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Can anyone give me a lot of detail about what recovery from a tummy tuck is like?

Hello, I was hoping someone could educate me about how long I am likely to be "out of commission" if I go ahead and have a tummy tuck? The procedure is to fix severe diastasis (muscle repair) as a result of my pregnancy. I am not overweight and am otherwise strong (5 feet tall, 100 lbs). My...

Hello, I am 17 months post-partum and have not regained my stomach due to terrible diastasis. I am 5 feet tall, 97 lbs, but look 4-5 months pregnant. I have been to a plastic surgeon who says he can sew my muscles back together and that will flatten things out. I want to proceed - however, I...

Hello, Does anyone know if diastasis can be fixed with exercise or is surgical repair necessary? If you have experience with this issue, I would greatly appreciate your insights. Thanks! Mary Beth

Hello, Does anyone know if diastasis can be fixed with exercise or is surgical repair necessary? If you have experience with this issue, I would greatly appreciate your insights. Thanks! Mary Beth

Hello, I am super-discouraged b/c my abs are totally wrecked since I had an emergency c-section 9 months ago. I was in great shape prior to pregnancy and, except for the abs, I am back in shape. I am very small - 5 feet, 100 lbs, but my abs look totally awful. None of my tops fit me anymore and...

Hello, It has been 9 mos since my DS was born and I am back to my pp weight and work out 4-5 x per week, including 2 days of strength training w/ abs work. I weigh 100 lbs at 5 feet tall. I was super fit prior to pregnancy and worked out throughout. Unfortunately, had an emergency c-section...

Hello, I am a new Mom to a 3 month old (he's awesome!). In light of my new responsibilities, I believe that I have just 5 hrs per week to commit to exercise -- I think I can swing 1 hour per day, 5 days per week. In my former life (just 3 months ago), I worked out almost every day, and often...

That sounds amazing! How many times per week do you do this? Also, what results have you seen in terms of weight and fitness?

Hi, Thanks so much for sending the link. Unfortunately, I was not able to access the information b/c I am not registered to this Firm Board. Is it possible for you to "cut & paste" the information? I would love to see what was said. Thank you very much.

Today (my first day at this) I did 8 sprints, 1 minute each, with jogging for 1 or 2 minutes between the sprints. I just ran as fast as I could -- and I hope that it was fast enough to qualify as true HIIT training. All I know is that I did the best that I could! I really hope that there is...

Hi - I just bought this book and the program seems interesting. Has anyone tried it? Thoughts? Thanks!!

Hi - I am trying to make my workouts as efficient as possible. I have read that a 20 minute workout that consists of a series of 8 sprints mixed w/ jogging is extremely effective for weight loss, etc. Today I tried this workout. It was very difficult and I worked up a sweat. However, I could...

Hello, I just purchased Ripped 1000 and think it is great. What I love about this video is that it is super-challenging and that it involves both weights and interval bursts. I doubt I am burning anywhere near 1000 calories, but I do think I am burning a lot. I also love the fact that the...

Can someone explain to me what "periodization" weight training is? I am a new Mom and my goal is to work out as efficiently as possible so that I am no longer spending hour upon hour in the gym (my former self, I am ashamed to say). I have heard that periodization is an effective method for...

THANK YOU, THANK YOU to all who replied!!!! I am sure you are right and I need to learn how to relax and enjoy. I will work on this!!! MB

Thank you so much to Deb and to Star Dust. I really do need some moral support - and I am grateful to you for replying! I am not used to "going easy" on myself but I really do agree that this is quite a time of HUGE life transition and the physical and emotional demands are unlike anything I...

Hello, I am the Mom to a beautiful 12 week old. I always worked out very hard prior to having the baby and while pregnant (at least 6 days per week - cardio + weights - probably more than necessary). I am nursing now and it is so hard for me to fit in exercise. I am able to do so @ 4 times per...

Hello, I am a new Mom to an 11 week old. Before my baby, I worked out a tremendous amount. I think that I probably was guilty of "over-training", with lots of cardio and weight training for fear of gaining weight. As a result of my over-training, I do think I was not quite as lean as I...

Hi - Does anyone limit their workouts to ust 4-5 days per week for no more than 1 hour? That is my goal now that I am a new Mom (to an 8 week old). I used to workout daily for much longer, but I need to dedicate that time now to my Son. I also want more balance -- but I want to still look...