Congratulations!

You've just had a beautiful baby! Your body has endured enormous strain after months of hard work and now you want to implement post pregnancy exercises to tone up your body.

There are many ways to get you body into shape but they do all require one thing; determination and commitment.

You may be feeling a sense of jealousy towards the Hollywood stars that are able to look gorgeous even months after giving birth! But these Hollywood mothers have access to some rather handy resources; personal trainers to get them back into shape, chef's to eat the right foods, babysitters to look after the baby whilst down the gym and of course the magic of Photoshop!

But don't worry,

There are some great post pregnancy exercises that any mother can do to achieve that toned body and drop the weight. A lot of these exercises will also give you that extra energy that you need too.

Here are seven steps to that flatter stomach:
1. It's important to take plenty of rest post pregnancy - give yourself at least 6 to 8 weeks rest
2. Make sure you stretch every day starting from day 1 after pregnancy
3. Ensure you feed your baby or the pump before your workout and buy a well fitter bra
4. Don't over work your body - If you're feeling exhausted take some rest
5. One of the best exercises for new mothers is walking! Aim for a couple of hours each day
6. Research has shown that Yoga is a very effective post pregnancy exercise. So book yourself in to the local gym and head for a yoga session
7. Also, aim to swim regularly - since swimming is a great cardio-vascular workout and will reduce body fat and help you tone up

Make sure you stay motivated and dedicated to your post pregnancy exercises. If you're not motivated then you're wasting your time. Procrastination is your worst enemy!

Have you been trying to lose post pregnancy weight to no avail? You must feel so frustrated if you still look pregnant months after giving birth. And that frustration can turn into desperation that may lead you to try slimming pills, fancy exercise gadgets or crash dieting.

Stop right there because these things may harm your body, waste your money and, did I mention harm your body? If you really want to lose that mommy belly, you just need to take two steps that will not only make you fit but fabulous too.

1. Eat small meals four to five times a day. That's breakfast, lunch and dinner plus two midday snacks in between.

Eating more frequently revs up your metabolism so you burn more fat not just in your stomach but in your whole body. Plus it helps reduce the bloat in your tummy because you're just eating small portions at a time.

Take note that these have to be small healthy meals. Throw in some lean meat and veggies in your dish.

Craving for sweets? Have some fruits for dessert or snacks.

2. Go for exercises that target the whole body.  Abdominal exercises are okay but they are not the sole key to getting a trim tummy.

Remember that your body doesn't lose fat in just spots or areas. To flatten your bulging belly, you need to lose fat in your whole body. Besides, doing exercises that work out several body parts at the same time ensures you can burn more fat in less time. You can actually get a power-packed workout in just 15 minutes a day right in the comfort of your own home.

And for a mom who has her hands full doing household chores and taking care of the baby, this is a smart way to get fit and yummy too.

You can get rid of your mommy belly and get a sexy tummy by eating healthy and exercising right.

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