Moms that lost belly hang, extra flab, stretch marks..

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  • christinechipchase
    christinechipchase Posts: 76 Member
    bump x
  • Marcillene
    Marcillene Posts: 484 Member
    Wow, you women truly do look amazing. I was thin before baby and let myself go. Alot happened and I had alot of complications while pregnant including multiple hernias, and incompetent veins. It was unplanned, and I was in a car wreck and going through shock therapy and physical therapy on my. back, hip, and neck when I found out I was pregnant. I had to quit that because of safety issues. I was working 7 days a week, 2 jobs and was on my feet alllll daaaayy lllooonnngg.. I didn't work out and I was so depressed that I ate all the time hense my weight gain.

    If i could change anything in this world it would be how I cared for my health/body while I was pregnant. I never would have gained so much weight. and the weight just caused even more complications and anemia and preeclampsia and other things as well. I think if I had cared more while pregnant than I would be able to be proud of my stretch marks and body. They are my own fault. And that I think is why i am so sad about my 'pouch, flab, flop, hang' today.

    One day I hope to look as amazing or even HALF as amazing as you gals!
  • tpotey
    tpotey Posts: 127 Member
    Bump
  • Deltafliers
    Deltafliers Posts: 201 Member

    I'll post a pic later when I have some time to take a picture. It may not be a success yet, but it is looking good in the transition phase and might be encouraging to those you have waited a while after having kids. In my opinion, my loose skin is starting to tighten.

    Just, Please, no harsh words, I don't want to cause drama by this post. :ohwell:

    PS: I have also heard it depends on genetics, and in my case, my mom is a size 4 and in shape with still a big bulge. So, we will see about that factor.

    Ok, so I feel like a dork because I can find no before pictures. Last night, my friend who took my progress pictures told me she could see a bit difference tho, because the belly did not hang, just pooched out.
  • Deltafliers
    Deltafliers Posts: 201 Member
    Wow, you women truly do look amazing. I was thin before baby and let myself go. Alot happened and I had alot of complications while pregnant including multiple hernias, and incompetent veins. It was unplanned, and I was in a car wreck and going through shock therapy and physical therapy on my. back, hip, and neck when I found out I was pregnant. I had to quit that because of safety issues. I was working 7 days a week, 2 jobs and was on my feet alllll daaaayy lllooonnngg.. I didn't work out and I was so depressed that I ate all the time hense my weight gain.

    If i could change anything in this world it would be how I cared for my health/body while I was pregnant. I never would have gained so much weight. and the weight just caused even more complications and anemia and preeclampsia and other things as well. I think if I had cared more while pregnant than I would be able to be proud of my stretch marks and body. They are my own fault. And that I think is why i am so sad about my 'pouch, flab, flop, hang' today.

    One day I hope to look as amazing or even HALF as amazing as you gals!

    I am sure you will be amongst the ranks of the girls with pictures. And I wouldn't be to hard on yourself--from what you said, you had a lot to overcome during your pregnancy, more than most women. :o)
  • Marcillene
    Marcillene Posts: 484 Member

    You do give me inspiration. My body looks very similar to your before photo. (And I am currently at 170lbs.) How tall are you if you dont mind me asking? And do you workout/diet?

    Thank you!! I'm 5'3". I generally do a couple days of HIIT on the treadmill each week, and one day of a long run, plus 3 days of heavy strength training and sometimes I take a cardio kickboxing class at my gym (I wind up going maybe once a week to once every couple weeks). As for diet, I eat pretty clean and stay away from grains/breads/pasta--only bc they upset my stomach. My macros are set at 40% protein, 30% carbs, and 30% fats, and I stay around 1400 cals a day. Feel free to take a look at my diary!


    Oh and another poster asked a good question, regarding if people lost weight right after pregnancy/were in good shape prior to etc. For me, I was about a size 4 before I got pregnant, but not because I was in good shape, I was just young and had a good metabolism. I didn't really watch what I ate or work out regularly, so I was pretty much the definition of "skinny fat." I gained about 70 lbs during pregnancy, lost 30 pretty quickly but gained back about 10-15 of that weight over a couple years and just stayed at my heaviest, ,170 for a while until I started working on it this past January. My son is 5, will be 6 in November. It DEFINITELY would have been easie (and a LOT smarter) if I'd been in good shape before or starting working at it right after pregnancy!

    Gosh, I am so excited for you! Because you look great in your bikini, and that makes me excited for me to loose and tone some more enough to where i would look like to look like you do! And your stretch marks blend well with your skin! You look awesome and I hope I can rock it like you do soon. I wish I would have had a little less post partom and alot more umph to get into shape right after my son was born! But i had a csection and went straight back to working 2 jobs and 7 days a week. (Weekends working 16 hour shifts on my feet) and juggling a newborn, his doctors, a weekend daycare and a weekday daycare, and all the stress that comes with a job and being a new mom doing it alone. I just wish I could have juggled my weight and working out better!

