The life of a woman changes drastically after giving birth to a baby. Although a baby brings joy and laughter to a family but it also brings sleepless nights, hectic schedule, diapering, feeding and many more new changes both physically and emotionally, your daily schedule changes with your baby according to his needs and taking care of yourself becomes the least priority. Be a smart mom, and make out some time for yourself by taking care of yourself together with your baby.
Among all those hectic work that revolves around your baby and your family member's wellbeing and responsilbility, every mom also want to loose her baby fat which she gained during pregnancy. This might seem impossible as you don't have time to workout or hit the gym, but if you take right measures to take care of yourself and your baby, you can loose all those extra pounds you gained in no efforts. All you need is little bit of patience because the wait loss is gradual and natural.
After childbirth your body needs some time to heal itself, so don't jump into workout or excercise too soon. Give atleast 3 month to your body for natural healing especially for mothers whose child is born by C-section. It's always advised to consult your gynaec before starting some excercise programme or hitting the gym. You can attain your pre-preganancy weight within 6-12 month if you are sincere in your routines. Every woman is different from the other and has her own time zone according to her body needs, so don't compare youself from others if some of your friend has lost her weight too soon.
Do's and Dont's for a new mother for healthy and natural weightloss :
1. Stop eating for two:
All grandma's and elders in the family encourage to eat more food even after childbirth especially if you are nursing your baby, but please stop eating for two now, instead eat more quality food than quantity. Eat foods that have more nutrient value as they help to supply essential nutrients and antibodies to your baby through the breast milk . If you don't eat properly during this time, the baby will take nutrients from your body and your body will be deficient in nutrients which is not good for your health. This is how the nature has made us. So eating healthy balanced diet in adequate proportions is very important for you and your baby's good health and also for improving immunity to fight against various infections.
2. Have patience :
All the new mother's should have some patience for loosing weight and attaining pre-pregnancy weight as the weight loss takes place gradually and naturally, if you eat right and follow some daily physical routine. Since your baby keeps you busy for the whole day, this also help in loosing weight. It takes around 6-12 months to loose all those extra pounds naturally but if you were overweight before pregnancy, it will take some more time for you. Believe in yourself and work according to your body needs and stop comparing yourself from others because different person have different metabolic rate and genetic composition.
3. Breastfeeding :
If you are exclusively breast feeding your baby for 6 month, then the weight loss is natural and faster as breastfeeding itself help in shedding those extra kilos fast. The more the baby feeds, the more calories are burnt in your body. Breastfeeding supplies essential nutrients and helps in building your baby's immunity and also help in faster weightloss. Mother's who exclusively breastfed their baby can return their normal pre-pregnancy weight withinn 6 month.
4. Drink plenty of water :
To keep yourself hydrated, you should drink plenty of water. For mother's who are nursing their baby needs to drink lot of water as dehydration also occurs due to breastfeeding. You can notice, you feel thirsty after feeding your baby. Water also fills up your stomach so you don't end up eating more and some research has also shown that water increases our body's metabolism and help in weight loss too.
4. Eat healthy :
You should eat healthy and balanced diet rich in proteins, carbohydrates, fruits and vegetables, dry fruits, milk etc. especially if you are breastfeeding your baby. You need extra nutrition especially for those 6 month when your baby is exclusively breast feeding, as eating diet rich in nutrients improves both mother and baby's good health and increases body's immunity. You can include some super foods in your diet for healthy weight loss.
5. Stop eating baby leftover foods :
Once your baby starts eating, don't end up eating the leftover food of your baby as all these extra food tends to add extra calories in your body. Most mother's tend to eat their baby leftover foods just to avoid wastage but eating everytime your baby's leftover adds extra calories in your body and stops you from losing weight.
6. Start walking for 20-30 min :
Only eating diet won't help much, you need to do some physical exercise too for weightloss. You can start by taking regular walks during the initial months as your body may not be ready for heavy excercise. You can go for walks in the evening along with your baby to a park, as walking is the best exercise for a mother and your baby will also enjoy some fresh air and greenery outside. All your body parts get toned with walking, so incorporate the habit of walking in the morning or evening or whenever the time and your baby allows you to do so.
7. Start Excercising :
Always consult your gynaec before getting into an excercise programme or if you are planning to hit the gym as your gynaec knows best about your body and whether your body is fit or ready for excercise. Don't use your baby as an excuse for long time for not starting your excercise programme. Excercising help in toning the muscles, relieving stress and also help in getting nice and sound sleep during the night, so you feel fresh and energetic in the morning.
8. Keep yourself motivated :
The best way to keep yourself motivated is by hanging a beautiful dress in front of you in which you desire to fit. This will keep you going and help you in attaining your desired weight soon.
9. Get enough sleep :
This may feel impossible for new mothers as the baby keeps you awake most of the time. For initial 2-3 months, the baby takes short naps but soon gets adjusted for the nights sleep. Take some family member's help in taking care of the baby if it's really tiring for you. You can take some power naps with your baby during the day untill your baby starts sleeping through the night. Getting enough sleep is important for your body because if you don't get enough sleep, you feel exhausted, irritated and you won't feel like taking care of yourself. Go to sleep early with your baby to get enough sleep at night and to keep you going throughout the day.
10. Get help for healthy weight loss :
If you still struggle to loose weight and get no result, get some help from a good dietician and a doctor. The dietician can help you in eating the right food for your healthy weightloss and your doctor will help you in guiding how much weight you need to loose for your healthy body.
11. Don't go on crash diets :
All new mothers are advised not to follow or go on crash diets for rapid weight loss ,as with these diets the weight loss is rapid but not permamnent. The weight loss by crash diets is generally due to loss of water and muscles from your body which is temporary. After some time you will again gain those extra pounds.
It's always recommended for all mothers to have healthy weight loss because following healthy diet and regular exercise will not deprieve your body of essential nutrients. If you are a nursing mother, you are advised to eat healthy balanced diet for you and your baby's good health. Always take the advise of your doctor and dietician if there is any confusion in your mind. Your priority should be healthy mom and healthy baby, so take care of both and be a smart mom.
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