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Yup! My oldest will be 15 in August. I've been home since maternity leave with him. I now have 5 kids altogether. I've homeschooled them all from the beginning until now. I complained about not being able to exercise for years. This last pregnancy my baby bump didn't disappear the way it had with the others (my youngest is…

5 kids and I've lost all but the belly--which looks a lot like your first belly shot--depending on what time of day you're looking at me. I've been hiding behind vests, jackets and loose shirts. I really appreciate seeing your before and after shots. Since I have so little left to lose it's been going sloooooow.

It probably has more to do with your mom's fitness and diet habits than anything else. You can be different if your lifestyle is different. Looking at her just gives you a possibility if you have already noticed your body is a lot like hers and you do what she does.

Pregnancy DOES change your body. I've been pregnant 5 times and have 5 children. I'm here to lose the belly weight--the rest of me is where I like it. With all of that, I am SO GLAD for my 5 treasures. It's worth it. Your body will change anyway. I'm glad i have the kids to show for it. I have seen people snap back after…

you look fantastic! Thanks for sharing!

I'm responding to this statement. Thanks for the tip on the book you mentioned. I will be looking into that.

I had to start somewhere (I knew nothing) and with the soreness I feel afterwards--I'd say it's right where I need to be.

Does you gym offer weight lifting classes? I take bodypump. I stand in the back. It really helps.

WOW! What success! Thanks for sharing!

Me too! I'm hear to do battle with the fat over my abs--after 5 pregnancies. It's been really slow trying to lose this last bit and I need some encouragement.

This is such a good thread for a newbie! I think I feel this way for the same responses as many of these.

I'll be 40 in June!

Me too!!!!

I'm with you! There's so much to learn!