    But you said your son was a few years old when you started loosing again, so it does make me excited that its not too late!
  • qtiekiki
    qtiekiki Posts: 1,490 Member
    This had been posted in other threads. From my profile, before and after losing the flab. I have two vaginal births.
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    I did HIIT circuits of full body/plyometrics exercises with weights, and ate at a slight deficit for the above results. I upped my calories now, and added more weight training now.
  • gemmalouise85
    gemmalouise85 Posts: 157 Member
    Its been 6 years since i was pregnant and dream about my body being like some of your before pictures my stretch marks are crazy looking even after all this time, i have to that are thick and brutal right near navel going all way up.
    My tummy slouch is bad too looks like a w shape.
  • Marcillene
    Marcillene Posts: 484 Member
    I know! I wish I looked near as good as these girls' before pics! If I did I would definitally see it as a major success! LOL
  • marketdimlylit
    marketdimlylit Posts: 1,601 Member
    To those moms who have posted, the ones that didn't 'snap back' right away,
    you've done brilliantly.

    It's pretty hard for us that can't snap back to post a pic of what's left after child birth,
    but you've all done so well :)
  • Marcillene
    Marcillene Posts: 484 Member
    To those moms who have posted, the ones that didn't 'snap back' right away,
    you've done brilliantly.

    It's pretty hard for us that can't snap back to post a pic of what's left after child birth,
    but you've all done so well :)

    Bump!
  • mgs68pony
    mgs68pony Posts: 306 Member
    bump for later......

    2 kids no c-section but yucky scar from hysterectomy :angry:
  • saminouslim
    saminouslim Posts: 1
    Nanou,

    No, no :'(

    :p
  • tekeyla25
    tekeyla25 Posts: 84
    I was breastfeeding and my boobs have no density whatsoever any moms fix there flappy boobs and if so how do you do that!?
  • Marcillene
    Marcillene Posts: 484 Member
    I was breastfeeding and my boobs have no density whatsoever any moms fix there flappy boobs and if so how do you do that!?

    My fix as of right now, is a pushup bra. Lol. I hope someone else has a better alternative that doesn't cost $4500-$6000.
  • tierraaf
    tierraaf Posts: 12 Member
    This post was right on time! You ladies look awesome. This is what I needed. I see so many women who make transformations and I'm always like, "they don't have my issues." But these ARE my issues (minus c-section), we all share the same issues and I love it. We can all pull each other up and prove that it's possible. I'm a true believer now. :sad: :sad: :drinker: :drinker: :glasses:
  • JanSmelly
    JanSmelly Posts: 143 Member
    I have a set of twins born via c-section (double breech) and a singleton born via VBAC less than 2.5 years later. The weight wouldn't come off until the twins were over one. Every time i tried my milk supply was compromised. After they turned one I lost the weight and the Mister must have thought I was pretty hot and we had a third.

    I am on a recovery week after finishing 30 Day Shred, Ripped in 30, P90X, and Insanity.

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  • kittenkris
    kittenkris Posts: 112
    There is a new no surgical method that the doc can do to tighten it up. I saw it on tv 2 times
  • Arperjen
    Arperjen Posts: 108 Member
    Y'all look fantastic, it does give me hope. :)

    Pre-pregnancy, I was about 180; I'm 5'7 with a very big frame, so I was mostly skinnyfat with a little muscle. Got up to about 220 with my kid (he was almost 10 lbs though, and my doc said I was healthy - btw, no C-section). I let myself go for 7 years after that, but since December-ish I've been slowly getting back on track, and this past April was when I got really serious with MFP.

    Stretch marks? No big whoop, I kinda like them and they're already fading. Flabbo skin? A little more concerned with. I'll be implementing more strength training as I can, since I've read success stories saying it worked. Worth a shot.

    Think there's a chance of rebound? Anyone else with similar circumstances? I'm going for smaller and healthier than I was prior to birth.
  • Marcillene
    Marcillene Posts: 484 Member
    There is a new no surgical method that the doc can do to tighten it up. I saw it on tv 2 times
    Do u know what it was called?
  • Marcillene
    Marcillene Posts: 484 Member
    I have a set of twins born via c-section (double breech) and a singleton born via VBAC less than 2.5 years later. The weight wouldn't come off until the twins were over one. Every time i tried my milk supply was compromised. After they turned one I lost the weight and the Mister must have thought I was pretty hot and we had a third.

