AboutDaphne E Brown MS CPRP Expertise I will answer questions concerning exercise, nutrition, health and diseases related to obesity or sedentary lifestyle. I can also answer questions about being an aerobics/group exercise leader or questions about getting certified with AFAA.
Experience Receiving my Masters of Science in Clinical Exercise Physiology, I have been Fitness Director on board Royal Caribbean luxury cruise ships, I have given training seminars for aspiring group exercise leaders; I am certified and I work for Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA). I was Senior Exercise Physiologist and lecturer at the Internationally renowned Pritikin Longevity Center and Spa at Turnberry Island Resort in Miami, Florida for almost 10 years and I was also the Fitness Assessment Coordinator at the exclusive Fisher Island Spa Internazionale on exclusive Fisher Island in Miami Beach (famous residents of the island include Oprah Winfrey, Andre Agassi, and Sharon Gless). I've competed in AAU and NAC Aerobics competitions. Currently, I am the Adminstrative Manager for a Municipal Parks and Recreation Department and own a Fitness/Lifestyle planning business. I have been in the Fitness industry for over seventeen years and here on AllExperts since 1999.
I'm a fit, 36-yr-old female, 5'9, 135 pounds. I perform intensive exercise 5x/week (pwr set weight training 2x, interval cardio 3x for 1+ hr each). I eat healthy and, according to my body fat percentage, I'm borderline "professional athlete" category. I do upper/lower/obligue abs workout on my weight lifting days, and I change up my exercising routines regularly. Why can't I get rid of the flab on my tummy? Is it b/c I had a c-section 2 yrs ago? Any advice would be GREATLY appreciated!
Thanks,
Annabel
PS - Daphne responded, but there was no answer my question.
Answer Hi Annabel. I apologize you did not get my answer. Here is an article that very closely reflects what I have found in my years of experience as an exercise professional.
http://www.naturalnews.com/006981.html
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In my years of training, research and working with hundreds of women, I have found that the "pouch" of fat fit women so often complain about, especially who have had abdominal surgery involving cutting the muscles in that area, is probably due to scar tissue or the way the cut muscles have healed (you must verify this with your physician).
If you are worried about the aesthetics of your "flab on my tummy", liposuction or cosmetic surgery of the area may be a viable option for you to consider, especially if you continue to maintain a healthy lifestyle. I always say that healthy positive self awareness is a great place to start when you are considering surgical body enhancements when you have run out of reasonable exercise/healthy nutritional intake (the way your eat) options. Of course always consult with a board certified plastic or cosmetic surgeon when considering this matter.
Hope this helps you a little bit at least. Take care and congratulations on maintaining a healthy lifestyle!!! Daphne
