Weight Loss After Pregnancy - The Final Word
Weight Loss After Pregnancy - The Final Word
by Beverley Brooke
One point can't be emphasized enough. Weight loss takes time
after pregnancy. A sensible goal would be to lose 1-2 pounds
per week, particularly if you are looking for the weight you
gained to stay off.
Eating a well balanced diet and partaking in regular
exercise are the critical success factors for weight loss
after pregnancy. Fad diets will not work, and may actually
work against you in the long run.
Exercise is a vital component of weight loss after pregnancy.
Many people simply are not able to lose the weight they
gained unless they exercise, particularly if there metabolism
has slowed at all in the months post partum.
If you are getting exercise on a regular basis and eating
well, but still not losing weight a year or more after you
give birth to your baby, seek out the advice of your health
care provider. There are a number of conditions that may
arise after delivery that can contribute to weight gain, none
the least of which are thyroid abnormalities which are
sometimes very common after pregnancy.
Remember also that every person is unique, and all women will
respond to an exercise and fitness plan differently. You may
put two women on the same program that have the same amount
of weight to lose, yet there results will ultimately be
different depending on a number of personal and biological
factors.
The point here is that you should not compare yourself to
others! Remember that as long as you are eating well and
exercises, you are creating a lifestyle of healthy living
that will ultimately benefit you individually as the unique
person that you are.
And finally, remember to stay positive. Society puts far too
much pressure on women to lose the weight they gained during
pregnancy. There is no rush, you will lose the weight and
feel great in the process. In the meantime be sure to be
good to yourself, reward yourself for your successes no matter
how small, and remember to smile from time to time!
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