Weight Loss & Changes After Pregnancy

Weight Changes After Pregnancy

If you’re like most new moms, you’re eager to hang your maternity clothes in the back of the closet. Your favorite jeans won’t fit when you leave the hospital, but there’s good news. There’s no secret…

If you’re like most new moms, you’re eager to hang your maternity clothes in the back of the closet. Your favorite jeans won’t fit when you leave the hospital, but there’s good news. There’s no secret to weight loss after pregnancy. Success hinges on a healthy diet, regular exercise — and plenty of patience. Weight gain in pregnancy is healthy and natural, but many women crave to return to their pre-pregnancy bodies.

Always pair breastfeeding with other forms of post partum weight loss. Most women will lose anywhere from 10-14 pounds within the first 2 weeks of delivery. This weight may be attributed primarily to the loss of excess fluid in the body, the baby’s weight, the placenta and amniotic fluid. Some women will hang on to the last few pounds they have to lose until they stop breastfeeding.

Eat smaller portions. Don’t skip meals or limit your intake of fruits and vegetables. Do not fret about weight loss or regaining your figure. If you focus on eating healthily, your body will respond by losing any excess weight.

Try not to be tempted by empty-calorie-foods like ice-cream. Most women will be back to their pre pregnancy weight within nine months of delivering IF they follow a regular exercise program and eat healthily after delivery. Weight loss will simply not be satisfactory if exercise is lacking. This is true for many reasons; including that exercise helps keep the body’s metabolism from decreasing excessively while dieting. Click HERE to continue

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