Having a baby is sweet, but when you see the excess belly fat, it can be frustrating. During pregnancy, women often eat a lot to meet the nutritional needs of the baby. However, the postpartum belly is so annoying. So how can we get rid of the postpartum belly? Let's take a look at some methods to reduce the belly fat after childbirth!
Four exercises to reduce postpartum belly fat
After 1 to 2 months postpartum, when the body has recovered well, even if you are breastfeeding, you can gradually start losing weight. You can increase the amount of exercise, reduce your food intake, and improve your diet. Here are four exercises that are recommended to be done daily:
Exercise 1
Keep your legs together, lift them up and bend them at a right angle, place your hands on the ground vertically, keep your body upright, and then use your abdominal muscles to lift your head and waist. Your feet and body should form a right angle.
Exercise 2
Keep your legs at a right angle, inhale and lift your hips up. Exhale and lower them down. Do upward movements below the navel and consciously keep your legs still. (Repeat about 5-10 times)
Exercise 3
Lie flat with your hands behind your head, keep your legs together, and lift them up perpendicular to your body. Lift your head as well.
Exercise 4
Inhale and lift your head and legs together, keeping your legs vertical. Exhale and relax, lower your legs and head, but don't touch the ground. (Repeat 5-10 times)
Methods for weight loss in daily life
1. Wear a belly belt
After the baby is born, there will still be obvious contractions. At this time, in order to make the contractions faster, it is necessary to actively breastfeed. At the same time, to prevent postpartum uterine and visceral prolapse, it is necessary to wear a belly belt, which can help mothers recover their figures as soon as possible.
2. Pay attention to your diet
After giving birth, mothers must pay attention to their diet. Try to avoid eating high-calorie foods such as fatty foods, barbecue, fatty meat, offal, and cream products. Instead, eat more vegetables, fruits, ribs, beef, lamb, etc., which can reduce fat accumulation.
3. Take care of the baby as much as possible
Postpartum women should try their best to take care of the baby by themselves. Holding the baby and walking indoors can help burn abdominal fat. Many mothers may find this tiring, but from the experience of reducing belly fat, it is very helpful for women to recover their figures.
4. Adjust the rectus abdominis through exercise
The separation of the rectus abdominis in new mothers after childbirth is also an important reason for having a big belly. Mothers can adjust the rectus abdominis through moderate exercise, which will reduce the size of the belly. Lie flat with your knees bent and your feet flat on the bed. Inhale and inflate your stomach. Exhale and lift your tailbone towards your belly button without lifting your hips off the ground. Tighten your buttock muscles when you reach the highest point, then relax and repeat 8-10 times. Doing this exercise regularly can effectively reduce belly fat.
5. Ride a bicycle for short-distance travel
Riding a bicycle is a very good exercise, as it engages various parts of the body and accelerates fat burning. It can be very effective in helping women recover their figures after childbirth.
