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My Little Trick to Lose Lower Belly Fat Postpartum—14 Days to a Flatter Tummy
My Little Trick to Lose Lower Belly Fat Postpartum—14 Days to a Flatter Tummy
My Little Trick to Lose Lower Belly Fat
Postpartum—14 Days to a Flatter Tummy
Postpartum—14 Days to a Flatter Tummy
By Fanka Editor Alice Xie | Oct 10th, 2025 | 5 Min Read
By Fanka Editor Alice Xie | Oct 10th, 2025 | 5 Min Read
Six months ago, I became a mom. Holding my baby for the first time was
pure joy—but every time I looked in the mirror, my lower belly
reminded me how much my body had changed. By month three, I was
anxious about whether my bump would ever flatten. Then, under the
guidance of my postpartum personal trainer, I discovered a simple,
evidence-based method that completely shifted my recovery. After just
14 days, my core felt firmer, my jeans zipped more easily, and my
confidence came back. The side-by-side photos of my belly before and
after still amaze me.
The Simple Routine That Changed Everything
Every day, I committed to 20 minutes of Balloon Breathing—a gentle yet
powerful core-rebuilding exercise. And I always did it wearing my
Fanka RecoverEase Postpartum Leggings.
Those leggings aren’t just comfortable; they gave me the support and
feedback I needed to really feel my pelvic floor and deep core muscles
engage. That awareness made each breath count.
Why Balloon Breathing Works for Postpartum Moms
During pregnancy, your abdominal wall and pelvic floor stretch and
weaken. Balloon Breathing uses the resistance of inflating a balloon
to activate the diaphragm, transverse abdominis (your deepest abs),
and pelvic floor muscles simultaneously. As you blow, your body
naturally draws the core inward and upward—re-training those deep
stabilizers to fire correctly. Over time, this improves core
stability, posture, and can help reduce that lower belly pooch many of
us struggle with after birth.
The RecoverEase Advantage
Here’s where the leggings matter.
The RecoverEase Postpartum Leggings
provide gentle compression around your midsection and hips, which:
· Gives tactile feedback so you can
feel exactly where your core and pelvic floor should activate.
· Supports your abdomen without being
restrictive, so you can focus on controlled breathing rather than
worrying about your belly “spilling out.”
· Offers all-day comfort—you can go
from your breathing session straight to errands or a stroller walk.
For me, this combination of a simple technique and the right gear made
consistency easy—and consistency is what delivers results.
How to Do Balloon Breathing: Core Exercises
Here are three trainer-approved variations that build strength and
coordination:
1. Wall Dead Bug with Resistance
· Press your hands into a wall as you
perform the dead bug motion.
· Exhale into the balloon with each
movement to challenge exhale coordination.
Great for: posture, rib expansion, and cross-body core integration.
2. Side Plank with Balloon Breathing
· Begin with a supported variation
(bottom knee bent).
· Add resisted balloon breathing to
enhance lateral rib expansion and strengthen deep stabilizers.
· Reach your top arm forward to create
more space for the breath to expand into your back.
Great for: oblique activation, shoulder stability, and breathing into
tight areas.
3. Wall Sit + Yoga Block + Balloon
· Hold a wall sit, squeezing a yoga
block between your knees.
· At the bottom of the sit, exhale into
the balloon to coordinate breath and pelvic floor lift.
Great for: total core control, posture, and full-body breath
mechanics.
Final Thoughts
Postpartum recovery is not about “bouncing back” overnight—it’s about
reconnecting with your body and giving it the right tools to heal.
Balloon Breathing gave me that connection, and the RecoverEase
Postpartum Leggings gave me the support to make each breath effective.
If you’re a new mom longing for a flatter tummy and a stronger core,
carve out those 20 minutes a day. Grab a balloon, slip into your
RecoverEase leggings, and commit to two weeks. Your body—and your confidence—may surprise
you.
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3 comentarios
I put my leggings on for first time today with the long bra I love the long bra I wish they were made to wear under clothes never felt so comfortable (I am worried about the cup moving around)Now the leggings I have had 4 children my leggings did roll down on me which made them tight around the waist I’m hoping these leggings will help loose the gut I’m 71 weigh 164 I’m 5’.5
My sister just had a baby, and she bought these leggings! 💕
They work amazingly well for postpartum recovery workouts.
I’m so surprised to see such valuable content on Fanka’s website. Love it! 💖
WOW I’m giving birth soon, and I never thought ballon can help me recover. This article is fun!