Best way to Lose Weight After Pregnancy


For many new mothers, the question of when will I get my body back after having a baby often immediately follows, "when will the baby sleep through the night?" Fortunately, if you are in good health and your doctor gives you the green light, you can usually begin light exercise within 3-4 weeks after delivery. Depending on how much weight you gained during pregnancy, most people can expect to lose the weight within 6-12 months after giving birth. Be sure to check with your physician before beginning an exercise routine postpartum! As the mom of four children, including a set of twins, my weight loss results varied each time. Although I am a runner, I switched to walking and DVD workouts for the first several months. I found that having a reliable all-terrain stroller and/ or a quality baby front pack or backpack can make a big difference. Be patient, eat a healthful diet, drink plenty of water and make a goal of exercising 2-3 times a week. Of course, there is more to exercise than just the goal of losing weight after pregnancy. Just 15-20 minutes of walking each day can improve your mood, help you sleep better (when you do get a chance to sleep) and increase circulation, which can boost your overall recovery time. Your baby will probably enjoy the fresh air, which may help him sleep. Ask your pediatrician if it is safe for the baby to be outside and if they are the appropriate age and size to ride in a stroller or front pack.
Walking is one of the Best Workout Routines to Lose Weight after Pregnancy
My absolute favorite workout routine for post-pregnancy is the simplest one: walking. After each of my kids were born, I began a walking workout within 6 weeks after checking with both my own doctor and the pediatrician to ensure it was safe to do so. One of the best things about walking is that you don't need any exercise equipment. You can do it any time of the day, without worrying about making it to a class on time or getting child care. Most babies of any age can safely ride in a front pack. Just be sure that the straps and openings are properly adjusted. You probably own a stroller, too. Using an age appropriate version (rear facing or front facing), your baby will probably enjoy getting out for fresh air while you go for a walk. With my second son, I had the benefit of using a hand-me-down treadmill. I would strap Joe into the front pack and walk briskly for 45 minutes to an hour while I watched television. It never failed - Joe fell asleep each and every time! After the twins were born, my work colleagues chipped in to give us a gift certificate that we used to buy a double jogger stroller. Our house was 1 mile up the back side of a relatively steep hill. All spring, I walked those babies down and then back up the hill! If you are a novice exerciser (or even an experienced one), walking is a super exercise that is easy to do and convenient. Go as fast or slowly as you wish. The most important thing is that you are out there.


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