After pregnancy, you are now here with your newborn baby, you and your husband are excited to feed her, dress her, and even have various plans for her at this early stage. So here comes your husband telling you, “Hey honey, you need to lose weight, I miss your natural figure.”
So here you are, looking for ways to lose weight after your pregnancy. You should consult your trusted doctor for help with this.
The first thing to consider is your current weight. If you were an average weight before you got pregnant, this means that you gained 25 to 35 pounds during your pregnancy. And as medical experts advise, you can lose those extra pounds in just a couple of months just by watching what you eat and exercising regularly.
However, if you were overweight before pregnancy and at the same time gained more pounds than your doctor prescribed, it may take a year or more to regain your natural shape. Taking immediate steps to shed the weight you have gained is critical because otherwise it can stay on your body for a long time.
In recent studies it was found that if a woman, after pregnancy, does not lose the baby weight as soon as possible, it can lead to obesity that will last 15 to 20 years.
All women, after giving birth, are eager to lose weight and regain their natural shape; But an important precaution is to be patient with themselves.
Don’t push yourself too hard to achieve this goal right away. You need to take some time and wait patiently for this goal to be achieved.
Before continuing with your diet and exercise, an important question to ask yourself is why will I do this? Well the main reason here is that you should do it for yourself and your family. Your goal is clear and it is time for you to make it happen.
These are the things to keep in mind to lose weight after pregnancy:
– Eat a wide variety of foods; but along with sufficient portions at each meal. It is important that you do not allow yourself to be hungry while doing this.
– Don’t deprive yourself of the foods you want to eat. As a new mom, you are prone to all kinds of stress, so satisfy your food cravings better but at an average level.
– There should always be fruits and vegetables by your side when you are hungry.
– Be physically active and exercise regularly.
– Finally, it is important that you do not exceed 1,800 calories; it may not be healthy for you.