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Getting Fit After Having A Baby

10.20.2009 · Posted in Fitness Articles

When I gave birth to my first baby I was struck by how beautiful she was. After seeing myself in the mirror later though, I saw how unattractive I had become. The skin around my stomach began to sag and droop. My abdominal muscles had lost their tone. Moreover, the worst thing by far was the food I ate during my pregnancy was attached to my hips and thighs. I knew full well that if I did not make an effort to lose this weight I would be unhappy with my appearance during my daughter’s birthday.nnI had read a lot about how post natal fitness was important. It offered so many benefits to new mums. It helped drop leftover weight from pregnancy, built strength and increased energy levels. It also was known to help ward off postpartum depression.nnMy original purpose in breastfeeding my daughter was for her health but then I soon learned it could help me too. I started to eat better when I knew my daughter was getting her daily nutrition from me. It also helped me burn off a lot of unwanted calories. Between the diet, the breastfeeding, and the better diet, I started to lose a few pounds.nnSince a lot of my body’s fluid was passing out through breast milk, I upped my water intake. It gave my weight loss a little bit of a boost. However, I knew I needed something more to increase my weight loss and help get my hips and thighs back into shape. Since the doctor hadn’t cleared me for full exercise, I decided to start with a low impact workout such as walking. Regular strollers really aren’t made for faster speeds than walking so I started looking around for a baby jogging stroller.nnAfter browsing my options, I finally found the right baby jogger pushchair I liked. Now that I had my stroller, I started taking my daughter to the lake nearby so we could walk the track the encompassed it. It gave us a chance to breathe some fresh air, and gave me an opportunity to get my pre-pregnancy body back.nnAs soon as I got the ok from my doctor that I could exercise normally, we picked up the pace. At first, I was worried that the stroller could not handle me running. However, it gave us both a smooth ride and an enjoyable time together.nnIt was soon after this I began to notice other moms doing the same thing with their children. Apparently, I was not the only mother who had the idea of jogging with a pushchair. It worked out great for everyone though, the babies enjoyed their ride, while the mothers worked out and talked about each other’s similar experiences.nnOnce the pounds started to leave, I made sure to do some strength training to help with my tone. It was not long until my flabby stomach began to thin and tighten. Today I look even better than I did before I got pregnant.nnOf all the fitness related products I have purchased throughout the years, I would say that the jogging stroller is my favorite. No other product can allow you to have a great work out and spend time with your child simultaneously and comfortably. Even now that she is a little bit older, we still go to the track near the lake and jog around in her stroller.nnIf you enjoyed jogging or even walking before pregnancy, it is a great way to get your body back in shape. A jogging stroller is designed to provide a comfortable ride for your child while allowing you to comfortably hold on while running. While they do tend to cost more than regular strollers, I like to think that having the ability to exercise while sharing time with your child makes up it. Just imagine yourself jogging along with your baby riding contentedly in your baby jogger stroller.

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