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4 Steps to Lose Weight after Pregnancy
Losing weight after pregnancy is very hard for majority of women.Most of them cannot return to their normal weight before they got pregnant. And if it is not controlled, they will easily double their size several years after their pregnancy.
It is normal to gain weight during pregnancy as you have to eat nutritious foods for you and your baby inside but after giving birth, doctors recommend that new mothers start a healthy diet to avoid having serious risks like heart disease and obesity.
Losing weight after pregnancy is a choice. Here are some ways to lose weight after giving birth:
1. Walking around
Do not hit the gym right away after giving birth. For normal delivery, you have to wait for at least 6 to 10 weeks. For those who had C-section, ask your doctor when you are ready to exercise and what kind of exercises are good for you. However, walking around with your baby in the stroller during the morning sun is one step to loose extra pounds. Walking around can also boost your emotional state as this is also one way to avoid post partum depression.
Do not hit the gym right away after giving birth. For normal delivery, you have to wait for at least 6 to 10 weeks. For those who had C-section, ask your doctor when you are ready to exercise and what kind of exercises are good for you. However, walking around with your baby in the stroller during the morning sun is one step to loose extra pounds. Walking around can also boost your emotional state as this is also one way to avoid post partum depression.
2. Eat on whole grains, fruits and veggies
Do not start on any diet after giving birth.Wait for around 6-8 weeks before you start any diet. In addition, remember that diet after pregnancy does not really mean depriving oneself. You just have to cut the high caloric and fatty foods that you might had enjoyed when you are pregnant. Avoid eating too much sweets, soda drinks, junk foods and chocolates.
Do not start on any diet after giving birth.Wait for around 6-8 weeks before you start any diet. In addition, remember that diet after pregnancy does not really mean depriving oneself. You just have to cut the high caloric and fatty foods that you might had enjoyed when you are pregnant. Avoid eating too much sweets, soda drinks, junk foods and chocolates.
Since you will be taking care of the baby most of the time, you have to eat when you are only hungry. Do not eat just to pass time while watching your baby sleeping. Prepare healthy snacks that you can munch on while you are awake. Fruits and veggies like apple or carrots with your non-fat dipping can make you feel full minus the guilt.
3. Fiber and Whole Grains
Fiber andwhole grains are recommended for new mothers. Whole grains are rich in fiber that provides long lasting energy to the body. They are low in calories, fat free and contain added nutrients needed by new mommies.
Fiber andwhole grains are recommended for new mothers. Whole grains are rich in fiber that provides long lasting energy to the body. They are low in calories, fat free and contain added nutrients needed by new mommies.
4. Drink more than 8 to 12 glasses of water
Dehydration is very common to new mothers especially when they are breastfeeding. It is important that you drink more than 8 glasses of water to keep you hydrated and make you feel full during the day. Aside from water, you may also have other fluids like soups but avoid carbonated drinks.
Dehydration is very common to new mothers especially when they are breastfeeding. It is important that you drink more than 8 glasses of water to keep you hydrated and make you feel full during the day. Aside from water, you may also have other fluids like soups but avoid carbonated drinks.
Losing weight after pregnancy may be hard but it is possible. New mothers need to practice patience and determination to achieve their goal. Ask your health care provider if you have problems about loosing your post-natal weight.
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