I gave birth 7 weeks ago and I want to start working out now that I'm healed to lose this pregnancy weight. I've already lost 22 lbs just by eating better, but I want to tone my body up. Is this a good exercise to help lose the weight?
If not, do you suggest anything else I can do at home?
Thank you!
2007-02-11 00:54:49 · 34 answers · asked by Huliganjetta 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Pilates is a great exercise. I wouldn't say it's the best exercise to lose weight but to tone up, it's great.
I think is probably your bet bet to go for Pilates. It's a well balanced form of exercise and unlike some other forms of exercise you are not likely to quit just because you're exhausted. But don't take me wrong, you can get really sore after a good Pilates class.
if you want fast results go for some supercardio workout, running is a good example but don't forget that this can be harmful to your back
However, if you prefer longer lasting results go for the Pilates slow approach, it even flattens your belly, as posture and abs are the main things in Pilates.
Needless to say I am a Pilates fan. I used to do all sorts of exercise but since I started with Pilates I just go for an odd extra exercise.
2007-02-11 01:08:50 · answer #1 · answered by Good Advice 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have been doing Pilates for 3 years, and I say ~~ yes, yes, yes, (as long as you got your doctors OK) . It will help you lose weight and tone your body, breathing, posture will improve, go for it.
2007-02-11 01:01:02 · answer #2 · answered by taraloti 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
YES!!! Pilates is a good way to lose ANY weight! stick to it! also, you could look into mom & baby style yoga. their are excercizes you can do with your baby to keep you both fit and healthy!
2007-02-11 00:58:44 · answer #3 · answered by Motherload 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Use less salt in food
2017-04-01 00:18:16 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
eat 5 6 small meals a day instead of 3
2016-04-20 07:10:45 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
always have vegetables on hand saute a big bag of frozen mixed vegetables in olive oil and garlic add some red pepper or turmeric for additional flavor and separate into portion sized containers for the fridge
2016-08-13 10:45:53 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yoga may be relaxing but you can also get a good workout an hour of yoga can burn up to 350 calories
2016-01-20 18:26:35 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Walk at least 15 mins after your meals
2016-01-17 19:08:20 · answer #8 · answered by Ward 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
let a great dane walk you for 13 minutes 5 mph
2016-08-12 10:35:13 · answer #9 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Snap a photo of yourself once a week to know progress that will also increase your confidence level
2016-05-23 08:21:26 · answer #10 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