Indeed, becoming pregnant is a fulfilling experience for she exudes the beauty of childbearing. However, after giving birth, the extra weight is still noticeable.  But do not worry, a mother can bring back her former figure gradually with the help of the useful tips given below.To all mothers, why don’t you get rid of those unwanted bulge now? First, try to stand in front of a mirror and look at your face, hands and ankles. Are they swollen? It might be the former weight of the baby, the placenta and the amniotic fluid that had been replaced by a lot of fluid retention. This condition is the usual case and in less than 3 weeks, they are carried out through your urine and perspiration. So there is no reason to keep you from losing weight and getting back to your slim silhouette.

Here are tips on how to lose weight after pregnancy:

1. Water is essential

Drink at least 10 to 12 glasses of water everyday to cleanse all the dirt in your system.  Eliminate those sweet beverages that you have been consuming. For variety of the taste of plain water, you can squeeze a lemon or flavored seltzer water.

 

 

2. Healthy snacks

You can eat between meals to eliminate pangs of hunger. Healthy snacks for you are: raisins, popcorn, wheat, crackers and nuts. Junk food and baked goods are food stuff you should avoid.

3. Lean meat

To get the supply of protein in your body, include in your diet chicken without bones and the leanest slice of beef.

4. Whole grain

Grain food is great as bread, cereals and pasta but exclude the white version.

5. Analyze Labels

Cans and packages that are labeled as non-fat may be misleading. Read carefully the labels showing content before buying.

6. Keep away from fast foods

Do not be tempted by fast food meals, you can prepare a healthy meal at home; but if you are already there, opt for a salad rather than a burger.

7. Take a Walk

Walk at least 10 minutes a day, than after a while extend to 20 minutes carrying the baby with you.

8. Increase exercise

Find ways to increase your physical activity. Park your car far so you will need to walk the extra distance. Engage with running/jogging activities. If the floor is not too high, climb the stairs rather than taking the elevator.

9. Join a Gym

This place has all kinds of exercises you need. Exchange baby sitting task with a friend so you will have time to go to the gym.

The importance of breastfeeding

A baby is not born from a cow, so why bottle-fed him with cow’s milk. Breast feeding gives your baby all the nutrients needed, it is economical and it saves you from the drudgery of bottle washing. And the best part of all, it is a great way to lose weight. In breastfeeding, you use up 500 calories a day or one pound of fat a week. After only a month, mothers who are breastfeeding their babies are a lot slimmer in the hips and have done away with those extra pounds.  Just be sure to eat healthy and nutritious food such as fruits and veggies. The food you eat is not to make you fat but will become part of your breast milk.

The value of exercise

If you plan to lose weight, do lots of physical activities to burn fat in your body. Walking has been considered a good activity or cleaning the house for an hour will bring you the desired effect. Walking is one of the best exercises around – and it doesn’t even require special equipment. All you need is a good pair of shoes, fine weather and your baby, of course
There are many advantages to exercising after your pregnancy. It will shed off those extra pounds put on during pregnancy, help overcome post-partum depression and, unlike dieting, it will not affect your breastfeeding. Observe six weeks after a vaginal birth and eight weeks after a c-section to start exercising. Do low-impact exercises such as walking, swimming or yoga. Start slowly with a 10-minute exercise then increased when you feel more confident. Limit exercise 30-minutes and stop immediately when you start to feel dizzy or short of breath.
Despite all these efforts and you haven’t lost weight, consult your doctor. Remember do not make your child lose nutrients as a result of your desire to lose weight.