Black Hair Media Forum : Mummy Tummy/Muffin Top Be Gone!!! Challenge!!! http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/ Fri, 24 May 2013 05:00:00 +0000 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 15:00:56 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 10.15 360 Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=333384 <![CDATA[Black Hair Media Forum]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com//forum_images/BHM_Logo_v5_Forum.jpg http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/ <![CDATA[Mummy Tummy/Muffin Top Be Gone!!! Challenge!!! : got my splint and got the tupler...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/mummy-tummy-muffin-top-be-gone-challenge_topic333384_post9924955.html#9924955 Author: miana79
Subject: 333384
Posted: Nov 14 2012 at 3:00pm

 got my splint and got the tupler system...lets see if this works]]> Wed, 14 Nov 2012 15:00:56 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/mummy-tummy-muffin-top-be-gone-challenge_topic333384_post9924955.html#9924955 <![CDATA[Mummy Tummy/Muffin Top Be Gone!!! Challenge!!! : Elohim...thats the strange thing...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/mummy-tummy-muffin-top-be-gone-challenge_topic333384_post9919391.html#9919391 Author: UrbanElegance
Subject: 333384
Posted: Nov 12 2012 at 12:13pm

Elohim...thats the strange thing about having a diastasis recti, cruches actually make the issue worse. The purpose of the specialized exercises is to bring the two halves of the abdominals in and heal them since they were essentially stretched and damaged during pregancy. Other exercises that can make the diastasis worse (or make the stomach protrude out) are...
 
planks
leg lift abdominal exercises
using crunch machines at the gym
 
Cardio is a great way to burn overall fat. I jump rope and walk but running is also highly recommended.
 
Lately, I have been wrapping a towel around my waist VERY TIGHTLY and doing pelvic tilts to allign the muscles. I allow my pelvis to guide my head to lift slightly (instead of allowing my head lift to guide my abs...which is wrong). It is hard to describe but the video I posted earlier will give a visual.
 
Any photos ladies???
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Subject: 333384
Posted: Nov 10 2012 at 3:37pm

Hey All,

I am glad this thread is still alive! I have made a little progress. However a diastasis is so hard to lose when I have to lift my 3 year old occasionally. I'm still jumping rope, belly dancing and doing ab exercises for a diastasis.

I found this video a little better than the tupler technique.
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Ys7mb_PPuqA

I'll post pictures later]]> Sat, 10 Nov 2012 15:37:30 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/mummy-tummy-muffin-top-be-gone-challenge_topic333384_post9915322.html#9915322 <![CDATA[Mummy Tummy/Muffin Top Be Gone!!! Challenge!!! : I wanna join ]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/mummy-tummy-muffin-top-be-gone-challenge_topic333384_post9801001.html#9801001 Author: miana79
Subject: 333384
Posted: Sep 21 2012 at 4:19pm

I wanna join]]> Fri, 21 Sep 2012 16:19:46 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/mummy-tummy-muffin-top-be-gone-challenge_topic333384_post9801001.html#9801001 <![CDATA[Mummy Tummy/Muffin Top Be Gone!!! Challenge!!! : @ UrbanElegance is this challenge...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/mummy-tummy-muffin-top-be-gone-challenge_topic333384_post9760800.html#9760800 Author: mamalicious
Subject: 333384
Posted: Sep 05 2012 at 9:16am

@ UrbanElegance is this challenge still going? I am so happy I found this challenge. I am a pear a pear shape but the diastasis recti is killing me. Mines look just like yours. Your progress looking good. Can not wait to start the tupler technique.]]> Wed, 05 Sep 2012 09:16:47 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/mummy-tummy-muffin-top-be-gone-challenge_topic333384_post9760800.html#9760800 <![CDATA[Mummy Tummy/Muffin Top Be Gone!!! Challenge!!! : Oh it&#039;s also non invasive....]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/mummy-tummy-muffin-top-be-gone-challenge_topic333384_post9370903.html#9370903 Author: UrbanElegance
Subject: 333384
Posted: Apr 09 2012 at 2:16pm

Oh it's also non invasive. No needles or cutting.]]> Mon, 09 Apr 2012 14:16:52 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/mummy-tummy-muffin-top-be-gone-challenge_topic333384_post9370903.html#9370903 <![CDATA[Mummy Tummy/Muffin Top Be Gone!!! Challenge!!! : Ok, well let me research the safety...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/mummy-tummy-muffin-top-be-gone-challenge_topic333384_post9370112.html#9370112 Author: Tbaby
Subject: 333384
Posted: Apr 09 2012 at 9:42am

Ok, well let me research the safety aspects to it...]]> Mon, 09 Apr 2012 09:42:45 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/mummy-tummy-muffin-top-be-gone-challenge_topic333384_post9370112.html#9370112 <![CDATA[Mummy Tummy/Muffin Top Be Gone!!! Challenge!!! : Thanks Tbaby! I hadn&#039;t gotten...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/mummy-tummy-muffin-top-be-gone-challenge_topic333384_post9369331.html#9369331 Author: UrbanElegance
Subject: 333384
Posted: Apr 08 2012 at 9:57pm

Thanks Tbaby! I hadn't gotten any good feedback so I figured my photos looked busted. LOL! I got the coolsculpt last week. Its a procedure where the doctor hooks you up to a machine and it sucks your fat areas like a vacuum. The machine freezes your fat and results should be seen in 1-3 months. It takes about an hour and It's a little painful but the recovery is ok. It beats lipo. I got a good price through groupon. Look for specials at medspas in your area. ]]> Sun, 08 Apr 2012 21:57:07 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/mummy-tummy-muffin-top-be-gone-challenge_topic333384_post9369331.html#9369331 <![CDATA[Mummy Tummy/Muffin Top Be Gone!!! Challenge!!! : UE, you are looking good!! What...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/mummy-tummy-muffin-top-be-gone-challenge_topic333384_post9367339.html#9367339 Author: Tbaby
Subject: 333384
Posted: Apr 08 2012 at 5:47am

