| The period just after pregnancy is full of many | | | | again in the evening after dinner for the same |
| transitions and adjustments, not only to the | | | | amount of time. |
| household as you welcome your new child, but | | | | Thursday: Repeat Tuesday's schedule. |
| also to your body as it begins the process of | | | | Friday: Briskly walk for 20 minutes in the morning |
| "recovering" from giving birth. Along with bringing | | | | before breakfast, and again for another 20 after |
| home that beautiful baby, you can also expect to | | | | dinner. |
| have some baby fat as well, and although some | | | | Saturday: Use the treadmill, walk in place, or |
| women seem to magically regain their usual figure | | | | slowly walk up and down the stairs for 10 to 15 |
| within weeks of giving birth, the rest of us | | | | minutes twice a day. |
| struggle with those extra pounds for months | | | | Sunday: Take a leisurely walk in the park with the |
| afterward, or longer. | | | | family, not worrying about miles or minutes, but |
| If you're looking for ways to get rid of your | | | | simply being outdoors together, enjoying the |
| pregnancy weight fast, and keep it off for good, | | | | fresh air, and also getting yourself healthier in the |
| combining exercise, the right type of foods and | | | | process. |
| nutrients, along with following these easy steps will | | | | If you're feeling adventurous, as you feel your |
| help you on your way to not only a better figure, | | | | endurance build, add ankle or wrist weights to |
| but also better health and more energy. | | | | your walking program, swinging your arms as you |
| Walking to Get Rid of Your Pregnancy Weight | | | | go, and keeping your pace brisk. |
| Fast | | | | It's always wise to consult with your gynecologist |
| Here's a sample schedule to follow for a week of | | | | or family doctor first before starting any new |
| walking, of course you'll want to ensure you're | | | | exercise program, even more so after childbirth. |
| wearing the proper type of footwear, and taking | | | | The muscles, joints, and bones are particularly |
| along plenty of water to stay well hydrated: | | | | susceptible to injury in the weeks and months |
| Monday: Start your walking program with 10 to 15 | | | | following pregnancy due to increased hormones, |
| minutes of moderately paced walking either | | | | so make sure you're not doing anything too |
| before breakfast, or just after lunch, depending | | | | strenuous before your body is actually ready for |
| on what your schedule will allow. Also remember | | | | it. |
| that you can easily take the baby with you if you | | | | Also, regardless of the exercise you choose, pay |
| like, creatively using the stroller as a part of your | | | | attention to any warning signs, and consult your |
| workout. | | | | doctor as soon as possible if you experience any |
| Tuesday: Take a 20 minute walk in the middle of | | | | symptoms such as excessive vaginal bleeding, any |
| the day, alternating your speed from medium to | | | | pain or severe discomfort in the pelvic or |
| fast every five minutes. | | | | abdominal region, shortness of breath, extreme |
| Wednesday: Walk in place or use a treadmill for | | | | fatigue, or muscle pain that doesn't improve within |
| 10 to 15 minutes in the morning or afternoon, and | | | | a few days. |