Going To Get My Body Back! - Salt Lake City, UT
I'm a 34 year old mom who has had three...
I'm a 34 year old mom who has had three pregnancies, with my daughters being born in 2001 (natural), 2003 (section), and 2005 (section). I'm 5'1" tall. I'm not short, I'm fun sized! ;) Before pregnancies my weight hovered around 110-115 lbs. I am currently 130. For some reason I cannot lose the last 15 pounds! LOL!
I've been exercising daily and eating "clean" since summer of 2010. I ate ok before this, but I needed to fine tune my food intake. I cook almost every night, and we sit down together for dinner. Our pantry does not have cookies, crackers, chips, soda or candies.
My exercise routine consists of cardio and weight/strength training. On days that I lift weights (generally I work three to four muscle groups at a time) and finish out the workout by doing at least 45 minutes of cardio (stepper, elliptical, treadmill or track running.) On days where I don't lift, then I do 60-90 minutes of cardio.
The most difficult obstacle has been trying to trim my hanging, kangaroo pouchy belly. I've consulted a few plastic surgeons and all of them advised that I have muscle separation in my abdominal wall. It's like a ravine in between the muscles and no amount of "diet" (for lack of a better term) or exercise will repair my problem.
I consulted with Dr. C in late fall 2010 and scheduled my surgery for April 7th, 2011 - the week before my kids have spring break. Luckily I will have a lot of help during my recovery (mom, sister, DH). Kids are old enough to not want to be held or carried (they think they're so grown up, lol!)
Most important, I am doing this for myself. For so long I've put others before me (most women do this). I realized that I need to take care of myself in order to take care of others too.
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Welcome to RealSelf! I like that "Fun Sized"!! I have been called Vertically Challenged, Shot Glass, Half Pint, Shorty, Munchkin, Runt and just about everything else...LOL
I know what you mean about the last 15 not coming off. It is very frustrating to say the least. I was in the same situation prior to my tummy tuck. The skin was hanging even though I work out 5 times a week...and hard. The only way to win this battle is to have it removed. Best thing I ever did and would go through everything all over again for these results. You are going to love it in the end. It gives you a big boost in your confidence.
We are almost identical in size. I am 5'-1" and was at 134 on surgery day. Well after surgery I was able to drop the last 14 pounds and finally got to my goal of 120. And you will do the same thing soon enough. You are going to feel amazing after surgery...well at least after you recover.
The worst part for me was the muscle tightening and lipo areas. That gets better after the first week.
Will you be doing before and after pictures? It is fun to see your changes from week to week as you heal.
I look forward to reading your posts as you go through your process. All of the women on the site will help you through.
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