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by Kaye Medalla

Just gave birth? Do you want to lose the baby weight without going to the gym? I know you want to spend more time with your little tot for now instead of going to the gym and start a fitness regimen.

I thought getting back into shape would really be hard after my third pregnancy but after getting some professional advice and a few great tips here and there, I was able to fit into the new Gap jeans that I bought a size smaller (to motivate me). I hope these tips would also be of great use to you.

Tips To Lose The Baby Weight

1. Control Your Food Cravings. There are several reasons why women who just gave birth get constant food cravings. One of them is their hormones are still on an up-and-down surge. You have to try to keep your sugar levels in control by eating frequent small meals instead of just 2 to 3 big meals in a day. You need a balanced diet consisting of fats, protein and complex carbohydrates.

2. Breastfeeding Your Baby Can Help You Lose Weight. Breastfeeding is healthy for you and your baby. During pregnancy, your body was gradually saving up fat that you would need for lactation or breastfeeding and it’s one of the reasons why pregnant women become fat. After giving birth, you can use up that stored fat by breastfeeding your baby and you would surely lose 500 to 700 calories each day.

3. Walking Around And Showing Off Your Baby. Showing off your baby to the neighbors can do you good so take the time to walk around include the baby friendly parks. Walking everyday is extremely helpful in getting rid of the baby weight and not to mention the stress that a new mom feels too. So take a walk and it would be great if you could bring your baby too.

Wanting to get back in shape is a good thing but remember not to rush your body. You have to take extra care of yourself because your baby depends on you now. Learn to appreciate the joys of motherhood and just give shaping up some time. Avoid adding stress to yourself, enjoy and congratulate yourself for a job well done.

Rushing into getting back in shape should not be your first priority here. I suggest that if you just continue eating a well balanced diet and watch your health carefully, for your safety and your baby’s safety, you would eventually lose the pounds naturally.

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