Thanks K2. I just replied to the EFI board about this. It seems obvious now after what everyone is saying that the muscles are under there but won't be seen if there is a layer of fat. I could definitely stand to lose at least 5 pounds. I think I weight about 117, maybe more (NO SCALE AT HOME...don't want one! lol ) and I am only barely 5'1". I used to have a super flat stomach...could see the cuts and everything...BACK IN THE DAY ...I'm 36 now and two kids later...but no excuse. I do love to eat! Especially now that I know what I can safely eat and still feel good with the IBS. It's probably possible too that the lexapro I started affected my weight a little, as did the fact that I don't have d anymore (I always said that the IBS was my weight control b/c I could always count on "losing" it all in that manner at least 3 times/week. ) But I wouldn't want those days back for any amount of weight loss or model-looking belly.
I used to run 2-3 miles about 5 times/week. I'm not in that kind of shape now but I can shoot for 2 miles 3-4 times/week running/walking some. I will approach this goal wtih mainly cardio and keep everyone updated on if it helps with the "distended appearance." I LOVE doing sit-ups and the pilates/yoga...but of course I hate cardio...wish it were the other way around! Oh well, thanks!
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) and I am only barely 5'1". I used to have a super flat stomach...could see the cuts and everything...BACK IN THE DAY 
...I'm 36 now and two kids later...but no excuse. I do love to eat! Especially now that I know what I can safely eat and still feel good with the IBS. It's probably possible too that the lexapro I started affected my weight a little, as did the fact that I don't have d anymore (I always said that the IBS was my weight control b/c I could always count on "losing" it all in that manner at least 3 times/week. 
) But I wouldn't want those days back for any amount of weight loss or model-looking belly. 
