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maybeamommy
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Post-baby body...
For those who gained 40+ lbs during your pregnancy...
Did you ever get a FLAT stomach again?
I honestly am not sure if what's here on my stomach is FAT or SKIN. How can I tell the difference? (Sorry if that's a stupid question)
Also, I feel like my stomach muscles are SO stretched out. The second that I eat something, I look insanely pregnant again! Are there any specific exercises for that?
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BethanyLynn
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Re: Post-baby body...
I have lost all but 10 lbs and my stomach is sooo bad. Saggy, flabby, and I too look 5 months pregnant still if I stand a certain way.
I also feel like my muscles are stretched out...HELP!!
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| Posted 5/10/10 1:10 PM |
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Salason
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Re: Post-baby body...
It got flat but not as flat as it once was. The muscles definitely felt loose but I think with ab exercises I could have gotten it there eventually. I'm up 45lbs with this PG so let's see what 2 does to it 
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Goobster
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Re: Post-baby body...
I think it's stretched out skin. It just feels a lot looser and I don't think all the exercises in the world will bring it back. JMO...I still look pg sometimes too.
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wingsofsong
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Re: Post-baby body...
I only gained about 19lbs. during pregnancy, and now am actually about 10 pounds less than my pre-pregnancy weight and I STILL have a pouchy flabby stomach. From what I hear, it's virtually impossible to ever have a flat stomach after having a baby! 
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summerBaby10
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Re: Post-baby body...
I'm with you.. I also don't know if what I have is skin or fat. I have lost all but 5 actual pregnancy pounds so I think it's maybe skin 
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julz33
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Re: Post-baby body...
yes, took a while but I did get my flat stomach back. I gained 56 lbs with my pregnancy and lost all but 5. There is a pic of my almost "after" body in my pregnancy album. There was more improvement since then but I don't have a picture. I was definitely not as skinny as the before shot but I was happy. 
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maybeamommy
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Re: Post-baby body...
Posted by Dani10
I'm with you.. I also don't know if what I have is skin or fat. I have lost all but 5 actual pregnancy pounds so I think it's maybe skin
First off,  for losing all but 5!
I still have like 10-12 to go
When I lay down, the skin looks all loose and disgusting. It honestly looks like those people you see on TV talk shows who have lost a ton of weight really quickly and now have sagging skin. It's GROSS!!!
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conigs25
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Re: Post-baby body...
I can say that now at 6 mons PP i think my stomach is back to being flat
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| Posted 5/10/10 1:20 PM |
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summerBaby10
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Re: Post-baby body...
Posted by julz33
yes, took a while but I did get my flat stomach back. I gained 56 lbs with my pregnancy and lost all but 5. There is a pic of my almost "after" body in my pregnancy album. There was more improvement since then but I don't have a picture. I was definitely not as skinny as the before shot but I was happy.
You look great!
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summerBaby10
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Re: Post-baby body...
Posted by maybeamommy
Posted by Dani10
I'm with you.. I also don't know if what I have is skin or fat. I have lost all but 5 actual pregnancy pounds so I think it's maybe skin
First off, for losing all but 5!
I still have like 10-12 to go
When I lay down, the skin looks all loose and disgusting. It honestly looks like those people you see on TV talk shows who have lost a ton of weight really quickly and now have sagging skin. It's GROSS!!!
Thanks, it's the snack foods that I am trying to cut back on. I am a huge snacker so it's hard. I have the same soft skin.
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eddiesmommy
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Re: Post-baby body...
Im 2.5 years PP (does that even count as PP anymore, LOL) and I had gained 47lbs when PG and look like hell. Its not that I weigh a lot, I could stand to lose 10 lbs...but my stomach muscles are virtually useless so the lbs I can stand to lose arent held in AT ALL. I still look 4 months pg.
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4PsInaPod
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Re: Post-baby body...
ugh, I'm hoping one day I'll bounce back but I'm sure the 3 cookies I just had are NOT helping. So until I get myself motivated, it's shame on me for not trying, kwim?
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babyfever08
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Re: Post-baby body...
I am actually thinner now than when I was pre-preg, but look and feel heavier. My stomach is a mess, and I still don't fit in my pre-preg clothes.
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JennB
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Re: Post-baby body...
Don't feel bad...I gained 17lbs and I feel the same!
Then I started p90x and i had CRAZY pains where my incision was and when I asked the doctor he said I should be doing very light exercise until my body goes back to normal which could be months (and its already been 4 moths!) I swear it is harder to get rid of my "flab" bc of teh c-section...not that i had a flat stomach to begin with but I dont think my stomach in general will ever be teh same again
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TaraHutch
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Re: Post-baby body...
Posted by julz33
yes, took a while but I did get my flat stomach back. I gained 56 lbs with my pregnancy and lost all but 5. There is a pic of my almost "after" body in my pregnancy album. There was more improvement since then but I don't have a picture. I was definitely not as skinny as the before shot but I was happy.
how on earth did you do it?!?!?! Share you secret please!!
I've exercised all of maybe 3, 4 times since Riley was born. This coming from a former 5-6 day a week gym rat. I don't have the interest anymore, yet I get depressed every morning when I get dressed...I had to buy a whole new set of clothes for my 'new' body.
Diet probably would help...I wouldn't say I eat terribly, but I could do better. I just have to find a way to get the energy to work out at night...but it's hard when I get home, and my job is to get Riley to bed for the night, and make dinner. By the time we sit down to eat it's 7pm. And I hate to work out on a full stomach.
