Portion control Corollary to having a nutritious diet, you should also mind the portion sizes of your meals. Instead of eating three heavy meals everyday, try spreading your food intake among 6 smaller meals.

When you feed your body frequently and in smaller amounts, you get your metabolism to function longer. A good metabolism burns calories found in the food you eat and produces energy that your body needs all day. In simple terms, you not only lose weight, but you also increase your energy levels by eating smaller meals all throughout the day. Reward yourself Give yourself a prize every now and then for staying within your fitness and diet regimen. It can be in the form of a new outfit that you have been eyeing, a nice meal in your favorite restaurant or in a small piece of dessert. While getting your old form back may be motivation enough, a little token for a job well done won't hurt to keep your determination going.

Getting back into shape involves a combination of fitness routine, healthy diet and good eating habits observed on a regular basis. Following your weight plan consistently will eventually get you back to your old form and keep the weight off permanently.

Some women may find it difficult to shed that last 5 to 10 pounds to put them back on their pre-pregnancy weight. If this happens to you, remind yourself to be realistic about your weight goals as you consider other factors like your health condition and your age.

You may have been underweight for your height and build prior to your pregnancy so that with a little extra weight now, it is possible that you may have reached your body's ideal weight. Being off by a few pounds is not all that bad. Just look at that bundle of joy in your arms and be reminded about how your new baby has made every extra pound all worth it.

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