When you first discovered that you were pregnant, your doctor probably told you to start gaining weight.
Gaining weight is something that is just a part of being pregnant. When you are eating for two, you have to work really hard not to gain any weight. Now that you have had your baby, though, you're probably anxious to lose the weight that you have gained. Many pregnant women are very anxious to get back to their old figures. The good news is that this article contains hints to help you get your figure back after having a baby. Try any one of these tips to help you get back to your old size.
Drawing In: This exercise is great for women who have just given birth because, in addition to helping you lose weight, it will make your back, abs and core stronger which will help you regain your posture as well as increasing your metabolism. In this exercise you will start out on all fours with your hands right under your shoulders. Then you pull in your abs while taking care to keep your neck and spine in a line. Breathe in through your nostrils while you keep your back straight and then, while pulling your navel up into your spine (while keeping the spine still) breathe back out. Do this twelve times and repeat for three sets to get a good abdominal and core workout. Breathing through forearm planking is another fantastic weight loss tool. Now, slowly lower yourself until your forearms are flat on the surface below. Now straighten those legs to create a straight line with your legs. Inhaling deeply through the nose and letting it out through the mouth while squeezing the abs and hold the position. The next stage of this exercise is a pushup type movement. Repeat these steps three times. You'll look better have a stronger core and better posture.
Air Bike: This post natal exercise begins with you lying down flat on your back and raising your knees and arms so that the left knee touches the right elbow and the right knee touches the left elbow. Keep doing this. This is a great ab strengthener and calorie burner, two things that are important to women who have had babies.
All done! Those are the best ways for any woman to lose weight so that she can get back to her pre-pregnancy weight. Try these three tips and you're sure to fit into your old clothes in just a short period of time.
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