Okay, I am down from a 26 or so to a 12-14 or so, and to be blunt I cannot run due to my lap...it claps, and while I am not experiencing any rashes it tears at the softer skin underneath...it is painful to run (and I can run now, dammit!).

Any specific products anyone has used (I mean undergarment, duck tape, super glue, majic wishes from an evil djin) would be greatly appreciated.

Thing is it just doesnt seem to be that big...I really want to run guys! I want to get out there and feel my legs burn and my lungs stretch...but I feel like someone is trying to aggressively peel my abdomen away...

...majic wishes from an evil djin...)

LOL... I'm sorry- that just made me laugh out loud at work.

I'm not entirely sure what you mean by your "lap"... Is it stomach skin?? And what is it clapping against?? My suggestion would be trying Spanks or something else tight to sort of hold everything in place while you run.

-Bubbles

LOL!!! Sorry dont mistake me.. I'm not laughing at your misery, coz I'm kind of on the same boat - its just that your "majic wishes from an evil djin" made me laugh!

Sorry I'm of no help - but I hope someone replies with some good products. I need help too!

Pookey I cannot get over how thin your face is in your latest picture. IDK you that well, but I see a difference b/w the pix! I would say get you some tight spandex shorts maybe and bunch the lap up? Whenever I was pregnant, I got some sort of "belt" that you wrap around the bottom of the belly to help support the extra weight. If nothing else, you need something like that maybe, but that tightens and holds. Do you know a seamstress? Maybe someone that can make something for you like that? I've never tried spanx, so IDK about them. Ugh, what an issue.

I am there with ya, I have lost 86# and I would fit into a smaller size pant if it weren't for "My Apron of skin" still hanging around to remind me what a slob I had become....Another 120# and I will begin to request the insurance we do have now will go in and repair a hernia i have and in the process do the tummy tuck at the same time....Maybe close to February of next year so my next summer will be simply amazing! I cannot wait it is already killing me the anticipation....but I want to lose some more of this gosh aweful weight first before I start my Quest to have it repaired, i am sure that will kill another 20 lbs. just removing the fat apron.

I bought a spandex lycra type deal the goes from your thigh region and covers your breast plate that not only gives you a little shape, but it holds everything in place so it's not jiggling and wiggling around...I can even dance without causing earthquake syndrom to my body...LOL

But after your post, I do believe I might try the evil djin:)......I'll let ya know if anything gives...LOL I needed a great laugh for my day....Thank you for that!

Pookey, have you checked out the Equipment section under my blog? I address this very thing.

Pookie! There is an undergarment that you can wear that holds everything in

Also try Monkey butt powder for chafing - excellent stuff.

POOKEY!!! OMG you read my mind LMAO. I have the SAME problem. I feel the exact way you do, I wanted so badly to run but couldn't for so long. At first I tried a tighter fitting tank top under my tee shirt, but that wasn't enough. I also tried a pretty snug girdle (felt weird and was waaay too hot on the jog) now I'm in the market for a belly wrap like some pregnant folks use. I think someone suggested that, as well. Did you ever find relief? You are too funny.

Congrats on your success so far, btw, you are a great inspiration for us newbies.

-doodle

Okay' date=' I am down from a 26 or so to a 12-14 or so, and to be blunt I cannot run due to my lap...it claps, and while I am not experiencing any rashes it tears at the softer skin underneath...it is painful to run (and I can run now, dammit!).

Any specific products anyone has used (I mean undergarment, duck tape, super glue, majic wishes from an evil djin) would be greatly appreciated.

Thing is it just doesnt seem to be that big...I really want to run guys! I want to get out there and feel my legs burn and my lungs stretch...but I feel like someone is trying to aggressively peel my abdomen away...[/quote']

I got spandex workout tights they work great, moisture wicking too, makes your tummy look flat, I got a few pair at costco they have workout tanks that support the boobs as well