How to Lose Baby Weight Like Katie Holmes

You are dying to get back into your skinny jeans. Sure, finding the time to shower is a luxury these days. But by making exercise a priority, you can be back at your prebaby weight in no time. Look at Katie Holmes--in just 5 months, she managed to shed all her pregnancy weight. By enduring grueling workouts, Katie is back in her size 6 jeans.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Exercise space
• Home Pilates equipment
• Dumbbells of varying weights

1. Crank up the cardio. Katie reportedly does 2 hours of cardio every day, mostly running. Mix up your routine so you don't get bored. You can even strap the baby in the stroller and hit the neighborhood. The key is to get moving, any way you can.

2. Lift weights. This is great because it can be done in the comfort of your home. Strength and resistance training will tone your body, making you look leaner and fit. You'll also burn more calories when your body is at rest. If it's been a while since you lifted any weight (besides the baby, of course), start small and add weight as you go.

3. Roll out the mat for Pilates. Not only does Pilates make you feel better, it strengthens your muscles. Pilates exercises will ease back pain and build your upper body. They also strengthen the core, focusing on the same muscles that were strained during pregnancy and labor--abdominals, pelvic muscles and back.

Tips & Warnings

• Consult with a Pilates instructor before beginning, to make sure you're doing it correctly.
• Make sure to stretch and warm up before doing any exercises.
• You could injure your back if you perform Pilates incorrectly. Take extra care with the positions.

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