Weight Loss After Pregnancy

                    

            Mommy Fitness: How to Lose Your "Baby Weight"?

Briana, Mother of Three lost 73 Lbs in 6 Months!!!

               
                             Pregnancy is one of the most beautiful and incredible stages in a woman's life yet millions of women are left feeling hopeless and depressed about their bodies after those 9 months are over. A recent Huffinton Post study for the article  'The Realistic Skinny on Moms, Pregnancy and Weight Gain'   revealed that over 50 % of women tend to over-gain weight during pregnancy. Doctor's recommend that the average weight gain during pregnancy for a woman with a healthy BMI is from 25 to 35 lbs. Yet 1 out of every 5 women in America is obese before pregnancy and tends to gain an average of 50-90 lbs by the end of the third trimester.  Don't get discouraged, here are a few tips that can help you jump start your post-pregnancy weight loss and getting your pre-baby body back.

      Losing weight and getting in shape with a newborn or a toddler can be very difficult, but yes, it can be done. Many mothers say they are too busy to go to the gym or do not have enough money to buy home gym equipment. After doing my research I've found some great at home work-out routines which can be done without any equipment or a gym membership.  One of my favorite mommy fitness blogs is Fit Mommy Diaries, check out her amazing post-pregnancy transformation.

                                 Mommy Fitness Tips: 5 Simple Tips to Lose Weight

                                                   Tip # 1: Breastfeeding

Many scientist believe that breastfeeding can help women shed some of their baby weight rapidly because they are using extra calories to feed their infant. Doctors do not recommend extreme diets while breastfeeding because you need a healthy amount of calories in order to produce milk.  Nutritionist suggest women should consume at least 1600 calories a day during this stage. So though you may not diet, you can still eat healthy.

                                               Tip # 2: Toning Exercises 

I've looked all over the internet and found a few excellent workout routines that can be done in the comfort of your own home, with no gym equipment or experience necessary. With just 30 minutes a day you can transform your body. I absolutely recommend "Diary of a Fit Mommy's" day-by-day workout routine. Check out her site for hundreds of Mommy exercises that you can do with your child or while your child is sleeping 

For the mothers who are interested on focusing on toning their glutes this is an excellent daily routine:

 

                                                Tip # 3: Drink Water

 I know you are probably tired of hearing this by now but drinking water will help you shed the accumulated water weight gained during your pregnancy. That's just one of the thousands of benefits of drinking water. Drink a gallon a day and watch the water weight melt away .

                                         Tip #4 : Cardio; Walk your Baby

Get your stroller ready!!!!  Walking your baby 20 minutes a day is an excellent cardio routine to help you shed off the extra lbs. Take a walk around your neighborhood or a local park. 

                                       Tip #5 : Join a Mommy Fitness Group

The internet is filled with fitness mommy groups.Moms In Motion is one of the most popular meet up sites for Fitness Mommies to meet and connect. For $5 a month you can register in one of the local fitness groups in your community. They offer two programs; Fit Family gives you the opportunity to workout with your child. The FitMom program is for Moms only. By joining a fitness group you will receive support and motivation from your peers. You will meet women like YOU : Women who want to get into shape while having fun too. Being part of a group allows you to share information, make new friends, stay motivated and participate in many planned workout activities.