After nine months of anticipation, swollen joints, and baffling food cravings, you’re holding your bundle of joy, thinking to yourself, this is as good as it gets. You look yourself in the mirror and say I have to lose baby weight to feel better.The following do’s and don’ts should be paramount in your mind as you embark on your weight loss journey.
DOs
Remember that these extra pounds has taken nine months to add so do be reasonable and patient when setting goals. As a result, you can’t expect to lose baby weight in barely 4 weeks. Set easier goals for yourself at the start then as you build up momentum this can be increased.Do start exercising as soon as you can. Walking is always a cheap and effectual option. Start off slowly – even if it’s just 10 minutes a day. Within a few days you’ll be able to add on a few more minutes and before you know it, you’ll be doing a brisk 30-minute walk
Do breastfeed because it is good for the baby. It also help you lose baby weight faster. I hear you ask why? Nursing mothers are thought to lose anywhere around 500 calories a day from brestfeeding. It also provides an opportunity to bond with your new child.It is normally a very busy time when a new baby arrives, but it is key that you get enough sleep so that you do not break down. It is crucial that you rest your body properly at a time like this. This helps to reduce tiredness and stress that cause the release of fat gaining hormone called cortisol. Don’t lose your beauty sleep.
DON’TS
Be careful about the amount of food you still eat. If you are determined to lose baby weight, you need to watch the amount and kinds of food you eat to ensure that your diet does not have more than 2000 calories a day.Don’t crash diet. Rather, focus on eating light but filling foods such as fruits, vegetables, yogurt, milk, beans, and fish. Take lots of water during the day. This ensures that you are not dehydrated and it also helps the digestive and excretory systems.
Remember to rely on the people around you at a time like this for support and encouragement. Consider joining a local health club as well. Join the local community events like charity walks or you could even join a weight loss program like weight watchers. Being accountable to someone else will make it less likely for you to call off Operation Lose Baby WeightTry to stay motivated as you try to lose weight and avoid all sorts of distractions or excuses.
Ask your hubby to look after the young one while you go for a swim. Put your baby into a stroller and head out for a fat-burning walk. If you are struggling with getting time to go to the gym, consider going to you tube to find exercise videos that you can follow along with in the comfort of your home.
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