Post Pregnancy Weight Loss Challenges

By Trishia Serinton


Pregnancy will always cause women to gain weight, it's a natural part of the process. There is the weight of the baby itself inside of the pregnant mother, but also there is extra fat deposits in the abdominal area as well, which people sometimes call 'baby weight'. Once the baby is delivered, the mother can have a tough time trying to lose the extra weight. It can be even more difficult if the woman was overweight prior to getting pregnant.


Below, we will be discussing some of the basic ways to get rid of unwanted weight after a mother has delivered her baby.

1. Don't forget to stay hydrated

Following your pregnancy, it is essential to keep hydrated and prevent dehydration. The extra liquid that you consume will also contribute to a fuller feeling in the stomach, which also helps some to avoid eating too much food. However, only drink what your body asks you to, and try not to over hydrate yourself.

2. Strict dieting is not good

It seems counter-intuitive, but breast milk needs to be replenished from the food you eat, and when it is not sufficient, the nutrients to the baby may not be rich enough. While this is not strictly proven, it must also be borne in mind that eating a healthy, nourishing diet is sufficient to allow for slow and natural weight loss rather than a rapid drop in weight. Losing weight the healthy way and getting all of the proper nutrients can be aided greatly by eating fruits and vegetables frequently.

3. Regular exercise is important

Exercise remains one of the best ways to lose weight. Excess calories can be burned in many ways, including cardiovascular exercises like aerobics which will maintain muscles and bone density. Exercises can include a brisk walk, jogging, swimming and cross-training. Mood is greatly affected by exercise as well, due to the release of endorphins. When the new mother uses exercise to lose weight, it has the added benefit of helping to reduce stress levels. Prior to beginning any exercise regimen, it's very important to consult a physician.

4. Breastfeeding should be continued

Breastfeeding provides the infant with the essential nutrients and fats that are helpful in building up immunity and providing the necessary nutrition. At this time, the full effects that breastfeeding has on weight loss can not be truly determined. Even if it doesn't, it is no reason to stop breastfeeding an infant.

5. Rest is important

After the pregnancy is over and the baby is delivered, there can be more effects on the body that have to do with the stress of caring for the newborn. Studies have revealed that new mothers must get over 7 hours of sleep a night in order to lose pregnancy weight.

Conclusion

These methods that are time-tested and proven will help a new mother to shed the excess weight from a pregnancy in a healthy way.




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