Ladies Who have had Children! Tummy Pouch Before and Afters,

laurelderry
laurelderry Posts: 384 Member
edited October 2 in Success Stories
Hi Ladies! I have a 10 month old and have been excercising diligently and eating well since I had him, I see a considerable change in my body, but I'm noticing that the tummy pouch is still looking a bit like I could lift it up and hide something under it lol. If you have been able to tone this without surgery, please post pictures! I'm getting a bit discouraged and am wondering if the only way to change this could be with a tummy tuck later. That however would be a last result and only after I have more children.

So please, ladies! Post some inspiring pictures. Thank you!
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  • hstallings13
    hstallings13 Posts: 306
    bump
  • tacticalhippie
    tacticalhippie Posts: 596 Member
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    Not all the way there yet, but close.
  • DietingMommy08
    DietingMommy08 Posts: 1,345 Member
    bump
  • joakool
    joakool Posts: 434 Member
    I feel the same way. My youngest is almost 13 and I still have "the pouch". My stomach muscles are becoming defined but the pouch remains. Hoping to see some suggestions on here. :)
  • austepants
    austepants Posts: 356 Member
    Bump
  • Rae6503
    Rae6503 Posts: 6,294 Member
    These are my before and after Turbo Fire pictures. For closer to right after having the kid, there are some clothed pictures in my profile....

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    Also, note, I don't store a lot of fat in my belly. Notice how it is all on my thighs...
  • newmommy2cash
    newmommy2cash Posts: 118
    I worked soooo hard to get rid of that pouch! It's was really all in my diet and I do 2-3 different abs work outs 6 days a week, along with cardio.

    **SORRY! I DON'T KNOW HOW TO RE-SIZE THE PICS**

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  • TheMaidOfAstolat
    TheMaidOfAstolat Posts: 3,222 Member
    Bump. My daughter is almost 8 and I still can't get rid of the pouch. My abs actually split, my innie became an outie, and I have more stretchmarks than a zebra has stripes. I think a tummy tuck is in my future. I am very tiny but still very selfconcious of my stomach.

    *EDIT- I thought I'd share this with everyone....

    www.theshapeofamother.com

    If you ever start to feel bad about yourself because of the body we have left over from pregnancy...take a look at this site and you will feel blessed.
  • Maid4richie
    Maid4richie Posts: 78 Member
    I had 2 c-sections and i have heard it is harder to get your tummy in shape after that. grrrrrr i am hoping you get some good hits on this thread lol
  • jjmamaof3
    jjmamaof3 Posts: 4 Member
    I too am worried I have a c-section pouch and I too am working out 50 min a day 5 times a week and eating well noticeing weight loss everywhere except my saggy pouch, I have been doing situps so I am hoping that will help tone it up!
  • DatEpicChick
    DatEpicChick Posts: 358 Member
    8 month old little girl here, definitely feeling the same... but instead of the pouch, mine is just a giant blob... like a slightly deflated balloon.... >.<
  • Marcia_11
    Marcia_11 Posts: 143 Member
    bump.. Hoping for more pics for inspiration as well.
  • shiransom
    shiransom Posts: 83 Member
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    Not all the way there yet, but close.


    Wow!!!! Amazing job!!!
  • laurelderry
    laurelderry Posts: 384 Member
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    Not all the way there yet, but close.

    You look fantastic! What did your eating/excercise routine consist of?
  • newmommy2cash
    newmommy2cash Posts: 118
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    Not all the way there yet, but close.


    You look amazing! Good work!!
  • newmommy2cash
    newmommy2cash Posts: 118
    These are my before and after Turbo Fire pictures. For closer to right after having the kid, there are some clothed pictures in my profile....

    DSC01725-1.jpg

    DSC01722-1.jpg


    Also, note, I don't store a lot of fat in my belly. Notice how it is all on my thighs...


    You look great! Also, It's great to have curves! ;)
  • laurelderry
    laurelderry Posts: 384 Member
    8 month old little girl here, definitely feeling the same... but instead of the pouch, mine is just a giant blob... like a slightly deflated balloon.... >.<

    Yeah, mine is more of a deflated balloon too ;(
  • Maid4richie
    Maid4richie Posts: 78 Member
    I think all of you who have posted your pictures look AMAZING and thank you so much for sharing them :)
  • laurelderry
    laurelderry Posts: 384 Member
    I worked soooo hard to get rid of that pouch! It's was really all in my diet and I do 2-3 different abs work outs 6 days a week, along with cardio.

