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mazzgolf Posts: 74 Joined: 2002/05/28	2002/08/28, 01:06 PM OK, all you finely tuned females out there - this one is for my wife - shhhh... don't tell her I'm asking this, don't want her to get upset ;) My wife recently gave birth to our second daughter in January. Yeah! The baby's a cutie, but I digress... Since then, she seems to have lost some weight (her breasts have really shrunk too! She used to be a 34-D her whole adult life, but now down to almost an A cup!). She doesn't work out at all, I suspect it is all the running around she does at home taking care of a 2 year old and a 7 month old :) Anyway, to my point - her flabby skin on her stomach - obviously due to the stretching from pregnancy. She used to have a small gut before the babies, but now since she lost some weight, the fat seems to have diminished but the flabby skin is still there. Is there anything she can do to help tighten up that area and lose the sagging pouch? How do all those mothers out there manage to maintain good midsections?
JessicaR Posts: 467 Joined: 2002/08/12	2002/08/28, 01:46 PM There's nothing you can do about the saggy skin short of surgery. It may continue to tighten up over the next few years, though. Where do you get the idea "all those mothers out there" have good midsections? LOL Can I come live in your fantasy world? After having two kids I can crunch til the cows come home but those low rise bikini days are OVER. :(
Suzis43 Posts: 17 Joined: 2002/08/05	2002/08/28, 10:03 PM It is actually dependant upon the elasticity of one's skin. Seven months isn't enough time for the natural elasticity of the skin to get that tummy back taut. How old is she? Did she get stretch marks or does she have laugh or frown lines on her face? Those are some indicators of how elastic her skin is.
Philia2 Posts: 4,078 Joined: 2001/10/19	2002/08/29, 01:53 AM Unfortunately you cannot really do much about flabby skin, but try to smooth it with some cream or fill it out with some muscles..... Another thing, does your wife breast feed? If she does well then your wife has one of the very best possibilties to get rid of that last stubborn fat on her thighs and butt (caused by eostrogens!!!) It's actually NOW just after giving birth (and breast feeding) that our bodies FINALLY uses the fat sources that we now have soooo many hard problems to loose. Just wanted to inform you...... (so girls, go and get pregnant and you'll be able finally to get those lean legs you've always dreamed of!!! ;o) -------------- - Nina :o) Les Victoires éternelles sont celles du coeur.
kramersbaby Posts: 20 Joined: 2002/04/07	2002/09/28, 01:37 PM Okay everyone, I am 42 and went from 250lbs down to 127 and flabby skin is a big problem. If anyone out there accomplised the same thing as me, short of surgery, how long did it take for you skin to fit your body? I want to compete in May 2003, but not with this problem
Lumina20 Posts: 966 Joined: 2001/10/31	2002/09/28, 05:42 PM and where might this flabby skin be on you kramersbaby cuz I'm not seeing it
Philia2 Posts: 4,078 Joined: 2001/10/19	2002/09/29, 01:53 AM If it can help you Kramaer, then when you'll have all the competition tan cream on, then small skin imperfections will be a lot harder to see. Maybe it'll only be YOU who'll be able to see it..... -------------- - Nina :o) Les Victoires éternelles sont celles du coeur.
cythiae527 Posts: 2 Joined: 2004/07/22	2004/07/22, 08:34 PM hey
cythiae527 Posts: 2 Joined: 2004/07/22	2004/07/22, 08:39 PM ok iv been trying to get rid of 50 extra lbs that i put on during my pregnancy my son is 7 months now and i lost 25 lbs so far so i think im doing good but no matter what i do i cant seem to get rid of the cerulite i got behind my thighs will that go away
seiger6 Posts: 1 Joined: 2005/04/25	2005/04/25, 09:42 AM well as far as loose skin goes well your stuck with it unless you want the surgery which starts out at 5000 dollars i dont know about you but after having kids i dont have that money around anymore plus dony have the time to recover :( :(
leslieherr Posts: 298 Joined: 2002/08/09	2005/04/25, 10:13 AM mazzgolf This could be a very sticky situation if your wife has not asked for your input. But, I am going to say after 17 years of not taking care of myself, 3 kids, one delivered vertical c-section that what everyone says on here about clean eating and excersize is the truth. I am currently 39 yrs old 5' 3" and have went from 145 lbs to 113 lbs and am having the time of my life getting fit. I thought I would always have the nasty little belly left over, sure some of it is still there but it looks 100 x's better than it did and it is still getting better. I know genetics plays a big part but you have to be willing to work at it, keep trying, don't give up. You say you wife appears to have lost some of the weight, did she gain a lot of weight? Is it actually loose skin or is it fat? Also its not been that long since she had a baby so her body my still be adjusting to all those extra hormones involved. Leslie
leslieherr Posts: 298 Joined: 2002/08/09	2005/04/25, 10:15 AM LOL sorry didn't realize that was a really old post. I will look at dates next time:)
leslieherr Posts: 298 Joined: 2002/08/09	2005/04/25, 10:17 AM LOL sorry didn't realize that was a really old post. I will look at dates next time:)
juliane7 Posts: 1 Joined: 2005/10/27	2005/10/27, 10:07 AM wow I have the same problem, it tightens up after a couple years but it will never go away except for the possibility of surgery. I've been fighting with this for 16 years ha ha.
dendys Posts: 139 Joined: 2005/10/24	2005/10/31, 03:42 PM I have had 4 kids including a c-section and the truth is I stayed active during all four pregnancies. My skin stretched a little more with each pregnancy, but I did return to competition after the fourth baby. With proper diet and exercise my tummy ALMOST return to normal. I would like to see all the m-- try having four babies and watch their bellies return to normal. So to all the ladies out there, I love being a mom more then pleasing the world. See you in the gym
oranda07 Posts: 9 Joined: 2005/11/01	2005/11/06, 07:34 PM Ive had two c-sections in two years, one emergency a;nd one elective, I have lost alot of weight since having my youngest who now is 11 weeks. but I was wondering if anyone has any ideas what exercises work best for targetting the lower abs and if they are safe to do after a c-section, any advice or shared experiences would be welcomed:big_smile:
emmabaidoo Posts: 1 Joined: 2009/01/10	2009/01/10, 03:17 PM :cool:
adrianaesparza Posts: 1 Joined: 2009/05/19	2009/05/20, 01:38 AM My mother also has a engorged belly not flabby but firm belly. She had four children thou and 33 years later its still there. One child for me and I lost a few pounds but went back up. Ive tried it all and my flab is still there and sorry either your born to bounce back to normal or...drum roll plz...surgery..terrible right:surprised::(
gemjam23 Posts: 1 Joined: 2010/09/06	2010/09/06, 07:35 AM I have recently had a baby by c-section and i am finding it really hard 2 slim down.is there anyone who has been in this situation who has managed to lose the weight and if so how?