Is how you feel about your post-baby body ruining the joys of becoming a mom? You're not alone in feeling like this. A lot of new moms find it difficult to come to terms with their post-baby body. On the one hand, you’re full of limitless love for your new baby. But on the other hand you can’t believe what having that baby has done to your body. It doesn’t have to be this way, you know. You don’t have to hate yourself. Take a deep breath, read on, and make peace with your post-baby body.
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1. Give It Time
Give your body time to recover from giving birth. It took you nine whole months to grow a little being inside you. Give yourself at least that much time to get back into shape. You owe yourself that right? So take it one day at a time, exercise well and eat smart, and you'll love your post-baby body again. Babies take up a lot of the mom’s time and energy so don’t exhaust yourself trying to lose weight or starve yourself of essential nutrients.
2. Have Realistic Expectations
Don’t set goals like losing 20 pounds in a month. You know that’s not possible or even healthy! Why set yourself up for disappointment and then get all bummed out about how you look? Be realistic in your expectations from your post-baby body. The weight takes some time to move and you need to believe that slow and steady is the way to go.
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3. Don’t Be Too Hard on Yourself
You’re a new mom, surviving on minimal sleep, hurried meals and two-minute showers. Don’t be too hard on yourself if you don’t manage to take the time out to exercise. It’ll take a while for a routine to set in and once both you and your baby are comfortable, you can get into a regular workout regime. Don’t beat yourself up over it. Oh, and definitely don’t agonize over that donut you had for breakfast. You’re allowed a little sugary treat you know. Being a mom is hard work!
4. Don’t Compare Yourself with Anyone else
The day you stop comparing your post-baby body with other moms, you’ll find you’re much happier with how you look. You’re not being fair to yourself you know, when you compare your body with a friend’s or a cousin’s or even Jessica Alba. Everyone is different when it comes to weight loss and just because someone else managed to lose the baby weight at 6 months and you didn’t doesn’t mean you’re doing something wrong. As long as you and your little munchkin are a happy pair, you’re doing everything right!
5. Join Support Groups
It helps to talk to other new moms about your post-baby body blues. Really, it does. And even if you’re not comfortable sharing how you feel, just listening also helps. Knowing that there are others out there who are going through the same thing as you do is one thing guaranteed to make you feel good. As they say, misery loves company! It’s always good to be a part of a group where you can discuss all the trials and tribulations that go with being a new mom without being judged.
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6. Remember Why You’re This Size
If you ever feel like you’re never going to get back into shape and look good again, just take a moment to remember why you’re this size. You created a whole new human being. You put your body through nine months of pregnancy and the rigors of birth. You’re allowed to look different. In fact you should be proud of how you look. You’re a mom. Stand tall and feel good about yourself!
7. Your Baby Loves You Regardless of How You Look
Whatever your post-baby body may look like, always remember one thing – your baby loves you unconditionally. Your soft tummy is your baby’s favorite pillow and nothing feels better than having that little soft bundle rest on you and sleep peacefully right? The most important person in your life thinks you’re perfect just the way you are. Never forget that.
Being a new mom is never easy for anyone. Taking care of a baby is tough enough as it is without constantly worrying about your post-baby body. With time, healthy eating and disciplined exercise, you’ll get back into shape. But in the mean time, stop obsessing about your post-baby body and enjoy being a mother first.
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