Baby pouch-Will it ever go?

kenzienmady3
kenzienmady3 Posts: 33
edited November 10 in Fitness and Exercise
Hi, my name is Amanda. I have been on MFP for 41 days straight now(yay!). I have lost 12 lbs. and still going. I have somewhat of a decent figure, but am trying to lose some excess fat and tone my body. What I'm really worried about, is that this baby "pouch" I have from my two daughters, is never going to leave. I'm working so hard with cardio, abs, etc. Will this eventually tone, or is this stretched skin that is here to stay, and is hopeless? It doesn't hang over or anything, but it's got this wrinkly look that makes a circle around my belly button. It has gotten better in the last 5 weeks, but I wonder if it will ever tone enough for my abs(that really are there, I swear!) to show again? Thanks!

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  • whiterice83
    whiterice83 Posts: 54 Member
    bump
  • rw4004
    rw4004 Posts: 157
    Hey have no fear-it will go away with enough work and proper diet!Drinking enough water is huge.Getting enough cardio like walking makes a huge difference too.Have you tried firming lotion?
  • Hayesgang
    Hayesgang Posts: 624
    Yes, it will.

    You just have to work on lowering your BF%
  • KellyBgetsfit
    KellyBgetsfit Posts: 1,713 Member
    I have seen pictures of girls on here that look amazing after kids! I have a horrible tummy, even when I weighed 113, after baby number 1. I'm going to keep trying though! :smile:
  • kenzienmady3
    kenzienmady3 Posts: 33
    Thanks! I am working so hard. I do cardio 5-6 times a week including running, elliptical, and I take Zumba twice a week. Also doing weight training and eating at a calorie deficit. I was a gymnast/dancer for 15 years, so to see my body with this much "jiggle" is discouraging. But, I'm staying positive and know it didn't get here over night, so it'll be awhile before I see more results. I just need to know it IS possible :)
  • rw4004
    rw4004 Posts: 157
    Absolutley be patient and keep up the great work!
  • Sh0ewh0re7_BlingItOn
    Sh0ewh0re7_BlingItOn Posts: 501 Member
    JM's videos are amazing at shedding off fat and toning!! Give one a try :)
  • 2012x
    2012x Posts: 149 Member
    Yes, just takes time.
  • alocin1709
    alocin1709 Posts: 12
    Sit-ups ...
  • qtiekiki
    qtiekiki Posts: 1,490 Member
    Yes, yes it will. I see you do a lot of cardio. Maybe you can try some plyometric drills or interval training. They did wonder for my belly. My kids are 2 and 3.5.
  • shonora
    shonora Posts: 48 Member
    Ive been logging in fir 42 days with an 11lb loss :happy: My tummy is the same after my 3 babies this thread is so incouraging thanks
  • kenzienmady3
    kenzienmady3 Posts: 33
    Thanks everyone! It's a very slow progression, but progress nonetheless. I am going to borrow p90x from a friend and try that too.
  • kenzienmady3
    kenzienmady3 Posts: 33
    Ive been logging in fir 42 days with an 11lb loss :happy: My tummy is the same after my 3 babies this thread is so incouraging thanks

    I'm so glad this is encouraging! I know I'm not the only one who has asked this, bu oh well. If I could just get rid of this, I'll be a happy person! :)
  • firemaiden
    firemaiden Posts: 10 Member
    i hate mine, my boy is 18 mths now. so feel more lazy or that should have done something sooner. mine hangs over. its not pretty. ive always been over weight but this is a focus for me and other people who look at that area on the sly. ive just started two weeks ago and lost almost 2 kilos so there is a positive
  • shonora
    shonora Posts: 48 Member
    Ive been logging in fir 42 days with an 11lb loss :happy: My tummy is the same after my 3 babies this thread is so incouraging thanks

    I'm so glad this is encouraging! I know I'm not the only one who has asked this, bu oh well. If I could just get rid of this, I'll be a happy person! :)

    OMG just noticed all the spelling mistakes in my first post lol, big fingers, little phone, well that's my excuse anyway!!
  • kenzienmady3
    kenzienmady3 Posts: 33
    Ive been logging in fir 42 days with an 11lb loss :happy: My tummy is the same after my 3 babies this thread is so incouraging thanks

    I'm so glad this is encouraging! I know I'm not the only one who has asked this, bu oh well. If I could just get rid of this, I'll be a happy person! :)

    Did you see the typos in mine? Haha. I'm not judging! :)
    OMG just noticed all the spelling mistakes in my first post lol, big fingers, little phone, well that's my excuse anyway!!
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