"Hi ya'll! My name is Katie Moore. Ana has given me this wonderful opportunity so share an article on her site and I thought I would first share a little about myself with all of you. I am a SAHM living with my husband and daughter in North Carolina. We enjoy outdoor activities and playing games as a family (even tho our daughter is less than a year old!). My personal hobbies include all things DIY (hello Pinterest!), cooking and baking, and of course- blogging! Pregnancy awareness is something I find to be very important and think all women should be informed and educated on. I hope you enjoy the article!"
Getting back into shape after
having a baby is every mom's dream. Rest assured with some time and dedication
it isn't that difficult to do. There
are some important things to consider before you begin the journey. Just as a
mother worked closely with their doctor, midwife or doula
to prepare for delivery options like pain management, umbilical cord blood banking and
immunizations, she should work with her doctor in her post-partum period as
well. A doctor can answer questions about the proper diet and exercise regime
to keep her healthy.
Walking
is a simple and easy exercise to do to burn calories without too much
exertion. The number of calories burned while walking depends on your weight,
the distance you walk and your pace. Walking is a cardiovascular exercise that
helps to build endurance by increasing the heart rate and breathing patterns.
It builds stronger bones and tones up your muscles without causing strain or
pain like more vigorous forms of exercise. Put the baby in a stroller or carry
the baby in a body holster and take a regular walk each day for about 30
minutes. You will start to loose weight, feel more energized and the baby will
love the bonding time.
Floor
exercises like sit-ups, leg lifts, arm lifts, bending and stretching can
help you get back into shape. Put the baby in a playpen, crib or a quilt on the
floor in the same room with you, so you can keep an eye on the baby and shape
up at the same time. It's a great way to bond with the baby while exercising.
Turn on some music and plan a 30
minute routine each day. Do sit-ups to build up core strength and get abdominal
muscles in shape. Leg lifts will tone leg muscles, stomach and abdominal
muscles and reduce inches on your hips. Arm lifts and circular exercises will
tighten arm muscles that may have gotten flabby with weight gain.
If you add weights, bands, balls
or any form of resistance to these, the results will be much faster. Bending
and stretching will help with balance and flexibility to help you regain faster
reflex time. Simply lifting or carrying the baby around will help you tone
muscles and burn calories.
It isn't necessary to rush back
to the gym to start getting back into shape after having the baby. Spend some
bonding time with the baby while keeping the exercises simple for a while. You
will loose weight and feel much better quickly, and the baby will love watching
you do it.
This is a guest post written by Katie Moore. Katie is an
active writer within the Mom-o-sphere of the blogging world. Just after
becoming a Mom herself, Katie took to blogging to share her knowledge and
passion for motherhood, pregnancy, children, fitness and overall health. She
enjoys spending time with her family, writing and researching, and connecting
with others! If you have any questions or would like to connect
with Katie please contact by visiting her blog “Moore From Katie,” or her twitter @moorekm26.
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