The dreaded mothers apron!

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jmac508
jmac508 Posts: 5 Member
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Does anyone have any advice to get rid of this lovely flab? I'm doing great on my weight loss, but its still "hanging" around :(

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  • garp4
    garp4 Posts: 59 Member
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    I seriously doubt that mine will go away. I have had three pregnancies, two c-sections, one set of twins. My poor stomach is never going to be the same.

    From what I have read, you are supposed to give your skin two years after weight loss. My DH and I have always said if I can maintain for one year I can get a tummy tuck. So one year after I reach goal I will go for a consult and take it from there.
  • Yanicka1
    Yanicka1 Posts: 4,564 Member
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    stenght training really helped with my tummy after giving birth to my 6th child
  • JacksMom12
    JacksMom12 Posts: 1,044 Member
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    Lots and lots of core work and a clean diet. I do tons of strength training, some cardio, and lots of core at home, I can't afford a gym membership.

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    Those were taken about 3 months post C-section.

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    That was 8 months post C-section. I still have stretch marks and weird skin but it looks much better than before. I gained over 80 lbs during my pregnancy, so I got very big!

    Obviously some cases are more extreme (extreme disastis recti) sp? And require surgery to repair. From what I hear though, most cases can eventually return to normal.
  • JacksMom12
    JacksMom12 Posts: 1,044 Member
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    Ick. Sorry the pics are so big! Posting from my phone...
  • StarryEyed500
    StarryEyed500 Posts: 225 Member
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    Those were taken about 3 months post C-section.

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    That was 8 months post C-section. I still have stretch marks and weird skin but it looks much better than before. I gained over 80 lbs during my pregnancy, so I got very big!

    Obviously some cases are more extreme (extreme disastis recti) sp? And require surgery to repair. From what I hear though, most cases can eventually return to normal.
    You give me hope! I haven't got started on strength with weights yet as I don't have any, but I'm working on hubby to get me a set lol
  • jmac508
    jmac508 Posts: 5 Member
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    I've also considered a tummy tuck if I can stick with this! I would hate to spend that kind of $ but this thing is really got my self esteem down.
  • jmac508
    jmac508 Posts: 5 Member
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    Lots and lots of core work and a clean diet. I do tons of strength training, some cardio, and lots of core at home, I can't afford a gym membership.

    0660d688.jpg
    e21cb75b.jpg

    Those were taken about 3 months post C-section.

    c96e23f4.jpg

    That was 8 months post C-section. I still have stretch marks and weird skin but it looks much better than before. I gained over 80 lbs during my pregnancy, so I got very big!

    Obviously some cases are more extreme (extreme disastis recti) sp? And require surgery to repair. From what I hear though, most cases can eventually return to normal.

    Wow you look great! Such a motivation!
  • wflagstone
    wflagstone Posts: 1
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    @Jacksmom12, you look amazing! What type of diet are you on if you
    Don't mind my asking?
  • RachelRuns9
    RachelRuns9 Posts: 585 Member
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    I've also considered a tummy tuck if I can stick with this! I would hate to spend that kind of $ but this thing is really got my self esteem down.

    Is yours just loose skin? or is it fat?

    My stomach still hangs over in a horrible way, but that's because I still have 35 lbs to lose. It shrinks every week so I'm not worried about it. It'll be gone when my BF is at a healthy %.

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