Lose Pounds Weight Lifting with Baby

on October 22, 2008 at 9:30 AM

If you're like me, lifting isn't your favorite workout. But recently, I found out that lifting weights can help you lose those last pounds. I've been trying to do it.

Luckily, we don't need expensive exercise equipment if we have a baby. MyTwoAngels0608 is getting into shape with the following workout she made up herself. (Grab your little one!)

She usually does three sets of 10 repetitions for each exercise below, holding her 3-month-old under his arms.

Lie on your back and do bench presses
Standing or sitting, hold Baby in front for bicep curls
Standing or sitting, lift Baby from waist height up over your head until arms are fully extended.
Squats holding Baby
Lie on your back and get in the position for crunches with your knees up toward your chest. Lay Baby on your shins and lift at the knee up and down. (Bonus: Babies usually laugh.)
Stretch afterward with your toddler--ask her to be your mirror.

My baby is big, so I'll definitely work up a sweat thanks to him. I'll let you know how it goes.

In the meantime, do you lift weights? Why or why not?

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chelsey1

on Oct 22, 2008 at 3:04 PM

Thanks, this helps. My son is 6 1/2 months and I still have about 18 lbs to lose. He's about 20 lbs so I will definetly get a workout.

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LuminousMom

on Oct 22, 2008 at 3:41 PM

I do this too! We call it "baby pilates". I do workouts with the kids.. we dance together for cardio, go on walks together, run around the yard together, I lift them (alot) lol, and when I do sit ups they even lay on the floor with me! I've lost 16 pounds in one month on diet and exercise with my kids.

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on Feb 16, 2009 at 10:58 AM

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