How long does it take to get ballet-fit after a pregnancy? Anyone with experience of this?

Q. How long will it take me to get back my fit & supple ballet-body after my baby is born? I want to start my studies in Musical Theatre ASAP after the birth. Anyone done this before?

A. I personally have not been in this situation, but, a friend/teacher of mine has. One of the things that helped her is that she trained as much as she could for as long as she could. She danced up until 8 months mostly doing barre at that point and very easy center work (no turns and no jumps). It took after she had her child probably 7-8 months. The average time it takes for any woman is 9 months usually. However, every woman is different so the time varies. Things you can do when you cannot do a strenuous class can be light yoga or pilates. Pilates esp. will help bring your core back. The key is to start light and build up as much as your body will allow. Diet is also important. If you want the ballet body back faster, you have to be very strict about what you eat and how you prepare it. Less carbs and more protein will help develop the lean muscle mass you are looking for and of course plenty of fruits and veggies. Dairy products also have recently been proven to help women slim down as well.

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How many dress/pants sizes did you go up due to your hips spreading after pregnancy?

Q. This is really for those who were able to get back to their pre-pregnancy weight but still had trouble fitting into their pre-pregnancy clothes. If you feel like sharing, I'd really appreciate your experience. Thanks!

A. I gained TOO much pregnant with my son- 70Lbs but I had to get almost 10Lbs below my pre-preg weight to fit the clothes again b/c of hips spreading and what not. My shirts had trouble fitting again too cause I went B to DD then back down to D lol. I am 5ft3 barely too... so 10Lbs is a lot on my frame, to give you an idea, about 2sizes... meaning at pre-preg weight about a 5 rather than a 3.

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How come my wife was able to fit in pre-pregnancy jeans just days after having the baby?

Q. She is 29 and has always been thin. She weighs 120 pounds, never exercises, and eats more than average. She just had a kid and the weight came off in a day, and can still fit in her size 2 pants. Both of her parents are overweight. I am just curious how she was able to get thin so fast.

A. Shes a freak of nature!! lol, jk!! Some woman are just very lucky...i was not one of those woman lol...it took me about 2months to get back into my pre preg clothes.

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How did your second pregnancy compare to your first pregnancy?

Q. Just curious:)

My first pregnancy wasn't too bad. My biggest complaint is that I was tired all day, every day. I gained a total of 35 lbs. I didn't have any complications.. I had the epidural & I had a vaginal delivery.

I am now 6 months pregnant.. I look like I did when I was 8 months pregnant w/ my son.. I am gaining weight much quicker. I am waddling like a duck already. I have cramps, aches & back pains. I have 3 months to go.. hopefully the delivery goes smoothly.

A. I totally hear you!!!! I am 34 weeks with a girl and my son is 23 months old. This second pregnancy was so much more difficult. I was sick more at the beginning, I had to go to the emergency room twice with bleeding in my first trimester.... I can't sleep, I developed restless leg syndrome, my back is killing me (I think I will be crippled after this), and yes, I am huge - definetally bigger than I was with my first one (I can't fit in any of my old pregnancy clothes by now)... I am also waddling like a duck and I am terrified of the labor...looking at this pregnancy - what else is going to happen???? (scream....ripping my hair out...lol)

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