Pregnancy transforms a woman’s body like no other life event. When you were pregnant, you ate for two and made sure that your baby got what it needs.

After you cheerfully welcomed your adorable little one(s) to the world, you soon discovered that your maternity gave you much, much more. You have blown up like a balloon, your muscles have shriveled away, and your eating habits are out of control. The “baby fat” from your pregnancy has officially destroyed your self-confidence.

So you went on and tried fad diets (who hasn’t). But what you discovered is that fad diets only led you to a cycle of gaining and losing, which messed up your metabolism. I too learned my lessons the hard way. Luckily, there are several ridiculously simple ways to lose baby fat other than fad diets.

1. Say No to Diets. Many nutritionists say that diets don’t work, and they’re right! If you are fixated on tracking calories and fat intake, it will be all you think about. Instead, you should focus on eating balanced for your body and your workout’s needs.

2. Exercise in Short Sessions. Exercise is essential to any weight loss plan. However, this does not mean you need to be on the treadmill few hours a week. In fact, it wouldn’t be productive. Instead, 15 minutes a day of quick rotational exercises will help you build muscle tone and lose baby fat quickly.

3. Muscles Destroy Baby Fat. It’s worth it to emphasize muscles again. Because muscles raise metabolism and burn fat, you will lose baby fat faster if you do strength training. Short sessions of light rotational exercises are more effective than the traditional “manly” weight training in building muscle tone. After all, it’s the muscle tone you’re after, not big muscles.

4. Baby Fat Hates Changes. Changes in your meal habits and exercise routines will confuse your body and make it prepare you for the uncertain future. The results are elevated metabolism, improved energy, and body fat reduction. So as long as your are sticking to an exercise and meal rotation, you will lose baby fat in no time.

It is not hard to lose baby fat, or any fat for that matter. As long as you pick your meal and exercise program wisely and stay on course, you can and will get your body back.