Congratulations on your new baby! Your precious little one may be filling a warmth in your heart like never before but let's face it - you're exhausted, you need sleep and all you could think about is pregnancy weight loss.
How tired are you of hearing about celebrities who lose weight after having a baby in no time at all? Well, what the media hides from you is that these celebrities have a slew of professionals - doctors, dieticians, personal trainers, private chefs - helping them lose their pregnancy weight. As a last resort, these celebrities have photoshop to sculpt that perfect body image. So what do we normal moms do?
Luckily for us, there are many things a woman can do to expedite pregnancy weight loss in a healthy and workable way. Here are a few pointers to begin with:
Get Extra Help
Alone time is difficult with a newborn. But to lose weight after having a baby, you'll need to spend some time grocery shopping and exercising. This is where you call for back-up help from friends and family members.
The biggest mistake moms make when getting help is allowing their "helpers" dictate what they need instead of the other way around. Give your sister the grocery list, have your husband do the laundry and dishes while you exercise in the other room. Have close friends clean your house while visiting. If you need to get out of the house, most gyms or recreation centers provide child care while you use their facilities. Use as many resources as you can!
Take Care of Your Nutrition
Eating nutritious foods can help with pregnancy weight loss. Lean protein such as chicken, fish, lean red meats, beans, and nuts should be included in every meal and snack. This will help you feel fuller longer. Green vegetables can include: kale, collard greens, broccoli, spinach, etc. Reduced fat or skim milk should be chosen over whole milk. Whole grains should be consumed instead of enriched flour products. (i.e. choose whole wheat bread and pasta instead). Fruit should be included in your daily diet.
Spread your meals throughout the day to include three main meals and two snacks. This way you do not go through long periods of time without nourishing your body. Nutritious snacks can consist of apple slices and peanut butter, cheese and crackers, mixed nuts and string cheese, granola bars, and cheese and tomato sandwiches on whole wheat English muffins.
If you are breastfeeding, you will require about 300-500 more calories than normal. That's typically an apple and a glass of milk. Also, remember to drink plenty of water throughout the day. A good tip is to drink a glass of water every time you feed the baby. New moms could require 64 to 128 ounces a day, especially while nursing.
Get Active
Pregnancy weight loss is not easy especially when you have no energy! But it must be done to stay healthy and lose the pregnancy weight faster. You don't have to start with hardcore exercises. Start small - walking at the park with baby in the stroller, browsing the mall, parking further away in the parking lot, taking the stairs instead of the elevator, working in the yard while baby naps in the shade, or just ten pushups or jumping jacks during television commercial breaks or after using the restroom. These little steps may not be much but throughout the day and over time they add up quite a bit!
Try to aim for 30 minutes of cardio exercise 5 times a week. No problem if you can't. Just work up to that level. The main thing is continuity. Keep going at it. You'll begin to notice that your energy level increases while the number on the scale decreases!
Recharge Yourself
It's hard to keep your energy up with a newborn but it's a prime factor to pregnancy weight loss. Sleep is important for your body to function properly and without it, there can be issues with lack of focus, compromised immune system, and delayed healing ability of your body.
It's important for new moms to find the time to rest even if it means napping during the day when baby naps. Have others watch baby or complete chores while you take a quick nap.
By taking care of yourself, nourishing your body with healthy foods, and exercising regularly, your pregnancy weight loss journey will be a breeze!
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