What would you do if you had a body like mine? *Pics*

Okay, I just wanted to know what people would do if they had a body like mine. I would like honest answers as well as honest opinions of my body. What exercises would you do? What foods would you eat? I'm not even 2 months Postpartum which is why I'm still sportin' Linea Nigra! Please and thank you!

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I did have a body like yours (except I wasn't pregnant, just overweight). I went to the gym and worked out a lot, a little bit of cardio and do heavy lifting!! I cut out all sugary drinks (except for the occasional juice) , cut out fast food, ate better all around. Just work it.

Well, first of all Congradulations on you new little one. Second, I would eat 3 healthy meals a day, and 2 to 3 healthy snacks a day. Make sure to get your fruits and veggies, and don't eat alot of processed foods.
Third, I would invest in 30 day shred. You can buy it at walmart for like 9 bucks. Do your 30 days worth of it. If it takes you longer, that is fine. Just do it. Or you can join a gym and they will put together a program for you.

However, I must say, for being 2 months post partum, you look great.

Good luck to you.

I'd say start with a clean diet with 5-7 mini meals a day; it'll boost your metabolism! Then either start weight training or cardio, whatever you prefer.

Love yourself regardless of your outward appearance. I think you are beautiful. Stretch marks and big belly arent nothing. You have life and your not disabled (at least you dont look it).

Eat right, work out and love yourself

Good luck, I know you will acheive all your goals

Thanks alot! That helps. Let me tell you: You look great! What did you start off doing, I want to build up to THAT!

I started at the gym. 45 minutes on the elliptical and 30 minutes doing different kinds of weights and weight machines. 3 times a week.

Then I did Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred and doubled up with Jillian Michaels kickbox fast fix for a month.

But now I just run for 40 minutes a day outside every day, since the weather is nice and lift weights for 30 minutes every other day.

exercise with your kids...involve them. push them in a cart/stroller or whatever...make them your focus, since your overall health will benefit them. i think you are very courageous for posting your pics, and asking for advice...that takes balls! now take that start and focus it on your goals...

I have nothing to add that hasn't been said already but I just wanted to say you look a hell of a lot better than I did 2 months after my babies!

you are in far better shape than I am, and I've not been pregnant for 15 years :laugh: Really, you look fine. If I were in your shoes I'd just focus on some regular exercise, plenty of water and eat healthy. Come back and show us how you look when your baby's a year old? I reckon you'll look amazing

you've got a lovely post-partum body

i'm 3 months out from groin surgery, so over the past two months i have been slowly building up my fitness.

because i was starting at zero fitness the first thing i did was a highly modified version of 30DS to build up a bit of strength, and walking. as i felt stronger i pushed a little harder, worked a little more frequently, and worked toward a goal of being able to do 60mins of exercise every day (i'm single so I have this luxury, but setting a goal of 30 mins daily, even if you have to divide it up, will help). in the past two months i've started to increase my weights, increase my walking distances, added some yoga, started running (literally started at like a minute at a time and am now up to 8 mins).

diet-wise, i set myself to lose 1lb per week and followed mfp's guidelines. good luck!

Be very proud of what you have achieved in the last year! Eat sensibly & walk lots. Don't forget to enjoy your baby. Time enough to beat yourself up about weight gain!!

First i will tell you that stretch marks are not the end of the world.
I have many, and you know what they dont upset me one bit.
They just make me feel stronger. And i hope that you can feel the same way.

Yes you do need to loose weight by eating less.
But i would recommend focusing on exercise over dieting.
Because you are not that big, and as long you have confidence then you will look sexy.

If i was you (honestly) ->>..

Then food-wise, i'd try to eat healthier. Try to only eat when im hungry, not snack. And try to cut down on my portions. (I struggle with all of these things).
And exercise-wise i would try to do atleast, im gonna say 50 sit-ups a day. That will make your belly very tight, and create a really nice shape down your stomache and back.
If i had your body i would feel that i needed to start to create a shape, before trying to fit into that shape if you get what i mean..

But thats just what i would do, honest opinions.

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EDIT:

I didnt realise you where pregnant. ( I read you where on one of the replies you go to your post).
In that case i would still eat the same amount, just try to make healthier choices. Which should help.
And do light exercise, like yoga, stuff like that..
And then after you have had the baby, go to the above thing i said.

I did have a body like yours

Lift weights, follow a good diet high in protein and following MFP's calories.

Do some cardio... lift weights.

Be patient.