Get Fit After Baby, Tracey Mallett Style

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You might think someone like fitness guru Tracey Mallett has never had to worry about her weight. Just because she's a hot momma now, though, doesn't mean she hasn't ever battled the bulge. CafeMom says Mallett fought an uphill battle trying to lose her baby pounds, and they share some of her tips for packing away those maternity clothes for good.

Mallett thinks you should set a realistic goal, write up an action plan, get some good exercise DVDs, find some support and ditch the guilt -- go ahead and leave your kids with a sitter while you work up a sweat, it's good for everyone involved. Get some sleep, too, because fatigue is the biggest challenge for moms getting in shape after baby.

The best way to slim down and firm up, says Mallett, is interval circuit training -- strength training with small bursts of cardio. Stroller workouts are good, and splitting up your routine into manageable segments during the day is wise. And in her book "Super Fit Mama," Mallett recommends The Diaper Bag Workout. Seems to have worked for her, you might want to try it, too.

Need more inspiration? Bob Greene has some tips for getting your pre-baby body back.