I seriously look 7 months pregnant...

nurseypoo5 · 02-03-2007, 10:46 AM

and i'm not....

now days the material in so many cute clothes are that stretchy material. Looks great everywhere but my gut.

I tried on a cute shirt in a size xl (i have lots of boobage lol) and it fit great it was long and hankerchief style at the bottom and had a flowing waist and fitted top like empire..

anyway looked great till i turned sideways..if i'm relaxed at all my gut litterally looks very pregnant...the nice round basketball pregnant that i wish i had looked like pregnant..but not so much not pregnant..get my drift.

i can even rest my hand on the top of my belly which makes me look even more pregnant.

anyone else have this problem and LOST it? I've been in physical therapy and been doing exercises that strengthen your back and in turn works the tummy but not seeing a bit of change if anything it looks worse.

i'm 5'7 and wiegh around 183 and wear a 12-14 pants.

i've had a ton of surgeries on my belly and my muscles are shot in more way than one, but its as if all my fat is right above my waist...my lower belly is more deflated than my upper belly

its almost bizzare......

someone make me see the light, as i get smaller i look worse and worse..atleast bigger i looked proportional.

am i alone????????????????

pandora0404 · 02-03-2007, 10:50 AM

You are not alone. I always had a nice hour-glass shape, even when I was heavy until after the kids. I too have that "high" stomach bulge! In fact, I was trying on my old xl shirts last night and they fit ok untill you look under the boob area and see that my "high" stomach is touching the fabric, YUCK! I too am looking for any responses on how to get rid of this!

jskn · 02-03-2007, 02:45 PM

When you lose enough body fat it will eventually come off your belly. Don't get discouraged. My tummy is the last to shrink too.

xfatchik · 02-03-2007, 02:53 PM

Yes, it will go away eventually. I've had a c-section and gall bladder removed so although the scars aren't the prettiest...my belly has shrunk quite a bit. I do have a bit of hangy skin over my c-section scar that won't budge though. With clothes on though my belly looks flat.

TexasKitKat · 02-03-2007, 03:09 PM

You are very much not alone! I carry my weight in that area as well as a bit below....basically that "omentum" that Dr. Oz is so fond of referring to. It seems to be about the only place left I CAN lose any fat....so I'm hoping it will go eventually!

I wish I could put some of it in my tush because lately I think all the benches and chairs I've been sitting on have been replaced with some new materials that have NO give! What's up with THAT?!

p.s. my maiden name was Barry and everybody in my family has that belly we've always called the "Barry Belly". Somehow it's just not as annoying to my 3 brothers as it is to a female! At least they don't have to wonder who's going to come up to them and ask them when the baby is due. AARGH! Stupid jeans...err...genes!

BackAgainAt40 · 02-03-2007, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TexasKitKat

AARGH! Stupid jeans...err...genes!

To nurseypoo5: The 1st time that I did Atkins, my belly was the last to shrink too...I am also 5'7"ish...and I got down to 160. Seems to be true this time too.

I have no advise except ab workouts and time...but I do have this:

: 'cause I know how you feel.

fawn · 02-03-2007, 04:00 PM

This was my very last place to lose weight nursey. I though for sure I would have to have a tummy tuck. Eventually, when I got about 10lbs. from goal, and with a lot of cardio, I lost it. I still have some firming to do but I am sooooooo lazy with my abs.

ixtapacheryl · 02-03-2007, 04:00 PM

Could it be scar tissue from your past surgeries?

elyseelyse · 02-03-2007, 04:00 PM

Nothing new to add.

ITA agree with everyone on reducing body fat in order to loose the prego look. I look like one of those crazy stick figures . . . no arms, no legs, no hips/butt just a 34" belly. Hmph....

Stella4 · 02-03-2007, 04:13 PM

I know what ya mean. Avoid shirts that are "empire" style (cut under neath the bust line) and opt for "wrap" shirts.

kaisergirl · 02-03-2007, 04:27 PM

Exercise!! Exercise!! Exercise!!!

