https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 11 May 2026 11:28:26 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-get-your-pre-baby-body-back-wo-working-out#post-391120 Sun, 11 Nov 2012 00:59:49 +0000 skibobrown 391120@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Funny... I also feel like my booty is gone. I lost all of the pregnancy weight without having any time to actually work out, but my belly is still rather flabby, and my hips seem to be permanently wider. I doubt I'll ever fit into my pre-pregnancy pants again, so I've finally gone and bought new pants in the next size up. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-get-your-pre-baby-body-back-wo-working-out#post-391118 Sun, 11 Nov 2012 00:59:42 +0000 Freckles 391118@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hellobeeboston: It has something to do with weakened glutes due to the belly getting bigger (you arch your back, and probably don't activate your glutes) and the way you lose weight/fat through breastfeeding. Bridges are the best way to activate your glutes!</p> <p>7 months and i still have those last stubborn 5 lbs left. I haven't been consistent enough in my workouts, and i'm sure i would've lost them sooner if i were more diligent. However, i fit into my pre-preg jeans without too much muffin topping going on. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-get-your-pre-baby-body-back-wo-working-out#post-391071 Sat, 10 Nov 2012 23:43:54 +0000 Kemma 391071@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm 4 weeks post partum and I'm now 5 kg's lighter than my pre-pregnancy weight but I still don't fit most of my clothes. My legs and arms are skinnier but my hips and tummy are bigger.</p> <p>I'm breastfeeding and walking every couple of days. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-get-your-pre-baby-body-back-wo-working-out#post-391065 Sat, 10 Nov 2012 23:35:54 +0000 IcebergMom 391065@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Breast feeding and stroller walking had me back (after 60lbs) In 6 months. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-get-your-pre-baby-body-back-wo-working-out#post-391048 Sat, 10 Nov 2012 23:07:14 +0000 twinmama 391048@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Kids are 3.5 months and I'm still hovering close to the same weight as about 1 week postpartum, ugh! I'm running a<br /> 10-15 miles per week and my tummy has definitely slimmed but it's looking like it is going to be a long road to get these 25-30 lbs off....the scale just won't move. I'm nursing as much as my body will make, and trying to eat as healthy as I can. I'm scared of too restrictive a diet as I can't afford to jeopardize my milk, but I think that is ultimately what will work..eventually. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-get-your-pre-baby-body-back-wo-working-out#post-391012 Sat, 10 Nov 2012 22:01:19 +0000 PinkElephant 391012@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Pre-pregnancy weight, yes, that went away on its own....pre-pregnancy body shape, nope! I've found pilates to be super helpful in toning up my abs/thighs/butt and redistributing the curves back to wear they used to be. </p> <p>My big body complaint at the moment is new-found upper arm flab. Seriously, I don't know why or how it happened but I feel like I'm starting to get old-lady arms. Totally not fair; shouldn't carrying a baby around be toning them up, not making them sag?!? Time to start bench-pressing the baby, I think! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-get-your-pre-baby-body-back-wo-working-out#post-391005 Sat, 10 Nov 2012 21:43:29 +0000 heffalump 391005@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I cant work out because it gives me migraines. And I haven't lost all the baby weight. Lo is 15 months and I still have 4 pounds to go, but my belly will never be the same. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-get-your-pre-baby-body-back-wo-working-out#post-390995 Sat, 10 Nov 2012 21:30:44 +0000 T-Mom 390995@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Even after working out after DD, I never got my flat abs back no matter what I did! I think the only way is a tummy tuck :-( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-get-your-pre-baby-body-back-wo-working-out#post-390960 Sat, 10 Nov 2012 20:56:33 +0000 rachiecakes 390960@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't lose all the weight until DS started eating meals and cut back on BFing at 9 months pp. My upper body is wider but everything is smaller, and I've got a flat booty, too. Why does this happen?? :/ </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-get-your-pre-baby-body-back-wo-working-out#post-390946 Sat, 10 Nov 2012 20:39:08 +0000 glimmersnaps 390946@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think there's a difference between weight and shape. I am back to pre-pregnancy weight but my hips are a little wider and my boobs are smaller. I never worked out or watched what I ate. I breastfed on demand and lead a busy lifestyle and I lost the 65 lbs. of pregnancy weight. </p> <p>For me, I didn't expect to look the same after I had a baby. I mean, I'm not the same person I was before, you know? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-get-your-pre-baby-body-back-wo-working-out#post-390939 Sat, 10 Nov 2012 20:31:55 +0000 matador84 390939@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm back at pre preg weight but now in convinced my butt is flat by my saggy jeans! I can't bear to look. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-get-your-pre-baby-body-back-wo-working-out#post-390933 Sat, 10 Nov 2012 20:22:32 +0000 regberadaisy 390933@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have no idea when I hit my Pre pregnancy weight because I never weigh myself. But everything was pretty much fitting at 6 weeks pp. at about 4/5 months most of the flab is gone too but I can def use some toning of the abs. My chest have gotten wider and so have my hips! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-get-your-pre-baby-body-back-wo-working-out#post-390932 Sat, 10 Nov 2012 20:21:44 +0000 chopsuey 390932@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hellobeeboston: I was sad and shocked when I realized how flat my butt had gotten. I blame sitting on my @ss all day and not exercising? :(<br /> I think it happens to a lot of women though. -.- </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-get-your-pre-baby-body-back-wo-working-out#post-390929 Sat, 10 Nov 2012 20:18:31 +0000 autumnlove 390929@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't work out and lost the weight by 6 weeks but my stomach was flabby! My upper body seemed wider but it went back to normal when I weaned. I'm afraid to see my body after #2....gotta work out and tone up! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-get-your-pre-baby-body-back-wo-working-out#post-390923 Sat, 10 Nov 2012 20:08:31 +0000 Mrs. Pen 390923@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm pre baby weight, I hit that at 6 months pp but definitely not the same shape!! more curves, well I like to call them lumps lol!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-get-your-pre-baby-body-back-wo-working-out#post-390921 Sat, 10 Nov 2012 20:04:20 +0000 hellobeeboston 390921@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@chopsuey119: Ok - my butt seems totally different after giving birth. WTH? It's def not as round and more flat?! Is this a normal thing I didn't know about?? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-get-your-pre-baby-body-back-wo-working-out#post-390879 Sat, 10 Nov 2012 19:02:35 +0000 chopsuey 390879@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>At one point I was back at prebaby weight, but my body shape changed. My booty disappeared and got really flat..</p> <p>Oh. I had to work out bc I gained over 50 lbs </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-get-your-pre-baby-body-back-wo-working-out#post-390860 Sat, 10 Nov 2012 18:31:19 +0000 matador84 390860@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am starting to lose hope that I'll be misshapen the rest of my life! I have a gym membership but still adjusting to life with baby and a fairly absentee husband and haven't had time to get back to it yet. Im wearing my pre-preg jeans but they fit crazy, saggy in back and tight in front. I don't even have the courage to try on any other pants! </p>