Weird belly or Wine Belly ?

[tiger104]

Ever since I was a child I used to make the kids laugh at school by pushing my belly out to look like I was pregnant, I though it was something my body would grow out of... I can still do it ! I am a 5ft 2 inch 9st 5lbs woman who eats all the right stuff, so why have I got so much fat round my waist, forget pinhc an inch I can pinch 2 but am slim elsewhere, I drink wine most nights so could it be alcohol ? Has anyone drastically cut down to find they have lost weight round their middle ? Other women I know physically couldn't push their belly out like I do, even the doc thought it was odd ?

[warpig1]

Tiger, mine is exaclty the same as you described to a T. I wasn't like that when I was young but certainly am now, along with slim legs and arms. I too drank a lot of wine (very much excessive I should add) and thought that this was the cause. I havent had a drink for about six weeks and hoped that I would see a reduction in my 'gut', no change as yet I am sorry to say. It is ok if I hold it in but when I force it out I look about 7 months pregnant.

The alcohol may contribute to some of the excess fat but I think being able to push it out is more to do with your muscles, maybe some sit-ups would help, but I don't really know as I haven't tried any!

If I happen upon a miracle cure I will let you know, but at least you know you are not the only one!

war(i've got a big belly)pig XX

[warpig1]

Oh, just a thought, maybe it is an animal thing, you know, pigs and tigers!!!!

[nic2006]

I can do the same thing and always thought everyone could until i asked a couple of friends. Mind you I have never had a flat stomach anyway!

[Ellie belly]

I can do it too babe, i'm 11st and 6ft. I'm tee total so it isnt' the alcohol. It's just that our tummy muscles aren't as tight as everyone elses, thats why we can feel it stretch when we push our tummy out =) don't worry, it's perfectly normal. xx