Lost a lot of weight....still have issue. Please help!

[Shelley6869]

Thanks for reading this.

When I delivered my first child in 2006, I weighed 206. When I delivered my second child in 2009, I weighed 236. On August 1, 2010, I decided to make a change. I'm happy to report that I now weigh 132! I'm 5'5.

I changed my eating and maintain an intense gym schedule (spin 2-3 hours per week, strength 3-4 hours per week, and cardio dance 2-3 hours per week). I'm down from a size 16 to a size 2-4! I'm very proud but not quite happy yet.

My lower stomach (navel to pubic bone) is still mushy. I do a lot of cardio and tons of ab focused work but it is not tightening like the rest of my body. I spoke with my doctor and was told that after to c-sections, it will always be doughy. I just can't accept that. Is there anything else I can do?

Also, I am at a serious 4 month plateau. I have changed my work outs, zig sagged calories, etc. The moment I loose even a pound, I feel starving then gain it right back. My goal is 125....so close but not there yet. Any tips to drop a few more without gaining back within a week?

Again, thank you!

 

[kikster]

Not Cathe, and I can't wait to hear her response to this. But in the meantime, I was wondering if you ever read her blog post about how she got back in shape (in time for the Intensity series!) after her last baby? It's SO inspiring!

PS. Your weight loss is extremely inspiring, as well! WOW. You seem like a perfect weight. (but I know we are always our own worst critics, so I understand that you are striving for even better )

 

[DebbieH]

Wow Shelley! That is amazing! CONGRATS on all your hard work!

I think plank work is one of the best exercises for ABS. Do you have Pyramid UB workout? It has an awesome AB section: It uses a stability ball and it includes crunches holding the ball, toe touches, rolldowns, leaning side rotations, seated rotations with a dumbbell and very tough knee tucks and pikes. The pike section is killer but OH, does it get the ABS goooood! Again, great job on your wonderful results!

 

[Shelley6869]

Thank you so much for the encouragement and tips! I'm off to research recommended items.

 

[Mariposa1973]

Congratulations, my 4th babe is 2months old and I need to lose weight 15 to 20 pounds, and I do have 3 dvds:
1-Boot camp+muscle endurance, 2-4day split and 3- butts and guts.
I did Boot camp day 1,3,5, cardio day 2,4,6 (for cardio I run 3 miles or cardio from p90x.

 

[PhyllisG]

I am going to suggest you check out Tracy Anderson Post Pregnancy DVD. She is much different compared to Cathe but still I think her ab work is great. The set is beautiful. The cuing is minimal and the music is quiet. I really enjoy this workout.