Carrying another life inside you for 9 months is amazing, but it takes a toll on your body. Every part of your body changes from the hair on your head to the toes on your feet. Luckily, most of these changes are due to hormonal changes in your body so these changes go away after you’ve had the baby. A good example is the big nose and skin pigmentation that most moms-to- be experience. However, for most of the physical changes, you have to work hard to get rid of.
Here are a few tips on how you can achieve a gorgeous postpartum body.
1. Exercise
After giving birth, your body is usually not as strong as it was before, so you need to take things slow when it comes to exercise. You can start slow walk on the treadmill or walk around the block. Then, as time gets by and your body adjusts, you can take your exercise routine up a notch by going all out on hardcore exercises. Take a look at Total Shape’s official website to know how to track your calories and get tips on how to lose weight fast. Here are some amazing exercises for you to get rid of the love handles and tighten the loose skin by gaining muscle over your mummy tummy.
Reverse curl
Lie down on your yoga mat facing up, lift your legs and bend them slightly on the knees. Now lift your legs towards your face as your lower abdomen curls towards you. Lower your legs and repeat this 10 times. This exercise is to work on your upper stomach.
Leg lifts
To work on your lower abdominal muscles, do leg lifts. While still lying on your back, lift your legs straight up, then lower one leg then lift it. Alternate to the other leg as you lower and lift. Alternate between both legs 20 times.
Elbows to knees
While still lying down, suspend your legs over your waist and place your hands behind your head. Bring your right elbow to touch your left knee, then alternate so that your left elbow touches your right knee. This criss-cross movement helps get rid of your love handles.
2. Breastfeed
Breastfeeding your body helps you burn calories. It’s good for the baby and for you breastfeed as often as you can. The best thing about breastfeeding is that you lose weight without breaking a sweat.
3. Watch what you eat
Avoid greasy food because they will only make it harder to get your pre-baby body back. Eat lots of fruits and vegetables, at least 5 servings in a day. Make water your best friend because it helps you stay hydrated and helps your body bounce back to better shape.
Making your postpartum body look amazing is a personal journey. Forget about those celebrity moms who get back their pre-baby body in 2-3 weeks. That is unhealthy and dangerous for you. It takes about 6 months for your body to get back to normalcy. So you can start working on getting your sexy back 3 to 4 months postpartum. However, you have to get cleared by your doctor first.
