Eat A High Fiber Diet

Not enough fiber and dehydration result in constipation. In order to avoid that heavy bloated feeling, which can also make your mid-section look thick, consume at least 30 grams of fiber from whole grains, fruits, vegetables and nuts. It is also recommended that the average adult drink at least 6 to 8 glasses of water a day in order to stay properly hydrated.

Eat Smaller, More Frequent Meals

By eating six smaller meals, instead of three big meals, you can boost your metabolism, improve your digestion, control your blood sugar levels and manage overeating and over-snacking. The combination of these factors can eventually lead to a slimmer waistline.

Chew Your Food

Eating in a rush and not chewing each bite properly can result in air swallowing. This can also lead to constipation and bloating. Take smaller bites and enjoy your meals. Chew each bite for at least 30 seconds and you might find yourself eating less and loosing weight. Studies have shown that when we chew and taste food properly we actually eat less because our meals feel more satisfying.

Limit Salt

Eating a high sodium diet, which is often equivalent to eating a diet high in processed foods, can lead to water retention, dehydration and constipation. Learning to read and understand food labels is the most effective way of limiting your salt intake. Beware of canned goods. Never buy or consume any canned good or processed food with more than 500 mg of sodium per serving and never exceed 2,300 mg of sodium per day.

Put Down The Soft Drink

We all know that soft drinks cause dehydration and constipation. But, what is not well known is that the fizz in soft drinks also contributes to the formation of gas and bloating in the intestines.

Throw Out The Sugar Free Snacks

Artificially sweetened foods and drinks contain sugar alcohol which causes bloating. Likewise, often these sugar-free snacks are high in calories, preservatives, carbohydrates and sodium, all of which can reek havoc on your metabolism and cause your mid-section to expand.

Workout Your Core Muscles!

There is no avoiding it! In order to have the amazing flat abs you have always dreamed of you must incorporate cardio ab workouts into your workout routine. Though it is not possible to spot-reduce body fat, abdominal workouts will tone and strengthen your muscles causing your mid-section to appear slimmer.

The following is just one example of a short abdominal workout you can incorporate into your workout routine.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KH67tN3-3bs

Now, it is time to work on getting your pre-baby body back. And of course, there is no better way to do that than through Yoga.

Note: Yoga is often recommended for women looking to begin an exercise program after childbirth because of its low-impact nature.

Yoga is a wonderful and highly effective post-pregnancy workout because of its ability to help you:

Relieve Stress

The arrival of a new baby is a joyous time. It can also be an extremely stressful time. The relaxation, meditation and breathing exercises practiced through Yoga will help calm you and your baby, who often mirrors your moods.

Strengthen Your Core

It has been nine months since you have been able to workout your core muscles; mainly the back and abdominal muscles. The bloated, saggy look of the abdomen, right after childbirth, is mainly due to this fact. By strengthening, tightening and toning your abdomen muscles once again, Yoga can help you attain the same pre-baby, flat belly look.

Bond With Your Baby

Yoga is a great way for mothers to bond with their new babies. Babies love Yoga and their natural flexibility makes them exceptional Yogis. Furthermore, the soothing music and gentle movements of Yoga have a calming effect on babies.

Of course, the list of ways you and your baby can benefit from Yoga is a very long one…Just remember…There is no avoiding it! You must work to strengthen your core in order to reclaim your pre-baby physique.

The following video is just one example of how easy and fun it is to get your pre-baby body back through Yoga.

• Follow a proper diet
• Workout

Yoga, is a great post-pregnancy workout. That is because yoga is a relaxing, highly effective, low-impact, form of exercise that can help strengthen and tighten your abdominal muscles, thus flattening your stomach post-pregnancy. Best of all, yoga is a workout routine that will not only benefit you but your entire family. Many new mothers use yoga as a means to relax, and bond with their new baby. In fact, many regular practitioners of yoga have found that the practice of yoga offers many health benefits for the entire family.

Health Benefits of Yoga For Your Family

• Yoga can help you strengthen your core muscles and tone your stomach post-pregnancy
• Yoga can help improve your post-pregnancy sex life by boosting your self confidence
• Yoga can help you and your family relax and fight depression
• Yoga can help  your kids relax, focus and improve their school performance

This short video is an introduction to just some of the yoga exercises you can incorporate into your daily routine to help you regain your slender, pre-pregnancy waistline.