Tummy after 3 kids.

Diggy2011
Diggy2011 Posts: 198 Member
edited October 2024 in Success Stories
I just wanted to know if anybody has sucessfully pulled their tummy back after pregnancies mines all squishy and my youngest is nearly 5 and tips would be gratefully appreciated :)
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  • lovinbutterflys
    lovinbutterflys Posts: 131 Member
    I have two kids with my youngest who turned one on the 20 of this month and planks should be your best friend. I did them a lot before and after I had my daughter who is about to turn 3 in march.. I had a c-section with both my kids and I feel like it help me bounce back super fast. I was working out a month after I had my son by c-section. Planks are so great for strenghing and toning your core. try to hold for as long as you can. Sometimes my kids up and crimb all over me and it will make you stronger planking with a 30ish pound kid on you. Also you can add me as a friend so we can help each more! Rachel
  • Nicolee_2014
    Nicolee_2014 Posts: 1,572 Member
    I have two kids with my youngest who turned one on the 20 of this month and planks should be your best friend. I did them a lot before and after I had my daughter who is about to turn 3 in march.. I had a c-section with both my kids and I feel like it help me bounce back super fast. I was working out a month after I had my son by c-section. Planks are so great for strenghing and toning your core. try to hold for as long as you can. Sometimes my kids up and crimb all over me and it will make you stronger planking with a 30ish pound kid on you. Also you can add me as a friend so we can help each more! Rachel

    I agree with this ^^^^
  • Diggy2011
    Diggy2011 Posts: 198 Member
    Thanks I just looked up on the web for the correct exercise loads of timber merchants lol
  • 4thehardman
    4thehardman Posts: 731 Member
    My tummy is squishy too and the triplets are already 3 years old. I guess its planking for me too!
  • melhayes1115
    melhayes1115 Posts: 187 Member
    Lots of cardio too. I have had 4 kids and have always had that flap of fat. I still need to get rid of that "baby pooch," but I no longer have a flap of fat.

    I will have to start doing planks like the others have suggested too.

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  • WifeMomDVM
    WifeMomDVM Posts: 1,025 Member
    Clean eating, heavy weights, lots of water.

    I have 2 kids and the beginnings of my six pack just showed up at 17% body fat. :) You can do it!

    Currently working my way towards 15% body fat, to chisel them out a little further. :bigsmile:
  • Yanicka1
    Yanicka1 Posts: 4,564 Member
    <---- tummy after 6 kids. Youngest is one. What worked for me was heavy strenght training and planks.
  • leomom72
    leomom72 Posts: 1,797 Member
    bump
  • amfaery
    amfaery Posts: 267 Member
    I need a tummy tuck it's gross I ma not overwieght any more can feel the muscles but the skin is hangy and wrinkly gross I hate it!! 2012 goal tummy tuck so I can combat the 120 pounds I lost and 2 kids
  • jsuaccounting
    jsuaccounting Posts: 189 Member
    I have two kids with my youngest who turned one on the 20 of this month and planks should be your best friend. I did them a lot before and after I had my daughter who is about to turn 3 in march.. I had a c-section with both my kids and I feel like it help me bounce back super fast. I was working out a month after I had my son by c-section. Planks are so great for strenghing and toning your core. try to hold for as long as you can. Sometimes my kids up and crimb all over me and it will make you stronger planking with a 30ish pound kid on you. Also you can add me as a friend so we can help each more! Rachel

    Wow - good advice. Especially liked the positive attitude about the kids climbing on you.
  • seehawkmomma
    seehawkmomma Posts: 815
    I have two kids with my youngest who turned one on the 20 of this month and planks should be your best friend. I did them a lot before and after I had my daughter who is about to turn 3 in march.. I had a c-section with both my kids and I feel like it help me bounce back super fast. I was working out a month after I had my son by c-section. Planks are so great for strenghing and toning your core. try to hold for as long as you can. Sometimes my kids up and crimb all over me and it will make you stronger planking with a 30ish pound kid on you. Also you can add me as a friend so we can help each more! Rachel

    Just curious. I had a c-section too, when any work outs that involve my stomach I get a pain where my scar was. Do you? Does anyone? >.< I wish i could blame my flabby tummy on that but even gentle work outs can make it painful for days.
  • bjshields
    bjshields Posts: 677 Member
    Well, I guess I am doing planks in the new year! :smile:
  • ninamm3
    ninamm3 Posts: 107 Member
    I'm with you! I have 3 kids and have lost 44 pounds...its lookin' like a flat tire but I also have stretch marks --so its not just the extra skin and lack of muscle that need repair. Anyways, I actually blog and wrote one called "The truth about SKIN- uncovered" and posted pics just to be honest about the transformation I am going through...I know everyone is different, but mine is taking time!

    www.runningsforthebirds.blogspot.com
  • qrhs87
    qrhs87 Posts: 13
    seehawkmomma...Having never had a c-section, I wouldn't really know how to answer your question but it does sound like you need to discuss this with your doctor. Something doesn't sound right.
  • tdaddybarlow
    tdaddybarlow Posts: 673 Member
    HOLY WOW!!! 6 kids?!?!? I've never had any babies, but I will definitely start planking more and killing the weights! I love the inspiration you get from this site! I :love: MFP!
  • LorinaLynn
    LorinaLynn Posts: 13,247 Member
    <---- tummy after 6 kids. Youngest is one. What worked for me was heavy strenght training and planks.

