Ways To Lose Weight

 After Having A Baby

 

After having your baby you may step on the scales and wonder why you haven’t lost more weight.  This is a natural reaction but you should remember that it took you nine months to gain the weight and it could take you just as long to lose it all again.  Weight loss after having a baby can be slow but it is important not to rush things too much as, after pregnancy, the body needs time to recover and it won’t be able to do this without proper nutrition.

To start losing weight after pregnancy it is best to concentrate on eating healthily and not restrict calories too much, especially if you are breastfeeding. Your diet should be made up of lots of fruit and vegetables and whole grain foods as these contain lots of fibre and leave you feeling fuller for longer.   Eat plenty of protein such as chicken, fish and lean cuts of beef and eat low fat dairy products for nutrients.

When you are shopping, avoid buying junk foods or “comfort” foods such as crisps and chocolate.  Eat fruit when you are feeling peckish between meals.

With a new baby around, finding the time to fit exercise into your daily life is difficult but not impossible, as long as you make it a priority.  Try to do three 10-minute sessions throughout the day if you can't fit 30 minutes in one stretch and make sure it is an activity that you enjoy so that you will look forward to it and not feel it is a chore.

Exercises that can be done with your baby are often easier to fit into your routine.  Some mothers put their baby in a sling and do some simple dance movements to music.  You may want to join a post-natal exercise class as these usually have a crèche attached and are a good way of meeting other new mothers.

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