After Pregnancy
Lose Weight Fast After Pregnancy!
Sarah is a pregnant mother of three who is still breast-feeding
her 18-month-old. After each of her pregnancies, she has had
difficulty shedding off the pounds gained during pregnancy.
Burdened by other responsibilities, weight loss becomes less
important. Still, she hopes that, once this pregnancy is over,
she can return to her pre-marriage weight.
By average, a woman will gain more than 25 pounds during
her pregnancy. The procedure of childbirth may result in a
weight loss of up to 14 pounds, however, this means that new
moms still have quite some amount of weight to lose once they
leave the hospital. However, some women only assume that this
“baby fat” will never go away. This is wrong!
In fact, it is entirely possible to lose weight during the
post-partum period.
A number of medical experts recommend starting a weight
loss program after the child birth , which means, you will
not start dieting until about three months following birth.
You should combine a low-fat diet with proper exercise in
order to promote weight loss.
Of course, you should not expect instant results. It will
take you about duration of nine months to get back to your
weight prior to pregnancy. The best bet is going slow since
your body needs time to recover after childbirth. Of course
there are ways for you to lose weight fast but you might be
sacrificing valuable nutrients as a result.
Interestingly enough, breastfeeding actually encourages weight
loss. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
has found that breastfeeding will lead to the release of hormones
which enable your uterus to return to its normal size. But
you should know that breastfeeding alone will not make you
lose weight. You will have to combine it with a sensible diet
and a moderate exercise program.
You should remember the fact that you need to have at least
1800 calories a day while breastfeeding if you wish to keep
yourself and your baby healthy. Stay away from junk food,
instead, go for food with high nutritional value to maintain
the proper level of calories each day.
Exercise has been proven to be beneficial during the post-partum
period. It helps to accelerate weight reduction and reduce
post-partum depression, improve your mood, as well as boosting
your confidence. You might want to join a program such as
“Mommy and Me” exercise class so that your baby
can exercise right along with you.
Generally, your diet should be low-fat instead of fat-free,
vitamin rich and high-fiber. You should never go on a fad
diet regardless of circumstances. Such a diet will only harm
your health and could actually slow your recovery from childbirth.
It’s a good idea to set weight-loss goals, but only
realistic target. Understand the fact that there’s a
limit to the amount of weight you can lose during a given
period of time.
You may see a number of actress-moms hogging the covers of
magazines shortly after the birth of their children. They
appear svelte and elegant, totally devoid of baby fat. In
their articles or interviews, they are most likely to discuss
about exercising right after childbirth. Such articles send
new mothers a dangerous message: that you must do all you
can to become thin as quickly as possible after your baby
is born. This is a ridiculous and unhealthy philosophy.
The time right after the birth of a child is always challenging,
taxing both your physical and emotional strength. But of course,
eating healthy is always good for you. Be patient, and gradually,
you should be able to lose the weight you gained during your
pregnancy. In fact, you might find that you’re actually
healthier after your baby is born.
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