Lose Pregnancy Weight in an All Natural Manner

What do celebrities like #MalaikaAroraKhan, #ShilpaShetty and #LaraDutta have in common? Well they all were able to achieve their pre pregnancy body within a short span of time after delivering their bundle of joy.
Do you think they pop pills to lose their weight or go under the knife to shed those extra kilos? No, they lost their post pregnancy weight in a natural manner. They use some really good fitness mantra to achieve their enviable figure back. Here’s a list of some amazing ways through which you can lose those extra kilos and look beautiful even after delivering your baby. Read on to know more!

The Super Food Route
 
 
When trying to lose weight do not skip meals as it can lead to overeating. Instead you should have at least five to six small meals at different interval of the day to lose weight. Opt for healthier options such as fresh fruits and vegetables that will keep you full and help you lose weight in the right manner. Moreover including more protein in your diet can also lead to weight loss.

Don’t Opt For Crash Diets

 After delivering a baby, your body requires some time to recover from the delivery exhaustion and labor pangs. Therefore, it is essential to give your body some time to heal and not indulge in crash diets. Crash diet impact the mother’s capacity to produce milk, which is not healthy for the mother as well as the new born. Therefore make sure you do not opt for crash diet immediately after delivery rather you can keep a count on your daily calories intake to lose weight.

Working Out is the Key

Before returning to your usual exercise session, it is important to consult your doctor. If you have had a normal delivery, it is possible for you to return back to your regular work out session within 20 days, but if you have had a C-section, you need to wait for at least 40 days to indulge in exercise.  Start by indulging in yoga or regular walk along with some low-intensity work out session before indulging in high intensity exercises.

Drinking Water Is Important
It is vital to keep yourself hydrated as drinking water helps your skin to maintain its elasticity and aids in weight loss.  About 50 percent of breast milk is water, which makes it more important for a new mom to stay hydrated. Drink atleast 3 liters of water if you want to achieve your pre-baby body. You can also drink green tea, coconut water or vegetable juice to keep yourself hydrated.

Breastfeed Your Baby

Some new mothers overlook the importance of breastfeeding but regularly breastfeeding your baby helps protect him from different diseases and also aids in weight loss. Breastfeeding a child burns a lot of calories, about 850 calories in a day! However, in certain situation, losing weight by breastfeeding your child can become difficult as feeding the child makes the mom hungrier which leads to more eating. It is important to stay calm and not expect the results too soon.

8 Hours Sleep is Important

It is important for new mothers to grab as much sleep as possible to lose their weight. Yes, sleeping well also leads to weight loss. New mom, who sleep for less than 5 hours a day hold on to their weight for a longer time as compared to new mothers, who get 8 hours sleep. The more active you feel, the easier it becomes to lose weight.

For personalized consultation and to know more on how to lose weight in an all-natural manner, consult Dietitian Nalini.

 
 

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