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I could never drop the last 10 lbs while nursing. I breastfed 3 kids for about 20 months each. I figured out that doing an hour of cardio daily and circuit training with weights helped with body recomposition- ie: losing the belly and muffin top, gaining some muscle mass- was what worked for me. But I never really got my…

I have 3 kids, and took me over a year after #3 to lose the belly and muffin top! The belly is still *different* but it keeps getting better and better almost 2 years later. I had to get my weight a bit lower than before pregnancy to lost the belly fat. Don't give up! :flowerforyou:

Aw, congratulations on your pregnancy and hugs! It's impossible not to feel huge and uncomfortable towards the end, but it will all be worth it. I was terrible about exercising during my last two pregnancies, but as soon as I was cleared to work out postpartum, I was determined and took all of the weight off. You'll do it…

I can definitely see the difference in your waist and hips. Great job, keep it up!

I know, it's a tough call. Hopefully the dog might start to associate runners with positive experiences. If you can calm the dog down, it might be a good entre to discuss the situation with the owner in a less confrontational environment. I work with dogs. We sometimes call the situation Postman Syndrome- for the dog that…

You can try tucking a couple of slim jims or dog jerky treats into your pocket. If a dog comes at you, stop and give him a friendly command that he probably knows. "Hey boy, sit! Treat." and toss him a treat. This might sound ridiculous, and no, you shouldn't have to carry treats, it seems really unfair that this type of…

It's definitely worth doing. If you feel like the workout is too strenuous, start it without weights, and don't go so deep into the squats and lunges. March in place if you can't keep up. Make it the 60 day shred instead of the 30 day shred. Jillian is right when she says you aren't going to make any changes if you don't…

Mine got a lot better, but it took almost a year of maintenance. I went from a 32-D to a 36-H with three pregnancies and stayed that size during breastfeeding ( each child almost two years). After losing all of the baby weight (40 lbs) they ended up back at a 32-D and look pretty good. I think it's mostly genetics, but I…

It has been about two years since my last baby (I have 3 kids), and I still have some loose skin in the belly area, but it's remarkably better than it was a year ago. I've just been doing a lot of ab work, plus taking biotin and bio-sil (purported to be a collagen generator) supplements. I also use coconut oil daily on my…

Nice work! I never realized how hilly my neighborhood is till I walked it with a child in a stroller and another in the backpack!

I can definitely see it in the neck and midsection. Keep going, you're doing awesome!

Incredible work! Congratulations!

The link didn't work for me either.

When I did the shred the first time (out of shape), I did 3 days shred, 1 rest day, 3 days shred, 1 rest day, etc and did each level 10 times before moving on. I found that while my endurance increased for that specific workout, it didn't seem to carry over to anything else. I did it a second time when I was more fit and…

This strategy worked great for me! I bought a pair of jeans that were the same style I already had but two sizes smaller. At first I could barely get them all the way up, and I was allowed to try them on once a week. It was super motivating to see them get closer and closer to fitting, till they finally fit and looked…

Where is this? Looks awesome! I agree with the comments about not living in fear. OP, I wonder if there is a neighbor or acquaintance who would let you borrow a dog. There are so many dogs who don't get enough exercise, and to me, it makes hiking a lot of fun. I hike alone all the time (also from Colorado) but I do always…

15 min late= skip the class. Arriving that late shows disrespect for everyone's time. In many of my fitness classes (especially yoga) the door is locked a couple of minutes after the class starts.

Anyone can add me! I have 3 kids 8, 4,and 2 and have been working on getting my fitness back. I'd love some mommy friends who are going through the same challenges.

I am exactly the same way. If I eat dinner earlier or eat a smaller dinner, I am much less hungry in the morning and actually have a lot more energy. If I eat a lot later in the evening, I wake up hungry and sluggish.

Restricting calories too much and not allowing yourself any treats sets you up for failure. If you really think you've developed a binge eating disorder, best bet is to seek counseling before it gets out of control. Try to plan for a cheat day now and then, or to allow yourself small sweets in moderation to prevent…

What a great tip! I can clasp on one side but can't even come close on the other. I just tried the towel trick, and it was a great stretch. Going to practice this every day now. Thank you!

I did it a second time and started at level 1 again, but I upped the hand weights from 3lb to 5lb. The first time I did the shred (five days a week), I lost 10 lbs and 12 inches. I wasn't technically overweight at the time, just postpartum and out of shape. It took me six weeks to get through it just because I didn't want…

I would recommend planning in some snacks throughout the day. Realistically you are going to get very hungry on that little food, which will set you up to fail, especially if you are working out. Maybe add in some carrot sticks, cherry tomatoes, broccoli, peppers, etc. as one snack for the increased micronutrients, and…

You can add me! I'm looking for new friends as motivation to log on every day and keep my momentum going. I am in maintenance mode and basically working on body recomposition at this point, as well as the eternal search for a flatter belly after having three kids.

Wow! Nice work momma, you look fantastic!

I think a lot of us in our 40's have similar feelings. I have a friend in her 70's who gave me some awesome advice when I was depressed about turning 40. She told me not to waste my best years wishing I were still in my 30's because it was a pointless waste of time. She warned me that I would lament this type of thinking…

I did a gluten free dairy free challenge for a month in January. It was tough because I LOVE cheese, but I'm glad I did it because it made me much more aware of just how much of these things were in my diet that don't need to be. Long term changes included skipping the bun on any type of cooked sandwich (veggie burgers,…

Total chegan here. Never heard the term before, but I love it because it's exactly what I am. Just chiming in to say that I recently discovered hemp hearts, and they have been an awesome source of protein for me. I add them to my green smoothie in the morning or sprinkle them on a salad. 3 tbsp= 10 grams protein, 170 cal,…

I think pregnancy stole my butt and redistributed it as a muffin top. Now that I've lost the weight and the muffin top, I still have no butt. I do squats with weights but have been considering the Brazil Butt Lift workout. I'm desperate- my pants won't stay up, even with a belt.