New Mom Weight Loss – How and When To Begin

New mom weight loss can be frustrating and confusing. The famous and beautiful people that grace the cover of the magazines lose their baby belly in a couple of months. But it has already been longer than that and you are no where near your pre pregnancy weight. Frustration sets in when you realize that the plan that you had is not working and you are no closer to your weight loss goal. So, how and when do you start?

Let’s take a look at the celebrity moms first. They have millions of dollars riding on losing weight quickly and getting their old body back. They have nannies to help with the kids, nutritionists and personal chefs to make sure that they are eating just right, and personal trainers to get them to the gym for 2 hours every day. I am guessing since you are reading this article, you don’t have those kind of resources. So let’s take a look at more realistic post pregnancy weight loss.

Without the pressure and the support staff that comes with celebrity status, weight loss is a bit slower, but definitely possible. To house your baby, your poor body was stretched and it will take some time for it to normalize. Your muscles and joints stretched and moved and it does take a bit of time for them to get back to where they were. You will have to be a little bit more careful than normal as you start exercising, because of this.

So When Can You Start?

The rule of thumb is six weeks if you delivered naturally, and eight weeks if you had a c-section, alhough most doctors approve of walking, some light stretching (and sometimes light yoga), and Kegel exercises before the six week mark. Listen to your body, and talk to your doctor. If you have any signs that you are over exerting yourself such as pain or bleeding, stop!

What Kind Of Exercises Work?

Generally, whatever worked best for you before you were pregnant, will work best for you afterward. The thing to keep in mind is that your fitness levels are no where near where they were 10 months ago, so do not expect to do the same exercises at the same intensity. That is an injury waiting to happen. Start small and ease your way back into working out as your fitness level increases.

How Often Do I Need To Exercise?

You want to exercise three days a week, and your goal is 20-30 minutes per session depending on the intensity. However, at the beginning, take it easy and get back into the routine. As your fitness level increases, you will be able to go a little bit longer each week. Within a month or two you should be able to exercise the full 30 minutes.

New mom weight loss is hard, but I know that you can do it. Set achievable goals for yourself, and stick with it. Following these exercising guidelines is a great start, and along with proper nutrition, you will be well on your way to your pre-baby body in no time!

Kurt Abel from Effective Weight Loss.If you are interested, myFit Yummy Mummy Review will describe the best way for busy moms to get back into shape.

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