Doing a happy dance!

[arivecchi]

I finally got to my goal weight! :yay:

I actually weigh the same as I did pre-kids,which I thought was just plain impossible.

I am SO happy!

The only disappointment is that now I can really see my stretched tummy skin. I think I was so thin when I had DS1 that my skin and stomach muscles got really stretched out. Any tips to address that short of surgery?

[BabyBearsMom]

Try the Mederma stretch mark cream. It won't make them go away, but it makes them a lot less noticeable.

And CONGRATULATIONS! That is awesome!

[arivecchi]

Thanks! I don't have stretch marks, the whole tummy area is just stretched out. I've been doing abs but that is not solving the problem. I have no idea how to tone this area or if it is even possible.

[g-mama]

:cheerleader1: YAY!! That's awesome! Congrats!

[♥ms.pacman♥]

YAY! Congrats! That must feel awesome!!!

[larig]

congrats you gorgeous, fit momma!

[elephantmeg]

whooooooooooooooot! You go girl! I've got 2 lbs to go. I'm hoping by Christmas....

[SnuggleBuggles]

That's fantastic!! I am watching to see if anyone else has a solution for the saggy skin too. :)

Beth

[WatchingThemGrow]

Golly, I didn't even realize that was possible! Congratulations!!!

[TwinFoxes]

Congratulations! You're an inspiration.

[wellyes]

Rock star mama :jammin::jammin::jammin:

[abh5e8]

i'm wondering the same thing about the saggy skin...i know some crunches would go a long way, but the loose skin thing is an issue too.

[citymama]

Yeah!!! :boogie:Congrats.

[arivecchi]

Thanks all! I was actually inspired by other mamas here - elektra, hillview, larsmal - just to name a few. :). They showed me that getting back into fighting shape was possible! The loose skin is more noticeable now though. Let me know if anyone has any ideas or suggestions.

[Melbel]

Congratulations! Way to go!

I am below my pre-preggo weight, but unfortunately, have yet to find a nonsurgical solution to the saggy skin issue. I also have abdominal separation (diastasis recti) that I have been unable to resolve in PT. I am working on toning now and can only hope for improvement in my skin appearance!

[ZeeBaby]

Congrats! I am glad to say that you guys inspired me as well!!!

[arivecchi]

Melbel, I am pretty sure I have diastasis as well. Did you talk to your regular doctor about it?

[Melbel]

Melbel, I am pretty sure I have diastasis as well. Did you talk to your regular doctor about it?

My OB/GYN is the one who diagnosed me along with a PT. I have referrals for surgeons, but I am not willing to go forward yet. I will likely need further back surgeries in the future, so I could possibly combine the procedures (my uneducated hope anyway). The repair of my abdominal wall should theoretically also help with my back pain too, so I am at least keeping an open mind toward surgery.

[elektra]

That's great! :cheerleader1:
I don't have the same problem with tummy skin (well a little bit but it's not too bad), but I understand why that would bug you after losing all the weight.
I would start by asking your GP/primary care doc. It's what I did with my varicose vein issue. She gave me a referral to a surgeon which I have yet to follow up on.

[Beth24]

Congratulations!!!!! I still have some belly fat to fill out my "excess" skin, so no suggestions, but I am very impressed and inspired by your hard work to reac hyour goal. I know it wasn't easy!

[cono0507]

I can say I've seen great improvement in my abs with just two months of Pilates. I go to a Pilates studio for classes 2-3 times a week now for the past 7-8 weeks. It won't make extra skin go away but might be worth seeing what kind of improvement you can get by really getting the abs toned up. I'm seriously loving pilates!

[smiles33]

Congratulations!! I'm thrilled for you and so inspired by all the BBB mamas who have "re-claimed" your bodies. Hope to be there on the other side within the next 6 months-1 year. I just started a 2/week kickboxing class last month and it's awesome!

[plusbellelavie]

:bowdown: you are awesome and inspirational especially your dedication to your ellipitical trainer everyday!!:bowdown: Bravo!!

[wencit]

CONGRATULATIONS!!!! You are such an inspiration!

:cheerleader1:

[arivecchi]

:bowdown: you are awesome and inspirational especially your dedication to your ellipitical trainer everyday!!:bowdown: Bravo!!
You need an elliptical! ;)

I have thought about pilates. Tried it once and loved it. Maybe I can look into weekend classes as my week is already jam-packed. I will also talk to my primary physician about diastasis at my upcoming physical. Hope she is impressed by my new weight! :tongue5:

[arivecchi]

CONGRATULATIONS!!!! You are such an inspiration!

:cheerleader1:Look who's talking! You are :jammin: MFP!

[plusbellelavie]

Look who's talking! You are :jammin: MFP!

:yeahthat: you both set great examples for all of us at MFP. Thank you!!

[niccig]

Congratulations!! I'm thrilled for you and so inspired by all the BBB mamas who have "re-claimed" your bodies. Hope to be there on the other side within the next 6 months-1 year. I just started a 2/week kickboxing class last month and it's awesome!

:yeahthat: I'm hoping to join you too...and not just reclaim body, but get it a little better.

I too suggest pilates. I restarted 2x a week and I can really feel it in my abs. It hurts to breathe.