Anyone Figured Out How to Loose the Post Pregnancy Bellyfat?

get an exercise ball and do jack knives sit ups look up on goggle or shape web site will kill at first but they work hangin there i am battling the buldge also mom of two kids Melrose, Ma

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The belly is our badge of honor. Too bad the pop culture world is so demeaning of it. I'm constantly self-critical of my c-section overhang. I know that the healthiest thing is to get over the self-esteem issue, but...

I did get rid of more of it the first summer after my January baby. He developed severe food allergies so in order to breastfeed I cut out all dairy, soy, wheat and eggs (plus a handful of other things). The dairy and the wheat were the biggies. I also did strollerfit, so between the aerobic exercise and the many MANY crunches we did, the belly actually shrank.

Don't use your toes to do situps. Try pilates-like situps, or yoga. They are gentler on your back and neck and they strengthen the core better. Do at least 100 a day. These are small crunches with minimal movement and optimal strength.

Now I just need to head my own advice and get back into the routine because the same belly has returned!

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I've had 2 c-sections as well as a vbac. I find that restrengthening the muscles helps. I do the 8 Minute Abs workout, when I can. And of course all the usual cutting out the bad foods (ha, not right now though) and cardio, but i find the workout to be my biggest help.

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I don't know the answer to your question, but when you find out can you let me know:) I've had three c-sects and have the same problem, minus the broken toe:)

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I second weight watchers online. I dont do the meetings , just use the points plan online. Its fabulous. I lost all the baby weight (45 lbs) and then some in 5 months. I started last February and had a wedding in June as a goal. I didnt work out much, other than chasing my toddler around, and I lost an average of 2 lbs a week. It really forces you to be accountable for everything that goes in your mouth, for me I didnt really realize how many bites of my daughters mac and cheese leftovers I was eating before I had to keep track of everything! And other than loosing the weight I have become a much healthier eater because of it and so has the rest of my family. As for the skin issue, well that I think takes serious devotion. I'd definitely try a pilates class, if you havent done it before the videos can be really hard to figure out the right way. I dont have the time or energy to care about my "squishy belly" as my daughter calls it, but it can be done with a lot of hard work. Oh and when I was trying to loose the weight for the wedding, I bought my dress 2 sizes smaller for inspiration. I tried it on every few weeks and everytime it fit better and better. It was a huge incentive.
Good luck!

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J.,

I used Weight Watchers and I love it. I use the online version because my schedule doesn't give me time for meetings and so I just weigh myself weekly and log it online. I also like it because I don't feel like I'm dieting versus eating healthier. I've lost my baby weight and some and now I'm starting to work out and tone up! GOOD LUCK!

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I had two c-sections also, 20 months apart. One with a twins pregnancy that stretched my stomach so much!! I have lost weight recently (20lbs in about 6 mos) walking 2 1/2 -3 miles 2-3x/week and just not eating as much as I used to. I do drink more milk than I used to (1%) Now I have this saggy skin hanging where the fat used to be :(

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I have had 4 c-sections and know what you mean. One thing that has helped me for losing weight and that I am still doing now is something called the idiot proof diet. Look on www.weightloss4idiots.com I just had another c-section about 3 months ago so I am still in the process of losing the belly fat. I hope some it will all be gone. good Luck.

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We are in a special club, we c-section moms... I had two of them, 22 months apart. My youngest is 8 months now. I have found that no matter how much weight I lose, the droop in the lower belly does not seem to go away!! I have lost 40 lbs. since my baby was born in June and I'm still losing, but I find that section of the body to just hang on. It IS very frustrating. I am an avid exerciser, I am training for a half-marathon in May, and it will be my fifth! I lift weights, do spin classes, run, and still - I hear you. I guess the only thing you can do is work out, eat less, and eat better foods when you do eat (fruits, veggies, whole grains, nuts, lean meats, etc.) and just do the best you can. Losing weight all over will help of course, since the belly will slim down with the rest of you, but I seriously think because we have had our abdomens cut open twice, plus all that muscle and scar tissue they go through, we might be left with that area forever unless we get lipo or a tummy tuck. I have looked into that, too, and they ARE expensive.

I am trying to focus on staying healthy, keeping up my workouts, and reminding myself that the scar is there because I have two gorgeous girls... it is a badge of sorts that no one can understand unless they go through it. Be proud of what you have accomplished and remember your health and your kids' health is all that matters in the end. Good luck and feel free to write if you need to vent - I understand!!

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Hi J.,

I have two boys ages 4.5 and 16months. It is very hard to loose that belly fat. I am in the process of using tapes at home called Turbo Jam. Go to www.beachbody.com and you can order them there. I love them and they are fun to do. Not boring at all. My goal is too loose some weight for a wedding in April and I have been faithfully doing this every day now. I just watch what I eat and cut back on how much I am eating. I am not a dieter so I do not follow any diet plans, never have.

I am also a Marketing Executive (home business) with Melaleuca a wellness company. I use what is called the Access Bars from them (as well as all their other products) and they are awesome. They help burn fat while exercising, chasing your children, cleaning the house etc. they work and taste really good too. If you are interested in perhaps joining as a customer and giving them a try RISK FREE, let me know. I would love to help you out. I just know you would like the products. They are all natural and contain no chemicals. Very safe for the entire family. View my site at www.melaleuca.com and let me know what you think. It is only 14.50 to join in February for the entire year.

Good luck!

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I have had 4 c sections, so I def. know what you mean. Getting off of sugars, starches, etc. makes the most impact for me, then I do that think where you suck in your belly really tight for 30 sec. let go and do it again, that really works. I do it when I take the kids to school each morning. Good Luck! M.

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