Moms Getting Fit

If you have to do anything, and you feel "up" to it you can try to walk--but don't carry the baby or push a stroller. Believe me, I tried that and it was a terrible mistake.

Also, remember to continue doing your "Kegel" exercises.

IN the meantime, research and look into various programs and exercises you think you would like to do.

I felt great, too. But then when I was out walking, I woke up along the side of the road with my stroller in the street as a friend of mine just happened to see me pass out and came to my rescue.

It was a scary experience. The next times I had babies, I waited until the doctor said I could start exercising.

But you know, some people are ready to jump right in after they have babies. You might just be one of them. :)

And as for how much walking--that depends on how much time you have, how the weather is, how your baby acts, and all kinds of other factors.

Honestly, until you get the okay to lift weights, jog, do weight training, yoga or anything else, walking is absolutely the best form of exercise there is. It tones everything and works the heart muscle, too, if you walk fast enough.

And the Kegels tone the inner muscles and help with the baby belly.

I am going to agree with Konnie here. dont overdo anything adn wait till your cleared by the dr, but going for walks (especially now when the weather is so iffy) can a be a great way to do it. I would just stick to short walks.

Maybe another thing you could do is start writing down what you are doing and when. I know itty bitty babies dont have much of a schedule, but the more you can figure out, the more you can learn "Okay, at X hes usually sleeping, so I could do some kegel exercises or (after your cleared) a short video." And then just make sure that everyday you try to do it at the same time.

And dont feel bad, I am a routine person as well, and I have a harder than heck time remembering to schedule a workout in there as well. But, I try, and I have learned that (for me) even just trying is a step in the right direction.