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Exactly a month after giving birth to her second child, Estella Gloria, actress Erika Padilla is flaunting her taut tummy to the world.

On Instagram, the former Juan Happy Love Story star said that she lost 34 pounds (15 kg) since delivering baby Estelle on September 13.

She credits her weight loss to drinking plenty of water, eating loads of vegetables, breastfeeding, and working non-stop.

“Though the situation is less than ideal (no workouts yet, sleep could be better, the husband is away for work), there's always a way to get to [my] goals and I'm happy that the demands of everyday #momlife have helped me track the path to mine,” she says.

Erika also reiterated that it's important to cultivate one's discipline, focus, time management, and positivity, to achieve one's goals in life.

She remarks, “Shoutout to @ayacariaso and to our one and only house angel Cherry for our good teamwork at home while Dad [Jeffrey Cariaso] is in the #PBABubble.

“We miss you, we love you, and always cheering for you @thejet_22.”

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After a month and 34 pounds lighter... ▶️ Still drinking plenty of water ▶️ Still eating loads of vegetables (and of course ice cream every now and then) ▶️ Still breastfeeding ▶️ Still working Though situation is less than ideal (no workouts yet, sleep could be better, husband is away for work), there's always a way to get to goals and I'm happy that the demands of everyday #momlife have helped me track the path to mine. ✅ Discipline - managing what you can w/o complaining ✅ Good time management - having a schedule and a plan to stick to it ✅ Focus - doing things one at a time, and at once, with proper concentration to not waste time and to do more ✅ Positivity - having the helpful and proactive attitude to be kind and graceful in every situation to keep things going well, and make things right when not. Shoutout to @ayacariaso and to our one and only house angel #Cherry for our good teamwork at home while Dad is in the #PBAbubble. We miss you, we love you, and always cheering for you! @thejet_22 Have a good week everyone! 🤍 • #erikapadilla #TheJets #postpartumjourney #postpartumfitness #fitandflexy #yogi #yogainstructor

A post shared by Erika Padilla Cariaso (@padillaerika) on Oct 11, 2020 at 6:22pm PDT

Erika started documenting her postpartum journey on September 20 with a starting weight of 180 pounds.

A week after delivering Baby Estelle via cesarean section, she dropped 23 pounds and weighed exactly 157 pounds on the scale.

“With a husband to serve and support, kids to set a good example to, and work to take care of --- to be the healthiest I can be is a must for all that I love.”

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In her second week, she lost three more pounds and offered postpartum tips for moms like her.

“I'm still not working out (CS delivery) but have been doing a few things that help me heal and get to my goals. Might work for you too mommas!

1. Drinking plenty of water - flushes out excess water in the body

2. Taking lots of fruits and vegetables - provides natural vitamin c for healing

3. Pumping milk 6-8 times a day - just dries you up

4. Maintaining a good posture - burns extra calories and activates the core

5. Eating chocolates - makes me happy"

Source: padillaerika (IG)

In her third week, she shredded five pounds and cited she lost all the water weight and excess fat from breastfeeding.

“Process everything with gratitude and all will always be good,” she noted

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Erika and husband Alaska Aces coach Jeffrey Cariaso have two kids: Greyson Jet and Estella. Jeff has four kids with ex-wife Michelle.

Erika and Jeffrey tied the knot in the United States back in June 2017.