4 Post-Pregnancy Workout Tips to Get You Moving

Stay stocked up on nutritious foods during those post-pregnancy months. Credit: D Sharon Pruitt

3. Be okay with stopping. It’s okay if you stop during workouts because you can always start again. I’ve learned to be proud of the efforts I’ve put in and not focus on the moments when I’ve needed to stop. Doing your best, one day at a time, is what the journey is all about.

4. Eat and eat well. I know how hard it is to take time for yourself when you have a baby. Priorities shift, and it’s easy to put yourself on the back burner. But it’s important to take care of yourself, too! You need your energy! Make sure to eat food that will help sustain your energy throughout the day. If you’re hungry while feeding your baby, that is a recipe for disaster. One of the best ways to stay energized for your baby is to eat nutritious food. The following is one of my favorite, delicious, easy-to-make recipes from The Physique 57 Solution book. 

Vanilla Smoothie Recipe

Ingredients
1 ½ c ice
1 ½ c unsweetened almond milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp grade B maple syrup
Pinch sea salt (optional)

Directions
1. Place all the ingredients in a food processor or blender and blend until smooth and frothy.

I’ll leave you with my biggest tip: Just show up! —Tanya