Would you be willing to be in a bikini modeling challenge after you had a baby? Some moms have recently been brave enough to compete.

Losing the “baby weight” really is a challenge. It’s a touchy issue with which a lot of women struggle.

So, after we take a moment to applaud the women who were strong enough to stand up in a bikini on stage, how exactly do you accomplish looking fit, healthy and fabulous after your body endures nine months of pregnancy?

The keys are to balance your post-birth health with the right exercise program and to have realistic expectations.

Exercise physiologist and personal trainer guru, Melanie Cole, MS, shares how practical workouts and commitment can help you get back to your pre-baby figure.