jelly belly exercises? - 3 Fat Chicks on a Diet Weight Loss Community

StormyS · 08-02-2013, 12:23 PM

I am on this journey primarily because of two back to back pregnancies (I was pregnant for basically two years!), including some significant bed rest and LOT of water weight gain and two c-sections due to difficulties.

Anyway, as the weight starts to come off, my arms, legs, and caboose are looking okay loose skin wise, but I am definitely getting a significant jelly belly/loose tummy skin, which with the c-section scar makes a nice pooch. I know it will hopefully re-absorb as the skin tightens. My coach suggested that exercise will help, but she couldn't give me any specific exercises to do (yes, my coaching hasn't been great). I don't want to overdo it (I'm primarily a jogger/yoga type), but I'd love to hear what others are doing or what their coaches have recommended. I have a ballet for core strength video, but I tried it a few days ago and I started feeling light-headed after a few minutes so my coach didn't want me to try that again. I would love to go back to yoga, but my teacher left the area and I don't like the new one so much.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

knm · 08-02-2013, 12:31 PM

Have you tried pilates? Definitely focuses a lot on core strength which should help. It's also not as intense or demanding as some exercises, so you should be able to get through it without getting lightheaded.

StormyS · 08-02-2013, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by knm

Have you tried pilates? Definitely focuses a lot on core strength which should help. It's also not as intense or demanding as some exercises, so you should be able to get through it without getting lightheaded.

Thanks! That's a great idea. I don't have a studio in town (we live in a smaller area), but I will check out some videos for home. Do you have one you like that you would recommend?

Thank you!

MagnoliaBlssom · 08-02-2013, 10:21 PM

My all time favorite is Callenetics. There is a good discussion over on the exercise board. Also some great personal trainers there who have pretty solid advise.

Calisto · 08-03-2013, 08:34 PM

Good luck and if you fund anything that works let me know! I had 4 c sections (my kids are 11, 10, 6 and 5) and I know all about that c section pooch.