Ugh....I just hate how I feel now.
Posted by BethanyLynn
I have lost all but 10 lbs and my stomach is sooo bad. Saggy, flabby, and I too look 5 months pregnant still if I stand a certain way.
I also feel like my muscles are stretched out...HELP!!
I can relate - sad story. A couple weekends ago, my friend's daughter asked me "Are you gonna have another baby?" And I thought it was just an innocent question, as if I planned on it. I said "No, we're not ready yet." And she said, "No, I mean now."  It really did have everything with the way I was standing and what I was wearing. Yikes, talk about a wake up call. 
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carissa1643
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Re: Post-baby body...
Posted by wingsofsong
I only gained about 19lbs. during pregnancy, and now am actually about 10 pounds less than my pre-pregnancy weight and I STILL have a pouchy flabby stomach. From what I hear, it's virtually impossible to ever have a flat stomach after having a baby!
This is exactly me, I gained 18lbs and now I'm 10lbs less than I was pre-pg but my stomach is just not the same. Kinda flat, but still a pouch of skin. I also had a c/s, not sure if that matters or not. I feel like its skin bc sucking in doesnt help like it used to, pre-pg. DH just says dont worry just a few crunches and you'll be fine!  But I dont feel like doing it lol
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MrsBurtch525
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Re: Post-baby body...
Posted by BethanyLynn
I have lost all but 10 lbs and my stomach is sooo bad. Saggy, flabby, and I too look 5 months pregnant still if I stand a certain way.
I also feel like my muscles are stretched out...HELP!!
Same here! The last 10 lbs seemed to be glued to me and my stomach...i don't think it will ever be the same. It's exaclt has Bethany described. I gained 65 with DD.
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pig22seal
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Re: Post-baby body...
I gained 60 lbs....it took 9-10 months, but yes....I DID. I didn't do anything specific at all. But now I pregnant again, so I am not sure if I'm gonna get it back a second time!
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Diana1215
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Re: Post-baby body...
Haley, you can get it back, I have soo many friends and family who look better after having kids. I'm working my butt off to get back there.
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Linda1003
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Re: Post-baby body...
Posted by TaraGotHutched
Posted by julz33
yes, took a while but I did get my flat stomach back. I gained 56 lbs with my pregnancy and lost all but 5. There is a pic of my almost "after" body in my pregnancy album. There was more improvement since then but I don't have a picture. I was definitely not as skinny as the before shot but I was happy.
how on earth did you do it?!?!?! Share you secret please!!
I've exercised all of maybe 3, 4 times since Riley was born. This coming from a former 5-6 day a week gym rat. I don't have the interest anymore, yet I get depressed every morning when I get dressed...I had to buy a whole new set of clothes for my 'new' body.
Diet probably would help...I wouldn't say I eat terribly, but I could do better. I just have to find a way to get the energy to work out at night...but it's hard when I get home, and my job is to get Riley to bed for the night, and make dinner. By the time we sit down to eat it's 7pm. And I hate to work out on a full stomach.
Ugh....I just hate how I feel now.
Posted by BethanyLynn
I have lost all but 10 lbs and my stomach is sooo bad. Saggy, flabby, and I too look 5 months pregnant still if I stand a certain way.
I also feel like my muscles are stretched out...HELP!!
I can relate - sad story. A couple weekends ago, my friend's daughter asked me "Are you gonna have another baby?" And I thought it was just an innocent question, as if I planned on it. I said "No, we're not ready yet." And she said, "No, I mean now." It really did have everything with the way I was standing and what I was wearing. Yikes, talk about a wake up call.
Ugg Tara I feel the same way you do!!! I just don't get how people have the time or energy to work out!!! DS wakes at 5:30-6:00 every morning.. by the time h falls alspeep at night and is actually put in his crib it's 9:00pm. then Im in bed so I can actually wake up at 5:30
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BethanyLynn
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Re: Post-baby body...
Ugg Tara I feel the same way you do!!! I just don't get how people have the time or energy to work out!!! DS wakes at 5:30-6:00 every morning.. by the time h falls alspeep at night and is actually put in his crib it's 9:00pm. then Im in bed so I can actually wake up at 5:30
Me too...how do you all do it? Im dead on my feet by 7pm
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SeptMommy09
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Re: Post-baby body...
It is taking me a long time to lose the 50+ pounds i gained. I have about 6-7 pounds left to lose. I am running 2 1/4 miles 4 times a week at my work gym on my lunch hour. I am almost at my pre pregnancy weight. As far as my stomach it is almost flat. I cut out all snacks and sticking to a strict diet. DS is almost 8 months so it has taken me this long to get the weight off.
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| Posted 5/10/10 3:05 PM |
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chelle
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Re: Post-baby body...
Even though I am back to where I was # weight wise pre baby #2, things are definitely different.
I don't expect things to look for feel the same. I think not having that expectation has helped me accept my post baby body a little better.
I bust my AZZ to stay in shape and even though I do...there's skin, there's extra softness.... it's just what it is
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| Posted 5/10/10 3:11 PM |
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Hotmamma408
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Re: Post-baby body...
DS is 13 months...I am SLOWLY getting it back. I am back in my pre-preggo jeans and am starting to wear form fitting tops without being as self consious. Other people say I look great but in my head I am just not there yet. I'm a Phys Ed teacher (run around with the kids all day long) and go the the gym 3-5 days a week when DH isn't working crazy hours. I'm feeling like there isn't much more I can do. I have to let it go a bit. By the time I get my flat stomach back, I will probably be looking to have #2.
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