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Old 12-05-2008, 03:01 AM
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Default Get Into Your Original Shape After Pregnancy

Almost every woman has to face this issue at some point of time in her life. It is very hard to get back that gorgeous shape of pre-pregnancy once you have the baby. Although most of the ladies do not complain about it, yet they do have this thing at the back of their mind. If you too are worried about your increasing weight and disoriented shape after having your little prince/princess then here are some tips to get back your original shape.

First of all, you will need to have a strong desire to achieve your goals. Moreover, in spite of your increased responsibilities, you need to take out time for your own self. You also need to keep a check on your diet while you are pregnant. No doubt you will be asked to have a better diet and you should too but there should be a check on the intake of calories. You can take help of your gynecologist or midwife.

Besides this, you should increase the protein intake in your diet, at the time of pregnancy. Once you give birth to your baby, you should apply the policy of breastfeeding. This is not only beneficial for your baby but also for you. This ensures that your uterus gets back to its original shape, thereby making you look slimmer. Nursing your baby also makes your body burn more calories. Once your doctor gives you permission for resuming physical activity, you should start with a light walk.

You can take help of the Internet or various pregnancy magazines to find out the suitable exercises for yourself. Lastly, do not be impatient to remove that extra weight. It is the time to be happy and take care of your baby. Simultaneously you can work for your own body as well but as you know miracles do not happen when it comes to reducing weight. So, do not expect one in your case either. It will take time.
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Old 01-04-2009, 10:53 PM
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The best way to stay in shape after pregnancy is to take care of your weight some time and during pregnancy. before pregnancy, try to reduce a good amount of weight but don't be underweight and during pregnancy their a lot of exercises available which can help.
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Old 05-20-2009, 07:48 AM
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To help reduce the enlarged tummy with only the stretched skin and plenty of fats inside, practice wearing girdles all the time. this way, the tummy will slowly go back to its smaller size than when you dont use any girdle. This is proven!
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Old 06-04-2009, 08:22 PM
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I am single here but if ever i get married and get pregnant i will be more conscious of my diet because for me it is so hard to lose weight especially after pregnant.
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Old 07-22-2009, 05:40 PM
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It's best to control your eating desires when pregnant so you don't have any problems slimming up. Also those girdles seems to be a good idea too. I think you have to wear them daily for best results.
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Old 07-23-2009, 12:41 PM
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Yes, eat well and healthily during pregnancy but try to curtail your weight gain. It's so easy just to go all out with the eating during pregnancy but it'll just make it that much harder to lose the weight after as you've gotten yourself accustomed to eating whatever you desire. Exercising soon after pregnancy will help you get back in shape quicker too.
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Old 07-23-2009, 10:51 PM
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I bet you can't just exercise after labor I guess it takes some months to be able to do your normal habits. Some overweight pregnant women makes it harder to deliver because the baby is too big. Sometimes it gives a bad effect to the baby if you eat too much while pregnant.
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