Daphne Oz Spills on What It's Really Like to Work Off the Baby Weight: "Your Body Does Not Instantly Bounce Back"

The star, who gave birth to her first child, an adorable baby girl named Philomena, opened up to the publication about her post-baby bod fitness regimen and spilled on her own personal experience with getting back down to her pre-pregnancy weight. Her advice is refreshing and totally relatable.  "It's about being back in charge of my body. The weight isn't pouring off, but I figure that it takes nine months to have a baby and it'll take at least that long for it to come off," she says. 

Talk about a positive outlook! 

And when it comes to working out, Daphne has a pretty good tip for all those moms trying to maintain a balance. 

"I figure out how much time I have and adjust my routine to fit. Philomena loves being in the stroller or carrier, so that's how I'll get a walk in. I run about four miles three to four times a week, and I intersperse that with half-hour online workouts, says the star. 

While she says her plate is often filled with protein and veggies, she does make room for a little indulgence, too. 

"If I see a beautiful loaf of homemade bread, I'll have a piece. Then I'll make healthy choices during the rest of the meal. It also helps to remember what feels best. The more wheat and sugar I eat, the foggier I am and the less energy I have. I look at my diet across an entire week. If I've been eating healthy, then I'll treat myself on the weekend. But I'm flexible. If my husband and I manage to get out for dinner on a weeknight, I enjoy it and then eat healthy after that," she says.