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The Hidden Secrets to Weight Loss After Pregnancy:::
by Arnel Ricafranca
The Hidden Secrets to Weight Loss After Pregnancy
Sarah is a pregnant mother of three who continues to
breast-feed her 18-month-old. After each of her pregnancies, she
has had difficulty losing 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.
The average woman gains more than 25 pounds during her
pregnancy. The procedure of childbirth may result in a weight
loss of up to 14 pounds, which means that new moms still have
considerable weight to lose once they leave the hospital.
However, some women simply assume that this "baby fat" will
never go away. Yet, it is entirely possible to lose weight
during the post-partum period.
A number of medical experts recommend easing into a weight loss
program after the birth of your baby. 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 lose
weight faster, but you might be sacrificing valuable nutrients
as a result.
Interestingly enough, breastfeeding actually enhances weight
loss. 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,
breastfeeding alone won't bring down your weight. You need to
combine it with a sensible diet and a moderate exercise program.
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. Still, stay clear of junk food during this period. You
should rely on food with high nutritional value to maintain the
proper level of calories each day.
There are many good reasons to exercise during the post-partum
period. In addition to helping to accelerate weight reduction,
exercise can help alleviate post-partum depression, improve your
mood, and boost your confidence. Exercise can also "clear your
head" so that you're better able to meet the demands of
motherhood. You might consider joining a "Mommy and Me" exercise
class so that your baby can exercise right along with you.
Another helpful hint is to enlist the help of a friend or
relative to act as your exercise buddy so that you'll have some
emotional support while exercising. An added bonus of exercise
is that it should boost your energy level, which is quite
important when battling the fatigue which comes from caring for
a newborn.
Your diet should generally be low-fat but not fat-free; vitamin
rich; and high-fiber. 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. It's a good
idea to set weight-loss goals, but don't go overboard. Recognize
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 gracing the covers of
magazines shortly after the birth of their children. They appear
svelte and elegant, totally devoid of baby fat. In the
accompanying article, they may even talk 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. Such a philosophy is not
only ridiculous, it's also unhealthy. As a result, you'll need
to "tune out" such messages from the media and stay the course
with your own gradual weight loss plan.
The time right after the birth of a child can be quite
challenging, taxing both your physical and emotional strength.
While it is certainly a good idea to eat healthy, you'll need to
pace yourself as far as weight loss is concerned. Over time, 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.
About the author:
Arnel Ricafranca is the President and Founder of Fitness VIP. He
is the creator of the NEW amazing e-book called "The Ultimate
Weight Loss Success Strategies for Busy Men and Women over 40.
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