GET YOUR SHAPE BACK AFTER PREGNANCY

Every woman wants to look fit, sleek and youthful. Few women will want their arms, thighs and other body parts to go from fit to flabby. However, pregnancy is one condition that leads to women gaining weight and losing shape. For a woman who has been in shape for long, your new body image after pregnancy can really cut down your self esteem. You may no longer feel as attractive to your partner as you used to. Well, here are a few tips on what you can do to get back in shape.

1. Watch your diet: When you are pregnant, you are usually encouraged to indulge, but you should be careful about the quantity of food you consume. You do not need to "eat for two” as you may find it very hard to shed the excess weight gained after you've had your baby. Get adequate nutritional information as this will help you to eat the right foods and help you control your diet. Eat healthy, fresh foods in portions that will ensure you burn more calories than you consume.

2. Get moving: Working out for at least 30 minutes everyday, or for at least 3-4 times a week, will definitely get you back into shape before long. If you find it hard to make out time for yourself, just take your exercise when you can get it or combine exercise with some household activities. For example, you can exercise with aerobics on TV with your baby sleeping nearby. If you have enough time, there are a variety of exercises you can do such as running, brisk walking, skipping rope, aerobic exercises etc. For your tummy, you need sit ups or push ups. Make your exercise fun and you will stick with it.

You can also stay motivated by getting together with other nursing mums and working out together. That way you can help build a support network and shape up at the same time.
Don't forget to talk to your doctor about how soon you can start exercising, especially if you had complications during pregnancy.