Get rid of the belly fat! Scissor kick exercise is a must after giving birth

On the road to losing weight, everyone has experienced frustration and discouragement. Maybe dieting too much has the opposite effect, or running like crazy but still no results... Especially for mothers who have just given birth to a baby, the fat on the belly is a big enemy to the body. In order to help mothers solve their body shape problems after childbirth, the American parent-child website "Parenting" provides several simple body shaping tips to help mothers regain a good figure!

Still worried about the lingering belly fat after giving birth? Paying attention to small movements in daily life can help exercise your abdominal muscles!

Small body shaping exercises can be completed in daily life

During pregnancy, the abdominal muscles are stretched loose due to the expansion of the uterus. When the uterus returns to its original state after delivery, the abdominal muscles become loose and sagging. Many people think that doing sit-ups can help them have a flat belly, but in fact, it may do more harm than good for those who want to lose belly fat after childbirth. Sit-ups increase the pressure on the outer abdominal muscles, while the inner muscle groups that have relaxed due to childbirth are still not trained.

To help train the abdominal muscles, you can do this when you are standing or sitting: straighten your back, relax your shoulders naturally, and try to bring your navel closer to your spine (squeeze your belly). Imagine that you are wearing a body-shaping garment, and your spine and abdomen will feel tightened.

This is a small exercise that can be done quietly while sitting and chatting, standing in line, or shopping. Over time, you will find that your back muscles and entire torso are straightened, and your belly will gradually disappear and become flatter.

Home exercise is most suitable for mothers who have just given birth and are taking care of children. Just some exercise every day can help eliminate excess fat.

You can do scissor kick exercise at home

Lie flat on your back and stretch your arms as far back as possible, toward your head. You can hold on to the bedpost or something fixed to keep your body in place. Next, lift both legs up as high as possible until they are at a 90-degree angle with your back and abdomen (remember to use the strength of your abdominal muscles to support yourself at this time). Then slowly put your right foot down and keep your left foot in the air for a few seconds. You should feel that the muscles in your pelvis and abdomen are exerting force, and your back remains straight. Then lift your right foot and put your left foot down and try again. Repeat 10 times.

Tips: Diet tips to reduce belly fat after childbirth

• Drink more water, as water can help the body metabolize smoothly and eliminate unnecessary waste. Do not drink carbonated beverages, as they can easily cause abdominal bloating and gastrointestinal discomfort.

• Eat more fruits and vegetables that are rich in water content, such as oranges, tomatoes, asparagus, and celery, and eat less cruciferous fruits and vegetables, such as broccoli, because eating too much can also easily cause bloating problems.

• Eating more potassium-rich foods, such as bananas and spinach, can help reduce edema; eating less salty, high-sodium foods will affect the body's metabolic rate.

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