Why does my belly “stick out” no matter how much exercise or core I do?!⬇️⬇️⬇️
I get asked all the time, “Why do I look pregnant I have never had kids OR why do I still look 6 months pregnant when in 2 years postpartum?”
The short answer: It depends! But it’s commonly do to abdominal weakness.
Remember we all have different shapes and sizes and anatomy, so no belly will look the same!❤️
And if you have had children, then your belly and body will go through major changes, and it can take years to regain abdominal strength! Your body will never be the same so focus on the new you! Focus on doing things that make you feel good!🙌
That’s why I stress so much to patients on the importance of exercise before, during and after pregnancy (and for anyone to help prevent injuries and maintain a healthy belly/pelvic floor)✅
So if you want to learn more then see a pelvic floor physical therapist near you OR checkout The Belly Whisperer Method online program to learn how to BREATHE for your CORE & PRLVIC FLOOR⬇️⬇️⬇️
FORCEFUL EXHALATION is critical for CORE and PELVIC FLOOR activation to help prevent and manage DIASTASIS RECTI!⬇️
Breathing is an involuntary action that the body does to keep us alive without us having to think about it (thank goodness!) BUT you can practice forceful exhalation to improve transversus abdominus and pelvic floor activation for improved lumbopelvic stability!How?🤔
With diaphragmatic breathing! Normally, relaxed expiration is done by the passive recoil of the diaphragm but during forced expiration, the air is driven out as the diaphragm is forced upwards due to a rise in intra-abdominal pressure caused by contraction of the abdominal muscles! Yes! You can breathe your way to more toned abs and a stronger pelvic floor!🧐
I am 6 months postpartum in the video showing a short progression of breathing, flexibility, core strengthening from my online programs!
Even if I only spend five minutes a day, I always do something to help my IBS, UC, and recovery after my emergency C-section!
LINK in BIO to start your free trial!🔥🔥🔥
-The Belly Whisperer
