If you have just given birth or you have had a baby previously then you will agree that the most important thing on the mind of most new mothers is regaining that body that they had prior to having the baby. Well, while she might not be able to get that kind of body back, she might actually get a better one, like I did. I developed a much sleeker body than before after having my second son. Apart from having the nice curves at the right spots, I also achieved a great looking physique even before my baby was five months.
After my second son was born my body was hotter than ever. I had more defined curves in all of the right places. With a little toning here and there, I was able to mold my body beyond my own expectations by the time my baby was 4 and half months old.
What did I do? First off, I changed how I perceived myself. I felt sexy therefore I exuded sexiness. That goes for you too. If you feel sexy you will emit an energy that is pact full of confidence. I walk and move with confidence I didn’t have pre-baby days.
I didn’t try to immediately get rid of the extra weight that I gained placing unreasonable stress on myself. Instead, I decided to use the extra weight I gained. I thought it would be perfect to try to keep the weight I had gained in the right places and trim it from the places that didn’t want it as much.
The next thing was making a plan of action that included my baby in order to ensure sufficient motivation without getting myself overworked as a result of having to take care of a baby while executing such a plan.
Next I figured it would be a great idea to generate a plan that would involve my baby so that I would: A. Have motivation and B. Not become overwhelmed with caring for an infant while trying to sculpt my body. I found it to be extra easy because I was able to involve my 3 year old as well and he just loves the physical activity.
Any time you can make it not seem like a work out you will get more done. Plus my newborn just giggles whenever I do this routine. So the following is what I did and still do to make sure that my outer appearance is matching my inner feeling.
Alfalfa sprouts are also great for the skin as well as helps in my breastfeeding function as a mother. This is not to mention the ability it has to help trim that sometimes troublesome waistline.
Taking a lot of water also helps you attain these. A glass of water every morning and then more as the day progresses is one way of keeping yourself hydrated and mentally agile.
Now, about that waistline that we ladies worry about so much; alfalfa sprouts deal with that very well. It also helps you with the breastfeeding of your baby. I will now give you a rundown of my own routine. All you have to do is adapt it to suit your program.
Start with Stretching Most people underestimate the value of stretching as an exercise. I suggest that you start this at a basic level and then advance with time.
Actually, stretching helps the body and prevents a lot of future visits to a chiropractor. Apart from keeping you agile, it will take the stiffness out of your body. If you doubt it, then I would like you to know that my grandmother (who happens to be above 90 years old) still bends easily because she regularly stretches her body.
Concentrating on the arms. Lay down on your back with your knees up in the air and together with your feet flat on the floor. Grab your baby (not required but recommended) and place them on your lower stomach. Lift them all the way up and bring them back down gently, kissing them each time you lower them. My son giggles every time I do this so it’s easy to do 15 of these. You may start off with less if you need to. Next, do the baby lift again except this time lift and lower your baby half way. Feel the burn.
Exercise your arms
Place baby on lower abdomen and do a crunch by lifting your upper body. Every time you come up say “BOO” to your baby. Repeat at least 15 times. Next, you will be working your lower abdomen by placing your baby on your upper chest and lifting and rolling your legs and knees to meet the back of your baby’s head. Do this at least 10 times.
Abdomen
The next motion will be done with your baby on your upper chest. You will have to lift your legs and knees to meet the back of your baby’s head. After this, you can place the baby back on your lower abdomen and then lift the baby up while pulling your knees to one side of the baby. Alternate this about ten times.
Legs
Tone Those Legs Carry out ten squats while standing in front of chair where you have seated the baby. You can squeeze your butt cheeks as you go up and down. The calf muscles can also be exercised by standing up and down on your toe tips ten times.
Back
A few extra tips: Cut back on meat, dairy and starch portions and double your fruit and veggie portions. Find a place for support that will encourage you. Breast feed. I am still breastfeeding and the weight in my stomach area is what left first.
Now time for a RECAP Find your inner sexy Drink water Exercise with your baby Adopt a better diet. Find a Place for Support Breastfeed (Not required, but will help) Be Consistent
In summary: Project that sexiness from the core Drink plenty of water Make sure your baby participates Design a good diet Consider breastfeeding Take the routine all the way
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