Mom's Talk Q&A
Guide to Getting Your Pre-Baby Body Back
A weekly column on issues in mothering. Ask away, moms!
Q: I feel out of shape since giving birth to my baby six months ago. What can I do to get my body back? A: I appreciate your sentiment, but frankly, feeling out of shape six months after giving birth is normal. Give yourself a break. It took me 18 months after having my daughter until I truly felt like myself again. For answers, I spoke with Joshua Margolis, a certified personal trainer and owner of Mind Over Matter Health & Fitness in New York City (212-865-9290), who was recently featured on the Today Show to address “Mommyrexia,” the issue of weight gain and loss surrounding pregnancy. According to Margolis, all new moms face the challenge of getting their pre-pregnancy body back. As an added incentive, he is offering Patch readers 20 …
