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Dianna GCeleb tips on getting back into shape after birth
April 2nd 2009 01:58
It’s been months since you’ve given birth and you hope you’d have gone back to your pre-pregnancy weight. You start regretting all the fried chicken, burgers and fajitas you ate during pregnancy – and probably after birth too – and you develop a hatred for the likes of Heidi Klum and Jessica Alba for shedding off all that weight in just a matter of weeks. How did they do it? Forget liquid diets, diet pills, detox and starvation, here are some celeb yummy-mummies who beat the baby bulge and how they did it -
Jessica Alba was the cause of many fights when I found out she was the reason why my then-boyfriend wouldn’t answer my calls during Dark Angel. So when I heard that she was pregnant, I was smugly certain that her status as the World’s Sexiest Woman would come crashing down. But postpartum, the girl looks even better than before, sporting a bigger bust! Grrr…
Her secret? 3-2-1 Baby Bulge Be Gone by Ramona Braganza. It’s a 12-week program, no-nonsense, practical approach to weight loss that combines healthy eating and exercise. You’re encouraged to eat three meals and two snacks daily but the main staples are fresh vegetables, lean protein, complex carbohydrates and plenty of water. Her exercise plan is also divided into 3 phases, designed to gradually get you moving.
Naomi Watts lost her baby weight just two months after giving birth to her second son. She says she ate more than she did when she was pregnant but she didn’t resort to any fad diets. Before you start hating her, she adds that her weight loss was down to breastfeeding.
Everyone goes on about it – from your grandmother to the midwives to the community nurse. I remember when I was pregnant, the most asked question besides, “Is it a girl or a boy?” was “Are you going to breastfeed?”
Not only does breastfeeding provide all the nutrition your baby needs for the first six months but it burns between 200 to 500 calories a day, depending on how much the baby eats. This is great news considering I burn 300 calories doing one hour of Tae-Bo!
Just make sure to drink plenty of water to keep yourself hydrated.
Heidi Klum seems to have it all, doesn’t she? A loving husband, three gorgeous kids – and she managed to walk down the runway with no ounce of fat, stretch marks or cellulite only three weeks after the birth of her third child. Many have accused Klum of resorting to plastic surgery but she insists that her weight loss is due to exercise (which she kept up to the last month of pregnancy), eating healthy and a fast metabolism.
So what motivated Klum to hit the gym so fast after childbirth – besides the idea of being touted as a ‘has-been-model?’ Taking photos of her nude body every week apparently. Keeping track of how her body changes every week motivates her to keep active and eat well. She says that she also made sure all junk food was taken out of her fridge (as if there was ever any, right?) and replaced them with healthy food so she wouldn’t be tempted to snack on high-calorie foods like her favourite, ice cream.
Nicole Ritchie, now pregnant with her second child, says she barely has time to polish her nails these days, let alone go to the gym. Her only form of exercise is hanging out with her daughter, Harlow and taking her for a walk in the stroller.
It may not burn that many calories but it’s better than sitting at home with the baby blues and the fresh air is sure to revive your spirits. You can start slowly by aiming for a ten-minute walk around the block then gradually make each walk longer, incorporating some steep climbs along the way as your energy picks up. Even short, frequent walks with the stroller each day will help. Pushing the pram, especially up a small hill, will work wonders for your triceps. What’s great about this is that it helps settle the baby as well. The baby will get some much-needed rest while you get some exercise.
Gwyneth Paltrow attributes her svelte, post-birth figure to breastfeeding, a balanced diet – and Spanx. Spanx is a figure-shaping underwear that smooths out the lumps and bumps. It’s a great, quick-fix for that night out where you want to look special without fear of any unattractive jiggling. Paltrow even wore one to the Oscars.
With the fatigue, sleep deprivation and the blues most mums experience after birth, losing weight is tough. Whatever you decide to do to take the weight off, it’s important to remind yourself to take things easy and not be pressured into losing the weight as quickly as possible. It took nine months to put the bulk on so take the same amount of time to shed it.
Jessica Alba - now a hot mama
Her secret? 3-2-1 Baby Bulge Be Gone by Ramona Braganza. It’s a 12-week program, no-nonsense, practical approach to weight loss that combines healthy eating and exercise. You’re encouraged to eat three meals and two snacks daily but the main staples are fresh vegetables, lean protein, complex carbohydrates and plenty of water. Her exercise plan is also divided into 3 phases, designed to gradually get you moving.
Naomi Watts - looking nice and svelte
Everyone goes on about it – from your grandmother to the midwives to the community nurse. I remember when I was pregnant, the most asked question besides, “Is it a girl or a boy?” was “Are you going to breastfeed?”
Not only does breastfeeding provide all the nutrition your baby needs for the first six months but it burns between 200 to 500 calories a day, depending on how much the baby eats. This is great news considering I burn 300 calories doing one hour of Tae-Bo!
Just make sure to drink plenty of water to keep yourself hydrated.
Heidi Klum - still a Victoria's Secret runway model
Heidi Klum seems to have it all, doesn’t she? A loving husband, three gorgeous kids – and she managed to walk down the runway with no ounce of fat, stretch marks or cellulite only three weeks after the birth of her third child. Many have accused Klum of resorting to plastic surgery but she insists that her weight loss is due to exercise (which she kept up to the last month of pregnancy), eating healthy and a fast metabolism.
So what motivated Klum to hit the gym so fast after childbirth – besides the idea of being touted as a ‘has-been-model?’ Taking photos of her nude body every week apparently. Keeping track of how her body changes every week motivates her to keep active and eat well. She says that she also made sure all junk food was taken out of her fridge (as if there was ever any, right?) and replaced them with healthy food so she wouldn’t be tempted to snack on high-calorie foods like her favourite, ice cream.
Nicole Ritchie - an advocate for stroller-walking
Nicole Ritchie, now pregnant with her second child, says she barely has time to polish her nails these days, let alone go to the gym. Her only form of exercise is hanging out with her daughter, Harlow and taking her for a walk in the stroller.
It may not burn that many calories but it’s better than sitting at home with the baby blues and the fresh air is sure to revive your spirits. You can start slowly by aiming for a ten-minute walk around the block then gradually make each walk longer, incorporating some steep climbs along the way as your energy picks up. Even short, frequent walks with the stroller each day will help. Pushing the pram, especially up a small hill, will work wonders for your triceps. What’s great about this is that it helps settle the baby as well. The baby will get some much-needed rest while you get some exercise.
Gwyneth Paltrow shows off her sexy legs
Gwyneth Paltrow attributes her svelte, post-birth figure to breastfeeding, a balanced diet – and Spanx. Spanx is a figure-shaping underwear that smooths out the lumps and bumps. It’s a great, quick-fix for that night out where you want to look special without fear of any unattractive jiggling. Paltrow even wore one to the Oscars.
With the fatigue, sleep deprivation and the blues most mums experience after birth, losing weight is tough. Whatever you decide to do to take the weight off, it’s important to remind yourself to take things easy and not be pressured into losing the weight as quickly as possible. It took nine months to put the bulk on so take the same amount of time to shed it.
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