HappierMe · 02-03-2007, 06:55 PM

Surgery scars make your body look disfuctional believe me I deal with that too. I have a appendix scar not the newer kind that are smaller but the older version that look like they did a c section on ya! And my abdominal area in front of a mirror looks horrid my flab leans to one side because of the scar tissue area at a slant it looks really sickening....lol

jsws · 02-03-2007, 06:58 PM

I am sure its not as bad as you think. Your belly will be gone soon.

Like the others have said, try to get shirts that dont draw attention to your stomach area.

nurseypoo5 · 02-03-2007, 07:07 PM

ok, for a good laugh at my expense....

i wore a maternity shirt to dinner tonight...it was actually kinda cute on me....go freaking figure.

jdprecious · 02-03-2007, 10:14 PM

winsor pilates.. do that for a month or two and you will have a flat(er) tummy no matter how much you weigh

CarolinaRocker · 02-04-2007, 04:03 AM

girl when I was a size 6 and wore those shirts....I looked pregnant. I think everyody does

I am another one of those people that have a bigger upper than lower belly too. Weird. But it DOES go down thelonger you low carb.

Starwing925 · 02-04-2007, 04:06 AM

Wearing lower waisted jeans will help. My excess fat is above my belly button, if I wear lower waisted jeans...the fat bulges over less!

Portia · 02-04-2007, 10:31 AM

I'm actually glad you posted this, b/c I have the same thing. I was just staring at it yesterday, worrying b/c it looks so solid.

Fawn - I love your signature re: sugar. Totally true.

vsch · 02-04-2007, 10:58 AM

Me too!

I have lost 45 pounds and as of the last peek on the scale I weighed 150 pounds.
A catalog came in here the other day and I found a cute sweater and a cuter jacket. Decided to take my measurements and find out what size i would be for that company. My bust and hips were in the Medium range, my waist was in the 1X range.....I couldnt believe it...do i really look that bad???? Quess it's pretty clear where my weight is.

nurseypoo5 · 02-04-2007, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vsch

Me too!

I have lost 45 pounds and as of the last peek on the scale I weighed 150 pounds.
A catalog came in here the other day and I found a cute sweater and a cuter jacket. Decided to take my measurements and find out what size i would be for that company. My bust and hips were in the Medium range, my waist was in the 1X range.....I couldnt believe it...do i really look that bad???? Quess it's pretty clear where my weight is.

lol cute butts we got...............but, tummy ALOT!

Going2 · 02-04-2007, 12:52 PM

Nurseypoo, don't laff about the maternity tops. I am long waisted and 5"8" and one of my ladies mags actually recommended them as they look like this year's fashions and have the extra length to cover the top of my hips. I got some compliments on them at work this summer. Then again, maybe my colleagues were being polite.

I even bought some around-the-house tees -- so comfy!

02-03-2007, 10:46 AM	#1
nurseypoo5 Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Keller, TX Posts: 4,757 Gallery: nurseypoo5 Stats: 270/185/160 WOE: just keeping it on the low down >50 carbs per day Start Date: start 2001 restarted a few times since hehe	I seriously look 7 months pregnant... and i'm not.... now days the material in so many cute clothes are that stretchy material. Looks great everywhere but my gut. I tried on a cute shirt in a size xl (i have lots of boobage lol) and it fit great it was long and hankerchief style at the bottom and had a flowing waist and fitted top like empire.. anyway looked great till i turned sideways..if i'm relaxed at all my gut litterally looks very pregnant...the nice round basketball pregnant that i wish i had looked like pregnant..but not so much not pregnant..get my drift. i can even rest my hand on the top of my belly which makes me look even more pregnant. anyone else have this problem and LOST it? I've been in physical therapy and been doing exercises that strengthen your back and in turn works the tummy but not seeing a bit of change if anything it looks worse. i'm 5'7 and wiegh around 183 and wear a 12-14 pants. i've had a ton of surgeries on my belly and my muscles are shot in more way than one, but its as if all my fat is right above my waist...my lower belly is more deflated than my upper belly its almost bizzare...... someone make me see the light, as i get smaller i look worse and worse..atleast bigger i looked proportional. am i alone???????????????? __________________ 270(original wt) 192, 188, [COLOR="Red"]185[/COLOR], 183, 180, 178, 1745, 172, 160 goal! [COLOR=DarkOrchid]One saggy boob said to the other saggy boob: "If we don't get some support soon, people will think we're nuts." [/COLOR] [COLOR="Blue"]Dear Lord, if you cant make me skinny, please make all my friends fat. Amen[/COLOR]. My Space Add me!

