Have you ever googled “mommy tummy”? It’s unbelievable what comes up when you type in those two magic (awful) words. “How to tone a mushy mommy tummy” “Fixing mommy tummy without surgery” “Flattening the mommy tummy with 1 exercise” “5 steps to get rid of your mommy tummy” See the trend? When did having a tummy after kids, become synonymous with needing fixing? Or needing 8,246,304 way to make it better, lose it and get rid of any sign that we created life and were blessed with the most important title and role EVER? Mommy. Do our kids think less of us because we don’t have a six pack? No. Does having a tummy impact our ability to be a wonderful wife, partner, friend, sister, co-worker, anything? No. Will we look back when we are old and grey and think “wow, I wish I had less of a mommy tummy. I could have done so much better.” Hell no. When I made the (bad) decision to look up the definition of Mommy Tummy, here is what Urban Dictionary gives us (I hope you’re ready for it) When I made the (bad) decision to look up the definition of Mommy Tummy, here is what Urban Dictionary gives us (I hope you’re ready for it)
mummy tummy The stomach a future mom gets when she's pregnant. Usually used when trying to decide if a woman is pregnant or not. 1. James: Hey Bill, Did You See Cathy? Bill: Yeah She Got Big Didn't She? James: Naw I Think That's A Mummy Tummy 2. "Excuse me, are you fat or is that just a mummy tummy?" I warned you. Regardless of where you look, what you read or who you ask, mommy tummy is seen as a BAD thing. It should be avoided, eliminated and feared. Societal expectations are that a woman, regardless of the fact she’s a child or multiple children, REQUIRES a flat, tight, toned midsection. It’s also a great way for fitness pros to trick moms with false promises that prey on insecurities. So.Wrong. Here are some typical belly goings on during & after pregnancy:
No matter what our bellies look like on the outside, can we just marvel for a moment about what actually occurred on the inside? WE GREW A HUMAN. We created life. We made magic happen. And THAT should be the real definition of a mommy tummy. Without our mommy tummy, we would not BE mommies! Sure it’s tough being a mom sometimes, but would you give it all up for a six pack? Of course not! (Although certain days it may be tempting!) I’m certainly not going to tell you that you can’t train for or desire a flatter stomach or smaller waistline. But let’s steer the conversation in a different direction and talk real, educated talk about what is going on with our bellies after babies. Diastasis is a hot topic right now with a lot of poor information and advice being given. It’s a completely normal piece of pregnancy and postpartum, and should not be feared. Instead, I want to empower you with a few knowledge bits that can help you manage your diastasis during and after pregnancy.
There is much to consider and learn about diastasis during pregnancy and postpartum, and by enlisting the support of a Womens health PT or an (educated) postnatal coach, you will see that mommy tummy is nothing to be afraid of. And the power is in your hands to not only change the aesthetics you want, but to improve your overall bodily function at the same time. And that’s what I call, #winnerwinnerchickendinner ;) Till next time xo Christy Facebook: facebook.com/empowerfityeg/ Instagram: @empowerfityeg
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