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Has anyone toned up a tummy like this (graphic photo attached)

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Confusedchocoholic · 20/04/2020 18:24

My stomach depresses me so much- no matter how much running and Pilates I do it still looks like this. I weigh 9.5 stone at 5 foot 6 so not overweight although I would like to lose a few pounds. It’s been 6 years since my massive baby who caused this! Has anyone toned up a stomach like this and if so, how? Would lifting weights help? Thank you

Has anyone toned up a tummy like this (graphic photo attached)
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Confusedchocoholic · 20/04/2020 18:44

Thanks so much for all your kind comments! Reassuring to know that it’s not just me. I don’t think I’d go down the surgery route so need to learn to love it I guess!

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Luckystar1 · 20/04/2020 18:42

Oh that’s not a graphic photo! I was actually really tentative about opening this!!! It looks fine.

I’ve always been a size 6 with a flat tummy but I had 2 big babies, and mine is a bit like this now too. When I’ve been really toned it’s slightly less noticeable but it’s the belly button that’s always most obvious with me.

Please be kinder to yourself!

OneHippoOnThePhone · 20/04/2020 18:40

I’m 5ft 6” too and my stomach goes like this if I get to about 9 stone. I lost a lot of weight in the first few weeks of lockdown so down to 8.7. My stomach shrunk. I do a bit of pilates and that does seem to help.

Redcrayons · 20/04/2020 18:36

I want to know this too as That’s what mine looks like after 3 stone weight gain with twins.

I’m about 10lbs over my target weight at the moment and it looks better than when I’m skinnier. The fat pushes out the wrinkles.

HoneysuckIejasmine · 20/04/2020 18:31

No, you'd need a tummy tuck. But it's not graphic at all - it's what most women look like if they've had a very large baby. Completely normal.

Fred578 · 20/04/2020 18:31

I think if I were you I would go and see a personal trainer for a few sessions and get some proper advice. At least then you will know if it can be resolved. You look like you’ve got a great waist so that’s a good start

chutneypig · 20/04/2020 18:31

I would love to know too. I’m very similar height and weight to you, but I’m still carrying fat around my middle. I had twins, 15lb between them, so skin elasticity isn’t what it was!

I’ve been losing weight steadily for the last 18 months (ignoring the last few weeks) but this last bit is very stubborn and looks disproportionate now to boot. I’m concerned about the health side and visceral fat as well.

Fred578 · 20/04/2020 18:30

That’s not a graphic photo - don’t be so hard on yourself

TheWordmeister · 20/04/2020 18:29

I think there's little you can do about saggy skin, sorry.

puds11 · 20/04/2020 18:29

I’m headed towards this too after my second baby. As far as I know the only thing that can properly get rid of it is a tummy tuck. Things like weights may help a bit as they will build muscle that will then reduce the appearance of the loose skin but I doubt you’d get rid of it.

Gratitudeiseverything · 20/04/2020 18:26

It's very hard because it's to do with having children, the muscles detach from the wall. But I use a waist trainer and have found that has helped loads.