All of the exercise that you are doing is aerobic, so you also need to start including some strength training and stretching. Warning, muscle weighs more than fat so gauge your weight gain or loss by how your clothes fit vs. a number on the scale. You may also want to enlist the help of a partner to take your measurements and retake them every month to track your progress. Visit us on the message board too, Trixi. Okay . . .
Abdominal crunches are the most effective way to retone the belly after pregnancy.
But you can't spot reduce. It is long. I'll do that. If you don't see progress of any sort within four to six weeks you may want to consult your health care provider for a referral for a physical therapist specializing in postpartum issues. You've been very helpful.