Postpartum Weight Loss: Safe & Effective Strategies for New Moms

After giving birth, most mothers are keen to shed their unsightly pounds in favor of the latest slinky dress and heels. Seeing your bundle of joy in your arms may cause a smile to appear, but when those same arms begin to look like turkey jowls, losing after-pregnancy weight is a priority. Losing weight will help you maintain self-esteem and excellent health.

Instructions

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  Make an effort to breastfeed as much as possible. Breastfeeding allows the uterus to shrink back to it's pre-pregnancy size and eliminates unnecessary weight.

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  Perform sit-ups while lying on a floor or any soft surface. Place the baby on your abdomen in a sitting position (when possible) and perform 100 reps of sit-ups each morning and night.

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  Eat foods high in citric acid such as grapefruit and oranges regularly. The acid in the fruits will internally burn away excess fat deposits.

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  Perform squats or other exercises when getting up to feed your baby. While sitting and feeding your child, use pillows stuffed with laundry to perform leg lifts or other non-strenuous exercises.