Thursday, January 29, 2009

The Best Way to Lose Weight After Being Pregnant

By Ricardo d Argence

It is not unusual to want to return to your previous weight after giving birth. But...how to do it? Considering that you are in the process of adjusting your life to breast-feeding and the schedule of a new baby. It can be a difficult time, so what are the best ways to lose that pregnancy weight after the baby is born?

You may be amazed to find that you are probably already doing one of the best things since breast-feeding is healthy for both you and the baby. Breast feeding burns up to 500 extra calories per day! Woman need to increase their caloric intake during pregnancy because of breast feeding which may cause an increase in weight.

If you are breast feeding you will need to carefully consider your diet and not lose any nutritional content the baby may need. Just be sure to keep whole grains, fruit, vegetables, vitamins and minerals on the table, if you decrease your caloric intake.

When you are trying to lose weight, there are some foods to avoid, No different is losing weight after pregnancy. You should avoid: fast food (did you know one famous value meal packs nearly 1000 calories?)

Create a diet plan filled with good nutritious food. Things like: Whole grain bread, protein (dont skimp on the meat, look for lean cuts of red meat), water and milk (particularly for breast feeding mom's).

Water is essential to the proper functioning of the body,it should be one of the major food groups. Your body becomes dehydrated when your body does not get enough water, and if you breast feed, it can harm milk production, because you cannot eliminate waste like you should.

Drinking 8 glasses of water per day will be enough to do the job. You will find that this can raise your metabolism and keep your body running well. Studies have shown that 500 ml of water a day can increase metabolic rate by 30%.

Water will also keep you from feeling hungry all the time. Many times what you mistake for hunger is actually the body requesting water. In addition, you will feel fuller longer after meals.

Also, there's no better way to achieve the look you want without exercise. Since your body has just undergone a major trial, you should consult a doctor before you begin any type of strenuous work out.

Walking is a good place to begin if you are not physically ready for a full scale workout. Simple exersices can be benificial as well, get a carriage and take baby for a walk around the neighborhood, use the stairs instead of the elevator or park further from the door at the supermarket.

Exercise is important because it raises your heart rate, which in turn increases your metabolism. Many health problems can be avoided by healthy diet and moderate exercise. - 15255

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