How to Lose Baby Weight Like Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer Lopez is a triple threat superstar who has performed, danced and powered her way into a famous career…and near infamous physique. Jennifer bounced back into healthy form a few months after delivering twins Emme and Max with her husband Marc Anthony. Whether a diva or not, you too can learn Jennifer’s tricks and tips for a post-partum slim down and healthy physique.

Things You'll Need

  • A clean lifestyle with no alcohol or cigarettes.
  • A well-rounded diet with lean protein, fruits and veggies.
  • Healthy snacks like egg whites and Greek yogurt.
  • A personal trainer or consistent exercise routine.
  • A fun dance class or video.
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Instructions

  1. Get Her Body

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      The first step to loosing baby weight like Jennifer Lopez is by keeping a relaxed attitude and letting nature take its course. Jennifer admittedly did not want to rush her post-partum weight loss and dropped most of the estimated 40 to 50 pounds she gained simply in time. Although Jennifer did not breastfeed the twins (which can burn more calories than a strenuous cardiovascular workout,) she continued to abide by her famously clean lifestyle with no drinking, smoking and a balanced diet.

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      After giving her body time to heal post-partum, Jennifer slowly began to adjust her diet by decreasing her caloric intake to an estimated 1,400 calories per day. Although this diet is safe for the average female, it is too little calories for mothers who are nursing or live extremely active lifestyles. Jennifer Lopez may be blessed with personal chefs and nutritionists who can work with her dietary needs, but you can create your own low-calorie diet plan by reading package labels, following serving size suggestions (watching portions) and choosing healthy ingredients.

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      Try eating fresh foods that fuel your new lifestyle as a mother, by choosing colorful fruits and vegetables first and foremost, and following up with lean proteins, whole-grain carbohydrates and low-fat diary. Jennifer avoids alcohol, soda and sugary drinks in favor of water and tea, and keeps desserts as an occasional indulgence (rather than a daily occurrence.) Typical meals on her “new mother” diet were reported as egg white omelet’s with vegetables, fresh fruit and Greek yogurt for snacks and plenty of lean white protein like tuna, chicken or fish.

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      Perhaps one of the most crucial components of Jennifer Lopez’s fit physique is her lifelong adherence to an active lifestyle. Jennifer has stayed fit in the past with rigorous dance regimens and concert tours, but she relies on the help of longtime personal trainer Gunner Peterson to get her back in shape as a new mom. Try researching fitness books by Gunner Peterson or a similar celebrity trainer, and following the exercise routines inside as much as possible (in order to mimic the personal training of Jennifer.) Although she typically exercises for 60 to 90 minutes per day, simply striving to fit any amount of activity into your day can help accumulate the time of a lengthy workout session and achieve similar results.

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      Try fitting dance into your daily life like Jennifer Lopez if trying to obtain a tone and healthy dancer body (without the grueling career.) Create diversity in your workouts by trying a dance-based group class at a local gym, signing up for a jazz or hip-hop lesson at a nearby studio or simply doing a dance aerobics video in the comfort of your own home. Aim for 30 to 40 minutes of dancing workouts 5 days a week to both tone your entire body... and serve as entertainment for your new baby.