Autumn Bonner
Weight gain
It is completely normal to gain weight in places other than your belly during pregnancy. It’s part of the way your body makes sure you have enough nourishment for the growing baby. You may have noticed that as your front was getting larger (aka: breasts and belly) that your backside was getting larger too (aka: your butt). I like to think of it as the good Lord’s way of making sure we don’t fall over!Loss of muscle tone
Towards the end of pregnancy, the weight of your growing belly makes it much harder to exercise and to build up the intensity necessary to maintain muscle tone. We end up losing much of our muscle tone, especially in our glutes!Postural Shift
We have reached the 4th and final key to finding your best post-baby body. Thanks for joining me on this journey and stay in touch by following Tailored Fitness on Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, or by signing up for our e-newsletter which will give you more great information to help you on your fitness journey (including a free workout sent right to your inbox!).
Ok, let’s get down to business: the 4th key to your post-baby best is using Ergo to set a good example for your kiddos! This is a subject that is near and dear to my heart. Yes, we should exercise, eat well, and stay active for the sake of personal improvement, but a big motivation for a positive mindset and self-esteem should be to influence our children. As moms, we fight battles daily: some tangible battles (like with your 2 year old at bath time) and some intangible ones (like fighting against the influence of the media in your child’s life). One major battle we fight is to accept (and like)
Hope your week is going well and that you are on your way to finding your best post-baby body by applying the first 2 keys for success. Before we take a look at the 3rd key, let’s do a quick review. Forgive me, I was a teacher in my former life ...
Key # 1 – Exercising with your baby in the Ergo - Make it your goal to exercise at least 4 days a week for about 30-45 minutes - Cardio + Strength work = Fat loss - Put your baby in the Ergo and try out the Workout with your baby video (Note: By clicking the link, you are agreeing to the Tailored Fitness Terms of Use) Key # 2 - Cooking healthy with your baby in the Ergo - Focus on what kinds of foods you are eating and pay attention to portion size - If you are breastfeeding, make sure to eat at least 1500 calories to maintain your milk supply - Wear your baby in the Ergo while you cook and use it as a teaching opportunity. - Try out some great new recipes like this Power up Smoothie[youtube]http://youtu.be/uT9dnm8xhl8[/youtube] So did you get a chance to try the Workout with your Baby video in last week’s post? I hope it showed you how easy it can be to get a great workout at home, with just your baby and the Ergobaby Carrier. Don’t forget that you can still sign up to try out Tailored Fitness free for 30 days if you want to try creating your own custom workout video. This week we are going to take a look at the 2nd key to finding your best post-baby body, cooking healthy with your baby in the Ergo. Eating healthy is a MUST for new moms! You need to fuel your body with good foods so that you have the energy you need to care for your family (and yourself). Here are 3 tips for how to master this key to finding your best post baby body: Focus on WHAT you are eating rather than counting calories. When you are newly post-partum, it’s not the best time to start a strict diet. Instead, focus on eating whole, unprocessed foods.