Helen’s Diet Blog

Pregnancy is considered as one of the most precious and delightful moments of a woman’s life. When a mother looks at the newborn baby, she immediately forgets the pain of child birth. However, many women may also feel dejected when they look in the mirror, and identify a grave problem to deal with- weight loss. This sense of frustration goes up when a woman is unable to fit into her pre pregnancy clothes.

Do you know that average weight gain in case of a pregnant woman is around 25-35 pounds? After giving birth to the baby, she is expected to lose around 12-13 pounds, but losing another 13-22 pounds comes as a challenge to her, which can make her more frustrated at times.

Remember, it is very much possible to lose weight after pregnancy, but you need to have great amount of patience and high level of dedication. You should give yourself enough time to get back into pre-pregnancy form. Aim at losing around 1-2 pounds every week, and not all of it at one go. This is because losing more than this can prove unhealthy for you. Also be prepared to deal with time duration. You may take a little more time to lose weight after pregnancy, so don’t lose heart when you realize that you are losing weight at a slower rate as compared to other new moms.

Here are few effective tips on losing weight after pregnancy:

* Avoid dieting after first three months of delivering the child. On the other hand, try to eat a well-balanced diet and start with moderate exercises. You can take up a weight loss program once your menstrual cycle get back to normal.

* Always start with slow exercises. Remember, it will take some time for your body to heal itself, therefore, avoid brisk exercises. Take small walks with your baby. Walking will tone your body and prepare it for a vigorous exercise routine in the coming days.

* Go for small but healthy meals to keep energy levels up. This tip is highly beneficial for breastfeeding moms.

* Store healthy foods in your refrigerator! Avoid eating processed or fatty foods. Indulge in eating fresh fruits and veggies, low-fat dairy products, and whole grain foods as they will allow you to lose weight fast.

* Don’t lose patience. Never compare yourself with other new moms, who seemed to have lost postpartum weight immediately after the delivery. Every woman’s body responds differently to different situations. Just keep on exercising, and you will succeed in shedding those extra pounds.

* Always seek medical advice before you make any significant change in your diet.

* Give enough love and care to your newborn, but don’t neglect yourself too. Just keep eating healthy foods, do moderate exercises, and spend some moments with yourself whenever possible.