UE, you are looking good!!  What is cool sculpt?  Is it that laser treatment I think I've seen on TV?]]> Sun, 08 Apr 2012 05:47:52 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/mummy-tummy-muffin-top-be-gone-challenge_topic333384_post9367339.html#9367339 <![CDATA[Mummy Tummy/Muffin Top Be Gone!!! Challenge!!! : Lady ICE you are on the right...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/mummy-tummy-muffin-top-be-gone-challenge_topic333384_post9300236.html#9300236 Author: UrbanElegance
Subject: 333384
Posted: Mar 13 2012 at 3:14pm

Lady ICE you are on the right track. Try jumping rope. It is the cheapest and most effective workout in my opinion. I have even ditched the gym to jump rope instead.
 
I posted in the exercise section initially but I have not gotten much feedback so I am going to just post updated here in motherhood.
 
Heres my update
 
Im making progress. I'm still bellydancing and committed to the Tupler technique. I do my ab exercises (no crunches) and wear my ab splint all day and night to close the diastasis gap that was caused by my pregnancies. I get my coolsculpt next month to handle the lower pooch. I am very happy with my success so far. Look and see....
 
 
 
please dont quote the pic links
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Subject: 333384
Posted: Mar 06 2012 at 3:30am

i feel all old. my kids are 5 and 3 and i still have this muffin problem. more so cause my eatin habits have changed. i done messed around and got a sweet tooth.

but im in. i dont have a car all i do is walk. got a gym gonna start hittin that on the 1st.
got my pilates vid
got my billy blanks dvd...(this man is insane. even the ppl in the background were complainin)

not gonna lie, gonna allow myself 1 lazy day a month if possible and eat fastfood.
got my 2 piece bikini and some skinny jeans as motivation...(hope that last)
i failed winter sluts....but still trying.

gonna try my best to quit juice and drink more water. i hardly drink soda anyways.
and not weigh in so much. dont want to be obsessed.
]]> Tue, 06 Mar 2012 03:30:30 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/mummy-tummy-muffin-top-be-gone-challenge_topic333384_post9281724.html#9281724 <![CDATA[Mummy Tummy/Muffin Top Be Gone!!! Challenge!!! : I would love to join!!! ]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/mummy-tummy-muffin-top-be-gone-challenge_topic333384_post9279570.html#9279570 Author: cocoashakur
Subject: 333384
Posted: Mar 05 2012 at 12:01pm

I would love to join!!!]]> Mon, 05 Mar 2012 12:01:01 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/mummy-tummy-muffin-top-be-gone-challenge_topic333384_post9279570.html#9279570 <![CDATA[Mummy Tummy/Muffin Top Be Gone!!! Challenge!!! : I can not join this challenge...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/mummy-tummy-muffin-top-be-gone-challenge_topic333384_post9228446.html#9228446 Author: dashi
Subject: 333384
Posted: Feb 16 2012 at 3:45pm

I can not join this challenge as I'm still pregnant but I'm interested to find out how other mums are going to get back to pre-pregnancy bodies. I'm sure I will pick some tips to help me too after my delivery.]]> Thu, 16 Feb 2012 15:45:33 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/mummy-tummy-muffin-top-be-gone-challenge_topic333384_post9228446.html#9228446 <![CDATA[Mummy Tummy/Muffin Top Be Gone!!! Challenge!!! : I originally posted this in the...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/mummy-tummy-muffin-top-be-gone-challenge_topic333384_post9225526.html#9225526 Author: UrbanElegance
Subject: 333384
Posted: Feb 15 2012 at 2:56pm

I originally posted this in the exercise thread but thought that more ladies could relate to my plight over here LOL!
 
Ok I am still trying to lose my "mummy tummy" from having 2 back to back pregnancies with c-sections. My son is almost 2 and a half now and I have been trying one exercise after another to lose the pouch and pooch that pregnancy did to me. Even though I am 37 years old, I refuse to believe that I should accept a protruding belly because I am no longer in my 20's. On top of that, I cannot accept just looking "not bad"...I want to look GOOD! My goal is to wear a 2 piece swimsuit this summer Wink!!!
 
My challenge is to continue with my cardio at least 3 times a week. I jump rope and jump on a trampoline. I take the stairs at work. I also take weekly bellydancing classes.
 
I will watch my diet. I have no calorie restriction in mind, just portion control, lean meats, no fried foods, lots of veggies, water and dessert only on the weekend.
 
I have also encorprated the "Tupler Technique" into my life. This technique is a life changing process that helps women who have suffered abdominal separation or "diastasis recti" from pregnancy. A tummy tuck is usually the solution for this problem but I am determined to improve my belly without surgery!
http://diastasisrehab.com/  (you have got to check out the before and after photos...amazing)
 
Lastly, I am getting one treatment of coolsculpting in March to work on freezing the fat on my lower stomach (which will not budge with exercise).
http://www.coolsculpting.com/
 
I will take a picture each month to show my progress.
 
Here are my before photos....
http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a2dc35b3127cceff09e3dd212c00000030O18AcuWbRq1YuQe3nwE/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D1/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/
 
http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a2dc35b3127cceff08580c417400000030O18AcuWbRq1YuQe3nwE/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D1/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/
 
Come on Moms...Is anyone in this challenge with me?? What's your plan? I look forward to going through this journey with your support. Tongue


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