Losing the Baby Weight

Posted by juleslein on March 09, 2009

Women who have been pregnant know how hard it can be to lose the weight after you've had a baby. You are so preoccupied with feedings and diaper changing that getting your figure back is usually the last thing on your mind. However, once you're settled in with your baby, you can work on losing the weight that you gained during pregnancy.

1. Choose to breastfeed your baby. Breastfeeding moms find that they lose the baby weight quickly due to the calories burned at each feeding.

2. Make time to exercise. New moms often find that it is difficult to fit daily exercise into their hectic schedules. Get a babysitter or let the newborn spend some time alone with Dad while you workout.

3. Find a mom and baby fitness class. If you're having a hard time leaving the baby, take her with you to workout. Mom and baby fitness classes are offered at many gyms and feature physical activities that you can perform with the infant.

4. Change your eating habits. Try not to rely on fast food for your meals. Instead, prepare healthy menu options and freeze them for quick meals.

5. Keep healthy foods in the house for snacking. Instead of purchasing cookies and chips, have fruits and vegetables handy for snack cravings.

6. Take long walks with your baby. Make it a nightly ritual to take your baby for a long brisk walk through your neighborhood.

*Remember: Don't expect to immediately fit back into your old pre-pregnancy clothes. Losing the weight from a baby can take almost as long as it took to gain the weight.*

source: www.ehow.com