During pregnancy, the average woman should gain around 25-35 pounds. A good bit of this weight will be lost after giving birth, but most women struggle with losing those last 10-15 stubborn pounds. Luckily, I have found the most helpful tips on how to lose post pregnancy weight, and listed them all right here for you.
* First, make sure your doctor is ok with you exercising. Women who give birth vaginally should be able to exercise 4-6 weeks after giving birth, but women who get c-sections should usually wait 8 weeks. Just check with your doctor first. * Stop eating like you're still pregnant. During pregnancy, you may have eaten pizza and ice cream every morning for breakfast, but post pregnancy you needs to get out of these bad habits. Start eating healthy again- and I mean whole grains, lean proteins, and plenty of fruits and vegetables. * Get that cardio exercise in! Make sure to do some form of cardiovascular exercise 5 times a week. This will get you body started burning that extra fat left from your pregnancy. * Get your baby working out too! There are mommy and baby fitness classes you can enroll in, as well as stroller fitness classes. And for the days you aren't doing classes with your baby, you could consider finding a gym that offers daycare to members. * Breastfeeding- it burns calories and can help you lose some of that extra post pregnancy weight. * Lastly, and most importantly, set realistic goals for yourself, and don't get discouraged if you don't see results immediately. Don't compare yourself to your friends or your sister or (especially) celebrities who seem to lose their baby weight right after giving birth. Doing so can kill your motivation. Just set a goal, like losing 1-2 pounds a week. This is realistic, attainable, and you'll feel so great when you meet your goals.
With all of these points in mind, start your post pregnancy weight loss with a positive attitude, and you'll be back to your pre-baby self in no time!
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