Six Effective Ways to Lose Weight after Having a Baby

When it comes to pregnancy there is one common question asked by new moms, veteran moms, and moms-to-be: "How do I get my body back after having a baby?" While there’s no single formula that works for all women, I can definitely provide some real insight from my own unique personal and professional experiences.

Standing 5'7" postpartum I weighed 175 pounds. I should mention that during pregnancy I had gained a whopping 65 pounds, 40 of which I lost within 2 months of my son’s birth, thanks to breastfeeding. Although I exercised regularly, the additional 25 pounds lingered for over a year and I had some serious butt and thigh cellulite to go with it. Fed up with my appearance and reduced energy levels I did what I had to do.

I began to implement a very high-intensity cardio routine comprised of running, elliptical training, and cycling, 5-6 days a week with 3-4 days of resistance training emphasizing my upper- and lower-body muscle groups. In addition, I eliminated any and all overly processed foods from my diet and deprived myself of anything that I didn’t cook on a regular basis in order to avoid hidden fat, sugar, and sodium in unfamiliar foods.

Once I implemented these exercise and eating strategies I was able to lose the 25 pounds within a few months.

Now, everyone is different and I certainly don’t expect any woman, especially a mom, to spend countless hours in the gym day in and day out. Furthermore, I understand the need for moms to have healthy but easy to implement eating strategies for reaching their weight loss goals.

As a health, fitness and nutrition expert, recreational athlete, and mom with nearly 15 years of experience in helping women manage their weight, I know a thing or two about getting folks in shape prior to, during, and after pregnancy. With that said, I’ve compiled a list of six highly effective strategies that pretty much guarantee successful and sustained postpartum weight loss.

You can find them here: http://ninacheriephd.com/you-your-body-and-your-health/six-effective-ways-to-lose-weight-after-havin...

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Disclaimer: The information provided is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Any reader who is concerned about his or her health should contact a physician for advice.

Before starting an exercise training program you should first make sure that exercise is safe for you. If you are under the age of 55 years and generally in good health, it is probably safe for you to exercise. However, if you are over 55 years of age and/or have any health problems, be sure to consult with your physician before starting an exercise training program.