02-03-2007, 03:09 PM	#5
TexasKitKat Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 735 Gallery: TexasKitKat WOE: LC for Type 2 diabetes Start Date: June 2006	You are very much not alone! I carry my weight in that area as well as a bit below....basically that "omentum" that Dr. Oz is so fond of referring to. It seems to be about the only place left I CAN lose any fat....so I'm hoping it will go eventually! I wish I could put some of it in my tush because lately I think all the benches and chairs I've been sitting on have been replaced with some new materials that have NO give! What's up with THAT?! p.s. my maiden name was Barry and everybody in my family has that belly we've always called the "Barry Belly". Somehow it's just not as annoying to my 3 brothers as it is to a female! At least they don't have to wonder who's going to come up to them and ask them when the baby is due. AARGH! Stupid jeans...err...genes! __________________ [COLOR="green"]Nothing tastes as good as healthy feels![/COLOR] Last edited by TexasKitKat : 02-03-2007 at 03:13 PM.

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02-03-2007, 10:50 AM	#2
pandora0404 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: SC Posts: 524 Gallery: pandora0404 Stats: 219/196/160 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Jan 5th 2009	You are not alone. I always had a nice hour-glass shape, even when I was heavy until after the kids. I too have that "high" stomach bulge! In fact, I was trying on my old xl shirts last night and they fit ok untill you look under the boob area and see that my "high" stomach is touching the fabric, YUCK! I too am looking for any responses on how to get rid of this!

02-03-2007, 02:45 PM	#3
jskn Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 919 Gallery: jskn Stats: 115.5/105/100 WOE: atkins Start Date: october 2005	When you lose enough body fat it will eventually come off your belly. Don't get discouraged. My tummy is the last to shrink too.

02-03-2007, 02:53 PM	#4
xfatchik Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Viva Las Vegas! Posts: 15,485 Gallery: xfatchik Stats: size 22/4/4 WOE: Atkins ( 126 lbs gone! ) Start Date: June 9, 2003	Yes, it will go away eventually. I've had a c-section and gall bladder removed so although the scars aren't the prettiest...my belly has shrunk quite a bit. I do have a bit of hangy skin over my c-section scar that won't budge though. With clothes on though my belly looks flat.

02-03-2007, 04:00 PM	#7
fawn Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Northern California Posts: 11,171 Gallery: fawn Stats: 210/120 WOE: Whole organic foods Start Date: 2/2000	This was my very last place to lose weight nursey. I though for sure I would have to have a tummy tuck. Eventually, when I got about 10lbs. from goal, and with a lot of cardio, I lost it. I still have some firming to do but I am sooooooo lazy with my abs.

02-03-2007, 04:00 PM	#8
ixtapacheryl Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 5,942 Gallery: ixtapacheryl Stats: 183/147/130-135 - 5'7.5" WOE: '72 Atkins	Could it be scar tissue from your past surgeries?

02-03-2007, 04:00 PM	#9
elyseelyse Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Boston Posts: 15,419 Gallery: elyseelyse Stats: 159/Bloated, But Working On It/109 WOE: VLC/ZC Start Date: Sept 2005	Nothing new to add. ITA agree with everyone on reducing body fat in order to loose the prego look. I look like one of those crazy stick figures . . . no arms, no legs, no hips/butt just a 34" belly. Hmph....

02-03-2007, 04:13 PM	#10
Stella4 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 77 Gallery: Stella4 Stats: 190/175/140 WOE: Naturopathic Diet Start Date: January 10, 2007	I know what ya mean. Avoid shirts that are "empire" style (cut under neath the bust line) and opt for "wrap" shirts.

