If there’s anything we know, it’s that achieving a healthy weight post-baby can be a struggle. It can be stressful taking care of a newborn, adjusting to a new routine, and recovering from childbirth. It’s a lot. Let us read tips related to post-pregnancy weight loss.
However, it’s important to return to a healthy weight after delivery, especially if you plan to become pregnant again in the future.
We’ll go over some effective methods to help you achieve a healthy postpartum weight so you can take on parenthood with pep in your step.
1. Set a realistic goal for Post Pregnancy Weight loss
Depending on how much weight you gain during pregnancy, you may take much longer than expected to lose the weight. Don’t lose heart before you start. Just try to enjoy the process and try not to worry about the end goal to achieve post-pregnancy weight loss.
2. Don’t crash diet for pregnancy weight loss
A crash diet is a drastic solution to lose a large amount of weight in a short amount of time by consuming a very low-calorie diet. But after delivering your baby, your body needs to heal and repair itself, so you need to be well-nourished.
3. Sleep well
Lack of sleep is linked to weight gain as being sleep deprived fogs up our brain and impairs decision-making. Our body then craves sugary foods during the day to keep us alert and awake and since we are not able to think clearly, there is nothing stopping us from consuming junk. Getting adequate sleep is obviously a challenge for new mothers but try to get help from family members and regularize your sleep schedule as much as possible.
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4. Stay hydrated for post Pregnancy weight loss
Drinking enough water is the most important thing even otherwise, so when recovering post-childbirth and trying to lose weight, both at the same time, drinking at least 8 glasses of water a day is non-negotiable. Keeping hydrated will boost post-pregnancy weight loss.
5. Move your body
While exercise alone may not help you lose weight, not moving from your bed or sofa all day will surely help you pile on the pounds. How long after childbirth you can start exercising will depend on your method of delivery, health, fitness levels among other things. Consult your doctor the same and then start small. Go for a short stroll every day and build up to a long walk over a period of time.
6. Enroll in a postnatal exercise program
Once you get the go-ahead from your doctor and feel ready to start exercising, enroll in a postnatal exercise program. What better way to exercise than with a trained professional who will tailor the workouts to your specific needs and capacity.
7. Eat healthy foods/ keep healthy snacks handy
Eating healthy food is the obvious choice not only to help you lose weight but also to nourish your body while it is recovering. Exercising self-control might not be the easiest thing so try to cook only nutritious meals and keep only healthy snacks available at hand. Try to stay away from highly processed foods like packaged foods, fried stuff, and sugary drinks and desserts.
By Sucheta Pal
Zumba® Ambassador & Postnatal Coach
About the Author :
Giving up her high-flying corporate job as an engineer, Sucheta Pal stepped into the world of fitness and dance. She is the official Ambassador for Zumba® in India, an international presenter, and a fitness influencer.
With over ten years of experience in the fitness and wellness industry, she has been a celebrity fitness coach for Gauri Khan, Bipasha Basu, Yami Gautam, and a featured fitness expert on television networks like Zoom, NDTV Good Times, Channel [V], and TLC.