Hullo

Yep, I had a Csect with DD who is now 5. It is definatly possible to get the muscles back. You can see in my photos though that I still have that bump at the bottom, would love a totally flat stomach but i'm not complaining...We were talking about "spot reduction" before and it's not possible unfortunatly but if you reduse your body fat % you will lose it from your tummy (just not generally first off). Then its just a matter of building the muscle. It depends what you want really, if you just want to see the muscle then lose the weight. We all have a 6 pack - it's just with most it's still in the carton If you want definition then build the muscle and lose the fat. The main muscle you want to target is the Transverse Abdominals. These are the ones that sit around the front like a belt. They are really important for posture and esp important for women who have had children as they are the muscles that help and contract when you do your pelvic floor exercises.

Matildasmummy - of course I don't mind you doing the program! It's pretty generic so anyone wanting to achieve weight loss and a little bit of hypertrophy (muscle gain) can use it. Do you have any weights though? Most of those exercises can be done using dumbbells or barbells or even a medicine ball.

Glad you're getting your thyroid problem sorted out, sounds like it could explain the way you're feeling.

Hoobs, I'm not sure about the swimming, maybe you could do all three and use it as interval training. One lap sprinting, one lap slower using the pullbuoy (not really sure what that is, sorry!)?

INWYM about getting DP to pinch you with the calipers! Kinda takes the romance away doesn't it!!

I had my measurements done on Sat and i've lost another 1.4 KG (3.4 in total) which is good. My measurements haven't changed much but thats because i'm doing too much cardio to really build my muscle as much as I should be (but thats another thread...). My body fat % is down to 15 which is as low as it's going to go! I've dropped my interval training sessions (thank god) but I have picked up a few classes, i've missed them so much! Only 3 weeks to go!!!