Losing all of the weight gained during pregnancy does not usually happen when you deliver your baby. Most women do gain additional weight, and for many it is very difficult to get back to the desired pre-pregnancy numbers on the bathroom scale.
You’re extra busy, probably sleep-deprived, and often just plain tired. Who wants to think about exercising?
The great news is that you don’t really have to think about it. Just doing what comes naturally to most women will burn more calories and tone more muscles than an average workout at the gym. You could call it “carrying the baby after carrying the baby”.
Most babies are happiest when they are being cradled in Mother’s arms, and holding, rocking and transporting a baby without benefit of a stroller or carriage is great exercise. So is Slow Dancing with Baby, and you can practice new steps with no fear of critics!
If you haven’t been in the habit of getting regular exercise, this is the time to start changing your ways. However, almost any activity will result in extra calories burned and resultant weight loss if it’s done with baby – in your arms or in tow.
Figure out what form of physical exercise appeals to you most, and take your baby along. (This does not apply to skydiving, stunt driving and such, but you’re sure to have another option or two!) Walking, cycling and cross-country skiing are just a small sample of the baby-friendly possibilities.
For many of us, exercise is more of an ordeal than a pleasure. This does not need to be the case; in fact exercising can and should be a part of your daily routine that you look forward to with enthusiasm. Many otherwise lethargic people find that exercising with a friend is a great motivator.
Mothers with babies can find other mothers with babies at any community center, and you’re almost sure to find a group of compatible cohorts in your pursuit of après pregnancy fitness.
It should be noted that though exercise is beneficial in just about every way imaginable, you can’t go from pregnant to svelte in a hurry. Your body needs some time to recuperate, but the amount of time depends on the state of your health and the exercise or lack of it you were getting before your pregnancy.
If you were used to regular exercise, whether moderate or intensive, you’ll probably be relieved to get back to your routine, but you should always check with your doctor and make sure you’re not overdoing it.
For those women who have never been interested in exercise in any form, don’t wait to have it forced upon you. Start out slowly and gradually, with activities you enjoy.
In fact, don’t think of it as “exercise”. Think of it as a walk in the park – literally! Or a stroll in the mall, if that suits you better. The idea is to get moving and keep moving, and if you’re carrying the baby along, you get the added bonus of bonding while you burn up the calories.
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