02-03-2007, 04:27 PM	#11
kaisergirl MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Edmond, Oklahoma Posts: 1,770 Gallery: kaisergirl Stats: 152~176 (pregnancy)~ 133~130 5'3 WOE: Atkins/low cal Start Date: Jan. 2003	Exercise!! Exercise!! Exercise!!!

02-03-2007, 06:55 PM	#12
HappierMe Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 459 Gallery: HappierMe Stats: 240/198!!/150 = 42pds! 40! inches gone! WOE: Low Carbs Start Date: January 16th,2007 recommitment	Surgery scars make your body look disfuctional believe me I deal with that too. I have a appendix scar not the newer kind that are smaller but the older version that look like they did a c section on ya! And my abdominal area in front of a mirror looks horrid my flab leans to one side because of the scar tissue area at a slant it looks really sickening....lol

02-03-2007, 06:58 PM	#13
jsws Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 171 Gallery: jsws Stats: 236/201/146 Start Date: June 12, 2006	I am sure its not as bad as you think. Your belly will be gone soon. Like the others have said, try to get shirts that dont draw attention to your stomach area.

02-03-2007, 07:07 PM	#14
nurseypoo5 Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Keller, TX Posts: 4,757 Gallery: nurseypoo5 Stats: 270/185/160 WOE: just keeping it on the low down >50 carbs per day Start Date: start 2001 restarted a few times since hehe	ok, for a good laugh at my expense.... i wore a maternity shirt to dinner tonight...it was actually kinda cute on me....go freaking figure.

02-03-2007, 10:14 PM	#15
jdprecious Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: jacksonville, fl Posts: 3,831 Gallery: jdprecious Stats: (220 preg high) 199 after baby/162 now/150 goal WOE: Moderate Low Carb Start Date: Over and over since Jan 2003	winsor pilates.. do that for a month or two and you will have a flat(er) tummy no matter how much you weigh

02-04-2007, 04:03 AM	#16
CarolinaRocker Sugar High Hooligan Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Crazy Town Posts: 42,712 Gallery: CarolinaRocker Stats: 215/162 WOE: LowCarb for the most part	girl when I was a size 6 and wore those shirts....I looked pregnant. I think everyody does I am another one of those people that have a bigger upper than lower belly too. Weird. But it DOES go down thelonger you low carb.

02-04-2007, 04:06 AM	#17
Starwing925 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 296 Gallery: Starwing925 Stats: High of 197 then restart 171/161/145 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Restart 5/19/08	Wearing lower waisted jeans will help. My excess fat is above my belly button, if I wear lower waisted jeans...the fat bulges over less!

02-04-2007, 10:31 AM	#18
Portia MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NYC Posts: 2,467 Blog Entries: 2 Gallery: Portia Stats: 240/236/160 WOE: LC Start Date: 6/1/09	I'm actually glad you posted this, b/c I have the same thing. I was just staring at it yesterday, worrying b/c it looks so solid. Fawn - I love your signature re: sugar. Totally true.

02-04-2007, 10:58 AM	#19
vsch Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: MA Posts: 480 Gallery: vsch Stats: 195/144/135 age 48 5'4 WOE: Atkins Start Date: September 2006	Me too! I have lost 45 pounds and as of the last peek on the scale I weighed 150 pounds. A catalog came in here the other day and I found a cute sweater and a cuter jacket. Decided to take my measurements and find out what size i would be for that company. My bust and hips were in the Medium range, my waist was in the 1X range.....I couldnt believe it...do i really look that bad???? Quess it's pretty clear where my weight is.

02-04-2007, 12:52 PM	#21
Going2 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 639 Gallery: Going2 Stats: 205/190(166)/150 5'8" WOE: Atkins Start Date: January 2003	Nurseypoo, don't laff about the maternity tops. I am long waisted and 5"8" and one of my ladies mags actually recommended them as they look like this year's fashions and have the extra length to cover the top of my hips. I got some compliments on them at work this summer. Then again, maybe my colleagues were being polite. I even bought some around-the-house tees -- so comfy!