How to Lose Baby Weight Like Angelina Jolie
Okay--the baby's here. She's the cutest thing ever, of course. She cries a little and goes through more diapers than anything that tiny ever should. But that's okay. She's amazing. With all the running around mommy is doing, the pregnancy belly should be melting away. It did for Angelina Jolie. She gained about 25 pounds with Shiloh but lost it superfast. You can, too.
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Hit the yoga mat. Angelina says stepping up her yoga practice helped her lose the 25 pounds she gained with Shiloh. The gentle stretching motion loosens tight ligaments that have been working hard for the past 9 months. Gradually, your muscles will strengthen and become toned.
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Drink tea. Angelina drinks African ginger root and garlic tea. She was introduced to it in Namibia. The diet aid helps shed pounds naturally, likely because ginger improves digestion.
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Breastfeed your baby. Producing milk takes a lot of extra energy, about 200-500 calories above what you need to maintain your weight. Breastfeeding burns up stored fat and helps mom lose the baby weight.
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Tips & Warnings
Talk to your doctor before you start exercising, to ensure your body is ready.
Look around the community for a postpartum yoga class. They are specially designed for new moms and can also be a place to meet friends.
Experts say you should wait 6 weeks after giving birth to start exercising, and 8 weeks if you had a C-section.
