How To Quickly Lose Baby Weight And Flatten Your Stomach

Exercise after pregnancy helps boost energy levels, relieve stress and prevent postpartum depression, according to MayoClinic.com. Workout sessions will also help you burn fat and flatten your tummy muscles. Eating a reduced calorie diet in conjunction with regular exercise will help you shed weight quickly and accomplish your post-pregnancy goals.

Step 1

Set a fat burning goal. You can't spot reduce the stomach after pregnancy. However, you can burn fat all over your body, including your midsection, by creating a calorie deficit. For each pound of body fat you want to lose, burn 3,500 calories. For a 1 lb. weight loss weekly, this is about 500 calories daily. You can also decrease calorie intake and increase physical activity to meet this goal. For example, work out to burn 200 calories and decrease calories by 500.

Step 2

Use interval training to shed baby weight and belly fat quickly. Interval training alternates moderate and intense activity to increase calorie burning and fat loss. Select a moderate type of activity, like walking, and complete this exercise for a few minutes. Then, switch to a vigorous type of activity, like running. Rotate between the activities for your entire workout session.

Step 3

Tone your midsection at least twice weekly, recommends the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Strength training tones your belly and burns calories. Sessions should last about 20 to 30 minutes. Tone the lower abdominal muscles with the abdominal hold. Sit on the edge of a firm kitchen chair. Pull your feet off the ground about 2 inches, using your core muscles to power the movement. Hold for 5 seconds and rest. Continue to repeat this exercise for at least a minute.

Step 4

Select foods that contain low calories and have high nutritional value. For example, foods that contain fiber, like whole grains, vegetables and fruit, help you feel full longer. Lean sources of protein, like skinless chicken and low-fat dairy, are a couple more options.

Tips and Warnings

Vigorous exercises, like running and jumping rope, might affect the taste of your baby's milk, according to MayoClinic.com. A sour taste to your milk might cause issues with nursing. If you experience breastfeeding issues, talk with your doctor about your exercise plan.
Discuss when it's safe to start exercising with your doctor. Typically, medical providers recommend waiting six weeks after birth to exercise. However, if you had a C-section or serious vaginal repair from the birth, your doctor might recommend waiting longer.