    **SORRY! I DON'T KNOW HOW TO RE-SIZE THE PICS**

    309988_8610.jpg


    IMG00613-20110905-1225.jpg



    You look great girl! How long after did you finally see the pouch disappear?
  • laurelderry
    laurelderry Posts: 384 Member
    I too am worried I have a c-section pouch and I too am working out 50 min a day 5 times a week and eating well noticeing weight loss everywhere except my saggy pouch, I have been doing situps so I am hoping that will help tone it up!

    I had a C-section also... for the most part I'm happy with the outcome...my scar is barely visible etc. but I dont like the fact that I can lift the pouch and potentially hide objects under it LOL.
  • ajprivet
    ajprivet Posts: 9 Member
    Awesome before and after pics!
  • laurelderry
    laurelderry Posts: 384 Member
    These are my before and after Turbo Fire pictures. For closer to right after having the kid, there are some clothed pictures in my profile....

    DSC01725-1.jpg

    DSC01722-1.jpg


    Also, note, I don't store a lot of fat in my belly. Notice how it is all on my thighs...

    You look fantastic! Thank you for posting!
  • kellyscomeback
    kellyscomeback Posts: 1,369 Member
    From what I've read here cardio and healthy eating is key to a sculpted stomach. I'm still working on mine and when I'm finally at a low weight I hope mine is gone. If not I'm picking up the Flat Belly Diet book, women on MFP love it. I'm doing Turbo Fire, R.I.P.P.E.D and other gym classes, looking at Insanity/Chalean Extreme hybrid when I'm done with TF.
  • laurelderry
    laurelderry Posts: 384 Member
    Bump. My daughter is almost 8 and I still can't get rid of the pouch. My abs actually split, my innie became an outie, and I have more stretchmarks than a zebra has stripes. I think a tummy tuck is in my future. I am very tiny but still very selfconcious of my stomach.

    *EDIT- I thought I'd share this with everyone....

    www.theshapeofamother.com

    If you ever start to feel bad about yourself because of the body we have left over from pregnancy...take a look at this site and you will feel blessed.

    Thank you! I love that website.. a friend was so kind as to share it with me when I first had my son. They wear their scars and stretched skin as badges of pride :)
  • newmommy2cash
    newmommy2cash Posts: 118
    Thank you so much <3

    It took about 3 months for the pouch to disappear.
  • TiffanyA2008
    TiffanyA2008 Posts: 197
    I have had two c-sections and definitely have the pouch. I have always heard that a c-section tummy is harder to work on than someone who had a natural birth. I am very happy about the way my scar healed. It healed so beautifully. It is hardly even visible. In fact, when I had my staples removed I had to ask where the scar was because I couldn't even tell where it was. I had a fabulous doctor! What didn't heal beautifully is my tummy. It has that look to it. You c-section moms know...it looks like a deflated balloon that's all stretched out and wrinkled. THAT'S HOW I USE TO THINK! It use to make me very sad the way it looked. The saggy skin, the wrinkles, all the stretch marks. Now I see things so differently. It's a part of who I am now. It's beautiful battle scars. I would do anything and sacrifice the way my body looks any day for a chance to have my two beautiful girls. :)
  • Swimgoddess
    Swimgoddess Posts: 711 Member
    I started having kids at 19, but I'm happy to show what once I did all that was humanly possible to get in the best shape of my life after having THREE babies in a decade (18.95% bodyfat in before pics) what $13k in Mommy Makeover surgery did now that I'm all done having kids ;)

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  • laurelderry
    laurelderry Posts: 384 Member
    I have had two c-sections and definitely have the pouch. I have always heard that a c-section tummy is harder to work on than someone who had a natural birth. I am very happy about the way my scar healed. It healed so beautifully. It is hardly even visible. In fact, when I had my staples removed I had to ask where the scar was because I couldn't even tell where it was. I had a fabulous doctor! What didn't heal beautifully is my tummy. It has that look to it. You c-section moms know...it looks like a deflated balloon that's all stretched out and wrinkled. THAT'S HOW I USE TO THINK! It use to make me very sad the way it looked. The saggy skin, the wrinkles, all the stretch marks. Now I see things so differently. It's a part of who I am now. It's beautiful battle scars. I would do anything and sacrifice the way my body looks any day for a chance to have my two beautiful girls. :)

    Oh yes! I know the deflated c-section belly well. I am becoming gradually more accepting of it's general appearance and doing my best to diminish it. Glad to hear that I'm not the only one out there ;)
  • Rae6503
    Rae6503 Posts: 6,294 Member
    Yeah, I didn't have any C-sections...

    And thanks everyone for the compliments.
  • fpueblo
    fpueblo Posts: 241 Member
    I've had 2 kids. I started out bigger but these are the pictures I have uploaded at the moment. I also have a patch of skin that you cant see that looks wrinkled but that probably won't go away without surgery.
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