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kiki
February 3, 2009 - 4:22pm
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losing bellies
HI Christine,
I'd be curious to hear your thoughts on losing bellies...
mine is more that mama type, but quickly multiplies when i start eating badly (never used to do it that fast before!!!).
but i always love to hear your wisdom as i'm sure i'll need this wisdom before i realise it!
kiki
Christine
February 3, 2009 - 9:13pm
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bellies
I think of it as a spiral, Kiki. Spiraling up the endocrine helix is to maintain systemic balance, while spiraling down sends us into metabolic sub-optimization. Btw (I thought of you when I learned this), did you know that ovulation is considered by endocrinologists to be an inflammatory process? C.
kiki
February 4, 2009 - 8:48am
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afraid you've lost me with that first bit...my knowledge of body systems is sadly non developed...think i have a lot of learning to do!
but so interesting re ovulation = inflammatory! makes so much sense, especially in noticing bodily changes.
i've noticed that since i started using neem oil, the inflamation mid cycle is much less. don't know if i'm stopping something natural, but my irritation is also much less so i'm not complaining.
Highland_cow (not verified)
March 10, 2009 - 1:45pm
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loosing belly
yes, I would like to get Christine's thoughts on loosing baby weight in a safe way that's not going to exacerbate symptoms - are there any exercises we can do on all fours? doing the work out DVD but will that help the abs tone up? any chance of you doing another DVD with further exercise ideas? what about a trip to the UK, we folks here in scotland would love to hear your wise words!!!
Highland_moo_mama
granolamom
March 10, 2009 - 2:41pm
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toning the abs
the ballet workout, the posture, the firebreathing and the nauli have gotten my abs in better shape than they've ever been.
I had a, oh whats it called, you know, when the two sides of the abdominals split during pg? anyway, I had that with my second and it never knit back together. well, its all healed now. I credit the above.
louiseds
March 10, 2009 - 7:59pm
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strong abs?
I think we can get a bit obsessive, well actually too obsessive, with abs. The fitness industry seems to encourage it unduly, this flat belly thing.
So you want a flat belly, do you? (rhetorical question) Why?? Do you want to look like a virginal, innocent adolescent? Why?? Do you want to look like a man? Why?? Do you want to deny the fact that you have reproduced? Why??
The abdominals, obliques and transverse abs all work together with all the muscles of the back and all the muscles around the pelvis, lower spine, sacrum and femurs (and the bones). They are simply three members in a very complex 3D structural system that allows us to support ourselves on two feet with our heads well off the ground, and go about our daily movements. Strong abs are an aesthetic thing. Strong body is a functional thing. Strengthen your whole body and your abs will follow suit.
If you want a six pack, go down the liquor store and buy one, chill well, then chill out (over a few days of course).
Louise (slightly annoyed but don't take it personally!)
Highland_cow (not verified)
March 11, 2009 - 5:14am
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Belly
Eh....not quite sure who the last person's comments were directed at but I actually love a bit of a belly, I didn't use the word "flat" I just want to get rid of the floppy bulgyness of the baby belly so its slightly more toned and so I can see my feet!!!! Adolescent look is really not my thing, I have no hang ups about body weight just want to regain tone and fitness and wondered if you lovely folks on this forum had any advice.
Highland_moo_mama
louiseds
March 11, 2009 - 8:19am
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Hi Moo Mama
No, it wasn't directed personally at you, or anyone in particular, and I hope it didn't come across as spiteful. It wasn't meant to be.
I know it is frustrating having a jelly belly. Been there. It was more a comment about how we see jelly belly as a bad thing, rather than a natural result of having a baby, that takes a long time for some women to firm up. The six week postpartum checkup can give us the impression that 6 weeks is as good as it gets. Women's bodies actually take between 1 and 2 years to revert to pre-pregnant shape and size. The adjustments happen both on the outside and on the inside, after all that stretching and distension of the pregnant body.
It's Yummy Mummy syndrome that makes me cross. Yes there will always be some women who are skinny again three months after giving birth. They look great in pictures because that is what we interpret 'great' to be, not because it is actually any greater than more womanly figures, just because that's what the fashion industry wants us to aspire to.
I have been on this Forum for several years, and jelly belly comes up for discussion fairly often. I just shake my head, shrug my shoulders and try to remember what it was like. No offence meant. Hope you are getting some useful info from the Forums.
Cheers
Louise