Exercise is really important, but especially hard in the postpartum period. When you're exhausted from being sleep deprived, it's really hard to head out to the gym or out for a run. A nice walk outside, though, is beneficial.
Exercise provides many benefits. It is a distraction, generally improves your health, helps release stress, and produces endorphins. If you are outside the sunshine and fresh air have added benefits.
Force yourself to get moving. Put baby in a front pack, sling, or in a stroller and head out for a walk. Even a short one will help.
After the birth of my first son, I started Karate. The sensei put us through an awesome workout. It seemed like torture at the time, but after I got home I felt so invigorated. Unfortunately I didn't keep up the the class, and don't often have that good of a workout. I constantly need to remind myself to get out and get moving. Or use my exercise equipment in the basement so it doesn't collect dust.
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