Note: I have three kids and while I struggled with my weight before my first pregnancy, things changed so much after giving birth. Your body is different, your life is different and your priorities are different. I thought the weight would just fall away. It didn’t and I was frustrated. I hope these tips will help you avoid what I went through.
Having a child is often the most wonderful thing that can happen to you. But soon after the delivery you are going to want your old body back. But how to do it? When celebrities give birth they seem to be back in shape within weeks. Heidi Klum appeared in a lingerie fashion show three months after giving birth. Jessica Alba, Ashlee Simpson and many others show up on television and in photographs looking thin and toned within just a few weeks. Why can’t you do that? Well, they have a lot of help. A celebrity will have a team of personal chefs, nurses, nannies, dietitians and personal trainers to get them back into shape as soon as possible. You probably only have yourself and no time to eat or exercise. See the problem? You can’t compare yourself to these women; you will never be able to match what they accomplish. Don’t compare yourself to other new mothers you know, either. Everyone’s body is different and you can only do the best you can do. [Continue reading...]
