Do You Still Have That Extra 10 Lbs of After Baby Phat? I do....need Some Advice

I have that problem with my waist and bottem half not being in sync! I have larger thighs, and a smaller waist, and I find that Old Navy pants fit me good in those areas. Sometimes they waist may be a tad big, but I use a belt. Also buying wide leg pants help till you loose that last bit of weight! Good Luck I know how much a let down it is!!

I am not a big fan of "diets". Just the word makes us feel hungry. I agree with what I read on the post about the "I can make you thin" guy and I just wanted to add a great book I am reading called Healthy at 100 by John Robbins. It is a look at the longest living societies and what they eat and do. Anyway, I decided to cut out sugar and I am eating a little meat, mostly vegetables, beans, fruit and whole grains. I don't regulate what I eat at all. I just never stuff myself, but I eat lots of little meals. Anyway, just cutting out sugar dropped five pounds off me. By sugar I am talking about Little Debbie snack cakes and cookies. I still eat cereal like Kashi brand cereal and it has a few grams of sugar. I am not getting militant. Just dropping processed food and eating more fresh. I feel better, too. I am way more likely to play with my kids. (Maybe that was what took the pounds off.) :)

Try not to be so hard on yourself. I know that's easier said then done. Your skin is stretched out from having a baby. It's the natural way of things. Think of it as battle scars! It's a small price to pay for such a big reward. If it really bothers you that much the only way to repair it would be plastic surgery. But really maybe you should look into some counseling for yourself to help you boost your self esteem. Or at the very least to find out why you think so little of yourself. Try to remember that you aren't the only woman unhappy with her post baby body. And whenever you get frustrated while trying on jeans go and give your child a big hug. Because really it's all worth it!

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This book explains how to eat so that you have so much more energy and just feel so much better all the time. Oh, and by the way, it would be impossible to NOT loose weight. It's not a diet, it's a lifestyle change so you don't have to starve yourself, or only eat protein, or put the weight back on after the diet is over. I would read this book before you do anything else (you can find it for cheap on Amazon.com) and it will also keep the rest of your family healthy as well and teach them about eating for their health.

Hi-
I am a mother to 4 children & I am only 26 yrs old. My 1st child was delivered by c-section, so all of the babies I had after that only made that little section worse. I do share your frustration, especially when it comes to clothes fitting. I have tried belly dancing-really feel silly doing it-but it helps at least a little. You can watch "how-to" videos on you-tube. Also, Jergen's skin firming lotion helps for a small price. These will probably not totally get rid of the problem. I am giving up smoking to save for a tummy tuck-by the time I turn 30, I will have saved pretty close to the same amount. It is really hard to live with that problem-and it seems like nobody understands-like I am making a big deal out of nothing. But I hate it. It disgusts me & I may be vain to want one, but I will get my tummy tuck no matter what. Good luck to you & let me know if you find something else that works better please.
Sincerely-A.

That's really great that your fiance loves you the way you are. Do you think you could follow his lead and do the same --love yourself the way you are?

Check this out.
http://www.theshapeofamother.com/

J.,

There is a very effective weight management program called Cinch. It has been clinically proven to burn the fat, protect the muscle and lose the inches. It specifically targets that weight right through the mid-section, improving that waiste to hip ratio.

When you think of it - it's the inches we see - not the pounds!

If you follow the program (it's easy) it's guaranteed!

Want to know more got to www.winwithcinch.com

S. Riemann

I still have that and my son is 8! I have just been watching what I eat and working out at home. I found a 10 minute toning DVD at Wal-Mart or someplace like that, it work really well. I this past weekend purchased a elliptical mahine to use also. I tried that Slimquick stuff (the drink powder) and it worked ok, the only thing I didn't like with that is that I used to have very light short peroids and that stuff balanced your hormones and everything so my cycle was heavier and longer then what I was used to. All I can suggest it watch what you eat, cut down on portions at meals and get in some exercise.

Hi J.-
I recently read your posting and I myself and a mom of a 19 month old little boy and still don't feel like I'm back to my normal, pre-pregnancy, weight.

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I highly recommend Pilates, but only in conjunction with a healthy diet and cardio exercise, and the main ingredient to success is attitude. The number one cause of obesity in this country is MSG which is 'hidden' in processed foods by using many other names for this ingredient which is more addictive than nicotine and widely used as an additive to keep people spending money on packaged products and eating more of them.
That's a start- well wishes,
D.

After i had my two boys, i was fine.(i carried them high) After i just had my daughter 5 months ago, i have the belly fat.(i carried her low) Have you thought about doing tae-boe(sp?). It's great and i plan on starting that as soon as i get some more time. My 3 kiddos keep me busy.

My baby fat is now years after my child, but I have used an all natural weight loss patch. I have personally lost 23 pounds and 2o inches.
The muscles are loose and the only way to tighten them back up is exercise.
So I would recommend a combination of both.

