There are literally hundreds of different weight loss programs, fad diets, and harmful treatments (such as surgery). Too many people spend too much money on these types of fixes, only to discover that over time, they don’t work or even make the problem worse.
1. Towel Pulse:
Lie on your back, knees bent. Place a towel across your upper shins and grasp each end. Pull the ends of the towel and squeeze thighs together. Inhale, then exhale as you draw your abs in and lift your shoulders off the floor [shown]. Hold, and contract and release, your ab muscles 10 to 12 times, working up to 20. Do moves 1–4 in order for two weeks.
2. Drink Lots of Water:
Water is like the oil that keeps the wheels turning smoothly. Hydration is essential for weight loss, helping digestion and suppressing your appetite. If you can press your skin and it doesn’t spring back quickly, you might be dehydrated. Aim for eight glasses a day.
3. Eat Small, Frequent Meals:
Avoid overeating and keep your metabolism on an even keel by having five to six small meals throughout the day. Don’t wait until you’re starving before you eat a meal, you’ll likely consume way too many calories when you do so. Don’t overeat.
4. Load Up on Fiber
Keep things moving and stay full longer with a high-fiber diet. Eat lots of soluble fiber foods such as oatmeal, fresh fruits and vegetables. Choose bread with at least three grams of dietary fiber per slice, whole grain pastas and brown rice baby-tummy.
5. Run and Walk for a duration of 20mins:
Try running and walking daily in the morning for about 18-20minutes in the morning. Keep babbling with your baby! Talking is a great distraction and if you’re starting to get winded and can’t talk back anymore, then you know it’s time to take a break and drop back down to a walk. Repeat this routine 6 times: Walk for 90 seconds, run for 90 seconds.
6. Give Yourself a Break:
It takes time. Even though it seems movie stars shed their post-pregnancy pounds in a week, in reality it doesn’t happen that fast or easily. Your body has been through massive changes over the past nine months; don’t expect it to be like your pre-baby self for a while.
7. Pelvic tilt:
Do this move as early as one week after you have your baby if you had a vaginal delivery; if you had a C-section you might have to wait 8 to 10 weeks. Lie on your back with your knees bent and a pillow under your hips and another between your knees. Feet flat and your arms at your sides, inhale, then exhale and draw your abs in and tuck your pelvis under slightly, squeezing your buttocks as you do a Kegel. This Improves deep abdominal strength and stamina.
8. Snack Smart
Replace sugary snacks with fruits to satisfy that sweet craving. Keep washed and cut fruit and veggies on hand for easy picking. Try frozen grapes or apples with peanut butter for a satisfying alternative. Stock your cabinets with high-fiber and low fat snacks and dump the chips and ice cream. If it’s not there, you won’t eat it.
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