Abs after babies?

staceymae19
staceymae19 Posts: 63
edited November 7 in Motivation and Support
Can mom's please post pics of your abs if you have had kids..... I need some hope that I will get abs one day.
THANK YOU!!
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  • fabformyfam
    fabformyfam Posts: 9 Member
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  • BeckyDavies83
    BeckyDavies83 Posts: 16
    I am wondering the same thing.....after 3 kids I am very very hopeless! But I have been trying really hard and can feel them in there but just can see them the way I would like to.
  • staceymae19
    staceymae19 Posts: 63
    I know what you mean! I feel like ive been working so hard so where are they?! lol
  • nineteentwenty
    nineteentwenty Posts: 469 Member
    P!nk has a V after a baby, but...she's always been a truck. What a woman.
  • AllOutof_Bubblegum
    AllOutof_Bubblegum Posts: 3,646 Member
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    BAM. Gave birth 1/12/12.
  • Squamation
    Squamation Posts: 522 Member
    2 babies, no abs but it's not a mystery as to why: I'm not dedicated enough. Getting your abs to show has a lot more to do with eating than exercise. Even a small layer of fat will cover them up like they don't exist.

    Edit: after a quick google search it looks for most women you won't see your 6 pack until you're between 16-20% body fat. My goal is 19% so hopefully mine will be at that higher end. :happy: (I'm currently at 25%, down from 29%)

    Good luck!
  • staceymae19
    staceymae19 Posts: 63
    How do you how much body fat you have?
  • nancybuss
    nancybuss Posts: 1,461 Member
    Mine are on FB - have to figure out getting them here, maybe when I get home.

    I've NEVER had Abs my whole life (Ok, they are hidden behind fat) But I'm getting darn close!
    the best I've had - at 48. And two babies in my 40's with two c-sections
  • randomtai
    randomtai Posts: 9,003 Member
    Abs I have with extra skin that will only go from surgery. Le sigh.
  • usmcmp
    usmcmp Posts: 21,219 Member
    I have abs. I was obese when I got pregnant both times. I have some extra skin, but it isn't that bad.
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    Written by me: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1161603-so-you-want-a-nice-stomach
  • sarahlifts
    sarahlifts Posts: 610 Member
    Not all the way there yet but here you go. Follow link it can be done keep pushing work and watcg your diet like a hawk.

    http://bodyspace.bodybuilding.com/permalink/progress-photo/Photoglady/42822971
  • kateangel2312
    kateangel2312 Posts: 242 Member
    see my profile pic, abs may be starting to shine through . I've had 3 kids
  • staceymae19
    staceymae19 Posts: 63
    I have abs. I was obese when I got pregnant both times. I have some extra skin, but it isn't that bad.
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    Written by me: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1161603-so-you-want-a-nice-stomach

    wow!! Amazing! I have a little etra skin as well :( ... thats the part i hate the most.
  • jstout365
    jstout365 Posts: 1,686 Member
    This is me at my leanest ~20% BF about a year ago......I'm a bit fluffier now ~28% BF, but still have the outline. A recent side pic is in my profile pic section. I'm working on recomping down to about 25% BF as I think that is a better point for me.

    ETA: I have a 5 year old and then kept on a lot of the weight for over 3 years.

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  • tworthen79
    tworthen79 Posts: 1,173 Member
    I've had 4 c sections, thinking a tight tummy is impossible.
  • mostein
    mostein Posts: 200 Member
    I have had 1 child delivered via c-section. I always remember people saying you could never have a nice stomach if you've had a c-section (or any abdominal surgery). It isn't perfect but better than I figured I would have. You can do it!
  • monkeywizard
    monkeywizard Posts: 222 Member
    Yeah, from what my wife was saying, having a C-section makes a difference because your muscles were pulled away from the front to get to the baby.. Not saying it isn't possible.. just more difficult?
  • staceymae19
    staceymae19 Posts: 63
    Thank you everyone! My profile pic is of my trying on a bikini the other day and just feeling like it will never look good.... Now i have hope if i keep working i will get there! :)
  • wolfsbayne
    wolfsbayne Posts: 3,116 Member
    I have abs. I was obese when I got pregnant both times. I have some extra skin, but it isn't that bad.
    IMG_20130803_135317_zps3ef17f41.jpg
    208779_4836519146024_2106642244_n_zps40881781.jpg
    Written by me: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1161603-so-you-want-a-nice-stomach

