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Just a heads up - when you see what exercises you have to start with don't be shocked. (my actual words were -' WTF is that going to do?' ) The exercises seem very gentle (similar to those recommended in the early days of post natal recovery) but if done properly VERY effective. - No crunches or sit ups involved as they…

There's videos on youtube to show you exactly how to measure but basically you lie flat on your back with one hand behind your head - relax - engage the muscles as best as possible and lift your head slightly off the floor - with your free hand, a little above the tummy button, use your fingers (tips pointing towards your…

Hi Soontobeslim, I also had diastasis recti (roughly 4 finger spaces gap between my muscles) I'd seen programmes like MuTu, specifically for this problem but couldn't afford to buy them so I looked around online. I can't remember all of the exercises but I remember religiously doing the 'cat vomit' exercise over and over…

I'd be over the moon at that - take it, be proud and use it as motivation. Well done.

I hear you Amber and feel quite similar too :( After yoyoing for too long and a very fast gain after I quit smoking (which I restarted :blush: ) I'm back again to try again. I'm currently 10 kilos over my 'comfy' weight but would like to lose more. I'm so sick of being fed up with my fat tummy/thighs/bum/muffin top <damn…

Warsaw, Poland :)

Brilliant! You look fab.

I'm over the border in Polska :)

I started at 172, currently at 167 and for the moment I want to get down to 159 to see how I feel. It's took me roughly 3 weeks for the scale to move but it dropped 5lbs and I'm expecting it to go even slower the nearer I get to my target. Hopefully not painfully slow but I'm ready for it and I'll just keep plugging away…

It should go back to normal MissAnjy, your body will have accepted the new stress now :)

5' 10 33' inside leg 167 lbs (76 kilo) Thigh currently 23' Calf currently 15' BF% 26 (calculated online so probably not perfect) I'd like my legs to be more toned especially at the back of the thigh. I'm a typical 'hourglass' but the older I get I've noticed more fat and wobble on my thighs :( Currently working on it and…

I've found (through trying to conceive and therefore being 100% aware of my cycle) that the effects of beginning to exercise/ramping up exercise up/putting too much strain on the body can result in early or late periods. The second part of the cycle - The Luteal Phase (from ovulation to bleeding start) is usually the same…

Hi! I've got a long standing back problem (vertebrae, discs and sciatic nerve) Like you, I find it helps to keep moving and I won't give up exercising. I have found planking to be most helpful. I'm currently doing my own version of plank challenge. Day 1 I managed 30 seconds before collapsing to the floor :) Today is day…

Don't only concentrate on your tummy from what you see. Start on the inside and begin strengthening your core muscles. My core was damaged after having children, and also my skin was loose from stretching but since I have been working on my core muscles I have managed to almost completely repair the damage and my skin…

I've gone the other way, currently 5 days late and I'm never late. I have been exercising more over the last few weeks but not what I would call excessive. My calorie intake is healthy and has not been reduced drastically and my body fat % is at a healthy level too.

Cat vomits, floor bridges and thrusts for waking up my core, jack knife, scissor kicks, as many planks and side planks as I can manage and lots of kettle bells.

Brilliant :) We all have those days but the key is to be strong enough to move forward and not give up. Even if we don't lose the Lbs for a while we are still getting healthier and fitter by continuing :) I have something new this week... It seems I have stopped my period by upping my exercising. I have been pushing myself…

Kai from your photo's I can see a big difference, not only physically. I can see it in your face and in your eyes too. It sucks when you hit a plateau or gain a little but don't give up or get disheartened. You have had the strength and determination to lose already so you can again. Look into shaking up your diet and…

My no1 has to be my tummy. My muscles were separated and stretched after carrying 3 big babies and on top of that is fat :( I have worked hard on it from the inside, building back my core muscles, which has almost now completely closed the separation in my abdomen:happy: I just need to continue losing the fat on top. A…