Things You'll Need:
- A healthy, balanced attitude post-partum.
- A diet that supports breastfeeding.
- Whole-grain foods, fruits and vegetables.
- Cardiovascular machines like treadmills or ellipticals.
- Light weights for strength training.
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Step 1
Exercise during pregnancy to motivate a healthy attitude and increase potential for quick post-partum weight loss.
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Step 2
Breastfeed your newborn baby. Breastfeeding can burn upwards of 500 additional calories per day. Strive to keep your milk supply high by not counting calories or dieting too quickly after the birth of the baby. Instead, opt to choose a healthy diet, rich in produce, lean proteins and fresh whole-grains.
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Step 3
Trade comfort foods and fried favorites for healthier options. Avoid starchy foods and simple carbohydrates. Try a whole-grain version of your favorite cereal, waffle or pasta. Lastly, replace fast-food and fried items with colorful fruits and vegetables.
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Step 4
Wait 6 weeks to exercise. Exercise is a crucial aspect of post-partum recovery and weight loss. Gradually ease into a program that involves 90 minutes of exercise 5 days per week. Perform a combination of cardio and strength training.
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Step 5
Incoporate cross-training into your routine. Use different cardio machines like the treadmill or elliptical and combine upper and lower body exercises (such as bicep curls and lunges).
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Step 6
End each strength training session ended with about 300 varying abdominal exercises (try bicycles, crunches or sit-ups using a stability ball) and 10 minutes of stretching to cool down.
