Unhappyinbrookland,
Why are you unhappy? Are you doing OK with a new baby?
I hope to hear from you again, but to answer your question about recommendations for exercise DVDs, here are a few options for you with specific exercise DVDs that have worked for some women, as well as links to other sites that provide "rankings":
What exercises have you tried, and what do you typically enjoy doing? The best exercises are those that you enjoy doing, as you will continue using them. Do you enjoy walking, yoga, strength training, dancing, step aerobics, kickboxing, pilates or other? It is also important to have a varied workout, with some intense cardiovascular exercises, as well as stretching and strength training. I recently lost my extra baby weight (does it still count, if my "baby" is almost 3?! ha ha!), and I found the tried-but-true combination of diet and exercise works best, while giving yourself 6-12 months before you see substantial and sustainable changes is optimal.
Some of the best motivators for new moms includes:
- A fellow new mom workout buddy (both of your babies can nap while you workout)
- Stroller walking with your infant. There are actually "stroller walking groups" that you can find in your area by going to places such as www.MeetUp.com. What a great way to get both yourself and baby outdoors, and meet other moms with similar-aged kids!
Let us know if you have any other challenges, either with being a new mom and/or trying to lose weight...there are many, many women on this site who are currently in, or have been in, your shoes!
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Unhappyinbrookland,
Why are you unhappy? Are you doing OK with a new baby?
I hope to hear from you again, but to answer your question about recommendations for exercise DVDs, here are a few options for you with specific exercise DVDs that have worked for some women, as well as links to other sites that provide "rankings":
-Exercise DVD
-My Cellulite is Disappearing [from a Video Exercise]
-Home Gyms
What exercises have you tried, and what do you typically enjoy doing? The best exercises are those that you enjoy doing, as you will continue using them. Do you enjoy walking, yoga, strength training, dancing, step aerobics, kickboxing, pilates or other? It is also important to have a varied workout, with some intense cardiovascular exercises, as well as stretching and strength training. I recently lost my extra baby weight (does it still count, if my "baby" is almost 3?! ha ha!), and I found the tried-but-true combination of diet and exercise works best, while giving yourself 6-12 months before you see substantial and sustainable changes is optimal.
Some of the best motivators for new moms includes:
- A fellow new mom workout buddy (both of your babies can nap while you workout)
- Stroller walking with your infant. There are actually "stroller walking groups" that you can find in your area by going to places such as www.MeetUp.com. What a great way to get both yourself and baby outdoors, and meet other moms with similar-aged kids!
Let us know if you have any other challenges, either with being a new mom and/or trying to lose weight...there are many, many women on this site who are currently in, or have been in, your shoes!
August 9, 2009 - 7:55amThis Comment
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