Getting Rid of Baby Flab After Age 40

Mariska Hargitay was overjoyed to be pregnant with her first child at the age of 42. She went on to gain 54 pounds during her pregnancy and developed gestational diabetes. Her baby was born weighing almost 11 pounds via c-section six months ago. But now, half a year later, Mariska has already lost all her excess post baby weight. She did this by working out three times a week with a personal trainer, by breastfeeding and by focusing her diet on lots of vegetables, fruits and lean meats.

Here she is on the January issue of Self Magazine.

For women over 40 trying to get pregnant for the first time, see this personal success story.