Tips on weight loss after delivery
Star Health Desk
After pregnancy, women usually experience of gaining some extra kilos. And they become very eager to shed that excess weight after the confinement. Unfortunately, those extra pounds do not disappear overnight. Here are some tips to get back the pre-pregnant body figure by shedding weight.Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding is the best and most natural way for new mothers to lose weight. A mother can use up almost 800 calories a day by breastfeeding alone! Brestfeeding also releases natural hormones that help them relax and this counters stress-induced weight gain. Sweat it out
Before exercising, check with a physician to ensure you are fit enough to workout. Choose an activity you enjoy like swimming, yoga etc. Walking with your new baby is a most effective way to loose weight as walking is a very good exercise. Moreover the sunlight is necessary for your baby which can prevent him/her from physiologic jaundice and helps to produce vitamin D. The extra weight of your body equals an extra 200 calories burned. Remember not to strain yourself. Aim for simple, relaxing, and moderate exercise paces. Only when you start to feel more energetic should you increase the length and intensity of your activity. Regular diet
Don’t skip meals or restrict calories. Firstly, your body will go into ‘savers mode’ where you store fat for future need as opposed to burning it up. Next, this lack of fuel will make you cranky and tired, and you will not have the energy to look after the baby, let alone exercise. Take nourishing food that gives you a balance of the major nutrients. Water of life
Drink water to loose weight! Not only does water have no calories, studies have shown that proper hydration is essential in burning stored fat. It is also best to stay away from empty calorie beverages like carbonated drinks. Take only a moderate amount of fruit juice as they are laden with natural sugars. If water retention is a problem, sweat out that excess water by exercising. Take your time
Your body has undergone major changes and needs time to recover. It took nine months to put on those kilos, so do not stress yourself by trying to lose it all in nine days. Do get adequate rest, complemented with sensible nutrition and enjoyable physical activities such as strolling with baby. Do not hope but try to understand that those pounds you are going to shed are all the more likely to stay off because you have given your body sufficient time to adjust.
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