If you have recently had a baby, you probably want to lose the belly fat that is left over from your pregnancy weight gain. You should not expect to lose the fat overnight because the weight you put on during pregnancy was gradual. Consult with your doctor regarding when to start working out again. Most physicians will recommend you wait at least two months postpartum before resuming exercise.
Step 1
Get rid of the belly fat within the first six months of having the baby. According to MSNBC, women who do not shed their baby weight within this time frame are more likely to keep it on for years to come.
Step 2
Adjust your diet when trying to lose the postpartum belly fat. Most of your meals should be made up of lean proteins and high-fiber vegetables. Some examples of good foods to include in your diet are fish, chicken, turkey, beans, egg whites, broccoli, mushrooms, spinach and zucchini.
Step 3
Eat smaller meals throughout the day to give your metabolism a boost and burn off excess fat. Eat small meals every three hours throughout the day to consistently have a feeling of being full.
Step 4
Work your ab muscles. Perform concentrated exercises that work the ab muscles to lose belly fat after having a baby. Sit ups and crunches are good exercises to use to workout. Do a total of five sets of 25 to 40 reps per day.
Step 5
Make time for some aerobic exercise. You may be busy with the new baby, but you still need to include some aerobic activities if you want to lose the belly fat. Spend time walking your baby in her stroller each day for 30 to 60 minutes. Use workout videos that include a baby as part of the exercise routine. As an example, you can use the "Fit Giggles" line of postpartum mom and baby exercise DVDs (see Resources).
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