The mommy tummy is harmful to your health if it stays longer than a typical postpartum period of time. Learn the 5 health reasons why you don’t want to hold on to your mommy tummy any longer.
The mommy tummy, it can linger for years upon years. You see moms of all ages still fashionably wearing it. There’s nothing wrong with that.
But you are probably here because you don’t want yours anymore. You don’t need it, and you don’t want it. You’re in the right place then because I’m all about teaching you how to get rid of it.
5 Reasons Why The Postpartum Tummy Is Harmful To Your Overall Health
My passion in life is to help moms stay fit throughout their motherhood journey. And it’s not all about the look, even though that’s part of the reason why most moms want the mommy tummy gone.
There are so many other health reasons why the mommy tummy needs to be shrunk back down to its normal size.
Today we are going to talk about why the mommy tummy is not good for your health. Let’s dive deep into the 5 reasons why the mommy tummy is harmful to your overall health.
Living Life Healthier As A New Mom
By the end of this article, you will have a good understanding as to why the mommy tummy should be off of you, rather than on you.
It’s to improve your health. I want you to live a healthier life as a mom, and I hope you want the same for yourself.
You deserve to be healthy and your baby deserves a healthy and happy mom.
1. Increase Strain on Your Low Back
Having increased weight and excess fat around your midsection can cause increased back pain. The pulling that occurs from the excess body weight can misalign your spine which can lead to injury and pain.
This malalignment can also affect your pelvic alignment and your hip joints. If this pain persists for a long period of time, physical therapy will be recommended and sometimes back surgery.
2. Knee Pain Prevalence
The added weight left over from pregnancy can increase pressure on your knees causing knee pain. Knee pain is usually caused by wear and tear on your joints. This can lead to arthritis. Did you know that every 1 extra pound of weight is equivalent to 4 lbs of additional pressure on the knees?
A study published in Arthritis & Rheumatism found that losing one pound of weight resulted in four pounds of pressure being removed from the knees. That makes losing the weight worth it! Imagine losing 10 lbs. of your baby weight. That’s equivalent to relieving 40 pounds of pressure from your knees.
3. Breathing Difficulties
The excess weight and fat around the abdomen can cause increased pressure on the diaphragm and make it harder to breathe.
This pressure on the diaphragm can restrict lung expansion, which leads to breathing difficulties, especially when lying down. This can contribute to conditions like sleep apnea, which can further impact your overall health.
4. Pyschological Impact
A larger and fatter stomach can have a negative impact on self-esteem and body image, which can contribute to mental health issues such as depression and anxiety.
A lot of postpartum moms suffer from postpartum depression, but why not combat that with exercise and ultimately reduce the appearance of a mommy tummy to help improve self-esteem and confidence?
5. Increase Risk Of Chronic Disease
Excess fat, particularly abdominal fat, is associated with a higher risk of developing various chronic diseases, including type 2 diabetes, heart disease and hypertension.
This type of fat, known as visceral fat, can accumulate around internal organs and release harmful substances into the bloodstream, leading to inflammation and insulin resistance.
A Review of The Reasons The Mommy Tuppy Is Harmful To Your Health
Let’s review the 5 reasons why the mommy tummy is harmful to our health:
1. Back pain
2. Knee pain
3. Breathing difficulties
4. Psychological impact such as depression and anxiety
5. Increased risk of chronic diseases such as Type 2 DM, heart disease and HTN.
Now that you understand the importance of getting rid of the excess weight around the midsection and reducing the amount of fat you may have left over from pregnancy, what are your next steps?
I recommend joining my program, Postpartum Abs Simplified, where I specifically help postpartum moms target the belly region, reduce fat at the midsection, and improve their core strength after pregnancy.
That is my number one goal for postpartum moms after childbirth, and I want to help you achieve that goal in your recovery journey. No matter how far along postpartum you are, you can start wherever you are.
If you are thinking, “Yes, I need this, I want to get rid of my mommy tummy,” then hop on over to watch this free training and get a special invite into Postpartum Abs Simplified.
*It is important to always consult your doctor before beginning any exercise program and get medical clearance. Always warm up thoroughly and stretch after all workouts. LiveCoreStrong.com and Jena Bradley will be not be responsible or liable for any injury sustained while exercising at home, gym or elsewhere. Perform exercises at your own risk.
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