How to Lose the Baby Fat After Pregnancy

Baby Fat Can Be a Hard Task to Get Rid Of, but it is Possible.

Jeanne Marie Kerns
No matter how much you watch your weight while your pregnant, every mother ends up with some baby weight after the fact. Some with very little, and other with a little too much. Finding the right way to lose it can be tough. Here are some excellent tips on trying to lose the baby fat.

Once the baby has arrived, the first thing any new mother needs to do is start walking at least 30 minutes a day. Whether it be on a treadmill or walking around the block, get yourself out there and do it. You will be surprised at how fast that baby fat disappears and the old you returns.

Taking one to two b-6 vitamins a day will boost up your energy level, allowing for you to get things done. Since b-6 is a natural diuretic it will also allow you to lose any excess water weight you are holding on to. Do not take more then two pills in one day.

Go and buy a tummy wrap as soon as you can. You can buy them at any sport store or major retail store. These help to keep your tummy all tight and begin to slowly flatten out your stomach. Exactly what we all want. Mind you it can take weeks, but losing weight is a slow process if you want to keep it off.

Eat as many vegetables as you possibly can. Try and stay away from red meats for the time you are trying to lose the baby fat. The more vegetables you eat the better you will feel and the faster the baby fat will start dropping off. When eating the vegetables, try to either steam them, or eat them raw.

  • Eat five to six small meals a day.
  • Use smaller plates for each meal. This gives your brain the illusion that your eating more then you know you are.
  • Walk as often as you can. The more you walk, the faster the weight comes off and stays off.
  • Do not by any means starve yourself. This is not good for you or the baby.
  • Do not over due yourself with exercising. If you can only walk ten minutes, then only walk ten minutes. Eventually you will be able to walk more.

Published by Jeanne Marie Kerns

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  • David A. Reinstein, LCSW9/20/2009

    OK.... But how about for the dad?!?!

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