To want to lose baby weight asap

[SunshineGirl2016]

Had DS 5 months ago. Haven't focused on weight loss, been too busy with baby, but now am back at work, desperately want to get rid of the weight. Want to get rid of mum tum! Any advice from everyone out there? I eat well and exercise. Has anyone tried Endermologie or any other weight loss treatment that's non-invasive? Or maybe I should just chill out and the weight will go eventually? What's been your experience with losing the baby weight?

eat less
move more

I know that's a bit simplistic, but don't get sucked into any crap that you buy on the internet. brisk walks with buggy, three meals a day with no snacks and it'll come off gradually.

Just go on a diet? I thought that you'd just given birth from your thread title. Five months later is fine, just pick a diet that works for you and follow it.

Eat less than you burn. Simple really. Focus on whole foods, and low calorie density foods so you don't feel hungry.

Something like MyFitnessPal or a Fitbit might be a good idea.

Most of the baby weight has gone, it's the damn mum tum I'm left with that's awful! Grrrrr

Dieting may not do anything to your stomach. Your abdominal muscles may have separated during pregnancy and could need work to tighten up. Pilates is great for this as it focusses on your core strength.
It can take well over a year for your body to recover from pregnancy so be kind to yourself!

Not given birth yet but I second Pilates - great way to strengthen the body.

Proper weighted fitness hula hoop!! From Avon mine was less than a tenner!!

If you try any abdominal exercises make sure you check if you have any separation of the stomach muscles (diastasis recti) as you can accidentally make it worse. I had my baby 6.5 months ago and have lost 2.5st in the last 14 weeks on slimming world, and feel much happier now (well, I did until this weekof Christmas festivities and I'm now rather dreading weigh in!). Loads of walks with the pram too. Good luck!

Thanks for the advice everyone. I'll ramp up the Pilates training I think.

Yes - second getting checked. A good instructor can do this. I remember a mum friend of mine doing endless sit-ups after birth and she actually caused more damage. It wasn't an appropriate exercise post-baby.

Just to forewarn you, I still have "mum tum" nearly nine years after having ds. It's mostly skin and there is nothing I can about it. I have a collagen issue which has stopped it regaining elasticity. I've had to just accept I will never wear a bikini again

Low carb high fat.
Check out dietdoctor.com
Exercise will help you tone up and has other benefits but has very little to do with losing weight.

Eat smarter, not less.
Pick up weights and use them more than cardio.

There are physio exercises similar to pelvic floor exercises. Draw your belly in and hold for a minute, then release and repeat.

Eat sensibly.

Keep your metabolic rate elevated throughout the day.

For motivation and moral support, join the Mumsnet Weight Loss Support Group.

Place marking as I had my baby 6 months ago and also have a huge mum tum! Good luck with the weight loss OP

I had a thread a little while ago about how to whittle the waist, and one of the useful suggestions was the fitnessblender YouTube channel. Specifically standing abs for me, but lots to chose from for general conditioning or various targets.

I did the T25 after my second and P90X with my first. T25 was easier and had better results- P90X is too fussy with equipment and different DVDs etc. I roughly followed the diet plan, but not religiously. Felt great, had more energy and mum tum vanished.

My ab muscles split during pregnancy, so am focussing on my core, am 18 months post birth and have recently got into running which I find has really helped with toning up. I lost my weight pretty quickly, but was left with the Mum tum, tbh, I've only just started doing anything about it, there are some good core exercises online. If you lay on the floor with your knees up and then do a crunch you will be able to feel if you ab wall has split, I can fit two fingers between mine.

My ab muscles split during pregnancy, so am focussing on my core, am 18 months post birth and have recently got into running which I find has really helped with toning up. I lost my weight pretty quickly, but was left with the Mum tum, tbh, I've only just started doing anything about it, there are some good core exercises online. If you lay on the floor with your knees up and then do a crunch you will be able to feel if you ab wall has split, I can fit two fingers between mine.