Lose that Belly Fat, Mom!

For many moms, the tummy area seems to have a fat-attracting magnet! Mid-section pooches are the toughest to lose because of reduced elasticity and muscle tone as a result of pregnancy. Most experts agree that it’s almost impossible for you to return to your pre-pregnancy washboard belly. But don’t despair; you can shrink fatty tissue to get a bit closer to your ideal tummy.

Cardio is a mommy-must!

Cardio is basically any exercise that raises your heart rate and gets you “winded”. Such movements burn fat and build endurance. Examples include: running, walking (really quickly), jumping and the like.

Did you know tummy-reducing exercises are somewhat useless without some cardio? You need that cardio to burn away the fatty layer hiding the muscles you want to showcase. A great workout tool – that won’t make you cry for an ambulance– is Leslie Sansone’s “Walk Away the Pounds” series. You can get it at Walmart or Target for about fifteen bucks. Leslie's moves are easy and require no rhythm or fancy techniques! Buy online below at Amazon for a bit less.

Cut the Carbohydrates

You simply must reduce your sugar intake to lose your tummy fat. Sugar lurks in processed foods such as white breads, white rice and even crackers! Once that processed food hits your tummy it turns into sugar. Sugar turns to fat – sometimes congregating around your mid-section. Understand belly fat? Check out the video featuring Dr. Mehmet Oz.

A low-carb diet like the South Beach is a quick way to get rid of belly fat – but it’s far from easy. Here’s why: according to “The South Beach Diet” by Arthur Agatston, your body develops a sugar addition making you crave more and more “fixes”. During phase one you quit sugar “cold turkey” and lose some inches, but you also may experience withdrawal symptoms such as headaches. The good news is after your detox period, you’re less likely to crave sugar and should be free of it’s wicked, evil power forever!

Track those calories

Take advantage of free online tools to track your caloric intake. Try The Daily Plate or The Calorie Counter for some great tools! Dr. Ian Smith’s health challenge is also free and offers great resources.

Whichever course of action you choose to banish those mommie pounds, make sure you include cardio, limit your sugar and sweets and track what you eat. Soon you’ll be the size you want and a lot healthier to boot!

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