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Losing Weight After Having Baby

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So when is the right time to begin exercising and losing those pregnancy pounds? How many weeks postpartum should you wait before hitting the gym or dusting off your exercise DVDs?

1. Right after delivery, you can start Kegel exercises. As long as your doctor allows, you can begin Kegel exercises whenever you feel up to it. Strengthening the pelvic floor will speed your recovery along.

2. As soon as you’re comfortable, begin to walk. Walk as much as you can without feeling fatigued. Light lower and upper body exercises can be started after delivery too. You should not feel any exercise related pain. In fact, exercise should make you feel better.

3. Wait 6-8 weeks for regular exercise. Whether you had a C-section or a vaginal delivery, it’s normal to pick up your exercise routine 6 weeks after birth. You may have to wait longer if you had complications during pregnancy or delivery that requires extra care. Your doctor will give you the thumbs up on the right exercise plan for you. Pick exercises you enjoy and can sustain on a regular basis.

4. Exercise with baby. Enjoy stroller walks and jogs. Carry baby in a sling while you walk or hike. Put baby on the floor next to you while you do push-ups, sit-ups, and weight training.

5. Don’t overdo it. Call your doctor if you experience severe or chronic pain, increased vaginal bleeding, faintness, nausea, or difficulty breathing.

As you allow for adequate recovery, you’ll enjoy the many benefits of exercise postpartum and in the years to come!

Losing Weight After Having Baby

1. Make it fun. Swing baby around throughout the day. Run up and down the stairs over and over again. Your bouncing baby will love her new roller coaster. Get out of the house and walk. Take in the beauty around you.

2. Seize the moment. Feel busy now with baby? Fast forward the tape 5 years…you’ll be dropping your baby off at kindergarten with two more kids in the backseat. Ah then, you’ll be really busy! Life doesn’t slow down. A better time will not exist in the future. Now is the time to get in the fabulous habit of exercise.

3. Involve a friend. If you’re meeting a friend for lunch, insist on taking a walk after your meal together. Look for ways to be active with others. Meet weekly with another mom to workout, either with the kids or take turns watching the kids while the other mom exercises for 20 minutes.

4. Plan for it. On Sundays, take your calendar out and schedule in your exercise times for the week. Exercise DVD during baby’s Monday morning nap. Walk 45 minutes with baby on Wednesday after lunch. Put it in your calendar and stick to it. You wouldn’t miss a doctor’s appointment, so don’t miss these critical appointments for your health.

5. Set small goals and reach them. If the thought of finding time for a 45 minute workout gets you depressed, start with fitting 10 minutes of exercise into your day, 5 days a week. Once you establish that as your normal routine, you can extend your workout time to 20 minutes on some days, or have a few 10 minute sessions during the day.

As your baby grows up into a little child, give him the gift of a fit, healthy mom. If you exercise, your children will someday too. If you want them to be healthy in the future, it’s time for you to set the example and start fitting time in for exercise today.

Today’s Action Step: Which of these ideas will you use to fit exercise into your schedule?

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