Post baby flab (pics)
beckymayt
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I had a baby 5 months ago and have lost all my baby weight and more through calorie control.
Ive been left with this hideous loose skin on my lower stomach which means that i need to wear clothes with waistbands 2 sizes to big so my spare skin doesnt hang over.
What can I do about it? Its really bothering me
Ive been left with this hideous loose skin on my lower stomach which means that i need to wear clothes with waistbands 2 sizes to big so my spare skin doesnt hang over.
What can I do about it? Its really bothering me
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What is your height and weight currently?0
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Lose more weight, lift weights and TIME. That or surgery are really your only options.4
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I weigh 138lb and am 5ft4 x0
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I weigh 138lb and am 5ft4 x
Ok, then you are at a good weight based on BMI. If you wanted to go a bit more down to help with the tummy, you could, but it might not take much, maybe only 5 - 10 pounds.. Other than that, it's mostly just waiting for your skin to unstretch. That might take a year... could take 3... depending on your age, it might stay. So maybe a dollop of learning to appreciate it as a reminder of what you created is a good idea too
Working out, including some cardio and strength training (most here usually recommend a heavy progressive weight lifting program like Strong Lifts) can help build muscle under skin or to help regain shape. Pregnancy does things to a woman's abs like nothing else can. So working on those might help pull them back in place. Weight lifting helps in that regard, even if abs are not directly worked.1 -
It's only been 5 months. Give it more time. Just keep doing what you're doing and start lifting if you aren't already. Congrats on the new baby!3
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So im a bit hopeless, what type of weight lifting? X0
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So im a bit hopeless, what type of weight lifting? X
http://stronglifts.com/5x5/ That's the one I mentioned. Just follow the instructions
Or you could try Strong Curves or New Rules of Weight Lifting for Women. Try Googling them and see if any catch your eye.
If weights aren't your thing, try looking into Body By You You Are Your Own Gym which is all calisthenics. You may need to buy the book (Amazon )
No need to make up a program, it's easiest to follow one that is already made, especially when you start.1 -
After I had both my kids, once I lost weight the skin was loose and a bit squishy. It took nearly a year before things were mostly firm again (although I have since gained weight again!!). You can't lose weight from single parts of your body, but you can firm up using weights or resistance training.2
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My skin bounced with the first baby, bounced with the second baby, bounced with the third baby, but did not completely bounce with the fourth.
It will get better, bekymayt, unless you have really delicate skin that does not have elasticity. In that case start saving for tummy tuck after the last baby, or just learn to live with it. It's not a sign of being out of shape, it's a skin type thing.0 -
Do you have diastasis recti?0
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julie_broadhead wrote: »Do you have diastasis recti?
that be my first question too. if so, be careful with any weight training!0 -
julie_broadhead wrote: »Do you have diastasis recti?
Im not sure what that is? X0 -
julie_broadhead wrote: »Do you have diastasis recti?
Im not sure what that is? X
abdominal separation
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It can take a YEAR for your body to "bounce" back.5 months is nothing1
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Hmm so if its abdominal seperation what can I do? X0
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Google diastis Recti workouts in YouTube. I did Leslie sansone walking videos and after two months it made a difference for me. Baby is ten months. Your local physiotherapist can help0
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I had diastasis recti with my little guy. This video is what I used to help close my gap.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=EXm5UcVXuEU0 -
If you are only 5 months post partum you need to give it longer ...
Progressive resistance while you do
And congratulations0 -
9 months up, 9 months down.
Give it time. Keep on the calorie control. Start a weight lifting program.0 -
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10332083/which-lifting-program-is-the-best-for-you#latest
Here is a good list of workouts. But 5 months is definitely not a long enough time to rebound.1 -
I had tummy flab for about a year after giving birth. Do a ton of ab exercises and just wait it out, your skin will go back in its place soon enough0
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izzisaurus wrote: »I had tummy flab for about a year after giving birth. Do a ton of ab exercises and just wait it out, your skin will go back in its place soon enough
Just pointing out, that ab exercises will only give you strong abs. They wont effect belly fat.0 -
Hey hun I have 3 kids before I had my children I was 8 stone. The day I went in to have my 3rd baby is was 15 stone 7. My youngest is 19 months old and I'm 10 stone 1 currently. My skin is still loose and I feel it always will be. Keep working on strengthening those muscles. Moisturise your skin a lot every single day and wait xx0
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