    I am on a recovery week after finishing 30 Day Shred, Ripped in 30, P90X, and Insanity.

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    Yu look amazing! Would kill to look like that fter 3 kids! Shoot I woud love to look like hat after my one!
  • ItsMeRebekah
    ItsMeRebekah Posts: 909 Member
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    i have two babies =)
    my exercise of choice is kettlebells and running !! you can do it dont give up!
  • Yanicka1
    Yanicka1 Posts: 4,564 Member
    Gave birth to 6 kids. I have a boatlaod of extra skin and stretch marks but short of surgery nothing will take care of that.

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  • johannasmith
    johannasmith Posts: 12 Member
    I hate to break it to you but it's not going anywhere :( I've lost 67 pounds and had twins via C-section 10 years ago. I've been struggling with the idea of having my little skin pouch and stretch marks for a long time but I've finally accepted that I have to live with it. I do ab work every other night almost and it looks a lot better but it won't ever just go away without surgery. I'm about as fit as I can be right now and it's still there. I don't care anymore though - I'm kinda proud of it instead :) I would post a picture but I didn't take any befores :)

    I think that is awesome! I have to say I really really agree. I lost a significant amount of weight after the birth of my second child. I really allowed myself to lose heart about that accomplishment because I felt that my body was not good enough. I put all the weight back on, plus some. I am very determined this time that I love my body no matter what. My body changed not just because I ate my way to 200+ lbs, but because I had 3 amazing children and that is genuinely an awesome thing!
  • kimharchie
    kimharchie Posts: 4
    Well I am just starting a new exercise regimen and weight loss program and hoping for good results. I have had 5 kiddos and still look pregnant. I need to lose about 25 more pounds to be comfortable with myself. Hoping this works for me!!
  • juicy011
    juicy011 Posts: 200 Member
    I'm 5'3 and gained 30 & 40 lbs with my two pregnancies (regular births). The tummy pouch is something I struggle with daily and I always tell my hubby if I have a flat stomach I'll be a happy woman, lol. For the most part I have it under control. Jillian Michaels dvd Ripped in 30 helps my stomach stay flat because of all the planks. That one move is seriously a miracle!!!! If I'm going to the beach I'll cut back on carbs and add a few extra ab exercises to the routine like side bends for an extra firm tummy. It can be done. Here are my pics...

    [img]http://i1052.photobucket.com/albums/s456/vbehfarshad/My Swimsuit Pics/bikinipic5.jpg[/img]

    [img]http://i1052.photobucket.com/albums/s456/vbehfarshad/My Swimsuit Pics/abspic.jpg[/img]
  • Marcillene
    Marcillene Posts: 484 Member
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    i have two babies =)
    my exercise of choice is kettlebells and running !! you can do it dont give up!

    What kinds of kettleball excercises? You look stunning ma.
  • Marcillene
    Marcillene Posts: 484 Member
    Well I am just starting a new exercise regimen and weight loss program and hoping for good results. I have had 5 kiddos and still look pregnant. I need to lose about 25 more pounds to be comfortable with myself. Hoping this works for me!!

    Oh man I am the same! Want to loose atleast 25 more pounds to feel comfortable. I am starting a workout routine hopefully tomorrow. and i TOO loook pregnant still I think!
  • Marcillene
    Marcillene Posts: 484 Member
    I'm 5'3 and gained 30 & 40 lbs with my two pregnancies (regular births). The tummy pouch is something I struggle with daily and I always tell my hubby if I have a flat stomach I'll be a happy woman, lol. For the most part I have it under control. Jillian Michaels dvd Ripped in 30 helps my stomach stay flat because of all the planks. That one move is seriously a miracle!!!! If I'm going to the beach I'll cut back on carbs and add a few extra ab exercises to the routine like side bends for an extra firm tummy. It can be done. Here are my pics...

    [img]http://i1052.photobucket.com/albums/s456/vbehfarshad/My Swimsuit Pics/bikinipic5.jpg[/img]

    [img]http://i1052.photobucket.com/albums/s456/vbehfarshad/My Swimsuit Pics/abspic.jpg[/img]

    Very beautiful. I dont see a pouch AT ALL! Lol. (But I also know that my BF says he doesnt think I am fat, BUT the way I see myself, I am.) You look like you've worked very hard, and should be very proud!
  • OnMyWay4
    OnMyWay4 Posts: 264
    The top photo is my before and afters from January to March of this year. I have had 3 c-sections...TWINS 2007, singleton 2008, singleton 2011. The bottom photo is my CURRENT photo. I started Insanity in April but I got lazy during Recovery Week. I'm currently doing my "first" run with Insanity and pushing super hard this time around. I hope this is helpful.

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