Virtually every woman who has been pregnant has some weight they would like to loose and keep off permanently. Thankfully this is not an impossible task. There are 4 easy things to do to help keep that baby weight off for good.
Just Keep Swimming
When many people think of exercise, it sounds about as appealing as swimming with sharks. However, exercise can come in various activities and more than anything should be fun! You can put baby in a jogging stroller or grab a dance DVD or video game and get grooving; the point is to get active. Even if baby is tiny and sleep is in short supply doing something small can burn calories. Deep cleaning the house or doing the laundry can burn several hundred calories!
Eating The Right Foods
Diet fads come and go faster than you can blink. Some things are basics, such as reducing calorie intake. One of the easiest ways to do that is replace one or two meals a day with a shake. http://www.idealshape.com/meal-replacement-shakes/ has a great formula to make hunger stay at bay so you can lose that baby fat. This shake is balanced nutritionally; use this with confidence knowing your baby is still getting the nutrients it needs. It is also substantially less expensive than many alternatives.
Water, Water, Water
Being dehydrated can actually cause fat retention in the body. Being properly hydrated also flushes toxins from the body. It cannot be emphasized enough how important it is to drink enough water; cutting out most or all “liquid calories” such as soft drinks and coffee and replacing it with water will make a huge difference in the weight battle. Drink between 64 oz. and half your body weight in ounces of water per day. For example, a woman who weighs 150 pounds should drink between 64 and 75 ounces of water per day. There is no such thing as too much water, so if necessary, go overboard.
Reduce Stress and Find a Buddy
Stress is a huge factor in both gaining weight and not being able to lose it. Cut down stress in your life as much as possible. Yoga or similar exercises have a double purpose; they both cut down on stress and burn a substantial amount of calories. Find a partner who will hold you accountable for your weight loss. For many people that is their significant other; for others it is a friend or acquaintance that has the same goal. No matter who it is, it is easier to accomplish together.