You have done the unthinkable. You cooked a tiny human for over nine months and safely delivered them to this world. Congratulations!
If you are anything like most women, you will not find your postpartum body pleasing. It’s so surprising how many things are different with your body after delivering a baby. The most obvious is the excess baby weight that lingers around during the first three months of your newborns life. (also known as the fourth trimester.)
It took nearly a year to pack on the pounds you gained during your pregnancy. Therefore, expect that you will not return to your pre-pregnancy body immediately. Sure! There are moms out there who snap immediately back to their prior figures but let’s face it. That is NOT the norm. No matter how normal it may seem on television and social media. Some women are just #blessed in the area of immediately obtaining a banging post baby body!
The reality is using the fourth trimester to focus on what is most important-bonding with your new baby and getting used to your new normal together. While you may be itching to get into the gym to shed those last pounds. You get to that stage to discover that you are simply too sleep deprived and busy with the new baby during those first few months. So don’t rush yourself! Instead you can implement these 3 easy ways to lose weight into your routine.
Providing your new baby with natures best food will not only be extremely beneficial for the baby. This will also help you burn 300-500+ calories every single day according to Women’s Health. Your body is working hard to produce milk and will subconsciously assist you in shedding some of the baby weight.
During the fourth trimester, you more than likely will not be getting much sleep. You are practically a walking zombie, trying to go to a gym to workout is nearly out of the question. If you are breastfeeding and having to keep up with the demands of a newborn feeding schedule, strenuous workouts simply aren’t practical. Incorporating a daily stroller walk with your bundle of joy will keep you active and assist you in getting back to your pre pregnancy figure, once your doctor clears you for exercise.
Get out with other new moms
First of all after having your baby, you will spend a lot of time in the house adjusting to your new life as a mom. Your days and nights will completely revolve around your new tiny boss. You will not get out much during those early days but once you are feeling up to it, try take a walk with the baby. There are many things you can do with a new mom like yourself to keep you both active and out of the house while bonding with your new babies.
There are natural and easy things to do during the fourth trimester in kick-starting your weight loss journey but give yourself grace during this season. You literally just brought life into this world. Cherish this time with your new bundle of joy. Incorporating these easy steps while you are bonding with your baby will allow you to gradually start the process of getting back into shape! Good luck mama!
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