Stomach issues

CK2010

Hi everyone, hope some of you can help as you seem to know your stuff in here!

I had a baby three years ago. I was size 6/8 before that but found myself to be too skinny no matter what i ate (including two complans a day on top of normal 3 meals etc). once i had the baby my body snapped right back to the size it was- now i must add that i was 17 having her and i was in college and commuting/walking, and working, and looking after baby so i was quite fit and active, and had youth on my side!

but my tummy no matter how skinny i was always had what i can only describe as a 'pouch', which i did have before the baby but it seems bigger since having her. like my stomach has never fully shrunk back.

i'll admit my diet was never great as i always stayed skinny so i didnt really care about healthy eating but now that ive graduated and no longer walk and commute ive put on some weight and typically enough i now want it gone! :rolleyes: ive joined a gym and the weight is falling off me, doing planks, crunches, weights etc., and im eating better-not the best but better than i was-switching to brown rice, grilled chicken, healthier options.

im forming a nice little six pack but the pouch is still there- a rounded little pot belly- and i also have like a line running accross my lower belly like the fat has creased it or something is how id best describe it. my question i guess is whether this is from diet (sugar and salt?) or is it more than likely pregnancy related and am i doomed forever?

ive tried drinking more water and lowering salt and sugar intake so time will tell i suppose but id just be interested to know if any of you know what it is or if theres any exercise to get rid.
sorry for the long post and i guess ive answered my own question in a way but just wanted some advice form people who'd know more than myself!

TommyKnocker

I posted this response in another thread late last year maybe some of the stuff shown in the videos may be of some help

CK2010

thanks for that, i'm doing some of the stuff in the video already-either in gym or as part of pilates- but there were a couple of new ones that il give a try! thank you