After you bring home the baby and realize that less sleep is your new life the first question often asked is regarding the baby belly we are left with. For the miraculous few it’s possible to return your body to its original shape very quickly the rest of us are left with only one option. Correct diet and exercise are the core ingredients to returning to what was or at least something relatively close to it.

Before you begin any exercise or diet regimen speak with your physician first, once your doctor releases you to begin go slowly to avoid injury. Look closely at your diet to eliminate fat, sugars and calories that you do not need. Increasing your intake of water, fruits and vegetables is always a health bonus. Get moving any way that you can, take a stroll in the park with your bundle of joy or go bike riding as a family. Once you are moving it becomes easier to add more intense workouts and strength training.

There are a few moves that are essential for a fabulous waistline. The standard stomach crunch is one such essential. This can be done either flat on the floor or with the help of an exercise ball. The exercise ball is a tad easier and far more comfortable. Lying on your back begin to raise yourself up about one third of the way, you should feel the crunch. Also, utilizing the oblique’s, also known as the love handles, you can do a modified crunch by aiming your left elbow towards your right knee and vice versa.

The plank exercise works wonderfully to tighten saggy muscles. Lie on the floor stomach down; raise yourself up on your hands and toes remaining flat like a plank, keeping your buttocks from rising above the rest of your body. The plank is done by pulling your stomach in and holding this position for about 5 seconds. Repeat this move 5 times.

With careful attention to both diet and exercise you can be done with belly bulge after pregnancy. It takes determination to achieve goals this includes getting back into your pre-pregnancy clothes. Setting attainable goals is important while remaining objective as to what is realistic for your body type and lifestyle. Beautiful is not determined by a pant size, it is determined by your self worth.