Angela, an expecting mother, currently has a sixteen month old son who is breast feeding. Subsequent to her first pregnancy, she had a hard time reducing her weight. With all of her responsibilities, weight loss isn't a priority. Still, she wishes that, once this pregnancy is over, she will be able to return to her pre-marriage weight.
Most women gain more than twelve kilograms during pregnancy. During child birth, six kilograms of weight will be shed, which means there is still quite a bit of weight to lose subsequent to child birth. Some women are under the assumption that the excess weight can not be shed. However, it is well within the realm of possibility to lose this extra weight. That being said, it is not advisable to attempt to achieve quick weight loss subsequent to child birth.
Most physicians do not recommend losing weight to quickly postpartum. This means that you will not start dieting until about three months following birth. You should combine a low-fat diet with moderate exercise in order to achieve weight loss.
Don't expect instant results. It will take you a good nine months to get back to your weight prior to pregnancy. A go-slow approach is best because you need to give your body time to recover after childbirth. Certainly, you might be able to realize rapid weight loss, but you might be sacrificing valuable nutrients as a result.
It is interesting to note that breastfeeding can lead to further weight reduction. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has found that breastfeeding leads to the release of hormones which enable your uterus to return to its normal size. However, do not expect breastfeeding alone to reduce your weight to what it was prior to being pregnant. You must still have an excellent, low calorie diet and engage in regular exercise. Keep in mind that you need to have at least 1800 calories a day while breastfeeding in order to keep yourself and your baby healthy. However, you should avoid junk food, like soda and chips, during this time. Only eat foods that are high in nutrition to obtain the calories you need.
Reasons are plentiful to engage in exercise postpartum. In addition to helping to accelerate weight reduction, exercise can help alleviate post-partum depression, improve your mood, and boost your confidence. Exercise can help improve you energy levels and mental state so you can meet the demands of child rearing. You might want to entertain the though of joining an exercise class for postpartum mothers. If you have any friend who are postpartum, an exercise buddy can help motivate you. Exercise will help increase your level of energy to better equip you for the demands of child rearing.
You should have a low fat, high fiber diet, that does not include simple carbohydrates and sugars. Under no circumstances should you go on a fad diet. Such a diet could be quite harmful to your health and could actually slow your recovery from childbirth. Set reasonable weight reduction goals, and try to adhere to them. Bear in mind that you cannot return to your weight prior to pregnancy overnight.
The period of time subsequent to giving birth is very physically and emotionally challenging. While it is certainly a good idea to eat healthy, you'll need to pace yourself as far as weight loss is concerned. Within a year, you should be able to return to your weight prior to pregnancy. If you play your cards right, you may actually feel and look better than prior to your pregnancy.
Most women gain more than twelve kilograms during pregnancy. During child birth, six kilograms of weight will be shed, which means there is still quite a bit of weight to lose subsequent to child birth. Some women are under the assumption that the excess weight can not be shed. However, it is well within the realm of possibility to lose this extra weight. That being said, it is not advisable to attempt to achieve quick weight loss subsequent to child birth.
Most physicians do not recommend losing weight to quickly postpartum. This means that you will not start dieting until about three months following birth. You should combine a low-fat diet with moderate exercise in order to achieve weight loss.
Don't expect instant results. It will take you a good nine months to get back to your weight prior to pregnancy. A go-slow approach is best because you need to give your body time to recover after childbirth. Certainly, you might be able to realize rapid weight loss, but you might be sacrificing valuable nutrients as a result.
It is interesting to note that breastfeeding can lead to further weight reduction. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has found that breastfeeding leads to the release of hormones which enable your uterus to return to its normal size. However, do not expect breastfeeding alone to reduce your weight to what it was prior to being pregnant. You must still have an excellent, low calorie diet and engage in regular exercise. Keep in mind that you need to have at least 1800 calories a day while breastfeeding in order to keep yourself and your baby healthy. However, you should avoid junk food, like soda and chips, during this time. Only eat foods that are high in nutrition to obtain the calories you need.
Reasons are plentiful to engage in exercise postpartum. In addition to helping to accelerate weight reduction, exercise can help alleviate post-partum depression, improve your mood, and boost your confidence. Exercise can help improve you energy levels and mental state so you can meet the demands of child rearing. You might want to entertain the though of joining an exercise class for postpartum mothers. If you have any friend who are postpartum, an exercise buddy can help motivate you. Exercise will help increase your level of energy to better equip you for the demands of child rearing.
You should have a low fat, high fiber diet, that does not include simple carbohydrates and sugars. Under no circumstances should you go on a fad diet. Such a diet could be quite harmful to your health and could actually slow your recovery from childbirth. Set reasonable weight reduction goals, and try to adhere to them. Bear in mind that you cannot return to your weight prior to pregnancy overnight.
The period of time subsequent to giving birth is very physically and emotionally challenging. While it is certainly a good idea to eat healthy, you'll need to pace yourself as far as weight loss is concerned. Within a year, you should be able to return to your weight prior to pregnancy. If you play your cards right, you may actually feel and look better than prior to your pregnancy.
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