Moms with Lower belly pooch?

Famof72015
Famof72015 Posts: 393 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I've had 5 kiddos. Ages 8,5,4 and twins 14 months. My profile pic is recent. I'm down to normal weight 125, I'm 5'6. But I can't seem to get rid of this pooch and maybe I can't.... any advice?
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  • jemhh
    jemhh Posts: 14,261 Member
    This can be a postural issue. I'm looking at your avi and not really seeing what I'd call a pooch.
  • Famof72015
    Famof72015 Posts: 393 Member
    jemhh wrote: »
    This can be a postural issue. I'm looking at your avi and not really seeing what I'd call a pooch.


    That could be...

  • Famof72015
    Famof72015 Posts: 393 Member
    I guess I have always felt awkward standing up straight.... I feel like it's a cocky look. I don't slouch all the way over I guess I just don't Stand straight it feels like I'm sticking my chest out but I guess that's what standing straight is
  • Famof72015
    Famof72015 Posts: 393 Member
    Haha great point!!!
  • pmastro724
    pmastro724 Posts: 122 Member
    You look great! As jemhh stated, I think its a posture issue - that was my first reaction! Stand tall! Stand proud momma!
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,426 MFP Moderator
    At some point, adding muscle might help eliminate that.
  • Famof72015
    Famof72015 Posts: 393 Member
    Thank you!
  • Famof72015
    Famof72015 Posts: 393 Member
    psuLemon wrote: »
    At some point, adding muscle might help eliminate that.

    I'm trying. Any an exercises you recommend? I've been doing a little bit of everything, specifically planking (4 min) cable crunch, then I do captains chair leg raises, bicycle crunches... but any particular ones?

  • Chef_Barbell
    Chef_Barbell Posts: 6,644 Member
    Famof72015 wrote: »
    psuLemon wrote: »
    At some point, adding muscle might help eliminate that.

    I'm trying. Any an exercises you recommend? I've been doing a little bit of everything, specifically planking (4 min) cable crunch, then I do captains chair leg raises, bicycle crunches... but any particular ones?

    A progressive lifting program.

    Here is a good thread to read:
    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10332083/which-lifting-program-is-the-best-for-you
  • VickyObe
    VickyObe Posts: 15 Member
    I'm trying get to figure out how to lose mine as well. I'm not as tiny as you though. I'm at 129 lbs and 5'5 and 31 years old. I just started insanity almost 3 weeks ago. I don't think it's changed my appearance much yet but I'm hoping by the end of the 9 week challenge it's noticeable. Feel free to add me as a friend. I have my diary open to friends only. I'm mom of 3. Kids ages 7, 5, and 3.
  • Famof72015
    Famof72015 Posts: 393 Member
    That's great!!!!! 129 for your frame is excellent! Keep up the great work!!! Good job mom!
  • evilokc
    evilokc Posts: 263 Member
    If the skin is stretched you may not be able to tighten it all the way back up. However i agree with everyone else that your pic looks great and posture is very important. Also goodness you people have a lot of kids!
  • pinuplove
    pinuplove Posts: 12,871 Member
    I've never been close to what you look like before or after kids! :smile: That said, is normal to have some loose skin, I imagine more so after twins. Either way, you look great!
  • tcunbeliever
    tcunbeliever Posts: 8,219 Member
    I found that Pilates helped with mine - it engages and helps to build the deep abdominal muscles, which is good for posture and protecting the spine and just making that whole belly area look flatter and firmer...but honestly, you are littler than me already, so what the hell would I know...
  • Sara1791
    Sara1791 Posts: 760 Member
    Famof72015 wrote: »
    I guess I have always felt awkward standing up straight.... I feel like it's a cocky look. I don't slouch all the way over I guess I just don't Stand straight it feels like I'm sticking my chest out but I guess that's what standing straight is

    Me too. Working on it.
  • coreyreichle
    coreyreichle Posts: 1,031 Member
    Famof72015 wrote: »
    I guess I have always felt awkward standing up straight.... I feel like it's a cocky look. I don't slouch all the way over I guess I just don't Stand straight it feels like I'm sticking my chest out but I guess that's what standing straight is

    It's not cocky, but definitely projects confidence.
  • JennyRATL
    JennyRATL Posts: 199 Member
    Wow! I think you look great!! I don't see much of a pooch, either, but agree that posture might help. Rock being cocky! You've earned it!!!

    Other than that...reverse crunches?
  • Famof72015
    Famof72015 Posts: 393 Member
    Wow I sure didn't post that for compliments so THANK YOU everyone!!!! I'll definitely work on my posture! What a great support you all are! Keep up the fantastic work yourselves!! Make it a great Friday!
  • yayamom3
    yayamom3 Posts: 939 Member
    I've seen so many older women getting hump-backed (and I even know a couple in their 30's and 40's). It makes me so sad for them. Pull those shoulders back and stand up straight and tall (and get your calcium!). There's nothing cocky about it. You're a beautiful, fit mama. Own it!
  • Chef_Barbell
    Chef_Barbell Posts: 6,644 Member
    evilokc wrote: »
    If the skin is stretched you may not be able to tighten it all the way back up. However i agree with everyone else that your pic looks great and posture is very important. Also goodness you people have a lot of kids!

    *shrug* Life happens.
  • RebeccaNaegle
    RebeccaNaegle Posts: 236 Member
    fat loss is all that can do it! I suffer with you :) but I started weight lifting and am losing it FINALLY! fat loss is all that can make it go away. all the crunches in the world wont help if you still have a layer of fat on your tummy.
  • Famof72015
    Famof72015 Posts: 393 Member
    Yes just started lifting about a month ago. So hopefully by summer what isn't extra skin will look better. Thanks!
  • GottaBurnEmAll
    GottaBurnEmAll Posts: 7,722 Member
    edited February 2017
    yayamom3 wrote: »
    I've seen so many older women getting hump-backed (and I even know a couple in their 30's and 40's). It makes me so sad for them. Pull those shoulders back and stand up straight and tall (and get your calcium!). There's nothing cocky about it. You're a beautiful, fit mama. Own it!

    A "humpback" isn't necessarily a product of poor posture, though. It can be a product of disc degeneration, and yes, this can strike people in their 30's and 40's.

    Having good core muscles helps to keep posture looking as good as it can even with the condition.
  • crabtasticshrimp
    crabtasticshrimp Posts: 21 Member
    I'm in the same situation, but only 3 children! Trying to lose weight and tone up the mum tum. I don't think the loose skin can ever go though can it? I have no feeling in my loose stomach skin at all now
  • Karie2017
    Karie2017 Posts: 215 Member
    I'm still working on mine
  • Truvanessa
    Truvanessa Posts: 327 Member
    I am a proud mom of four. I can relate to having a pooch. It happens. I do a lot of core work which really helps. It takes time and commitment.
  • amyinthetardis1231
    amyinthetardis1231 Posts: 571 Member
    Standing up straight never struck me as looking cocky--for me, it was a byproduct of dance classes for my entire life. Ballet = excellent posture. So maybe think of it making you look like a dancer instead of cocky :wink:
  • Famof72015
    Famof72015 Posts: 393 Member
    amyinthetardis1231 wrote: »
    Standing up straight never struck me as looking cocky--for me, it was a byproduct of dance classes for my entire life. Ballet = excellent posture. So maybe think of it making you look like a dancer instead of cocky :wink:

    I should. I took dance for 15 years

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