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5 Ways to Get the Baby Weight to Melt Off

Eager to lose those extra pounds that haven't budged since your little bundle arrived? These tips will help

by Leslie Goldman

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Drink your veggies
Drink your veggies When you have no time to chew, it can be way too tempting to down a frothy caffeinated beverage from your favorite coffee shop. But those drinks are usually packed with so much sugar and fat, you might as well be ordering a "Super-cal Flabby Abs Latte." In almost the same amount of time, you could whip up this green smoothie concocted by 9-months-pregnant registered dietitian and fitness expert Rebecca Scritchfield: Blend a frozen banana and two cups of raw spinach with 1/2 cup water, 1/2 cup ice cubes, and two scoops of organic whey protein powder. "With less than 300 calories and three servings of fruits and vegetables, you get carbs for fast energy, nutrients to keep you healthy, and protein that will help keep you full for several hours," she explains.

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Whenever I work out my little one jumps on me. lol

by Monique3 Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at 07:47AM Report as inappropriate

Will share this information with my friend who just had twins

by EricaC123 Sunday, January 6, 2013 at 07:05AM Report as inappropriate

can't imagine a smoothie with banana and spinach tastes good

by sportimonki13 Sunday, December 30, 2012 at 11:53PM Report as inappropriate

2 years later and I'm still waiting for that weight to come off!! haha, :(

by morgan_ledford Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at 02:13PM Report as inappropriate

I need to be drinking more water and making time to work out. Thanks for the tips!

by kimihavens Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at 09:39AM Report as inappropriate

i will have to remember this down the road

by LittleBunny Friday, December 21, 2012 at 11:14AM Report as inappropriate

Good article just need to apply them so I can lose my extra 55 lbs I put on with my first pregnancy

by kfloyd01 Friday, November 23, 2012 at 10:24PM Report as inappropriate

Great story! Very helpful tips for post baby! Water is my best friend already so I think I have that part down pat.

by Lamexicana1 Thursday, November 8, 2012 at 04:22PM Report as inappropriate

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