How long does it normally take to increase stamina after pregnancy?

Every mom is different in how they “come back” from pregnancy. It’s normal to have decreased stamina after the arrival of your baby and for many months afterwards. Your baby requires a lot of attention, your sleep patterns are being interrupted and, if you’re nursing, you are expending a lot of energy all day long.

Monitor your heart rate during aerobic exercise, increasing the intensity of your exercise slowly. Start with 60% of your maximal heart rate and work towards 75% slowly. Start with 10-15 minutes, working toward 30-45 minutes, 3-4 times per week. Give yourself a day of rest between exercise sessions. Listen to your body and learn to pace yourself.

Does drinking cold ice water compared to room temp water make a difference in how your body will absorb it?

Evidence suggests that cold water gets absorbed by the body more easily than warm water because it passes through the stomach faster and is sent to the intestines for quicker absorption. Cold water is also absorbed into the blood stream more easily than warm water which helps keep our body hydrated, especially after a work-out that’s produced a lot of sweating.

Drinking 64 oz. of cold water per day burns about 70 calories because it takes energy to bring the body temperature back to normal. If you are diligent about your water intake, this can be significant over time.

Drinking cold water is preferred by most, making them more likely to drink it more often. All water hydrates us…  just DRINK H2O.