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[quote=Anonymous]OP, I'm skinny - always have been - and I've always had a "soft belly."  I look like an olive on a toothpick.  That's just my body shape.  I've tried strenuous workout programs, which get me defined arms and legs and a soft belly.  I've tried ab/core-centric programs, which gives me lots of muscle under my soft belly.  I've tried diet modification, which makes my soft belly smaller but makes everything else smaller first, so I just end up looking like a sad raisin on a toothpick who also needs a nap and a burger.  It is what my body shape is.

Honestly, none of this would be a problem if I wasn't convinced, since I can remember, that the only acceptable stomachs are flat stomachs and that looking like you have a belly is HORRIFICALLY EMBARASSING and MUST BE HIDDEN.  My body is awesome.  I'm strong and healthy, I'm flexible with decent balance, I've got great endurance, I'm a size 6/8, and my kids love to use my stomach as a cuddle spot where they can get comfy.  It's my brain that needs fixing, so I can stop seeing my belly as a negative.

You have a chance to at least try to counter some of the FLAT BELLIES ONLY messaging while your DD is still young.  Please, please do.  [/quote]

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