Walking For Weight Loss
Walking for weight loss works, but only if you work it! For many Moms walking is the number one fitness activity of choice.
Walking for weight loss is considered to be one of the best ways to strengthen the cardiovascular system and improve over all health. But only if your walking routine never becomes monotonous or predictable.
When walking regularly it can seem that over time your workout becomes less and less challenging and your weight loss results can feel less substantial. When this happens it’s time to switch it up! Read more
The Best Way to Lose Belly Fat…
Do you want to know the best way to lose belly fat? Like many women who’ve just had a baby, I bet you’ll do almost anything to lose it! I know because I’ve been there. Wait. I’m still there! And my ‘baby’ is almost THREE. 
But that’s okay because it takes CONSISTENT effort to lose that belly fat. And it requires that we work out our whole body.
So don’t commit to performing endless crunches and sit-ups a day in hopes of seeing some tummy flattening results. This will only build muscle underneath the layer of fat and will actually increase the size of your waistline! Read more
Five Easy Toning Exercises
As Fit Moms, exercise is an important part of our lives! Getting and staying fit is one way to have enough energy to keep up with our little ones! Toning exercises using your body weight is just as important for increasing muscle mass and bone density as we age. Read more
How To Lose Weight Quickly After Having A Baby
The wait is finally over. You now have your bundle of joy safely in your arms. All is well…except for those extra rolls and jiggles you feel as you tend to your baby.
Maybe you were one of the lucky ones and you only gained 25-35 pounds, but I was not so fortunate. I gained 50 pounds with both of my kids and when things settled down you better believe I was looking for a way to lose weight fast!
So how do you lose weight quickly after having a baby? By keeping things simple and easy.
Healthy Foods
Keep healthy whole grains, fruits, veggies, and low-fat cheese nearby. Have your Mom, husband, sister, Dad, Mother-in-law make themselves useful and cut these healthy foods into small serving sizes so that all you have to do is grab and go.
Light Exercise
As soon as your Doctor says you can exercise start off by walking. Finish you walk with some lunges, squats, and crunches. Walking was a great way for me to start getting back in shape. If it happens to be winter time go mall walking. If you don’t want to go out walk in place, turn on a DVD, or try these at home workout routines.
No Sugary Drinks
It’s a liquid. You wouldn’t think that something you drink could actually be the reason why many of us gain weight or do not lose weight quickly. Watch out for juices and other seemingly innocent beverages (that have Splenda and other sweeteners). Stick with water and home made smoothies.
Be disciplined enough to do these things on a daily basis and you will see results. If you are not losing weight quickly enough then increase your activity. Remember, you have to burn more calories than you intake in order to lose weight quickly.
What have you done to lose weight quickly after having a baby?