Most women are concerned about their bodies. It gives them a lot of concern if they are not in good shape. This is why some women go for body surgeries to get their desired bodies. New moms are not left out. They are more vulnerable to maintaining their postpartum bodies. Being a parent is a wonderful feeling, seeing their child grow is much more. However, this is not an excuse for new moms to neglect their bodies. After childbirth, the body is bound to go through changes but a lot can be done to bring ‘sexy’ back. The following tips would help:
1. The starts with the mind
You have to define what sexy means to you. Start by accepting your body and working for the body you want. Have at the back of your mind that you look great. Do not conform to societal expectations or what the media paints. Prep your mind to accept your body, its flaws then work on how you can improve it.
2. Exercise
It is very difficult to find the time to even shower when you have to take care of a newborn, but there are still things that you absolutely have to do for yourself. Don’t hesitate to ask for help with baby care from your partner, family, friends, and even babysitters to free some time in your daily routine to get physical. No diet in the world will get you the results you want if you never exercise enough.
3. Buy fitting clothes
Chances are your old clothes won’t fit you properly post-partum. So, instead of belittling yourself over the fact and whining about it to your partner, take the matter into your hand and go buy yourself some new clothes. It’s true that you might not be too keen on spending money on garments that you plan to use for only a couple of months, but remember that this is something you have to do for your own happiness and sanity. You should also focus on finding the best bra. Go to the store and ask for help with finding the ideal cup size for you currently.
4. Invest in your confidence
Just like you charge your phone, charge your confidence daily. Your weight doesn’t define you. A big part of being sexy is how you feel about yourself. In that respect, your own confidence will play an important role. Just because you’re not satisfied with some aspect of your body doesn’t mean you objectively don’t look amazing to others. Of course, the most important thing is to look the best for yourself first.
5. You may want to drop eating junks
Don’t try to deprive yourself of snacks because the chances are you’ll only binge on food later on. It’s more challenging to deal with the main meals while you have to take care of the baby at the same time. But, you won’t have to beat yourself over your lunch and dinner choices if you make it a point to stock your fridge and pantry with healthier snacks.