question about belly

[tacfla]

Ok up untill now I have not wanted to ask but since I saw the post about the man boobs thought what the heck.

I have had 3 children and it looks like I have 2 bellys. The muffin top under my boobs and then flabby skin belly below. I have seen it get a little smaller on Atkins but I am wondering if I will need surgery once I lose all my weight can anyone tell me what they have experianced? I have never had a flat stomach but never has it been this bad. I still have about 50 lbs to lose.

Thanks for your input.

[albs75]

Check out the book "loose your mummy tummy". It is all about getting your abs flat again after pregnancy. It has some great (and uncommon) exercises to flatten your belly. I have 60 pounds to loose and I'm dealing with the same thigs that you wrote about. I think that the exercises in this book will help a lot. Good luck!

[CassiesMomma]

Oh I am glad you posted this. I have never had a big problem with my stomach... even being overweight. Since I had my daughter my stomach sounds just like yours. My pants are getting soo loose in my thighs and back area, but my stomach feels just as tight. I figured I would just have to have a tommy tuck when I am all done having kids, and hopefully thats not for a long time so I want to look good in the mean time. I will have to check out that book. Thanks

[dyingtobethin]

[quote=albs75]Check out the book "loose your mummy tummy". It is all about getting your abs flat again after pregnancy.QUOTE]


Can't find this book. Where did you get it?

[colleenieweenie]

I feel your pain!!
I too have had 3 babies - 2 of which were huge! I only weigh 114 (started at 133 - but high after pregnancy was around 170) right now, my stomach is flat, abs are in there, I can feel them, it's the "chicken skin" that is the problem and I think the only way I am going to get rid of it is to have a tummy tuck. Working your abs is great, and losing fat will help with the paunch, but nothing helps the loose crepe paper skin.
I have talked to a doctor but I'm afraid that I would die - so for now, I'm putting it off - I'm a wuss

[albs75]

The book is available on Amazon. When you search for it remember it's spelled "Mummy" not "Mommy".

The exercises are great...the way it is written is a little goofy but I know that the author (a former physical therapist) has helped a lot models and acresses get back in shape.

She also wrote a book about exercise during pregancy for any of you planning more little ones. I actually had a private training session with her when I was pregnant. She's a bit of a nut but she knows her stuff.

[ThinSoon]

My friend had twins and was very large in the stomach area and she has the flattest stomach now! Exercise and diet!

You can do it!!

Tracey

[Richt]

My "tummy" is the last part of my body that the fat is sticking to. I am sure everyone has different areas but for me its my tummy that I am most disappointed in.

Eventually, in time it will go I am sure, but its going to be a slow burner.

[cruisergal]

When I lost my weight the first time a few years ago, I worked out daily, did alot of ab work, as well as cardio & weights, and my stomach & butt were decreased drastically, even my thighs. Most of my weight gain went right to those areas. One of the exercise programs I did, and found it to be very successful for me is Slim in 6. It did wonders for me in 6 weeks, and I re-started it 1 week ago. So excercise & this WOE, is the key for success.

[nt2b4gtn]

the man boob post was mine, haha, i just am an open person and not scared to ask questions!( this is a downfall sometimes!) but i'm not getting much response from the males in here on this subject