any tips????

Question

Any tips on losing baby weight after birth? 
I have noticed weight gain in my face, back, and arms. I'm really wanting to tone my body and lose baby weight plus more after I have her. I don't want to be lazy and let myself go, or wait till it's to late. I'm having her in December so i want to feel good about myself by spring/summer.

Any ideas or tips I can do?
Mainly want to start whike on maternity leave so when I start back to work I'm already on a routine.

Answer

First I want to say don't worry yet about 'looking' larger in these areas, some of it may just be swelling or retained water. You wont know until a few weeks after bub is born.
As for post partum exercise, pelvic lifts are great for your inner abs, butt and pelvic floor, and are safe to do if you have muscle separation of the abs. Squats and lunges are good as they work your legs which have some of the larger muscles therefore help burn more calories. Walking is a great starter, and depending on how the weather is where you are (and after the post partum bleeding stops) swimming can be a great low impact exercise that great for toning up. 
The main thing that will help though, is keeping well hydrated and eating well. Exercise only accounts for 25% of our weight, the rest is all what we eat unfortunately.

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I'm due in 3 weeks and going back on my fitness plan . I'm breastfeeding ,sticking to a strict diet, and working out 5/6 a week soon as I'm cleared.

any tips????

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