Losing weight after pregnancy

Sep 01, 2008

Birth of a baby gives a feeling of completeness to any woman. But the nine months pregnancy can make any woman gain some extra pounds both during her pregnancy and even after delivery. Hence it is quite normal for the mother to be desirous of normalizing her body with the right shape and weight. But usually the focus of the mother, after delivery, shifts to the baby rather than herself. The reason for this is that the birth of a baby typically poses a set of various problems demanding immediate and constant attention. Hence it is better to postpone your weight loss plans for a while till your baby is fairly settled.

Celebrity moms losing weight vs. average mothers losing weight

Dietitians, nurses, fitness experts usually hover around celebrities as their profession demands maintaining a great body and if they are ‘to-be moms’ then the attention they get is much much more. Besides celebrities have major commercial commitments to safeguard, which again demands they maintain themselves well. Basing the postpartum weight loss plans on such celebrities is not advisable for average women.

Eat Healthy and allow your body time to recover

The body, usually after pregnancy, takes about 6 months to get to normalcy. Breast feeding aids the natural process of brining your body to the original shape; but even if you are not breast feeding your baby, don’t be in a hurry to lose calories. You need the maximum energy during this time because the associated activities with the new born, such as erratic sleeping pattern, “night-feeds” and other requirements of the infant can make you feel absolutely exhausted. Hence ensure that for at least the first three months after delivery, your food intake includes sufficient calories and nutrition to give the required energy to cope with your current situation.

Exercise as and when you are able to

Vigorous and frequent exercise immediately after delivery can be counterproductive in your desire to keep your body weight under control. This does not in any way mean you should stop any physical activity – you should definitely start some light exercises immediately after you are discharged from the hospital. You should avoid vigorous exercise at least till your first post-pregnancy check-up is through. Seek the guidance of your doctor who can help you with exercises giving you mental peace as well as physical strength.

The best time to start your weight-reduction task

The best time to resume your weight-reduction endeavor is after 2 or 3 months when you feel you are regaining your strength and your period also has come to normalcy. Then you can start on a healthy weight loss diet and take on more vigorous exercises. However, don’t aspire for an immediate weight reduction and seek your doctor’s advice throughout. Losing not more than 1 pound a week will and including nutritious food in your diet will ensure optimal health.

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Losing weight after pregnancy

Sep 01, 2008

Celebrity moms losing weight vs. average mothers losing weight

Eat Healthy and allow your body time to recover

Exercise as and when you are able to

The best time to start your weight-reduction task

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