C. M

I hadn't tried to loose any of my weight after my kids, life got to be hectic for me. It wasn't till Aug of last year I decided to do something, I had almost an extra 30lbs to loose. I started weight watchers and becuase both of my kids are in school all day I was in the gym every morning. I have since put some of it back on as I am unable to go to the gym daily and our weather here stinks.....LOL!! so can't get outside when I want.

GOOD LUCK THOUGH

YES !!!! I am having the same problem, and I had my son almost 2 years ago. I have always been fit, able to wear a 2 piece in the summer etc..., but this year I am afraid that a 1 piece will have to do till I figure it out. My husband is also supportive and understands that I am bitching because I want it under control before it gets worse. I am reminded that I am almost 40 by friends and family, but that doesn't make it better. I try clothes on and have the same frustration that you do. I am 5'2" at 130 pounds, but the extra belly fat - the pudge, as I like to call it, won't go away even with diet and exercise. So...I am going to get a bow flex. With serious back problems I cannot do sit ups on my own. My hubby has agreed that if I really want one, I should have one. After all, I work over 40 hours a week and am rather productive. I just wanted to touch base...you're not the only one. Good Luck and keep up the good work. MEL

I just watched the most amazing show on TV the other night called "I can make you thin." This guy was amazing. I have been skinny all my life, but my husband and daughter are both overweight - my husband is obese. So I struggle with weight loss all the time on behalf of the people I love and care for. This show is 4 - 5 weeks long, but I learned so much from the first show - try to watch the rest. I'll tell you what I learned from the first show.

There are 4 golden rules for weight loss.

1. Eat when you are hungry. When you starve yourself, you train your body to store fat. Also if you are hungry too long, you tend to binge. So, never go hungry. Eat.

2. Eat what you want. You are supposed to eat foods that inspire you, not what you think you should be eating. He says skinny people eat anything they want and stay skinny - they just don't eat as much of it.

3. Eat consciously. Never eat while watching TV, reading or driving. When you eat, completely focus on eating. Savor your food, chew it 20 times and enjoy it. Put your fork down between each bite. Eat much slower than you normally do. By eating consciously, you will notice when you are full.

4. Stop eating when you are full. It's ok to leave food on your plate - better for it to be on your plate than on your hips! If you get hungry 10 minutes later, go ahead and eat.

He also did an experiment which amazed me. He said that we tend to judge how much we need to eat with our eyes rather than our stomachs. To prove this, he sent a bunch of people to a diner and they were all served the same food - a big plate of bacon, eggs and toast. Everyone cleaned their plates. The next day, he sent the same people to the same diner to eat the same food, this time, blindfolded. Not one person finished their meal. Most left over half of it. They were shocked when they took their blindfolds off, when they felt that they were "finished" and saw all that food on their plates. Yet they were full!

Hi J.,

I know this is an old posting, but I wanted to say that is so great you found a way to be o.k. with your body. We all have our areas, whether we're small or heavier.

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Sincerely,
J.

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Hi J.! I know how frustrated you are to fit into your jeans! I have a "muffin top" every time I put on my "skinny" jeans. ;-) I had my 2nd child just over a year ago and still have a little bit around the waist. It is hard to get that last part! I go to Curves. There are plenty of locations and it only takes 30 minutes. I lost all of the weight and so many inches after each baby just from going there. You only have to go 3 times a week to see results. Obviously you will see them faster and more of them if you go more. It is nice to have the encouragement and an all women's environment. You will see all walks of life there so you get to know so many people. I would also suggest doing sit ups or some form of exercise using your mid-section.
Good luck!

The W's always work for me--Water and Walking. Seriously!! Out of all the diets and work out plans, I consistly only see progress when I increase my daily water intact and walk at least 30 minutes and/or 2 miles everyday. Running after my pre-schooler everyday helps too.
God Speed, M.
p.s. "The Biggest Loser" suggest at least 62 oz. An RN I use to work with told me to fluctuate throughout the first few weeks from 48 to 64 ounces in order to avoid water retention in the first few weeks, then increase to 64 oz's everyday, thereafter.

I'm still working on losing the baby weight from baby #3 (#4 will turn three in May). I walk as often as humanly possible and, since we have a two story house with a basement, it seems like I'm always running up and down stairs. Combine that with trying to curb snaking on junk food, I've managed to loose almost 25 pounds in two years.

