Did they push you to lose more weight/exercise more before doing the surgery? Just wondering what type of conditions they might put on this sort of surgery.

I sure hope that if I do my best and can't get rid of it I'll have that option (and if my breast don't become smaller, also maybe get a reduction at the same time).

They wanted me to lose another 10 lbs or so prior to undergoing the surgery (which I did as they gave me 8 months notice to do it). Everything pretty much went smoothly. Recovery was 2-3 months.

Also I'm not sure what the OP is asking for when they say "belly overhang" because most people here are talking about diets and more fat loss which won't cut it if it is what I think it is because it's just skin. Not fat, just excess skin.

mine was saggy skin, and it continued to tighten as i excercised and lost the fat, as skin is supposed to do in "most" cases. i have pics now where you can see the skin actually shribbled up during the shrinking process. skin absolutrely does tighten up, but in more severe cases, may need surgical removal.

After 120 lbs of weight loss I had a significant apron which had to be surgically removed. Medical insurance covered it because in my case the apron was considerable enough to constitute a medical risk factor (skin irritation and such)

Did they push you to lose more weight/exercise more before doing the surgery? Just wondering what type of conditions they might put on this sort of surgery.

I sure hope that if I do my best and can't get rid of it I'll have that option (and if my breast don't become smaller, also maybe get a reduction at the same time).

They wanted me to lose another 10 lbs or so prior to undergoing the surgery (which I did as they gave me 8 months notice to do it). Everything pretty much went smoothly. Recovery was 2-3 months.

Also I'm not sure what the OP is asking for when they say "belly overhang" because most people here are talking about diets and more fat loss which won't cut it if it is what I think it is because it's just skin. Not fat, just excess skin.

mine was saggy skin, and it continued to tighten as i excercised and lost the fat, as skin is supposed to do in "most" cases. i have pics now where you can see the skin actually shribbled up during the shrinking process. skin absolutrely does tighten up, but in more severe cases, may need surgical removal.

That depends a lot of genetics and age. Skin loses elasticity as you age, so some tightening may occur, but not necessarily enough to remove a large apron of skin.

I still have belly overhang on my waist area but the yucky lower belly overhang is *totally* gone now at 218 lb (highest weight 300 lb) so there's hope yet. No special exercises done.

I've eaten myself into a 55 pound gain over the past 18 months (not proud) :blushing: I went from a 24 inch waist to a 37 inch waist, and growing. I lie to think this can be reversed, its; good to know some people are having success!