Getting Back Into Shape After Bringing Your Bundle Of Joy Home

You’ve spent all this time during your pregnancy diligently reading everything you can on the Internet on how to take care of a newborn. You’re also trying to focus on staying intimate with your partner while adjusting to your new routine, which can create a stressful situation. Now that you’re getting back into a routine, it’s time to tackle that pregnancy weight. Here are six steps to get back into shape after welcoming your new bundle of joy.

Breastfeeding burns from 700 to 900 calories per day, allowing you to consume more calories and still shed the pounds. Your caloric needs drop once you stop, so keep this in mind and adjust your diet accordingly to avoid gaining the weight back.

Skip empty calories such as soda, chips, and crackers. Keep healthy foods around to grab such as fruits and vegetables, low-fat dairy products, and lean protein sources such as tuna or chicken.

Snacking itself isn’t bad. It’s what you eat that matters. Sweet and sugary snacks cause your blood sugar to fluctuate, causing you to munch on whatever is quick, convenient, and usually unhealthy. Don’t keep unhealthy food in the house if temptation is an issue for you. When you feel like you need a pick-me-up between meals, choose from these healthy options:

4. Get Moving

Eating healthy makes up a significant portion of weight loss, but you need to get up and start moving to build muscle, endurance, and strength. Go for walks outside, invest in a treadmill or elliptical, or use a workout DVD or online video to find a work out that interests you. Try different things and don’t be afraid to try something new if you find that the first thing you tried isn’t working out. You might find that liposuction can help get the look you want if your body doesn't bounce back after pregnancy despite hours in the gym.

5. Meet Other Moms

One part of being a new mother can involve being alone with the baby a lot. You need to have a social life and interact with others. Finding other mothers with children that are the same age can help get you out of the house. Motivate each other and celebrate your successes together. You can also bond over new baby moments and let your children interact with each other to start socialization early.

6. Stay Positive

It’s an adjustment to be responsible for a baby. Start slow and make a couple of changes at a time towards a healthier lifestyle that gets your body back to how you want it. Don’t feel defeated if it takes time to see results, because if you keep up the work, you’ll see your effort.

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