how can I have a flat stomach after having a baby, he is almost two years old?
100409
it will never go back the same that it was, but you could do a bunch of crunches (like 50 a day) or you could get surgery to fix it, although if you have another kid it's just going to go back to the way it is now. Even with crunches your skin will be loose for a while (like it was right after you had the baby) but it will go back eventually.
1077273
for some people its just not in their gene's to have flat tummy's, but try adding some crunches or pilates to your workouts to build some abs.  Make sure ur drinking enough water and getting enough sleep, both of those sometimes cause you to retain a little weight.
775470
Give it about six weeks after delivery before you take on an exercise regime.  You may be surprised at how quickly you lose weight, especially if you are breastfeeding.\n\nCore strength exercises, like the pilates recommended above, are a good choice to flatten your stomach.  Just plain old situps and crunches will do a lot for you in that area too.  Cardio (jogging, aerobics) will help you lose weight overall.
291965
You actually can't make your stomach thin with JUST sit ups.  Sit ups (and other stomach-focusing exercises) will help build MUSCLE in the stomach (abs) area, which can help, but to actually make the bulge disappear you'll have to ALSO do some type of cardio.  And, watch what you eat.  You can't expect to lose the tummy and not make some changes in your diet as well.  My advice, have a cardio regimine, AND do the situps.  And don't get frustrated if you don't see results right away... there is no magic thing out there that will make it all happen in a week.  Keep at it, and you may be surprised with what you see in a few months, and if you keep it up, your tummy will be sexy as any pop stars.  Oh, but you should probably talk to a doctor before you start any kind of exercise routine.  It's always a good idea.  Good luck!
380206
Joining a class or support group is a good way to keep your motivation. When eating your meals make healthy choices. And remember portion control. Eat lots of veggies and cut back on the amount of meat and starchy fillers in your diet. Last but certainly not least look at those beautiful babies and know you want to be fit and healthy for them. Dont beat yourself up over it either you just gave birth 2 months ago, it takes time.
566226
You can change your diet to lose fat and weight, but to actually "flatten" your stomach, you'll have to exercise the muscles to make them stronger.\n\nHalf-crunches and crunches with bent knees are best, sit-up work well, and reverse sit-ups even better. Start easy and work up to about 25 reps a day. Takes about 10 minutes and depending on your age will start to show results in 2 to 10 weeks.
950758
How to make my stomach flat\nhttp://weightloss-tips-guide.blogspot.com/2006/09/how-to-make-my-stomach-flat.html
495989
I wouldn't dream of cracking jokes on you!\nI'll write more in a minute sorry\n\nHoney, take it easy don't be discouraged because 60 lbs is not that much if your baby is 6 months. You took 9 months to put that weight on, remember? Now it may a good time to start shedding those, but  your precious baby comes first (BTW, congratulations!!) so you don't want to take diet pills or anything that might get you nervous, anxious or stressed out, or also starving and weak. \n\nSo please go slowly, forget those brownies for a while, go for fresh fruits and veggies, whole cereals, skim dairy , lean meats, fish, forget the seasonings, mayo, heavy cream, ice cream, cookies, cakes, etc. You can have some occasionally, for example on Sundays, but don't eat them on a daily basis. If you fill up on soup, veggies and lean meats, you won't feel the need for sugaries and if you do go for a yogurt or baked apple with just a little sugar, or a sundae made with fruits, you'll be needing all the vitamins you can get! \n\nTry to walk a little, for example stroll down with your baby, remain as active as you can, be dinamic and joyful. You have to be at your best not only for you and hubby but especially for your girl, she needs you at your best. No one will be judging you for your baby fat, I assure you! Just go slowly, take it easy and don't obsess (I am repeating myself, sorry...) \n\nLife is beautiful! Your daughter is beautiful! You are beautiful! Just forsake processed foods, cut just a tiny bit from each of your portions, be active, and you'll start seeing some progress, I promise you.\n\nGood luck! All the best for you and Baby!!
566346
Exercise, a well balanced diet, and lots of water.  You can push the kid in a stroller and walk.  Eat more fruit and vegetables.
440339
well first cut out carbs,it seems to bloat the belly and stores fat there.also drink at least 8 glasses of water a day.do not do sit ups right away because it will only build muscle under the fat and will make your stomach look bigger.try walking at least 30 minutes a day and work aerobics in your schedule about 3 times a week.
440718
sit-ups are the old fashioned way of getting your stomach in shape. these are when you go all the way from the floor to your knees. crunches are a newer concept and are much better for you. put your hands behind your head and stare at the ceiling. bend your knees just like you were going to do sit-ups. now try to get your face as close to the ceiling as possible. you'll only go a few inches, but that's the idea. isolate your stomach muscles and try to use them only. do not use your hands to pull on your head or neck. at 14, you should see results in a few weeks.
876922
This is old fashioned, but while you loose weight, wear a girdle.  You can get them at Walmart or Target for about 10-15 dollars.  It will help keep everything 'flat' while you loose weight so you don't get bulges and bumps.  I swear by it and so does my neice.  She has had four kids and is flat as a board.  I still have  a lil baby fat left from my last but what is there is flat, which gives you a smaller appearance.  As for exercises, walk, walk, walk.  Stay busy and breast feed!  That is the big key!\nGood Luck!
1148825
I'm not sure what you mean by swollen, but if you're just talking about getting your body back it will take longer than after a "normal" birth because all those muscles have been cut.  You just have to listen to what your doctor says about waiting until you're healed, and then hit those crunches!  :-)
517421
Yeah, my stomach was still big after birth.  It's because your uterus is strecthed so big, so once the baby is out, your uterus is just there.  It goes down after a little while...it really will go down faster if you are breastfeeding!  : )
401072
One way of making ur tummy flater is controled sit ups that are SLOW and Steady.Dont go fast,as its quality and not quantity that gets ur tum looking trim.Also,bread and pasta can bloat the tum so if u have a nite out planned try to eat protein and not so many carbs the day b4 the night out. For a permanant trim tummy u cant beat pilates,honest,it lengthens the tummy muscles and strengthens from deep below and not just the top of the muscle.Good luck and remember,curves are the way to go,look at posh spice,she looks hidious!!xx
817256
There are some natural ways that will help a little bit. \n1. Massaging your breasts. (I think that only works when you're developing.)\n2. Do more breast exercises. (Exercises strengthens your muscles underneath your breast to make them look bigger.)\n3. Drink more milk \n4. Gain more weight.\n \nAnd I don't think pregnancy work, because after you finish nursing your baby, your boobs will be sagging!!!
370655
It is always possible to firm up your muscles.  However, your tummy may not be flat after a pregnancy.  Sometimes the stretching of the adominal wall can part the adominal muscles on each side, and allows the internal organs to pooch out a little bit...not like a hernia, but the stretch muscles can allow them to just look that way.  Pilates seem to give a lot of results in little time.