10 Effective tips to loose weight after delivery

Once you have given birth to your baby, you will be worried about your belly fat and body weight. Loosing weight after delivery will have a direct impact on your health. There are lots of things you can do to get into shape again. But it’s really important to give yourself a break: Your body just birthed another being. Things moved around, stretched and grew to make that happen. Don’t focus on “getting your body back” (it actually didn’t go anywhere!) but on creating a healthy, happy, and possibly slightly differently shaped.

 Please keep in mind that you cannot loose your weight overnight. It will take time, because sudden weight loss can affect your health.

Studies show that many women appear to hold on to at least a couple of pounds postpartum, and a quarter of women retain 11 or more pounds (roughly five or more kilograms) a year after giving birth.

After giving birth, many women tend to concentrate on taking care of their new-born babies, adjusting to the new routine and recovering from childbirth. But It is important to return to a healthy weight after delivery.

Reaching a healthy weight after a pregnancy reduces one’s risks in future pregnancies, and boosts general health.

Experts say holding on to pregnancy weight can lead to serious health consequences, putting one at risk of chronic conditions like heart disease and diabetes.

While the weight one loses after giving birth varies, the most important thing is to remain within a healthy weight range.

By eating well and exercising gradually, one is capable of losing weight in a short period of time.

One thing that can help shed off some weight, is exclusively breastfeeding, which is important for the mother and the child.

You should be careful when trying to lose weight while breastfeeding.

Losing weight rapidly through dieting might mean that one isn’t passing on the nutrients required to the baby, which is risky.

The most important aspect is maintaining a healthy diet. In fact, this should be before, during, and after the pregnancy.

It’s not ideal to lose a lot of weight or lose it too quickly. One needs the energy to care for themselves and the baby.

To be able to lose the weight gradually, there are healthy eating tips that mothers should follow.

First and foremost, do not try to skip meals, adding that with the new baby, one can forget to eat at some point. 

This will lead to less energy, which will not aid weight loss. One should aim at eating five to six small meals a day with healthy snacks in between (rather than three larger meals). It’s important not to skip breakfast. Even if one does not normally eat in the mornings, they should get into the habit of doing so. It will give them the energy to start the day and not feel tired later.

Post pregnancy weight loss diet tips:

• Eat a healthy diet, include foods that are rich in protein and low in fat like beans, eggs, lean meat, nuts and seeds, low fat diary.
• Exercise regularly. Some of the simple exercises include walking, cycling, yoga, swimming. 
• Avoid foods that have sugar and refined carbs.
• Include plenty of liquids in your diet like green tea, Apple cider vinegar, ginger tea, vegetable juices etc. 
• Eat fruits, vegetables and leafy vegetables. Trying to incorporate food that is rich in fibre, such as vegetables, legumes, and grains, not only fills you up, it is good for your health.
• Avoid junk food.  
• Include exercises to reduce belly fat like kegels, baby and mom exercises, abdominal exercises etc. 

• Try to breastfeed if you can. As breastfeeding may also help in loosing weight. 
• Doing plank exercise. 
  Plank is an isometric core strength exercise which involves maintaining a posture similar to a push-up for the maximum possible time. 

• Do not multi-task while eating. The study suggests that when you take your time eating, you will notice that it is easy to tell that you are full. It is tempting to multitask, but if you focus on your meal, it is unlikely to overeat.

By following these points you can boost your metabolism which is the key factor to reduce your weight and keep you fit. You should keep in mind that you cannot see the results overnight. Maintain healthy diet and follow all the tips and be patient. Make healthy diet as a routine.
Another important concern is when you can start physical exercise after delivery. If you had a normal delivery without any complications you can start exercising after few days when you feel your health is good. If you had c-section you should at least wait for 6 to 8 weeks.
All the best for your weight loss journey. Do comment your weight loss journey and share the post.

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