1. Start by making a reasonable goal for yourself. Sure you put on more weight than expected, but remember that it took 9 months to put it on. A reasonable weight loss goal is 10 pounds per month.
2. Plan each day to include a brisk 60 minute walk with baby. Yes, window shopping counts. The mall is actually a pretty good option in the cold Canadian months.
3. Strap baby in a baby carrier while doing house hold chores. Lugging around that extra 10+ pound weight for a few hours will turn those daunting tasks into a cardio workout. (Plus the humming of the vacuum cleaner will knock baby right out).
4. Limit yourself to only one "cheat day" per week. That's right, time to kick all those new habits you've picked up over the last several months. Take a daily multivitamin, drink at least 6 glasses of water every day, and reserve your favorite dessert or fried food to just one anticipated day per week.
5. Join a Mamma and Baby Fitness class as soon as your doctor gives you the OK to train. This is probably the best way to reintroduce yourself to regular exercise (or take it up for the first time if you are beginner.) Not to mention, you will be surrounded by new mothers who share similar goals such as yours. However, I recommend using this class for no longer than 2 or 3 months and then start a fitness regimen that is more intense, productive and closely catered to your fitness goals.
-Sherry Shaban, BSc, CAT(C), CSCS
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