You had a baby. Congratulations! Now you’re somebody’s mom. But that doesn’t mean you have to turn into your mother. There’s no reason to surrender your playful, flirty, lusty side just because you’re pushing a stroller. Even if you’re a mom who gets drooled on, you can still be a woman men drool over. Here are 8 essentials that can help you become a smokin’ hot mama...
1. Get your body back.
Of course, no one expected you to sashay out of the hospital wearing skinny jeans, newborn in arms. It took 10 months to put that weight on; it’ll certainly take time to whittle it off.
But if it’s been a few years now, and your “baby” is starting kindergarten (or graduate school!), it’s time to stop pretending that’s pregnancy weight clinging to your hips. Real women do have curves, but you know if you’ve crossed over to frumpy dumpling.
Slim down slowly and take heart in knowing that you gained your weight creating another human being – not because of an uncontrollable urge for Twinkies.Some guys even find the post-pregnancy padding a turn-on.
“If a woman never gets back into shape, that’s different. But during the six months to a year after they’ve had a child, when women’s breasts and bottoms are fuller, that little bit of extra weight is really sexy because they just gave birth,” says Noah, a 50-something writer from California.
Of course, no one expected you to sashay out of the hospital wearing skinny jeans, newborn in arms. It took 10 months to put that weight on; it’ll certainly take time to whittle it off.
But if it’s been a few years now, and your “baby” is starting kindergarten (or graduate school!), it’s time to stop pretending that’s pregnancy weight clinging to your hips. Real women do have curves, but you know if you’ve crossed over to frumpy dumpling.
Slim down slowly and take heart in knowing that you gained your weight creating another human being – not because of an uncontrollable urge for Twinkies.Some guys even find the post-pregnancy padding a turn-on.
“If a woman never gets back into shape, that’s different. But during the six months to a year after they’ve had a child, when women’s breasts and bottoms are fuller, that little bit of extra weight is really sexy because they just gave birth,” says Noah, a 50-something writer from California.
2. Take pride in your appearance.
It’s true that appearance isn’t everything. However, if you’re spending most days schlepping around in baggy sweats and a roomy tee decorated with spit-up and spaghetti-Os, you won’t get many compliments on your seductive style.
Remember, if you make an effort to look sexy on the outside, you’ll start to feel sexy on the inside – where it really counts.
You don’t have to go all teeny-bopper or red-carpet glam to turn up the heat. The key to being a hot mama is looking trendy and pulled together.
Try a basic pair of jeans that fit well (no muffin tops, please!), a fitted top (think V-neck to draw attention to your post-baby cleavage), and fun flats that don’t double as the dog’s chew toy.
Dab some concealer under your eyes to hide the fact that you haven’t gotten a full night’s sleep since the baby came, and you’ll look like you got it going on – even if you still feel swollen and exhausted.
3. Ditch the granny panties.
What you’ve got on underneath your clothes is just as important as the outer layer. Sure, granny panties are comfortable, but unless your guy has a Bridget Jones fetish they’ll hardly boost your sex appeal… or make you feel like a hot mama.
Treat yourself to some sexy underthings.
You don’t have to go all Frederick’s of Hollywood or Agent Provocateur. It’s amazing how a simple pair of low-rise bikini panties can boost your sensuous sense of self.
It’s like you’ve got a secret life under your soccer-mom khakis. And secrets are sexy. Just ask Victoria.
It’s true that appearance isn’t everything. However, if you’re spending most days schlepping around in baggy sweats and a roomy tee decorated with spit-up and spaghetti-Os, you won’t get many compliments on your seductive style.
Remember, if you make an effort to look sexy on the outside, you’ll start to feel sexy on the inside – where it really counts.
You don’t have to go all teeny-bopper or red-carpet glam to turn up the heat. The key to being a hot mama is looking trendy and pulled together.
Try a basic pair of jeans that fit well (no muffin tops, please!), a fitted top (think V-neck to draw attention to your post-baby cleavage), and fun flats that don’t double as the dog’s chew toy.
Dab some concealer under your eyes to hide the fact that you haven’t gotten a full night’s sleep since the baby came, and you’ll look like you got it going on – even if you still feel swollen and exhausted.
3. Ditch the granny panties.
What you’ve got on underneath your clothes is just as important as the outer layer. Sure, granny panties are comfortable, but unless your guy has a Bridget Jones fetish they’ll hardly boost your sex appeal… or make you feel like a hot mama.
Treat yourself to some sexy underthings.
You don’t have to go all Frederick’s of Hollywood or Agent Provocateur. It’s amazing how a simple pair of low-rise bikini panties can boost your sensuous sense of self.
It’s like you’ve got a secret life under your soccer-mom khakis. And secrets are sexy. Just ask Victoria.
4. Cop some attitude.
Forget body weight. Forget clothing. The quintessential difference between a frumpy mom and a hot mama is sexual confidence.
Muzzle that inner voice that says Moms aren’t thought of that way! They are… and you can be, too.
Just do what it takes to remind yourself that you’re one smokin’ gal, even when you’re wearing a baby sling.
Change your hair color or get a new cut. Show some skin. Get a Brazilian. Go commando. Pierce something besides your ears. Wear stilettos to the supermarket.
Much of what makes a woman sexy is her attitude. Act it, and you’ll feel it.
Guys have a way of subtly communicating Damn, you look hot, even if they don’t actually say it. Just watch where a man’s eyes go when he’s talking to you – if they dip below your chin, even for a micro-second, he’s checking you out.
And that’s a nice reminder that you still got it.
6. Don’t forget the man you made that baby with.
Your partner is the most essential guy to attract. Remember, you were lovers before you were parents.
