C-section bulge

I have the same, and I am not convinced it ever goes, but mine is definitely flatter after a lot of running and a lot of planks and push ups. I think it will always be there to some extent as there's a lot of scar tissue.

I had posted just the other day about having a flat tummy after c-section. I have had two and I describe my tummy looking like a deflated balloon, all stretched out and wrinkled :frown: Not too many people responded to what I had posted, but those few that did had said that it may possibly never go away. It may get smaller, but will still be there, somewhat. Well, I don't want it there. I want it gone. I hope someone knows exactly what to do and can tell us!

Did any of your Dr's suggest massaging your abdomen daily until your uterus shrinks back down? My Dr suggested this would help a lot. A lot of good this does now. I am just wondering if this is what helped me?

There is only ONE way to get rid of that pooch. ONE way. You must lower your body fat%, meaning you have to lose fat from all over. The fastest and most effective way to do this is:

1) You must eat a proper diet. It needs to be clean, low in sugar, and have adequate fiber and protein. http://www.extremely-fit.com/fitness-tips/2011/01/8week-transition-diet/

2) You must use energy (burn fat). Contrary to popular belief, steady state cardio is NOT the way to burn fat the fastest. HIIT training is actually the best way to burn fat. In addition, lifting heavy weights 3-4x week that are compound movements (i.e. work more than one major muscle group at a time - like squats, dead lifts, bent over rows, etc...) will also help maintain/build lean tissue, and result in more fat loss.

This is not something that can be done overnight but will likely take many months. However, stick with it and you'll get there. When you do have to cave and have something that is not "belly fat friendly", have it in moderation and not very often.

Nice abs are probably 80% diet and 20% work-out. Also, contrary to popular belief, sit-ups are not good for your abs - they actually put high shearing forces on your lumbar spine making you prone to injury. You want to do exercises that help you work your core and/or stabilize your core - the heavy weight lifting compound exercises will usually do this.

http://www.answerfitness.com/150/full-body-workout-plan-workout-routines/

There is only ONE way to get rid of that pooch. ONE way. You must lower your body fat%, meaning you have to lose fat from all over. The fastest and most effective way to do this is:

1) You must eat a proper diet. It needs to be clean, low in sugar, and have adequate fiber and protein. http://www.extremely-fit.com/fitness-tips/2011/01/8week-transition-diet/

2) You must use energy (burn fat). Contrary to popular belief, steady state cardio is NOT the way to burn fat the fastest. HIIT training is actually the best way to burn fat. In addition, lifting heavy weights 3-4x week that are compound movements (i.e. work more than one major muscle group at a time - like squats, dead lifts, bent over rows, etc...) will also help maintain/build lean tissue, and result in more fat loss.

This is not something that can be done overnight but will likely take many months. However, stick with it and you'll get there. When you do have to cave and have something that is not "belly fat friendly", have it in moderation and not very often.

Nice abs are probably 80% diet and 20% work-out. Also, contrary to popular belief, sit-ups are not good for your abs - they actually put high shearing forces on your lumbar spine making you prone to injury. You want to do exercises that help you work your core and/or stabilize your core - the heavy weight lifting compound exercises will usually do this.

http://www.answerfitness.com/150/full-body-workout-plan-workout-routines/

I agree that that is good advice for building/revealing your abs under normal conditions. What it doesn't achieve is removal of the extra saggy stretch marked skin that simply isn't attached to the muscle underneath at all that some of us have after pregnancy. Nor does it remove the bar of scar tissue over a caesarean scar.

There is only ONE way to get rid of that pooch. ONE way. You must lower your body fat%, meaning you have to lose fat from all over. The fastest and most effective way to do this is:

1) You must eat a proper diet. It needs to be clean, low in sugar, and have adequate fiber and protein. http://www.extremely-fit.com/fitness-tips/2011/01/8week-transition-diet/

2) You must use energy (burn fat). Contrary to popular belief, steady state cardio is NOT the way to burn fat the fastest. HIIT training is actually the best way to burn fat. In addition, lifting heavy weights 3-4x week that are compound movements (i.e. work more than one major muscle group at a time - like squats, dead lifts, bent over rows, etc...) will also help maintain/build lean tissue, and result in more fat loss.

This is not something that can be done overnight but will likely take many months. However, stick with it and you'll get there. When you do have to cave and have something that is not "belly fat friendly", have it in moderation and not very often.

Nice abs are probably 80% diet and 20% work-out. Also, contrary to popular belief, sit-ups are not good for your abs - they actually put high shearing forces on your lumbar spine making you prone to injury. You want to do exercises that help you work your core and/or stabilize your core - the heavy weight lifting compound exercises will usually do this.

http://www.answerfitness.com/150/full-body-workout-plan-workout-routines/

I agree that that is good advice for building/revealing your abs under normal conditions. What it doesn't achieve is removal of the extra saggy stretch marked skin that simply isn't attached to the muscle underneath at all that some of us have after pregnancy. Nor does it remove the bar of scar tissue over a caesarean scar.

