After two pregnancies, my tummy looks like, well, a deflated balloon. I'm running 4 or 5 times a week and the weight is coming off elsewhere, but the excess belly skin doesn't appear to be going anywhere. Short of a tummy tuck, how does one get rid of that? Does exercise do anything for it?
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For me, running helps me lose weight but doesn't really tone and tighten so I don't look fit when I run alone. Weight lifting and core exercises have been helping my stomach area (and it was REALLY bad after three pregnancies). Also, I focus on my posture a lot to help with my core strength.
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can't really restore elasticity, unfortunately. I have it, too--i can distinctly tell what's fat and what's not, heh. You can kind of fake it a little by putting on some muscle to fill it out a little, but in a good way.
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@blackbird: that's what I was afraid of!
@HLK208: ugh, I hate weights but maybe I can try to find other core exercises to help fill in the flab! -
@Mrs Panda: For me, I had to find the right way to do it that would keep me interested. Barre did wonderful things for my core pre-baby, but I can't get to the studio (or afford it anymore, honestly). I'm doing OrangeTheory which incorporates weights with interval training and am starting to see a small difference.
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@avivoca: thanks! I've heard good things about OrangeTheory.
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Following/bumping. I didn't gain a ton with #2 but my belly is so squishy. When we get through the newborn stage I need some exercise!
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Toning can't restore elasticity, but it helps the appearance for sure! I've had such good luck with P90X Ab Ripper. It's the best core exercise I've ever had at home!
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@Rainbow Sprinkles: haven't heard of it! Will have to look into it!
So...just plain old sit-ups/crunches won't do the trick?
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