best workout tips to lose "baby weight"...?

Question

I have a 2 month old and have done pretty good job of slimming down, but still need to lose 8 lbs or so in the next 3 weeks to fit back into my work clothes... most of the weight is in my hips, butt, and thighs... abs could use more toning too, of course.... any tips?

Answer 1

It's the same technique as shedding fat elsewhere: proper diet and well-balanced exercise plan that includes a vigorous cardiovascular routine (aerobic exercise).

The secret is acknowledging the true purpose of food as fuel rather than entertainment. Focus on protein, fats, and carbohydrates and learn about each of them. A little bit of research online will teach you a lot. Remember, don't diet; change your eating lifestyle. Doing so will change your life for the better. For the exercise, consider it a priority to include it into your routine.

Anyway, if you want it simple, here it is in ten steps:
1. protein is good...eat plenty (about 30% of your caloric intake)
2. fats are good and bad...know the difference
3. saturated and trans fats are the bad ones - limit these
4. poly- and mono-unsaturated fats are good - don't be afraid of them
5. carbohydrates are good and bad...know the difference
6. fibers and complex carbs are the good ones - eat these (about 40% of your caloric intake)
7. sugars and simple carbs are the bad ones - limit these, particularly late in the day (stay away from sodas and chips!)
8. drink water - lots and lots and lots of water. It's the only drink you need. Anything else is either wasted or simply bad for you
9. Eat 4-6 "meals" a day to boost your metabolism.
10. A meal is defined as a portion of a low-fat, protein rich entree, a portion of veggies for vits/mins, and a portion of complex carbs. (You can get these combined as a health shake)

For exercise, it's even simpler:
1. 4-6 hours per week
2. 45-90 min each day you exercise
3. do aerobic exercise (20-40 min) every day you exercise
4. work abdominals every day you exercise (between sets makes it easy)
5. do chest and triceps exercises on one day
6. do back and biceps exercises on a different day
7. do legs and shoulder exercises on a different day
8. do your exercises in sets (i.e. 3 times with 6-12 repetitions each)
9. keep a record of what you do to measure progress.
10. when your progress stalls (called "plateau"), switch up your routine.

Answer 2

I have a great tip if it's not snowy where you are. Get one of those 3 wheel jogging strollers and go for jogs. You can show your new baby the world in an exciting new way, plus you don't need to get a sitter and so on. It may also help your baby enjoy getting out when it's older. Make sure you get good running shoes too.

Oh and just to start, jog for a bit, then brisk walk for a bit, then jog and so forth. Find your own boundaries and work up, until you can jog for 1/2 hour solid(if you want to go that far). Try starting with 30 seconds jogging and 1 minute brisk walking, then back and forth.

Hope this helps. Best of luck.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

I have a 10 month old and am still carrying about 5 extra pounds-but I gained about 50 pounds during pregnancy, so it sounds like your getting back to your pre-pregnancy weight faster than I did. Just keep exercising and eating right and you will get your figure back. Two pounds a week is a healthy goal, so you may need just a little more time. Be patient and healthy and you'll get back into those clothes soon.

Answer 5

Do a lot of lunges which is really good for inner thigh and bum.

iF you lie on your back, feet on floor, pick your pelvis up, and push bum up and down without touching the floor

this is good for bum and hips.

for stomach just do more sit up/crunches

If you bend 1 legg outwards, and other leg stech out and then pull towards your kneew. this is good for thigh bum and stomach

Answer 6

Yoga......................Works wonders

The (Cat stretch) it tones up all lose mussels