Double Belly anyone?

Mine went from truly horrific to mildly unappealing. I've also said the top part went from truck tire to bicycle tire size. I started at 307 lb and haven't been lower than 160s (currently around 170 for several years) but I seriously think I'd still have the "B belly" shape even if I was at 140 or so. I've had it my entire life, since age 8 and maybe younger.

I think for some people if they were always thin, gained a lot of weight and then lost it, it might be more likely for that to totally diminish. Not sure.

I agree with the shape of skater dresses, higher waisted jeans, etc, being very flattering. I also find that at my current size it is best for me to wear tops that come right below the waist and/or top of hip, for my belly area it seems tunics leave too much to the imagination and are the opposite of flattering. I have very wide hips & the B isn't too noticeable unless a top or dress is skintight - so it's pretty balanced IN clothing but you will never catch me in a two piece swimsuit.

I have the double belly too. I managed to lose top belly completely in the past but never got Low enough to lose my bottom belly / apron belly as its called sometimes. That would happen if I had continued.

You're not alone and depending on your age and skin elasticity depends if it'll be baggy skin or not.

I'm at the start of trying to lose again.

marissafit06 wrote: »

apullum wrote: »

I had that shape before losing weight. I have it after losing weight, but it’s less pronounced. Unfortunately you can’t control where your body stores fat or where it burns the fat from.

Does anyone other than you notice at this point? I have saddle bags when I’m heavier and still hippy lean, but no one else really sees it.

Yes, if I find someone who will tell me honestly .

I have the B belly. Bottom is ok but with thin loose skin. The top is a thicker layer of fat and loose skin which folds over my belly button and is kinda divided up the middle (imagine a cleft lip) by a hernia surgery scar. Fat loss will help with the thickness, but the surgeon who fixed the hernia said only a navel revision and tummy tuck will fix the rest. Oh well. I can get away with high waisted workout clothes and bikinis, and I wear mid rise jeans with loose shirts. Only weird thing is I can feel the scar tissue and permanent stitches from the surgery when I do core work.

Yeah I have always had that, even when I was a thin teenager. It was way worse for me when I was preggo because I didn't have a cute bump, only a lumpy bulge until I was around 8 months. It's definitely a ton better now that I've lost about 25lbs. With 40 left to go I'm sure I'll hardly even notice it.

I've learned a thing! I have B Belly too, and always have had. I didn't know it was a "thing".

Everyonelies wrote: »

I just want to hear the success stories!

well, at my worst I looked like a sack of flour with a rope tied around the middle. Now its barely noticeable unless I wear something too tight. Another few pounds and even I might be happy with it.

Everyonelies wrote: »

seltzermint555 wrote: »

Mine went from truly horrific to mildly unappealing. I've also said the top part went from truck tire to bicycle tire size. I started at 307 lb and haven't been lower than 160s (currently around 170 for several years) but I seriously think I'd still have the "B belly" shape even if I was at 140 or so. I've had it my entire life, since age 8 and maybe younger.

I think for some people if they were always thin, gained a lot of weight and then lost it, it might be more likely for that to totally diminish. Not sure.

I agree with the shape of skater dresses, higher waisted jeans, etc, being very flattering. I also find that at my current size it is best for me to wear tops that come right below the waist and/or top of hip, for my belly area it seems tunics leave too much to the imagination and are the opposite of flattering. I have very wide hips & the B isn't too noticeable unless a top or dress is skintight - so it's pretty balanced IN clothing but you will never catch me in a two piece swimsuit.

WOW!! 307 to 170! That is amazing, congrats!! My goal weight is between 140-160...but have a good 50-70 to go!

Well, I am ok with some of it still being there, I mean, I can't expect to have a flat tummy now when I have never had one before...and I already have a lot of stretch marks, so probably wont be doing a 2-piece either...but am glad to know that it does become less noticeable... my problem is also that currently, my belly is bigger than my hips, so I am oddly shaped lol

If I am facing forward, it looks like I have a donut in front for a belly, towards the bottom of my belly, you can see where my hips kind of dip in, as well as on top by my waist, then sideways you can see the double belly... I can't explain it(and I dont have any pictures)!

Thank you!

I saw your photos and yep, VERY similar to my belly shape in progress. While I got smaller overall the lower part went almost flat (skin a little saggy, but really no bulge now) and the top part is there, and same shape, just smaller and flatter than before. Definitely what I think of when picturing a "B belly". It sounds like you are making amazing progress!