It seems as if most new mothers out there forgot that it took about nine whole months to gain their pregnancy weight because they expect the weight to shed off a minute after the baby is born. Patience. Not even Victoria Beckham was back to her post pregnancy weight the next day. Mothers should always prioritize their child before attempting to get back into shape. Once mommy duties are through for the day then it is time to get sexy. Here are some great ways to get new moms on the right track to losing baby weight.
Some mothers are luckier than others. For some, all it takes is regular breast-feeding combined with their high-speed metabolism and TA-DA, they are back to their normal size. For most people however, it is not that easy. There are some simple little tricks that will help when it comes to losing baby weight. First, mommy can move the baby's room as far away from hers as possible. Walking back and forth everyday will eventually help in dropping excess weight. For those that live in low rise condominiums, just a change in their normal route, such as taking the stairs instead of the elevator everyday will make a huge difference. The second tip is to use the baby as a piece of exercise equipment. Sounds weird? Well, the baby will think it is fun. Dance around with the baby and when the baby is old enough the mother may do arm lifts using the baby as the weight. The third tip is to enjoy the outdoors. Mother and baby can take long strolls at the park, at the mall, along the neighborhood or virtually anywhere. Walking is great exercise for pre and post pregnancy. The last tip is to be patient. Getting back into shape is a process.
So when contemplating on the best way to go about losing baby weight it is best to start exercising or dieting once the mother's body has fully recovered. The mother and child's health should be the main concern throughout all of this. Making the baby a part of the road to losing the extra weight makes it more enjoyable for both the newborn and the mother.