How To Lose "Baby Fat," Help Please!
I'm not here to give you a "perfect world" scenario where as a new mother you have all the help you need, get plenty of sleep and truly enjoy exercise. If that were the case you might not have done a Google search for "losing baby fat."
I will also say I respect all the hard work and sacrifice women go through during pregnancy. I'm sure all women will say, "you have no idea!"
I'll attempt to give you specific information and tools you can implement in you daily routine without sounding like a broken record. You know the one, "all you need to do is eat a healthy balanced diet and get plenty of exercise." So let's get started.
Don't wait till after your pregnancy to start your exercise program! You new that was coming right!
OK, so now that you have had your baby and did not maintain an pregnancy exercise routine and have a little extra around the middle. What can you do?
I will also say I respect all the hard work and sacrifice women go through during pregnancy. I'm sure all women will say, "you have no idea!"
I'll attempt to give you specific information and tools you can implement in you daily routine without sounding like a broken record. You know the one, "all you need to do is eat a healthy balanced diet and get plenty of exercise." So let's get started.
Don't wait till after your pregnancy to start your exercise program! You new that was coming right!
- The benefits of exercise during pregnancy are numerous, including healthy weight gain.
- Find some walking partners. Having friends who motivate each other is a great way to get moving because getting going is the hard part.
- Start with body weight exercises primarily for your core and lower body.
- Consult a pregnancy fitness professional like us for FREE! Really is doesn't cost you anything. We want to help as many women as possible and that is the honest truth.
OK, so now that you have had your baby and did not maintain an pregnancy exercise routine and have a little extra around the middle. What can you do?
- Go out and buy a quality stroller that roles nice, has plenty of places to put stuff and that is comfortable for you and your baby.
- Gear up with a new pair of athletic shoes and clothes. I know you love shopping and if you look great you tend to feel great.
- Pay attention to your core and posture. Stand tall, hold your mid-section tight and smile!
- Start with a basic exercise routine. It doesn't have to be a full hour. Your body will respond to what ever you give it.
- Make time for yourself! Easier said than done right but the fact is we always find a way when we make it a priority. You are worth it!
- Second most important area to work is your lower body. Your legs and hips have the largest muscle groups and therefore burn the most calories. More muscle tissue = more calories burned. Again start with body weight exercises.
- Watch your sugar intake. I am not a Dietitian so I can't tell you what to eat and what not to eat. I do know the powers that be are putting sugar in everything. So read your
ingredients and look for all types of sugar. - Consider sugar substitutes like Agave Nectar. It is a lower glycemic sweetener.
- A serving size is about the size of your fist. Be careful when you are eating out. Most of the time you will eat half and take the rest to go.
- Be Patient! Yes again easier said than done. Focus on the task at hand not the result. It is never a fast easy process so don't get frustrated.
- Breast feeding will burn up to 500 calories per day.
- Contact us for a free consultation.
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My friend who is a new mom is excited to lose those belly fats. She wants me as her walking partner since she knew that I am really into exercise waking up in the morning. early pregnancy symptoms
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