Lose Post-Pregnancy Weight in 3 Steps

This is the second part of the Post-Pregnancy Weight Management Series. The first one is on planning your weight loss method.

Move it!
Even celebrity moms had to work out to lose the baby weight. Start a workout routine AFTER consulting your doctor. Baby weight usually comes down to an extra 12 to 20 lbs., so realistically speaking, you’ll need at least 6 months to get back to your old self.

Try low-impact exercises first, such as stretching and yoga. As you get stronger, proceed to more physical activities like walking and swimming, maybe even running. These help burn more fat and calories. To firm up, start with simple weight workouts. You might also want to try crunches, lunges, and sit ups to firm up your belly, but only after you’ve gotten much stronger.

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Spot Training Doesn’t Hurt Series: Double Chin

Sure, the American Council Exercise says that spot training your abs may not be the best solution to get those washboard abs. But spot training other parts of your body may help you get rid of those flabs IF you couple it with a low-calorie diet and yes, exercising consistently.

If you have gained some weight and your face have shown it through gaining another chin, don’t fret.

If you need to get rid of a flabby chin, or a double chin, all you need is a little time, as well as spot exercises. This means you can simply sit in your office or at home, spend some time stretching, and not have to use gadgets or tools to do your exercise.

About Workout

Recent surveys today show 62% among the adults are overweight and it’s not getting any better. News and media reports flash incidents concerning health problems related to unhealthy diets and lifestyle. The emergence of different techniques in weight loss is rapidly increasing in the market worldwide. Although these various approaches to losing weight are helpful, there are negative effects that come with them and most of the prices are too high to maintain in one’s budget and aside from that, most of them are too risky to take.

Hot Motivational Health and Weight Loss Links

For those looking for some great reads to get jumpstarted on their weight loss goals or just about any health-related goals, this list of links may include just what will kick you in the butt or simply inspire you to just do it or take it to the next level. Enjoy!

Changing My Life is Neelima’s decision to keep up with her kids, er, life and start something new like yoga.

Law of Distraction is an interesting read from Craig Harper about the Law of Attraction. Metanoia, anyone? Being overly positive can hurt sometimes if it doesn’t get supposted by your actions.

How to Hit the Gym with Energy, a short article from Real Women’s Fitness, presents helpful tips in making the gym work for you.

Lively Women Essay Contest Winner’s Piece, an article written by Sara Farley about her ill but strong mother for the essay writing contest of b5media’s Lively Women blog. It definitely is a winning piece and a great read for those bothered by their diseases.

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