07-24-15, 06:12 AM | |
Join Date: Dec 2001
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**OLD THREAD ALERT**
Not sure if anyone really cares But I wanted to give an update. After a little more research, I read that the "loaf of bread" is caused by weak transverse ab muscles. I've been wearing THIS when I go for walks (been walking during my lunch and after dinner) to hold my stomach in (not because I think it'll magically melt inches or anything), and doing Lindsay Brinn's Core Firing Sequence Method DVD (in addition to my other workouts). She focuses on the transverse and teaches you how to engage it again...which is what I really needed. I do notice an improvement. The loaf of bread is still there but I can definitely tell it's getting smaller. I know it'll take a lot of time and work, but I'm determined!! I forgot to get checked for diastasis recti but I see the doctor next month and I'll ask him then! I just wanted to share in case anyone else was working on the same area.
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07-30-15, 05:49 AM | |
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Join Date: Nov 2001
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I asked Cathe about this years ago and she said to not look at it while in plank because you are coming out of alignment. Work on contracting the transverse and your core muscles, glutes, etc. in plank.
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abdominals, body acceptance, body dysmorphia, bread, bread crumbs, loaf of bread, nauli, planks, pooch |
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