    Every time I see your physique and your before and after photos, I'm in awe. :love:
  • Holly_Roman_Empire
    Holly_Roman_Empire Posts: 4,440 Member
    <---See profile pic. I'm still working on mine, but I only delivered my baby a year ago. It's hard work, but it's possible!
  • wolfsbayne
    wolfsbayne Posts: 3,116 Member
    You should focus more on Your kids, not how You look. Besides I am guessing You are married - so You already have someone who likes You and thinks You look fine. Creepy photo btw :/

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    are you lost?
  • usmcmp
    usmcmp Posts: 21,219 Member
    You should focus more on Your kids, not how You look. Besides I am guessing You are married - so You already have someone who likes You and thinks You look fine. Creepy photo btw :/

    What's wrong with wanting to look a certain way? Yes, most of us focus on our kids and our spouse. There's nothing wrong or selfish with taking care of yourself. Can't take care of others if you don't take care of yourself. I'm not married and I don't care whether guys think I look fine because I do it for me, not someone else.
  • tworthen79
    tworthen79 Posts: 1,173 Member
    You should focus more on Your kids, not how You look. Besides I am guessing You are married - so You already have someone who likes You and thinks You look fine. Creepy photo btw :/

    This isn't just "how we look". This is how we perceive ourselves, our self esteem. Loving ourselves. I do focus on my kids and my kids need a mom who loves herself, who radiates self confidence. So that to, can rub off on my kids as well. And just because my husband loves me, doesn't fix MY body issues. I'm the one who looks at myself everyday in the mirror, no one else.
  • staceymae19
    staceymae19 Posts: 63
    You should focus more on Your kids, not how You look. Besides I am guessing You are married - so You already have someone who likes You and thinks You look fine. Creepy photo btw :/

    Wow that was mean.... I do focus on them. My husband works out as well and whats wrong with wanting to look the best you can?
  • Bilbobradshaw
    Bilbobradshaw Posts: 79 Member
    You should focus more on Your kids, not how You look. Besides I am guessing You are married - so You already have someone who likes You and thinks You look fine. Creepy photo btw :/


    I'm not sure how you talk to your cat friends, Catfriend, but you might want to work on your ~humanfriend~ skills.

    EDIT: I had a baby 11 months ago, and while I'm not working the most rock hard body around (my belly skin is still pretty flappy and crazy, honestly), I'm 5'3, 116lbs, and in pretty dang good shape. You'll definitely get there, OP, just keep working at it! ALSO!! Make sure that you don't start going hardcore with your abdominals if you've gotten diastasis recti from your pregnancy!! Take care of that first, and things should come together nicely :)
  • Cliffslosinit
    Cliffslosinit Posts: 5,044 Member
    You should focus more on Your kids, not how You look. Besides I am guessing You are married - so You already have someone who likes You and thinks You look fine. Creepy photo btw :/

    Words to live by.....Read them and learn them!

    "Remember no one will ever know how ignorant you are until you open your mouth!! "
  • tworthen79
    tworthen79 Posts: 1,173 Member
    And who's picture is she calling "creepy". I saw nothing but beautiful women. Shrugs. :ohwell:
  • skullshank
    skullshank Posts: 4,323 Member
    You should focus more on Your kids, not how You look. Besides I am guessing You are married - so You already have someone who likes You and thinks You look fine. Creepy photo btw :/

    you should probably focus on having some tact.


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    ETA: here's another brilliant comment from our "Catfriend" in a thread about eating out at restaurants: "Hm well You already have a boyfriend so why do You need to lose weight/care how You look?"
    yikes. sorry you got hurt. there are other guys out there.
  • _mlee_
    _mlee_ Posts: 90
    Abs? what are those? ;)
    It's possible! I myself am not there yet... I mean my kids are ONLY 7 and 5 ;)
    One day!
  • staceymae19
    staceymae19 Posts: 63
    And who's picture is she calling "creepy". I saw nothing but beautiful women. Shrugs. :ohwell:

    Pretty sure it was mine :(
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