Losing the pregnancy weight can be hard especially when you don't know who to listen to when it comes to exercise and eating. Well you don't have to be a weight loss dummy if you just stick to some old maxims. Stereotypes like "size does matter" and "faster is better" can be helpful when applies to burning the baby fat!
Size does count:
When sitting down to family dinners try and make sure you watch your portion sizing. In North America people often overload their plates with too much food and even go for seconds. With fast food places super sizing even their small sizes and introducing larger portion meals, it's hard to eat light. It can be even harder to lose your tummy when you can eat around the clock with late night take-out windows and 24 hour dining.
Instead of wolfing down a big meal after starving yourself all morning, try and plan to have smaller nutritious meals scattered throughout your day. By doing this you will raise your metabolic rate by making sure you are always supplying energy for your body. Aim to balance out your food groups and this includes the often tabooed carbohydrates!
Quality not Quantity:
This might look like an out of place stereotype but sometimes our cardio routines can become tedious and counter productive. Instead of hours (quantity) on the Stairmaster it will benefit you more to do some quick (quality) interval training. Lose your tummy by doing short bursts of cardio that increase your metabolic rate and strengthen your heart.
The classic pyramid method is one of the easiest to get that quality workout experience. Starting out with a simple walk then a light jog switching to a speedy sprint and back down again will get you where you need to be in losing the pregnancy weight.
New moms are barraged with new diets and fad exercise schemes but sometimes the old stereotypes apply when trying to lose your tummy. Don't get stuck with expensive gym bills or complicated recipe diet books when all you need is a well-designed meal plan and an organized exercise schedule! - 15266
Size does count:
When sitting down to family dinners try and make sure you watch your portion sizing. In North America people often overload their plates with too much food and even go for seconds. With fast food places super sizing even their small sizes and introducing larger portion meals, it's hard to eat light. It can be even harder to lose your tummy when you can eat around the clock with late night take-out windows and 24 hour dining.
Instead of wolfing down a big meal after starving yourself all morning, try and plan to have smaller nutritious meals scattered throughout your day. By doing this you will raise your metabolic rate by making sure you are always supplying energy for your body. Aim to balance out your food groups and this includes the often tabooed carbohydrates!
Quality not Quantity:
This might look like an out of place stereotype but sometimes our cardio routines can become tedious and counter productive. Instead of hours (quantity) on the Stairmaster it will benefit you more to do some quick (quality) interval training. Lose your tummy by doing short bursts of cardio that increase your metabolic rate and strengthen your heart.
The classic pyramid method is one of the easiest to get that quality workout experience. Starting out with a simple walk then a light jog switching to a speedy sprint and back down again will get you where you need to be in losing the pregnancy weight.
New moms are barraged with new diets and fad exercise schemes but sometimes the old stereotypes apply when trying to lose your tummy. Don't get stuck with expensive gym bills or complicated recipe diet books when all you need is a well-designed meal plan and an organized exercise schedule! - 15266
About the Author:
Before you sign up at the fitness club to trim your tummy, why not educate yourself on fitness and health. You can lose weight after giving birth with a lifestyle program designed for busy Moms. Teresa Brown is a dedicated advocate for promoting women's health and wellness.