It’s important to maintain that connection and see each other as sexual beings, not just roommates who share child care duties.
Stacie, 32, an Orlando substitute teacher, makes a point of getting a babysitter for her 18-month-old daughter once or twice a week so that she and her husband can go out alone.
“Before there was her, there was us,” she says. “And we promised ourselves that we were going to go out and maintain who we are as a couple even though things have changed drastically.”
Make plans to skinny dip in the hot tub once the kids are asleep or pretend you’re in high school and make out in the backseat – even if the car stays in the garage and the baby monitor is on the dash.
7. Stay connected to the world.
Sure, looking good is hot. But sexy starts in the brain. Being able to talk about something other than Timmy’s potty training or Suzy’s walking skills is its own aphrodisiac.
Sexy moms “don’t let their kids define them completely,” says Kevin, a 40-something lawyer and father in Kensington, Md. “They like to talk about politics, sports, food, movies, and travel.”
Watch something on TV besides Baby Einstein DVDs. Read a magazine that doesn’t have “Junior” or “Parent” or “Baby” in the title. Being able to talk about the presidential candidates or Barry Bonds’ home run record reminds your guy that while you’re a mom, you are still the woman he wants to have roof-raising sex with.
Forget body weight. Forget clothing. The quintessential difference between a frumpy mom and a hot mama is sexual confidence.
Muzzle that inner voice that says Moms aren’t thought of that way! They are… and you can be, too.
Just do what it takes to remind yourself that you’re one smokin’ gal, even when you’re wearing a baby sling.
Change your hair color or get a new cut. Show some skin. Get a Brazilian. Go commando. Pierce something besides your ears. Wear stilettos to the supermarket.
Much of what makes a woman sexy is her attitude. Act it, and you’ll feel it.
5. Mix with the guys.
Thomas The Tank Engine and Bob The Builder shouldn’t be the only men in your life (besides your partner, of course).
Basking in the admiration of men who are not contractually obligated to find you attractive does wonders for your sexual self-esteem.
Thomas The Tank Engine and Bob The Builder shouldn’t be the only men in your life (besides your partner, of course).
Basking in the admiration of men who are not contractually obligated to find you attractive does wonders for your sexual self-esteem.
Guys have a way of subtly communicating Damn, you look hot, even if they don’t actually say it. Just watch where a man’s eyes go when he’s talking to you – if they dip below your chin, even for a micro-second, he’s checking you out.
And that’s a nice reminder that you still got it.
6. Don’t forget the man you made that baby with.
Your partner is the most essential guy to attract. Remember, you were lovers before you were parents.
It’s important to maintain that connection and see each other as sexual beings, not just roommates who share child care duties.
Stacie, 32, an Orlando substitute teacher, makes a point of getting a babysitter for her 18-month-old daughter once or twice a week so that she and her husband can go out alone.
“Before there was her, there was us,” she says. “And we promised ourselves that we were going to go out and maintain who we are as a couple even though things have changed drastically.”
Make plans to skinny dip in the hot tub once the kids are asleep or pretend you’re in high school and make out in the backseat – even if the car stays in the garage and the baby monitor is on the dash.
Sure, looking good is hot. But sexy starts in the brain. Being able to talk about something other than Timmy’s potty training or Suzy’s walking skills is its own aphrodisiac.
Sexy moms “don’t let their kids define them completely,” says Kevin, a 40-something lawyer and father in Kensington, Md. “They like to talk about politics, sports, food, movies, and travel.”
Watch something on TV besides Baby Einstein DVDs. Read a magazine that doesn’t have “Junior” or “Parent” or “Baby” in the title. Being able to talk about the presidential candidates or Barry Bonds’ home run record reminds your guy that while you’re a mom, you are still the woman he wants to have roof-raising sex with.
8. Don’t make the bed.
It’s been said that an unmade bed signals the possibility of sex at any time, while a tidy bed conveys that naughty fun only happens at night.
And how’s this for a radical notion: Chores can wait. We may have been taught that play comes after work, but when you’re a mom the work never really ends. There are always sippy cups to wash and toys to pick up.
Getting frisky with your fella should rank at least as high as folding laundry and unpacking the dishwasher. Now go rumple some sheets
It’s been said that an unmade bed signals the possibility of sex at any time, while a tidy bed conveys that naughty fun only happens at night.
And how’s this for a radical notion: Chores can wait. We may have been taught that play comes after work, but when you’re a mom the work never really ends. There are always sippy cups to wash and toys to pick up.
Getting frisky with your fella should rank at least as high as folding laundry and unpacking the dishwasher. Now go rumple some sheets
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Many women are mothers, but not all moms are hot mamas. Which are you? Take our hot mama quiz and find out.
Check out Health Bistro for more healthy food for thought. See what Lifescript editors are talking about and get the skinny on the latest news. Share it with your friends (it’s free to sign up!), and bookmark it so you don’t miss a single juicy post!
Get the latest celebrity health news! Find out how the stars get those picture-perfect, red-carpet bodies. Tune into Lifescript’s Hollywood Health Report, every week. Only on YouTube.
Talk to us on Facebook and Twitter!
Stay on track with your New Year’s resolutions! Lifescript is offering cool tools to help you lose weight and get fit! Check out our high-quality fitness and nutrition journals, digital food scales and other items. Get healthy atShop.Lifescript.com!
The information contained on www.lifescript.com (the "Site") is provided for informational purposes only and is not meant to substitute for advice from your doctor or health-care professional. This information should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing any medication. Always seek the advice of a qualified health-care professional regarding any medical condition. Information and statements provided by the site about dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Lifescript does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, third-party products, procedures, opinions, or other information mentioned on the Site. Reliance on any information provided by Lifescript is solely at your own risk.
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