Friday, October 31, 2008

How to Lose Weight after giving Birth on a Dime

By Teresa Brown

There is nothing women do better than go shopping but when a new baby is thrown into the mix the bills start adding up. When it comes to picking up lunch anything fast and cheap become the only option.

When you want to lose weight after giving birth, you can't just snack on anything. Also signing up for a high-priced gym membership seems like a useful thing to do but most busy moms don't have the time or luxury to do so. Here are a few tips to trim your tummy without trimming your bank account.

A. Cut the Gym Contract

It's the same old story when it comes to gyms, lots of people have memberships but never go. Having to leave your house to lose weight after giving birth is not necessary, you can tone and trim without flying the coop. Staying creative can include everything from tricep dips using a chair or pushups in the kitchen and crunches on an exercise ball or lunges across the living room.

B. Cut out the Specialty Coffee

Specialty Coffee and Tea drinks aren't only expensive but also full of empty calories which is a double whammy when you are trying to lose weight after giving birth. It isn't cheap filling up on frappuccinos either and if you are popping in your local coffee shop two or three times a week, you could be shelling out up to 20 bucks just on beverages. Also it can be tricky avoiding the delicious fatty scones and cookies that are sold there to accompany your cup of Joe. If you want to stay hydrated but need more than just water, try and stick to juices that are low in fructose sugar and high in vitamins.

C. Be a Personal Coach

Instead of paying for 10 step classes at the gym, pay for 100 of them with one DVD. Now with fitness DVD's you can have a personal trainer at home to lose weight after giving birth. Pilates, Fat-Burning Yoga, and Tiabo are just some of the many options for getting your workout done in front of the TV. When I get lazy I like to turn on the latest reality show about weight loss and use the encouraging words of advice those trainers use to spur me on too!

Losing weight after giving birth doesn't have to be a money-draining ordeal. Empower yourself to lose your tummy by becoming a more calorie conscious and practical consumer. You want to lose a pant size not empty your pockets so make sure you take these tips all the way to the bank. - 15683

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