    Yanicka is AMAZING! http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/411601-after-3-months-of-strenght-training-bare-belly
  • Yanicka1
    Yanicka1 Posts: 4,564 Member
    <---- tummy after 6 kids. Youngest is one. What worked for me was heavy strenght training and planks.

    Yanicka is AMAZING! http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/411601-after-3-months-of-strenght-training-bare-belly

    :blushing:
  • SeaSiren1
    SeaSiren1 Posts: 242 Member
    <---- tummy after 6 kids. Youngest is one. What worked for me was heavy strenght training and planks.

    I have had 6 as well, planks and strength training as well as a calorie reduction.
  • Yanicka1
    Yanicka1 Posts: 4,564 Member
    <---- tummy after 6 kids. Youngest is one. What worked for me was heavy strenght training and planks.

    I have had 6 as well, planks and strength training as well as a calorie reduction.

    When I grow up I want to be like you :)
  • xMedullaOblongatax
    xMedullaOblongatax Posts: 136
    Thank you all for the awesome advice. I haven't had any kids but have been trying to get rid of this crazy muffin-belly. I always thought planking was hard, but I will pursue it with renewed vigor!!!
  • bmmadden
    bmmadden Posts: 499 Member
    Silly question: How do you do planks?
  • peartree99
    peartree99 Posts: 13 Member
    I've had four, and my youngest is four years old. I didn't think I was doing too badly, but I wanted to lose some weight and get back in shape. Since September I have lost 25 pounds and have toned up considerably. I've been limiting my fat and calories, walking more and working out 5-6 days each week with a Jillian Michaels DVD. It's amazing how those workouts have strengthened my abs! I didn't realize how out of shape I was. My abs are now flat! I would like to tone them a little more yet, but I'm loving the results so far. You CAN do it!
  • peartree99
    peartree99 Posts: 13 Member
    I've had four, and my youngest is four years old. I didn't think I was doing too badly, but I wanted to lose some weight and get back in shape. Since September I have lost 25 pounds and have toned up considerably. I've been limiting my fat and calories, walking more and working out 5-6 days each week with a Jillian Michaels DVD. It's amazing how those workouts have strengthened my abs! I didn't realize how out of shape I was. My abs are now flat! I would like to tone them a little more yet, but I'm loving the results so far. You CAN do it!
  • peartree99
    peartree99 Posts: 13 Member
    Oops.... sorry for the double post!
  • tdaddybarlow
    tdaddybarlow Posts: 673 Member
    Silly question: How do you do planks?

    They are done like this:
    http://exercise.about.com/od/abs/ss/abexercises_10.htm
  • keesh1123
    keesh1123 Posts: 229 Member
    I am definitely about to add a lot more planking to my workouts!

    Its just hard sometimes to tell if I'm doing them correctly.

    Is my back flat enough?

    Should I do them up on my arms or elbows? Toes or knees? etc., etc.
  • kcgslp
    kcgslp Posts: 203 Member
    I need a tummy tuck it's gross I ma not overwieght any more can feel the muscles but the skin is hangy and wrinkly gross I hate it!! 2012 goal tummy tuck so I can combat the 120 pounds I lost and 2 kids


    That's my problem! I've got a great 6 pack....underneath that skin :(
    I've thought about a tummy tuck a million times, maybe???
    But good luck with your GOAL I'm excited for you!!!
  • kcgslp
    kcgslp Posts: 203 Member
    I am definitely about to add a lot more planking to my workouts!

    Its just hard sometimes to tell if I'm doing them correctly.

    Is my back flat enough?

    Should I do them up on my arms or elbows? Toes or knees? etc., etc.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSHjTRCQxIw
  • nursenikki829
    nursenikki829 Posts: 432 Member
    After three big babies, I think that my abs aren't too bad, it is just the excess skin and stretch marks that are the worst! Has anyone been able to tone and tighten the saggy lower abdominal area? I am not looking for perfection... I just don't want my loose skin to sway when I bend over.
  • rachelmorgan77
    rachelmorgan77 Posts: 131 Member
    I have two kids with my youngest who turned one on the 20 of this month and planks should be your best friend. I did them a lot before and after I had my daughter who is about to turn 3 in march.. I had a c-section with both my kids and I feel like it help me bounce back super fast. I was working out a month after I had my son by c-section. Planks are so great for strenghing and toning your core. try to hold for as long as you can. Sometimes my kids up and crimb all over me and it will make you stronger planking with a 30ish pound kid on you. Also you can add me as a friend so we can help each more! Rachel

    Just curious. I had a c-section too, when any work outs that involve my stomach I get a pain where my scar was. Do you? Does anyone? >.< I wish i could blame my flabby tummy on that but even gentle work outs can make it painful for days.
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