Beating The "Baby Belly"

[fmorrow6]

I'm sorry, I didn't mean to scare you. I don't look like I've been in a train wreck or anything, It's just that the scare tissue built like a 'lump' under the scar. You can't really see it unless I get incredibly lean, which hasn't happened yet, so I'll cross that bridge WHEN, not IF, I get there!

 

[foreigngirl]

I'm sorry, I didn't mean to scare you. I don't look like I've been in a train wreck or anything, It's just that the scare tissue built like a 'lump' under the scar. You can't really see it unless I get incredibly lean, which hasn't happened yet, so I'll cross that bridge WHEN, not IF, I get there!

I know that, you silly girl. I just dont want to cause myself unnessecery complications, so I'll just take it slower

 

[habitualhealth]

I gained 70lbs when i was prego...(you know, that's the size of a small person)...my advice in addition to what the others gals said is be patient. I've been busting arse with my routine/diet and i'm just starting to see my tum start to tighten up and a some abage popping through. That area is my biggest insecurity.

I truely think it's the very last place you'll start seeing results....BUT, you WILL see them. Stick to it and don't give up.

 

[foreigngirl]

Another thing you have to consider after having a C-section is the state of the muscle. I think I read it can take up to a year to recover..... Plus the muscle may need surgical repair. Stop beating yourself up & give your body time to heal. You had major surgery 2 months ago!!

Here are some links that may help:

http://parents.berkeley.edu/advice/pregnancy/cesarean.html

http://pregnancyandbaby.com/read/articles/247.htm

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/simone9.htm

http://www.postpartum.net/shape-up.html

Thanks, those web sites were really good. I liked the idea of doing the cardio with the baby in stroller or getting a treadmill for the house. I hardly wait to move in our new house (tomorrow) and get everything in order.

 

[Gymgurl]

I gained 70lbs when i was prego...(you know, that's the size of a small person)...my advice in addition to what the others gals said is be patient. I've been busting arse with my routine/diet and i'm just starting to see my tum start to tighten up and a some abage popping through. That area is my biggest insecurity.

I truely think it's the very last place you'll start seeing results....BUT, you WILL see them. Stick to it and don't give up.

I have been here three times...last one has taken about 3 yrs to really almost see normal again...I'm older (39) soit might take you alot less time. I have my tummy...but it is looking alot better. I had 2 c-sections so I will always have that scar and the skin that kinda hangs over the scar....be patiet you will get there

 

[PaganPunkstress]

I had a c-section with my daughter, and I swear by pilates for getting my tummy back into shape. I stayed out of the weight room and only did light cardio and pilates for 2 1/2 months and then very slowly got myself back into working out with the weights.

As everyone else has said it is sooo important to plan your meals...and no skipping. Are you nursing? As I am sure you know that will help TONS!!! Eating good food + nursing + light cardio will almost guarantee quick fat loss.

Hope this helps!!!

ive never had a csection but I can say that this is great advice.
it will get better over time

 

[RottenWillow]

from a strictly philosophical standpoint, I've never understood why pregnancy and childbirth often cause so many unpleasant changes to a woman's body since it is designed for those very purposes. Seems that the female form should be able to tolerate those processes far more readily.

 

[aandd]

from a strictly philosophical standpoint, I've never understood why pregnancy and childbirth often cause so many unpleasant changes to a woman's body since it is designed for those very purposes. Seems that the female form should be able to tolerate those processes far more readily.

Perhaps it is the foods and medical procedures such as c-sections that make the difference now? I think , over all, that our diets are not at all what our bodies were designed to handle - in most cases.

 

[foreigngirl]

Perhaps it is the foods and medical procedures such as c-sections that make the difference now? I think , over all, that our diets are not at all what our bodies were designed to handle - in most cases.

I dont understand it either...the second c-section is worst - thats when u really get that skin hanging over your scar and it makes me scared to even wax or shave around it...yuck

 

[RottenWillow]

Good idea to bring up C-sections. I once heard their huge increase is due to both overzealous physicians, and the intermixing of ethnicities. (like a 5' 0" American woman of Equadorian heritage marrying a 6' 2" American man of Swedish descent.) You more frequently end up with fetuses that have body weights and head sizes incompatible with the mother's hip size.

I can see how births other than vaginal cause unwanted, lasting consequences, but it seems like normal childbirth and rearing (e.g. nursing) shouldnt be a significant issue for a body that was designed for that.

I'm not only thinking of the very significant cosmetic problems, but also the emotional ones directly related to wacky post pregnancy hormones.