Hi J.,
I am almost 40 with 2 kids, I always lost the preganancy fat, but don't take me wrong...it wasn't easy!
I have been married for 20 years now and I can still fit i n my weedding dress and wear a bikini, her eis my advice:
The most important thing is to be constant, if you want something really bad you'll make it!
Write down a menu for the day (for example)
Breakfast: (tea or coffe with milk, juice and cereal or fruit and toast (always whole grain and low cal) or find your own alternatives, youghurt and a protein shake or 1 egg and fruit, whatever you choose make it no more than 3 things that are about 100 calories each, find and learn the amout of fat and calories in the food you eat, make sure you measure the amount properly, this might sound tedious at the beginning but it works for life! Once you learn it you can tell the calories on almost anything for life!
Mid morning: allow a fruit, yoghurt, shake or bar (no more than 100 cal) and drink plenty of water or tea (propel or flavored water without calories).
Lunch: Choose alternatives too, chicken breast and salad, tuna and salad, apple and protein bar, shake and banana, yoghurt, whatever you like but make it no more than 300 cal and low fat.
Do the same for mid afternoon and dinner with your choices.
Make sure that whenever you feel hungry you eat something from the list so you don't over eat the wrong stuff.
This doesn't mean that you have to give up unhealthy stuff, just moderate it to a minimum, reward yourself when you loose a pound with a small chocolate or one breakfast or snack doughnut.
Make an excesise plan every day that you can stick to it, put it in your daily routine, start with 20 minutes a day and see if you can make it al least 40 min. Try to switch what you do at least 2 times a week or if you find something that works for you stick with it untill it feels boring so try something else or alternate.
I have a couple of videos for pilates that are great, "Pilates you can do" to start and " the Crunch" advance.
I also alternate by walking fast for 30 minutes or eliptical 25 min.
You can again choose what you like but stick with at least 20 min a day of excersise. Put a time to it! Schedule that time for excersise and commit to it!
Do this for a month, if it work and you get results, you can workout 3 time sa week and maintain a healthy eating habbit, once you learn the calories and you have your routine, it is easier to follow it every day.
If you need any further advice I will be more than happy to help, if I can do it anybody can!
Wish you the best and let me know how it goes!!!!
Mariana Abadie
www.MaiaCreations.ecrater.com
www.MyKidsFirst.com

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I belive just about evey woman feel's this way,I have had 2 kid's I was a lot heavier before I had them after I had them I dropped my weight from a size 13 14 to a 10 in jeans,felt great then the weight starting to come back a yr later.I don't hate my body heck it happens when you gain weight and have kid's the skin stretches like a rubber band.It is hard to find tops to feel good in my bootie is bigger and firmer just from the weight gain and love it but that is the first thing to go when I lose weight hate it.Somewhere inside you'll just have to accept that your body is what it is ,you can exercise and improve muscle tone and lose some exta pounds but if you think that you'll go into supermodel shape goodluck tell me how ya did it without plastic surgery.We all have different things that we love and hate about ourselves but it is up to us how we change and how much we put into it.

Tybo or Pilates. Then try eating 6 small portions a day instead of large meals, avoid snacking, and don't eat anything 3 hours prior to bedtime. Drink more water ect, you'll feel full and not have to eat as much. Its hard to get your stomach to go back in, cause it streched so far, I have 3 kids, I know, but just do the best you can. And when you think of your body, just think I scraficed it for my beautiful babies, and learn to just love yourself for who you are.

Ok not fair do you know me and are you asking this question for me? i too am very busy with two boys 8 and 1, work part time and go to school full time (at least till May). I could also know the little secrets to to loosing, not the facts like cutting out the soda's, eating less, and working out. I would love to beable to loose the pounds during my hour drive to and from school daily but thats not happening. so please share your secrets with me.

Mom/student/full-time job: With the load you're carrying responsibility-wise, it's no wonder your top priority hasn't been in losing 10 lbs., as weight-loss takes a lot of work. Please give yourself a break.

That was the reasonable-me talking. My self-talk would be/has been the same as yours, so I'll tell you the most effective approach that worked for me.

I wasn't out to lose weight -- I was out to lower my cholesterol. After a year of researching and contemplating, I committed to the Atkins diet (the whole diet, not just the OMG!-soliciting induction phase that most don't realize isn't the whole approach). I kicked my workout (30 min. vigorous aerobic, plus 20 min weight-bearing) up from 3 to 5 days per week and stuck with the diet 100% faithfully for 6 months, during which time my HDL raised, my LDL lowered, and my triglycerides HALVED.

But what you're interested in is the auxiliary 13 lb. weight loss. I didn't feel the need to lose that much, but the vanished pockets of fat on hips, thighs, and belly was a surprise I'd not achieved using my usual 1000 calorie/day routine to return to my wedding-dress weight after each baby. NOTE: I believe the increase in exercise played at least as significant a role, if not more, than the diet. Muscle burns calorie intake more efficiently than fat and my immune system has become a virtual armor against succumbing to illness.

Weight gets harder to lose as one ages; I did this when I was 46. I've since returned fruit to my diet, which has improved my overall well-being, though at the cost of a few additional pounds.

Students typically have access to great equipment through their school; take advantage of it. Reward yourself with a little bauble for every X lbs lost en route to your goal. Change your mind-set to embrace hunger-pangs as trophies of self-achievement.

Whatever approach you take, sweat hard, drink lots of water, limit calorie intake, and document every morsel that goes into your mouth WHEN YOU EAT IT, not hours later. Do those things and you WILL reach your goals. We tend to lie to ourselves when we wouldn't insult another human in that way, so commit to honesty and be true to yourself. Good luck and let me know how it goes. Go buy the book today.

Hi J.,

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V.