I had a baby 9mths ago & have been trying 2 get in shape. I've been doing sit-ups but have no results. HELP ME
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Tae bo !!!  Billy Blanks changed my body !!  It is energizing, fun, and it makes every inch of your body toned and perfect.  Ive had two kids and are in the best shape of my life thanks to doing tae bo.  I also purchased a Carmen Electra dvd it is good to.  I quit eating after 5 if im hungry then ill just have some protein no carbs after 5 and lotsa lotsa water, buying the small bottled water is easier and if you drink four of those bottles a day than thats your daily portion of water.  But start exercising to get your metabolism going, you should do some type of cardio work out atleast 40 mins 3 to 4 times a week, the tough part is starting after youve started then you will feel you have to do it.  Sit ups not good if your not doing any cardio.\nGood luck
262332
For starters, I would try just doing some walking, just don't over do it.  Gradually increase the level of intensity depending on how your body feels.  I wouldn't go into doing crunches until after your 6 week visit, simply because since they have separated your abdominal walls, you don't want to risk the chances of getting a hernia.  Keep it light until the doctor gives you the okay to step up the exercises.
204604
Lots and lots of sit ups. I did about 300 a day \nfor about a month or two and it worked
1133790
the best thing to do when you have time is to do exercises specially for the abdomens called abs.. it always looked like after having children with all the extra things to do it would be easier to lose weight but it is not.. you  have to burn more calories than you take in and do the certain excerises...leg excerises are good too.. if you ever get a chance walk whenever you can and aroeboics is really great for all over  and burning calories and does make you feel better too.. start out slow then build up to more .....there is some good exercise tapes out there.. i like denise austins videos and exercise tapes.. i know she has one for after having children too..but good luck....
596585
Try Situps and pushups! it really helped me. Try not to eat alot of sweets. And Run alot! Well goodluck
571484
I have the same problem.  A friend of mine (who had 3 kids) told me 1) Diet, 2) Cardio and 3) Ab workout.  So I am upping my protein, lowering my carbs, upping my cardio, and I do crunches and leg lifts.  I also try to hold in my tummy when working out.  It is starting to work, but it takes time.
265254
You need to do more than a treadmill. The treadmill is only working your legs. Do some situps or some other exercise that uses your stomache and side muscles.
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.
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try running, seams to burn more then walking, I know some people clam walking works just as good but they all seam to be large people.  you can also go to any store (most big box sores will have this) and go to there exercise equipment area then look for an abb wheel, its just a small wheel with a bar threw it.  use that, your tummy will be flat in no time.  It should run you around $10 or so, put a pillow or other padding down for you knees or they will not like it lol.
737886
Sit ups! Relentless but it'll work eventually!
47134
Focus on crunches which work the abdominals much better than sit-ups.  \n\nHere's a short list, but I would advise to seek the advice of a personal trainer for proper execution and intensity.\n\nhttp://preventdisease.com/fitness/Strength_Exercises_abdominals.html
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try exercises that concentrate on the muscles of the sides.  like stand with arms to sides, weights in hands, bend over to right then to left, repeat, repeat, repeat.  also, twist/rotate at waist.  if you can feel the "pull" at the sides muscles you're toning them.  hope you make it!  I'm pullin' for ya!
586614
Get the exercise ball, and trust me it works. I've used it since having my son ( who is now 6 months old) and its worked miracles. Also, do about 30-40 crunches every night before you go to bed as a routine, it helps and you'll feel the difference.
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well what exactly have you tried? i would try crunches or sit ups, but crunches work effectivly. when you do them make sure it hurts because that means its working baby!! and while you do crunches flex your stomach.. remember this.. no pain no gain!\ngood luck!
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Stop playing the victim and never put your finger down your throat again that is so silly you are better than that and can fight this with some inner strength. \n\nIf you don't have access to a gym you can still modify this plan. If I were you I would consider gym membership with a creche for your baby. I have been where you are and understand but don't isolate yourself get back into the real world and meet some women just like you who have had kids and want to gain back their phyisic and fitness. \n\nIf you want to do this it is for life so you need to totally change your way of eating and exercising. This is not a diet rather than a healthy eating plan for life. So no more talking diet cause it means time limit. \n\nHere are the golden rules: \nInitially cut down to 1200 (women) - 1500 (men) calories. \nExercise 6 times per week for 1 hours a day. Do three weight sessions and three cardio sessions. No gym involved. \nDon't eat carbs after 4pm, never eat carbs within 2 hours of exercise or within 1 hour of exercise. \nDrink 3 litres of water per day. You can have a green tea at the end of the day. \nLimit your fruit in take to 2 pieces per day. \nNever eat dinner after 6pm.\nAdopt of low GI eating plan this is sustainable for life!\nMake low fat dairy choices \n\nFollow this menu plan as a suggestion: \nBreakfast 7am - 1 cup hot water w lemon\n20 minutes later have a bowel of oats w water (no honey) OR\nfruit salad w low GI soy yogurt\nSnack 10am - pear or apple (both low GI)\nLunch 12.30pm - muligrain sandwich w 50g tuna & salad (no butter)\nSnack 3pm - low GI yogurt OR skim berry smoothie (no honey or banana) plenty of ice, 1/2 cup skim milk & 1/4 cup yogurt\nDinner 5.30pm - 120g grilled lean meat/fish/prawns/tofu patties (not fried) w spinach salad & mixed vegies (no whites, carbs) OR 3 egg white/soy omlette with ham, cheese and tomato\nSnack - 1 scoop of low cal low fat ice cream (if hungry)\n\nExercise is must be intense. Refer to www.bodybuilding.com for your weights routine. Never do weights two consecutive days have a cardio day in between. \n\nCardio needs to include running, go hard up stair wells and cycling. You get the most benefits from exercise when your body is totally fatigued and this is when you see changes. \n\nTo maintain you can increase calories to 1500 (women) - 1800 (men) and reduce exercise sessions to 3-4 times per week. If weight creeps up again due to holiday period etc.. go back to 1200 (women) - 1500 (men) cal and 6 sessions again. \n\nGood luck it worked for me it can work for anyone.
486315
ugh! i have the same problem. but try some cardio excercises, (running, jump rope, eliptical) because i read that cardio burns fat. crunches and sit up tone the muscles, like me i have great abs but there hidden under a layer of fat. so im starting to add some cardio into my daily regimine.
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It depends on your age, how long ago was your baby born and the type of exercises you do for your tummy.?  It could take months to get your tummy back into shape but honestly, it will never be the same as it was before having "surgery" and giving birth.  I have had three children (the first and third were C's because they were breach) and after the second C, my tummy has not been the same.  I am 14 months down the road and it is much better but not the same.