subject: Keep The Belly Away: How To Stay In Shape Post-tummy Tuck [print this page] Now that you've had your tummy tuck, and you have the firm belly you used to have, all you've got to do is maintain that perfect figure. Every doctor tells you this: After tummy tuck, keep the weight off! "It's no substitute for a healthy lifestyle."
You don't have to completely change your lifestyle, but it's best to keep the weight off after tummy tuck. And it's not so hard to do. Enjoy your TV, indulge in some ice cream, and exercise once in a while and you'll be fine, but you've got to keep the weight off, and here's why...
What Will Happen If You Gain Weight After One
Tummy tuck targets a specific area of the body - the belly. This is where fat accumulates as we get older, and it gives you a figure you don't want. If all your body were a little chubby, you wouldn't exactly be happy, but it would look better than just having a pouch hanging at your gut. This is why we get the operation done. The surgeon adjusts and removes tissue in order to create a flatter stomach.
You can still put on after a tummy tuck. But unlike before, you won't see it accumulate in your abdomen. The reason is that the tissue has been readjusted and not just fat removed. So, the chubbiness of your belly will be proportionate with the rest of your body.
The danger is that weight gain can stretch the tissue that you've had tightened. This is why doctors recommend women not getting one before pregnancy. If you stretch out this tissue, all that hard work will be lost.
The Easy Way
Staying in shape is not as hard as it seems. It's just a matter of having a good balance in your diet and exercise routine. Know which foods are high in fat and sugars, and indulge only occasionally. Eat plenty of vegetables and grains. Watch out for food that is high in carbohydrates. Instead of cutting out these foods that you love, be aware of the dangers and eat moderately.
Walking each day is a good enough exercise for most people. Walking helps to keep the abdomen, as well as the legs, in good shape. Even better, get some heart-pumping and sweating going twice a week. Find some activity that you enjoy, whether it be sports or working out, and spend just 30 minutes doing it. This will be good for your stomach, but also for your heart and whole body.
You will get great results, but it's no guarantee to keep you in shape. Eat right and get just a little exercise and you'll be able to keep your stomach flat for years to come.
