Postpartum Workouts?

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I’m anxious to start getting my body into a shape that isn’t round after baby J gets here. I was wondering if anyone has any tips on where to start? I’ve always been overweight even before the pregnancy, and I have no idea how to do this.

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Thank you for the tips, ladies! Any tips on healthy eating on a tight budget? My monthly food budget is about $500 and I have two other kids and a husband to feed. From my experience, healthy eating costs more.

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Ask your doctor if it's safe to start with walking short distances. Then, add in yoga or another low impact workout. When you're cleared at your 6 week check up, ask about safe ways to bump up the intensity, be it hiit, Pilates, running, etc. The main thing is to move! But don't forget to eat healthy! Lots of clean foods filled with fuel for you and baby if you're breastfeeding. And listen to your body. If it tells you to rest, take care of you.

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I’ll absolutely second the walking and yoga !! Yoga is AMAZING, especially if you’re just getting into working out. It’s also something you can start before the baby comes, and continue on after. Cardio is great, but I’ll be honest with yah, if you’re not passionate about running already, it’s VERY hard to get there. I suggest starting with walking (duh) and as your body heals, utilizing ellipticals and stair steppers. After that, run until your heart gives ! (Not literally).
Also, LIFT WEIGHTS.

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Running! Obvi start very slow with walking every day then when your body is ready for more start running 3 times a week. It’s so so hard for the first 2 months I’d say, then when you start getting runners high you crave it! Weight just falls off you and your body feels amazing all day after a good run. Maybe register for a 5k in the spring or summer to have a goal. I can’t wait to start running again