Flat Tummy App Review: My PostPartum Weight Loss Journey - Tips After Pregnancy

During my pregnancy, I gained 20 kilos (44 pounds). Right after birth, I lost 12 kilos, and as I was breastfeeding, I thought I would get to my pre-pregnancy weight super quickly. But, in the coming post-partum months, I even gained some more. I knew I needed a little bit of help at a time when I discovered the FT app. This is when the left photo is taken. I had 62 kilos.

My goal wasn't my pre-pregnancy weight. I just wanted to start eating healthy, do some light workouts, and give my body more time. Here are some tips using the Flat Tummy App after pregnancy that I found helpful:

Healthy Eating

As I'm a picky eater, I wasn't following any specific meal plan. Instead, I'll go on the FT app and pick something that I want at that moment. The best thing about these recipes, besides being healthy, is that they are super quick to make, which is so important for a new mom. My favourite one is the Breakfast burrito, which takes me only 10 minutes and helps me maintain my energy levels.

Light Workouts

Besides a healthy diet, to achieve my goals, I started working out. As I had a c-section, I started with the beginner full body program. But it was a disaster. I just couldn't do anything. Every exercise was a struggle because I was weak, having lost a lot of muscle during pregnancy. My abdominal muscles and stomach muscles were especially affected, and it was challenging to regain their strength. I was so unmotivated that I decided to take some more time with just daily walks and healthy eating. This was 3 months post-partum.

Consistency and Patience

After another 3 months, I was ready to start my workouts again. This time everything went great. I went through the beginner program quickly. Now, I'm switching between my core and booty workouts. All the workouts require no equipment, they're only 20 minutes or less, and my favourite thing about them is that I can work out while hanging out with my baby.

After a few months of a healthy diet and regular exercise, I lost 10 kilos. But the most important thing is the way I feel from the inside. By making healthy habits, I set my mental and physical health in place.

While I haven't reached my pre-pregnancy size completely, I'm happy with the progress. I also took steps to address stretch marks and the overall health of my skin as it adapted to my changing body. For many new moms, the journey to regain their pre-pregnancy bodies can be daunting, but with patience and the right approach, it's entirely possible. Remember, taking care of your health is more important than just focusing on belly fat or a post-pregnancy belly.

- Sandra