Sunday, December 14, 2008

How to Lose Weight in Your Stomach After Having a Baby

By Ada Denis

After having a baby, every woman goes through the dilemna of having that annoying flab in your stomach that is so hard to get rid of! Believe me, I have been there, so here are some ways to blast the fat away in your tummy area.

1. The first thing you can do is turn simple, everyday activities into workouts for yourself. The way you hold your baby, is a good one. Most people hold their little one on their side (which only makes your hip jut sideways and you let go of your stomach), hold your baby in front of you and concentrate on holding your stomach in, and keep good posture. You will be using your stomach muscles!

2. You can also use your baby for workoutS like this: When you lay down, put your baby on your calves and lift up and than down. Every time you put your legs back down, and your baby sees you again, they will get excited, and it will make your workout more fun. You can also put your little one in their bouncy seat, and do sit ups. Again, eveery time you come up, make a silly face and make your baby laugh.

3. One of the hardest things that people don't even realize, is changing what you eat and drink. Drink a lot of water to flush out your system. Don't drink carbonated drinks that will lead to bloating. You can also eat potassium rich foods, like bananas, spinach, and apricots. These help rid the body of excess water. Don't eat foods high in sodium because they cause water retention.

4. The most important thing is to get a little bit of something in every single day. Don't give up, because every one can get their figure back after having a baby, it just needs a little effort. - 15343

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