Ways to Lose Weight After Pregnancy
Most moms with newborns are eager to get back to their pre-pregnancy weight as soon as possible. If you are a new mom, it is advisable to take things easy when it comes to weight loss. Give yourself at least six weeks and only start thinking about shedding the extra pounds after getting the green light from your GP. Valuable tips that can help with your weight loss journey include:
Breastfeeding
Some moms and scientific studies attest to the fact that exclusive breastfeeding for six months can help ladies return to their pre-baby weight faster. While breastfeeding, you need around 2700 calories a day. Breastfeeding can burn up 800 calories, which means that you could be feeding your baby and losing weight comfortably. Some lucky ladies drop all their baby far through breastfeeding alone.
Follow a Healthy Meal-Plan
Eating healthy foods and avoiding junk can also go a long way to help you fit into your pre-pregnancy clothes perfectly. Note that new mothers need maximum nutrition. Load up on super foods which are rich in nutrients, but light in fat and calories. Examples include fish, yogurt, milk, lean meat, beans, chicken and loads of fruits and vegetables. Eat a well-balanced, healthy breakfast every morning, watch portions during meal times, snack only on healthy foods, during the day include at least five portions of vegetables and fruit, and drinks lots of water to stay hydrated.
Take Naps
Sleep deprivation is something that can trigger the release of cortisol stress hormone which can promote weight gain, especially around the belly area. Although sleeping with a newborn baby seems impossible, try and get some quality shut time when the baby is asleep, or go to bed early to ensure you sleep for at least 5 hours. Sleeping also reduces your chance to opt for comfort fatty foods and carbs to help achieve your dream body even after having your precious little one.
Explore Healthy Diets
Your midwife may not recommend crash diets as they usually do not work. However, there are some superior natural diets out there that produce astounding results without any side effects. An example of one that comes highly recommended is the Apple Cider Vinegar and Garcinia Cambogia Extract. Studies reveal the combination has plenty of beneficial weight loss properties. On its own, Apple cider vinegar helps to reduce body fat, lower blood pressure, kill harmful bacteria and make you feel full. Together with Garcinia Cambogia, the vinegar helps to mitigate the risk of heart diseases, lower cholesterol, accelerate metabolism and improve digestion to allow faster weight naturally.
Get Moving
Although it may not yet be time to engage in strenuous exercise as your body is still healing, light exercises can complement healthy eating methods to help you shed off the extra weight. Start off with dancing around the house, taking short walks and stretching. Working out with baby also helps moms as they can push the little one in a pram as you walk or take push chair exercise classes where you can also find a support system as you meet other moms who have similar goals.
