If you’ve recently had a baby, congratulations! There’s no better feeling. Now, you’re probably exhausted but you still feel the need to lose some weight and want to get to it. Let’s go!

The first thing you should do is… ask for a little help!

You’ll need some private time. This is necessary for any mom, but  especially if you’re a new mom. To lose  that pregnancy weight you’re going to need to make time in your busy schedule for all the usual thing PLUS adding in some time for exercise.

If you try and do it all yourself you’ll never have the time. Ask granny to watch the little one and get your partner to do some shopping etc. Take advantage of any babysitting services,at the gym if you can. If there’s a will there’s a way.

Nourish your body with quality nutrients

Pregnancy is hard on the body, but you can speed up your recovery by eating several small, well-balanced meals per day. Now that you’re recuperating and rebuilding, keep it clean and as natural as possible. Eat protein, green vegetables, high-fiber fruits, dairy products, and whole unrefined grains.

Folic acid is a cell building nutrient and can be found in kiwifruit. This can benefit any woman before, during and after pregnancy. Kiwifruit contains plenty of enzymes and dietary fibers too. Some are calling the kiwi the new “superfood”.

If you’re breastfeeding, you’ll need more calories than before. Remember to drink plenty of water. New moms could require 64 to 128 ounces a day, especially while nursing.

Get some exercise

Cardiovascular exercise is important for staying healthy, maintaining the energy you’ll need and lose pregnancy weight faster. It doesn’t have to be trip to the gym either. You could work in the garden with your baby close by, or you could push the baby buggy around the neighborhood.

Get at least a half hour of some kind of cardio a few times a weak. Your energy levels will go up and your weight will go down.

Stay Energized

You’re going to need sleep to be able to function mentally and physically. Too little sleep can cause problems such as a weak immune system and a lack of focus. Most adults don’t get enough sleep and that goes for new moms especially.

To be any good for your family, you must take care of yourself first and foremost.