In the case of saggy or excess skin, no amount of proper diet or exercise will get rid of that. If the elastin in the skin is stretched beyond it's capacity to retighten then a tummy tuck would resolve the issue. However, I recommend trying diet and exercise first as, some people mistakenly label abdominal fat as loose skin. A consult with a plastic surgeon or your doctor can help you determine the difference if you are not sure.

And yes, scar tissue does not go away, but may fade some with time.

There is only ONE way to get rid of that pooch. ONE way. You must lower your body fat%, meaning you have to lose fat from all over. The fastest and most effective way to do this is:

1) You must eat a proper diet. It needs to be clean, low in sugar, and have adequate fiber and protein. http://www.extremely-fit.com/fitness-tips/2011/01/8week-transition-diet/

2) You must use energy (burn fat). Contrary to popular belief, steady state cardio is NOT the way to burn fat the fastest. HIIT training is actually the best way to burn fat. In addition, lifting heavy weights 3-4x week that are compound movements (i.e. work more than one major muscle group at a time - like squats, dead lifts, bent over rows, etc...) will also help maintain/build lean tissue, and result in more fat loss.

This is not something that can be done overnight but will likely take many months. However, stick with it and you'll get there. When you do have to cave and have something that is not "belly fat friendly", have it in moderation and not very often.

Nice abs are probably 80% diet and 20% work-out. Also, contrary to popular belief, sit-ups are not good for your abs - they actually put high shearing forces on your lumbar spine making you prone to injury. You want to do exercises that help you work your core and/or stabilize your core - the heavy weight lifting compound exercises will usually do this.

http://www.answerfitness.com/150/full-body-workout-plan-workout-routines/

I agree that that is good advice for building/revealing your abs under normal conditions. What it doesn't achieve is removal of the extra saggy stretch marked skin that simply isn't attached to the muscle underneath at all that some of us have after pregnancy. Nor does it remove the bar of scar tissue over a caesarean scar.

In the case of saggy or excess skin, no amount of proper diet or exercise will get rid of that. If the elastin in the skin is stretched beyond it's capacity to retighten then a tummy tuck would resolve the issue. However, I recommend trying diet and exercise first as, some people mistakenly label abdominal fat as loose skin. A consult with a plastic surgeon or your doctor can help you determine the difference if you are not sure.

And yes, scar tissue does not go away, but may fade some with time.

I know. I have got rid of the excess fat. It is just skin now. I am not going to have surgery on it, I don't believe in non-essential surgery. Just pointing out that sometimes no matter what you do there'll be scars/loose skin.

There is only ONE way to get rid of that pooch. ONE way. You must lower your body fat%, meaning you have to lose fat from all over. The fastest and most effective way to do this is:

1) You must eat a proper diet. It needs to be clean, low in sugar, and have adequate fiber and protein. http://www.extremely-fit.com/fitness-tips/2011/01/8week-transition-diet/

2) You must use energy (burn fat). Contrary to popular belief, steady state cardio is NOT the way to burn fat the fastest. HIIT training is actually the best way to burn fat. In addition, lifting heavy weights 3-4x week that are compound movements (i.e. work more than one major muscle group at a time - like squats, dead lifts, bent over rows, etc...) will also help maintain/build lean tissue, and result in more fat loss.

This is not something that can be done overnight but will likely take many months. However, stick with it and you'll get there. When you do have to cave and have something that is not "belly fat friendly", have it in moderation and not very often.

Nice abs are probably 80% diet and 20% work-out. Also, contrary to popular belief, sit-ups are not good for your abs - they actually put high shearing forces on your lumbar spine making you prone to injury. You want to do exercises that help you work your core and/or stabilize your core - the heavy weight lifting compound exercises will usually do this.

http://www.answerfitness.com/150/full-body-workout-plan-workout-routines/

I agree that that is good advice for building/revealing your abs under normal conditions. What it doesn't achieve is removal of the extra saggy stretch marked skin that simply isn't attached to the muscle underneath at all that some of us have after pregnancy. Nor does it remove the bar of scar tissue over a caesarean scar.

In the case of saggy or excess skin, no amount of proper diet or exercise will get rid of that. If the elastin in the skin is stretched beyond it's capacity to retighten then a tummy tuck would resolve the issue. However, I recommend trying diet and exercise first as, some people mistakenly label abdominal fat as loose skin. A consult with a plastic surgeon or your doctor can help you determine the difference if you are not sure.

And yes, scar tissue does not go away, but may fade some with time.

I know. I have got rid of the excess fat. It is just skin now. I am not going to have surgery on it, I don't believe in non-essential surgery. Just pointing out that sometimes no matter what you do there'll be scars/loose skin.

Yes, the bottom line I think we can all agree on is be happy in your own skin. Be and do your best and love yourself with that outcome.