Fat Loss 4 Idiots Book

As the famous Latin phrase says "Carpe Diem" which means, "Seize the day". This phrase is either ignored or misused in our world today. We can misuse it when we spend too many hours preoccupied with obtaining material wealth. We can ignore it when we foolishly put important things off thinking that we have "tomorrow" or "next week" or "next month" to do them. The fact is that we can't control the future even though we think we can. But what we do have is the present. As you read this, you have this very moment to choose to make the commitment to lose the pregnancy weight.

1. Weight loss begins with You.

It doesn't matter how wonderful your personal trainer or gym facilities are losing the baby fat depends solely on you. Sure fitness coaches, friends, health reasons or societal pressure can externally motivate you. But the buck stops at you. You have to want it and it will be you who has to commit to the task of losing pregnancy weight. Choosing a lifestyle program to accompany you on your journey is wise choice. The chief goal of a lifestyle programs is to get you to embrace a healthier lifestyle. This will translate into life-long weight management skills. Hey, if you are going to lose it, why not lose it for good.

2. Re-gain your Self-esteem.

As any busy Mom would agree, days seem to fly by and before you know it, you are overweight Mom with low self-esteem. It's easy to get lost in translation between your pre-baby and post-baby existence. Mom, you need to take care of you. This means that you will have to find the time to lose your tummy and get back into shape. You can learn how to have a balance in your life with a lifestyle program. All work and no play will make for an unhappy-can't-lose-the-weight Mom. A Mom who feels good about herself inside and out results in a happy family.

3. Fit into a Lower Dress Size.

A woman's self-esteem can be drastically affected by the size and fit of her clothes. How often do Moms "lose all hope" when they can't fit into their pre-baby clothes? Mom, there are exercises that can burn the baby fat and get you back into your clothes. With a combination of cardio and strength interval training you can lose the pregnancy weight fast. The great thing about these exercises is that they don't require a lot of your time and they get results.

4. Eliminate Fatigue.

A busy Mom needs energy. Bad eating habits and lack of exercise eventually leads to poor health. Your body is like a fine tuned machine and if you maintain it with poor nutrients and lack of exercise, then you will not be able to get "good" mileage or performance. Most fitness programs include a nutrition component to their program. These programs reinforce the importance of a healthy diet and daily exercise to trim your tummy and give you more energy to keep up with the demands of being a busy Mom.

5. Minimize the Stress.

We all have stress in our lives but the difference is how we deal with stress. Not being able to successfully lose weight after giving birth can compound your stress. Your capability to handle stress is improved when you provide your body with a healthy life style of eating right and regular exercise to lose weight and keep it off. There are lifestyle programs that include teaching better organizational and time management skills and teaching you how to make some time for you. Having a balance within your life will give you the tools to minimize the stress.

What you see is what you get and this applies to how you live your life. You have to decide that enough is enough and losing pregnancy weight requires you to take a first step towards emancipation from your "old" life. Don't listen to the persuasive lies to yourself about the hard work; the lack of time or the "tomorrow" excuses keeping you back. It is time to set the stage and be the star Mom that you are and get healthy for you and your family.

Suzanne M. Brown is a dedicated advocate for women's health and wellness and lifelong learning for self-improvement. For more information on how you can lose your tummy and lose the pregnancy weight, you can visit Suzanne's blogs.