I had a baby 4 weeks ago and now have fat rolls on my back, arobics isnt helping, any suggestions?
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I would give it time. Your baby is only 4 weeks old, after all. Incidentally, you should not be doing aerobics yet. Most medical professionals recommend that you wait at least 6 weeks after giving birth before embarking on aerobic exercise.\n\nIf you breast feed, eat a balanced diet. No more than 5 pieces of fruit and veg a day otherwise you will give your baby stomach ache. If you don't breast feed, I would eat a diet that is high in fibre and low in fat with good protein sources. Watch your portions and watch what you drink - water is best.\n\nAnd push your baby in his stroller whenever you can.
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i actually had a pilates instructor who was pregnant, and i asked her about the reformer.  she said that she modified the excersizes to do many of them on her side (as laying on your back can reduce blood supply to the baby after a certain period of development) and that she didn't work out as hard.  but she said that she still excersized three times a week or so.  i would think that keeping strong and healthy would be beneficial to your pregnancy!  however, i would check with a doctor, because you don't want to make a mistake... it is, after all, your child.
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OMG - Congrats!! Keep in mind that your body is still healing & hormones are still outta wack. I didn't start to feel my normal self (w/ all the implied regular energy) until after my son was close to a year. Maintain a healthy diet & food portions. Just doing all the regular housework that a new mom does (plus the irregular schedule) will help burn some calories. Once the baby gets on a somewhat regular sleeping pattern & you can get some sleep then try to incorporate some light weights. Alittle weight-conditioning & some daily walks with your new bundle in the stroller will help shed some pounds. Take it slow & don't get discouraged if you don't fit into your pre-preggers jeans immediately.
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well what exactly have you tried? i would try crunches or sit ups, but crunches work effectivly. when you do them make sure it hurts because that means its working baby!! and while you do crunches flex your stomach.. remember this.. no pain no gain!\ngood luck!
778375
Yes...extra weight (especially in the stomach area) can cause back problems.....also try getting a good mattress.
66699
Try doing crunches from a sitting position, in a straight backed chair. You get the same results, with much less discomfort to your back. You just need to pull your knees up toward you and let them down slowly. It works wonders!
1080561
The best way would be to exercise and eat healthy.  Denise Austin has a GREAT video called "Bounce back after baby".  She concentrates on the problem areas that new mommys tend to have.  It worked great for me and i'm sure it will for you too.  Just to let you know how well it worked for me--- I gained 39 pounds with my last baby.  After my doctor okayed me to be able to exercise again safely i started using this video and watching how i ate.  I lost a total of 69 pounds in about 8 months time.  Good luck and take care.  If i can do it, anyone can!!
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I have constant back pain after standing long periods of time or any kind of lifting. I use Icy Hot and that helps. Take a hot shower and then put some of that on that area that hurts. Take Advil good for inflammed muscles or a small dosage of a muscle relaxer. They have that new thing they show on tv that is like a wrap around band for your back that holds the disk that has the medicine in it. If it continues you may need to go to the doctor or a chiropractor. I went to a chiroprator one time and my back felt really good afterwards but you have to keep going back every so many weeks.
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if you find out can you let me know!!!\n\nSome of us just aren't lucky enough to get back tyhe figure we had before mother hood.\n\nIf your back hurst with sit ups try something like Yoga or pilates it could help tone a little.
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Alternate heat and cold packs and try laying on your sides and back more than on your tummy.  Use a pillow to elevate your torso while laying on your back.  Also, this may sound weird, massage them.  Not a lot, just enough to ease the pain.  Wear a padded, wireless bra, too.
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The thing here is that there was probably some reason why your back was thrown out in the first place.  It's weak and/or you over did it, you have a bulging disk because your back is out of alignment or because you have some chronic infection or degenerative condition.  Get into better shape and consult a doctor if you still have problems later on.  Remember, though, whatever kind of doctor you go to, that's what kind of treatment he/she will recommend...  Get their advice but think for yourself before you start popping pills, go under the knife, or pay someone to dance around on your back once a week for the next 2 years.
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I have the same "problem". It is just the way your body fat is distributed around your abdomen area. Not a big deal, unless it is painful. :o)
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i have a back support that goes under my cloths it has to be prescibed by you dr. it does help but as you know nothing takes away the pain completly .it helps me in the car just the vibration of the car makes me back & leg ache so bad ,so there is some relief! talk to your dr. if hes giving ya pain meds im sure he would be happy to give you a script for a brace. mine is a wide elastic w/ metal boned supports that velcros in the front from both sides so you can make it nice & tight it also has a slimming effect !!! bounus
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Have you tried the Ab Lounge? I had trouble losing fat in my belly until I used the Ab Lounge. I had trouble with my mid-belly and its gone. It is comfortable and works fast. I would do 20 to the front rotate 20 on both sides then back to 20 to the front 5 days a week. I notice results in two weeks and my belly was gone in 8 weeks don't remember if it was 5-8 weeks to get my belly flat.\n\nGood Luck!
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walking.  I did a lot of that and all the baby weight went away.  Plus, your little one gets some fresh air as well. :)
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Hi \nFirst u should be happy for what you are. It normal for women to put on weight after pregnancy. What you think is what u gets it all in mind. You’re taking it too seriously.\nAs your message tells you have tried all kind of health, excise and diet books. You need \nSomething else that is “YOGA” it as helped a lot of people from getting out off this kind of problems. It will help you…\n\nHey my personal word “please don’t feel low…everything is  goanna be OK…:-)"
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Never heard of anything like this in my practice before.  If you haven't already, see your OB.  If he/she doesn't know what it is then see a spine specialist.  Good luck.