During pregnancy, you had probably indulged in all the pampering you had received from your husband and others and the results of that is there for all to see. You have packed on weight throughout the nine months and childbirth has not made all the weight gain go away. There are many tell-tale signs of pregnancy like stretch marks, weak pelvic muscles, cellulite veins and not least, your inability to slip into your old clothes.
But there is no need to despair. You can easily get back into shape as long as you have the determination and will power to stick to your weight loss goals and stay consistent to your new lifestyle. However, if you have had a cesarean delivery, it is important to allow your incision to heal first before embarking on any exercise routine.
Keep breastfeeding your baby for as long as you can because it is the best and natural way to lose weight. With breastfeeding, you lose about 650 calories in a day which is equal to 2 to 3 hours of aerobics a day! Breastfeeding triggers hormones in your body that helps burn calories, so it would be best to breastfeed until your baby is a year old at least. Read the rest of this entry »