After carrying your precious bundle of joy for 9 months and having a lifetime experience of giving birth, reality soon starts to set in. The reality of having a baby is that you leave the hospital with a stubborn friend “BABY WEIGHT”! As many new moms know, it’s easy to set a goal for losing weight after having a baby but the chance of that happening is tough. As a new mom your life will quickly be surrounded by baby cries, diaper changes, formula, work and maybe school which will make joining a gym a distant memory. I’m here to tell you, you don’t need surgery or an expensive membership to battle your baby weight. Also you don’t have to be so stuck on returning to your pre-baby weight, embrace your new curves because it will take time and commitment to slowly lose your weight and feel good about yourself.
CLOTHES
Although your goal is to hurry and fit back into those skinny jeans you may want to consider that this goal may take months or up to a year to accomplish. My suggestion would be to buy a small wardrobe to compliment your new body. Avoid tight fitting shirts if you’re concerned about your belly. You can always pair a loose baby doll top with leggings or jeans and you will look FAB! No need to limit yourself to big T-Shirts or sweat suits that only make you look and feel bigger. If you do purchase tight fitting shirts and you’re conscious about your belly throw on a cardigan or cute blazer to hide your bulge while still looking cute. Trying to wear your pre baby clothes after having a baby only makes you look bigger. Buy bigger clothes until you’re able to comfortably fit into your pre baby clothes.
Losing The Weight.
I’m no expert I can only share what’s worked for me. After moping around for 10 months after having my daughter I decided to get active and attempt to lose my baby weight. Of course we know a big chunk of losing weight is eating right so you have to start with that. Next I would start by taking your baby to a trail or park and walk or jog while pushing them. You can also leave your baby with a sitter and hit the walking trail alone with your Ipod. Try purchasing a workout DVD that focuses on abs, buttocks or body sculpting. Kick boxing is also a good cardio exercise that works great. Once you put your baby on a schedule you can set an alarm to remind yourself to workout as well. You will have to try different things in order to see what works for you. Ultimately my message is that its OK to want to WANT to lose weight but don’t beat yourself up about it. You have nothing but time. Find bigger clothes that’s still cute and trendy, enhance your appearance by applying lashes, eye shadow or makeup and know that you’re BEAUTIFUL whether you’re petite or plus size .Enjoy motherhood the weight can wait.
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