After having a baby – life can feel like it’s on a roller coaster. But now more than ever, a woman has to focus on staying as fit and healthy as possible. Living healthy is great for your growing family, will help you keep your energy levels up and make it easier to shed the pounds you gained during pregnancy. Keep reading to get all the basics you need to create an exercise and eating plan.
Working Out With A Little One
Many women are worried about how they’ll maintain a regular workout schedule while balancing the basic life functions and schedule that comes with motherhood. The good news is that it’s TOTALLY possible, and will likely help you feel more energized in the long run.
There are so many options for exercise after having a child including moderate running (with a jogging stroller), home aerobics, weight lifting. Yoga and stretching exercises are also highly recommended because it helps to relax the body and keep joints limber. Plus there are so many different types of mommy-and-me yoga classes out there that you can do right beside your baby.
- Find a gym with a daycare! Two hours to yourself?? Yes Please!
- Bicycling – with a pulled baby carrier or one you can strap on.
- Walking/Running with stroller
- Naptime for your little one can also be your rejuvination moment: get a quick home workout in.
- Set up a home gym, so you can hit the weights from your home
- Strider Bikes are great for little ones – both my boys have loved their strider bikes and it helps you to keep your pace without leaving them behind.
Fashionable Fitness Attire
Buying clothes can be stressful when your sizes fluctuate after baby – and you’re trying to limit how much you spend on clothes that will only be worn for a few months. The great and wonderful thing about fitness clothes is that they are designed for comfort and stretch for days. Here are a few considerations:
- Tightness around the arms can aggravate skin tags that may have developed during pregnancy. A skin tag remover can be used to prevent the irritation, but try not to size down so it fits better later.
- Clothing that fits better now is always best, and then you can wear baggy clothes later when you’re smaller. It will also make you feel amazing and motivated when they’re too big!
- Wear layers. That way you can stay comfortable as your body temperature rises and falls.
- Choose materials that breath and wick sweat away. This can help reduce the chances of skin irritations.
Fab Foods That Will Keep You Fit & Full
Most women who’ve had a child will tell you that maintaining your diet can be a challenge. I personally felt SO hungry ALL.THE.DANG.TIME afterwards, which is hard to get under control.
But eating healthy after pregnancy is essential. It’s all about getting the right nutrients to support your metabolism. Here’s a list of super healthy foods that are great for ladies of all types:
- · Eggs
- · Low-fat milk
- · Avocado
- · Wild caught salmon
- · Yogurt
- · Nuts
- · Chicken
- · Lentils
- · Dark, leafy greens
- · Oatmeal
- · Edamame
- · Carrots
- · Quinoa
- · Brown Rice
With the right exercise and eating plan – your mommy-body will stay closer to your ideal body type. But as always, when in doubt ask your doctor for advice on how to manage your weight!
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