How to remove the belly after childbirth

Any young woman wants to look attractive. This is especially true for young mothers who, after a recent birth, want to quickly get rid of a sagging belly and regain their former harmony.

How to remove the belly after childbirth at home

Usually, young mothers have no time to visit fitness clubs and gyms. Yes, this is understandable, here it would be to cope with the child and redo the household chores ... So, it was decided: training will take place at home. In addition, you can perform the proposed exercises without interrupting your main occupation for the next few years - taking care of the child.

It is necessary to start working on the tummy with the farthest and deepest abdominal muscles that form the abdominal cavity. For this, perfect fit Kegel exercises, training also intimate muscles, and an exercise called "vacuum". Only by restoring the elasticity of the internal muscles of the abdomen, it will be possible to achieve a good result in general.
In addition to these exercises, you can do two more:

• Remember how you go into cold water, and everything inside you tightens - the lower abdomen and the pelvic floor. Now, with an effort of will, hold this tension for 10 seconds. Do this exercise throughout the day, while you can combine it with some other activity: feeding a child or washing dishes.
• Straight and side plank. This is a very effective exercise that engages almost all muscle groups. The body is stretched in one straight line with an emphasis on the elbows and toes. The neck should be straight, do not lower your head. Do not bend in the lower back or lift your buttocks up. You can control the correct position of the body using a large mirror. Hold this position for as long as you have enough strength.

Do these exercises several times a day when you can find time for them. In a couple of weeks you will be able to admire the work done and evaluate the result of your efforts.

How to quickly remove the belly after childbirth

The restoration of the original shape of the abdomen must be taken care of in advance. With normal natural childbirth, you need to put on a special postpartum bandage while still in the maternity hospital. It will help the uterus and abdominal muscles contract faster. Here it is necessary to take into account the individual condition of the young mother. Indeed, in some women, after the suffered contractions, the abdominal muscles are very sore, and additional squeezing with a bandage will make this pain stronger.

The extra pounds that you gained during pregnancy will also go away over time. If you want to speed up this process, try to stick to proper nutrition, do some light exercise, walk more, and be in the mood for success.

Exercise can be great with your baby. Here is a simple complex for such a joint training:

• Lie on your side while feeding your baby. Pull in your stomach as much as possible and tighten it. Hold the tension for 5 seconds and release. Do several repetitions of the exercise, gradually bring their number to 20.
• Lie on your back, put the baby on your stomach and bend your knees. Inhale, strongly inflating the belly and thereby lifting the baby. As you exhale, relax your abs.
• Stand up and hug your child against you. Now bend forward and sideways. Keep your abs tight. Make 10 bends in all directions.

Diet after childbirth

Although the desire to bounce back and become slim again is quite natural for any young mother, you do not need to starve yourself and give up delicious food. Remember that now you are responsible not only for yourself, but also for the child. And the quality of your food directly affects baby food.

First, try to eat at least five small meals a day. This way you will accustom your stomach to a small amount of food and at the same time you will not need to starve. You can build a diet from a variety of foods, combining healthy and tasty things.

For breakfast, it is best to cook porridge in water or low-fat milk. You can supplement it with berries, an apple or grated carrots. An hour after breakfast, you can perform a simple set of exercises.

For your second breakfast, choose something hearty yet light. For example, low-fat cheese, vegetables and a favorite drink, or fruit with yogurt and a savory drink.

Lunch must necessarily consist of a protein dish. This can be white fish, chicken breast, or cottage cheese. Top it off with a carbohydrate side dish like buckwheat or wild rice.

Eat fruit or yogurt, some cottage cheese, or just drink milk during your afternoon snack.

It is better to have dinner no later than 3 hours before going to bed. It should be something light - stewed vegetables or a puree soup made from them.

Remember that losing weight by becoming a mom is not difficult, and even pleasant. Take certain dietary restrictions as fun, such as finding alternatives to your favorite foods. This will help you stay on track and learn to find pleasure and joy in life outside the refrigerator.