Well you can now stop worrying about all those extra
pounds that you will put on during pregnancy. New generation moms can
easily get back their pre-pregnancy figure within a year.. With the
right daily regime, workouts and a good diet; now getting pregnant does
not mean getting fat.
However the right diet does not mean that
you start dieting right after you deliver. Whether or not you are
breast feeding, the first few months you should concentrate on
nourishing yourself through a proper diet. You can start exercising
along with a good diet intake. After a couple of months, your body
returns to its normal level and then you can start your loosing weight.
You can take weight loss tips from new moms who have lost weight after
pregnancy.
How Many Months Before I Return To My Normal Weight?
Weight
gain during nine months is in the normal limits (20 - 30 pounds) then
you should be able to lose weight in less than a year. This process
takes time but ensures that your weight loss is at the right pace and
safe. Post pregnancy period usually leaves the new moms low on self
esteem. Some would be still coping with massive weight gain; some would
constantly worry about milk stains on their clothes. Many women might
not get enough time to take even a proper bath. Women do tend to get
depressed for these reasons and do not know how cope with the change in
their life. Many women constantly worry about sex after long nine
months. They do not feel very comfortable indulging in intercourse as
their body is out of shape.
These problems can be easily dealt
with if you work towards your goal with a healthy weight loss regime.
Pregnancy weight loss should be planned in consultation with your
doctor. You should also keep in mind your physical condition before
making a diet or exercise plan.
Exercising Helps
As
a balanced diet plays a vital role in weight loss, exercise also plays
a major part. Exercising however should not be started without the
doctor's consultation. Exercise helps in post pregnancy weight loss. It
also helps to increase your self confidence and lends you a hand if you
are dealing with depression. Exercising affects breast milk is a myth
and you should not bother about it.
Weight Loss Through Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding also helps moms' lose weight. Breast feeding releases
hormones which help your body to return to its normal level which in
turn helps you regain your normal weight. Breastfeeding is not a fool-proof method of weight loss
after pregnancy. In most cases, women start losing weight only after
they stop breast feeding. Also relying on breast feeding may make you careless towards your diet and workout routine.
You can go on a low fat diet even if you are breast-feeding. Do ensure that you are taking at least 1800-2000 calories per day.Remember
that your body has gone through a lot of strain and changes. Post
pregnancy care is very important for your body to heal and also to
ensure weight loss after pregnancy.
