A few months ago my dear friend had a baby and I know it was a life changing experience for her and her husband. The new routine was difficult but so rewarding. I noticed that she didn’t have time for her. She had no time to allow herself to sit and relax. I know that the overwhelming feeling she experienced is not uncommon. If you quit taking care of yourself it’s totally understandable that one would start to feel upset about her appearance and then start to feel the stress of caring for a new born.
So in honor of my girlfriend I am writing this post for her.
It’s been 2 weeks since you’ve welcomed your bundle of joy
I know you may be anxious to start getting your pre baby body back but you should not carry anything heavier than your new baby. No physical activity for 6 weeks. That means that you should take full advantage of your significant other and let him or her do any and all of the physical stresses IE: changing the stinky cat tray. Remember if you had a c-section that is 8-10 weeks of healing time.
Time has been passing fast and it’s been 6 weeks already
This is a wonderful time for getting to know your baby and take lovely strolls around the neighborhood. It isn’t a good idea to try to rush your fitness along though. If you hurry this stage you might end up taking more time to get back to your pre-pregnancy bod. Your body has been through a tremendous amount of stress don’t make things worse.
Exercise:
6 weeks to 2 months and beyond
You’ve got into the swing of things are are settling into a routine but make sure you are making the time to take care of you. Make sure your goals are achievable and DO NOT over train. Here are 5 things you must include in your fitness program.
In conclusion a sassy girl always listens to her body and stops when things just don’t feel right. It took 9 months to make your baby so don’t expect your body to bounce back in 2 months. It takes time. Slow and Steady wins the race!
So in honor of my girlfriend I am writing this post for her.
It’s been 2 weeks since you’ve welcomed your bundle of joy
I know you may be anxious to start getting your pre baby body back but you should not carry anything heavier than your new baby. No physical activity for 6 weeks. That means that you should take full advantage of your significant other and let him or her do any and all of the physical stresses IE: changing the stinky cat tray. Remember if you had a c-section that is 8-10 weeks of healing time.
Time has been passing fast and it’s been 6 weeks already
This is a wonderful time for getting to know your baby and take lovely strolls around the neighborhood. It isn’t a good idea to try to rush your fitness along though. If you hurry this stage you might end up taking more time to get back to your pre-pregnancy bod. Your body has been through a tremendous amount of stress don’t make things worse.
Exercise:
- Gentle exercise 3 times a week and make exercise about feeling good. Pay attention to how you feel.
- Try your best to get rest. Nap when the baby is napping. Every baby book says it....they know what they are talking about. Listen
- Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate
- Make sure the breasts are well supported and breast feed BEFORE exercise.
- Eat at regular intervals
6 weeks to 2 months and beyond
You’ve got into the swing of things are are settling into a routine but make sure you are making the time to take care of you. Make sure your goals are achievable and DO NOT over train. Here are 5 things you must include in your fitness program.
- Aerobic fitness but stay away from high impact exercise because the stress on the pelvic floor make cause a small leak of urine. So that means you MUST do your Kegels.
- Strength training
- Endurance
- Flexibility
- Pelvic floor exercises aka kegels
In conclusion a sassy girl always listens to her body and stops when things just don’t feel right. It took 9 months to make your baby so don’t expect your body to bounce back in 2 months. It takes time. Slow and Steady wins the race!
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