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Weight Loss after Pregnancy
Tips on losing weight after pregnancy
The elation a new mom feels soon after
giving birth to a beautiful baby eventually and inevitably gives way to the
despair she might feel when she looks in the mirror. Pregnancy, for many
women, is a period of joy and delight; however, the downside can be
experiencing excess body weight after birth. Often, a new mom is discouraged
because she is not back in her pre-pregnancy clothes the day she brings her
new baby home from the hospital. Unfortunately, this is just not realistic.
The average weight gain for a woman during her pregnancy is between 25-35
pounds. During and immediately following the birth, a new mom can expect to
shed about 13 of those pounds. That leaves anywhere from 12-22 pounds of
extra weight to lose. This can be a source of great frustration for her.
Weight loss after pregnancy is possible, but it requires some realism,
patience, and a lot of work. It is reasonable to assume that it may take a
new mom about 8 months to a year to get back into fighting form. This is
losing a sensible 1-2 pounds per week. It would be wise to not lose any more
weight than that, because it could be unhealthy. Losing the baby weight can
take longer, because every body is different, so don’t get discouraged if
you are losing weight at a slower rate than other new moms you know.
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Here are a few tips for getting rid of the excess weight after pregnancy:
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Don’t diet for
the first three months postpartum. Start out by just eating a
well-balanced
diet and moving your body. Once your menstrual cycle normalizes, you can
follow a sensible weight-loss program if you feel that you need to.
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Start out slow
with exercise. If you didn’t exercise during your pregnancy, don’t jump into
a vigorous routine right away. Your body is still healing, and it needs time
to adjust to the new movements. Start by taking walks around the block with
your baby. Walking is an excellent (and low-impact) way to get your body
primed for more vigorous exercise at a later date when your body can handle
it.
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Eat several
small, healthy meals a day. This keeps your energy up, especially if you are
breastfeeding, as well as keeps your metabolism primed.
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Store healthy
and fresh foods in your kitchen. Try to avoid highly processed and
fatty
foods. In other words, back away from the chips and dips! Eating plenty of
fruits and veggies, whole grains, and low-fat dairy products will not only
help you lose weight, but it will also stick with you longer.
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Be patient.
Though it might seem like other new moms are able to lose their postpartum
weight right away, keep in mind that every woman’s body is different. If you
eat right and exercise regularly, the weight will come off!
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Most
importantly, seek advice from your doctor before changing your diet or
starting any new exercise program!
The postpartum period for a new mom is
rough on many levels. You are exhausted, excited, and exasperated.
Concentrate on your new baby, but don’t neglect yourself. Weight loss after
pregnancy is possible if you eat healthy foods, get sufficient exercise, and
take a few moments for yourself when you can. Don’t give up hope, you can do
it!
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