I lost all my pre baby weight , but I can't seem to get rid of this sagging belly. It's like the only that hasn't gone away. I just want to tone my stomach and have my normal stomach back ( it doest have to be a six pack) Any suggestions... lipo or a tummy tuck is NOT a option.
2007-01-22 04:41:09 · 11 answers · asked by clarissa a 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Unfortunately, you'll always have the sagging skin there. Think of a balloon...you blow it up and deflate it and it won't have the same tautness as before. Women who don't have a sagging stomach have either had work done or have really awesome genetics! I have the same problem...back to my pre-baby weight but I didn't have the tight stomach anymore. However, what HAS helped is core training and/or Pilates. It really has firmed up my mid-section, even if I will probably NEVER feel comfortable in a itty-bitty bikini anymore! I definitely have to work much harder than before, but I can see a difference. Good luck!
2007-01-22 04:51:58 · answer #1 · answered by emrobs 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First- Congrats on losing the baby weight. I too had a c section 5.5 months ago and I still have 20 pounds to lose :-(
The muscles you need to target are the transverse abdominal muscles- the simplest exercise is called a plank. You get into a position of doing a push up (no knees touching the floor) and then you suck in your abs and hold for as long as you can, and try again. You should feel something the next day- be careful and make sure you keep your back level and straight- if not you will wind up with a back ache from arching your back.
Any tips on losing the rest of the baby weight? I gained 58 pounds and lost 38- but the scale isnt budging!! I am going to join WW- I hope that does it!
Good Luck!
2007-01-22 06:23:37 · answer #2 · answered by dmacaluso327 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've had 2 c-sections and it's hard to get the sag to go away. Also, it takes awhile, give it a year before you really start to worry. Remember, there are many layers that need to heal and get back into place. I do a lot of stomach exercises and keep my weight down. It hasn't totally gone away, but it seems better.
Every morning I do one hundreds (Piliates), I also do crunches and I do elbow to the knee opposite to work on the side stomach muscles. I also do push ups, when they are done properly, you are also working your stomach muscles.
My first c-section was 8 years ago, 3 years I went to Mexico and wore a bikini. The second c-section has been harder to recover from, I had twins, 20 months ago. But, I'm working on it!
Good luck!
2007-01-22 05:42:50 · answer #3 · answered by doodles 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Girlfriend, tell me about it! I told my sister in law that my tummy skin was like my 98 year old grandma's upper arm! LOL I have been using a Windsor Pilates video- seems to be working- and A LOT of lotion! Good Luck- I'm in the same boat with you!
2007-01-22 04:45:44 · answer #4 · answered by kendalandsam 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have the same problem. After 2 boys I cant get back to my normal shape. I weight less, but have the pouch. Good luck to you though. Maybe someone knows a trick or something, cuz I could use it too. And congrats on mommyhood!
2007-01-22 04:46:32 · answer #5 · answered by michaellandonsmommy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is an excercise that is not hard or strainoues and all you have to do is repeatedly touch your toes then waiste then reach for the sky. Do this 20 times and two times a day.
2007-01-22 05:26:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have the same problem. I had two vaginal deliveries with my first two children and my stomach went back to normal. After the birth of my third child, and first c-section, I have the same problem. I don't think it will ever go back to normal.
2007-01-22 04:55:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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Hope this helps.
2007-01-22 18:56:03 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I had 2 c-sections and the two little ones have been large 9lbs & 8lbs2oz. lipo and tummy tuck may be your purely decision. workout your abdomen muscular tissues alot is the only factor that i understand what to do.
2016-11-01 00:03:50 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about sit up! But you have to do it in a right way!
2007-01-22 04:46:51 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