Most women want to start losing weight as soon as it is possible after having a baby. Yes, having a baby is one of the most wonderful things a woman can experience. However it can take a toll on your body. There are nine months of being pregnant and 6 months of this pregnancy is adding weight to your body. Taking it easy is the best advice anyone can give after having a child. You will have many new arising problems that will not help with your weight loss plans. Try not to lose weight fast but at a steady pace.
Even when you are not breastfeeding, you don't want to cut back your calories too quickly. Having and taking care of a brand new child can be quite stressful and will require you to have more energy, especially when you start learning all the new responsibilities of having a child and the lack of sleep that you will get. It is best to focus more on healthy eating rather than weight loss for at least the first 3 months after birth. Remember to consume enough calories and nutritional foods to keep your energy going and help you deal with the new stresses you will encounter.
Be careful as exercising too much too soon can be very damaging to your health and well being. Generally, you can start with simple exercises soon after returning home. It is best to avoid anything strenuous or vigorous until you have had your first post partum check up. It is best to take the advice of your physician when it comes to exercise and your diet. They can explain in detail what exercising will do for you when it comes to your body and you mood and what is good and what is bad. They will let you know what things are healthy for you to do whether you are breastfeeding or not. Just remember to go slow and really listen to your physician's advice.
Generally, once your monthly period has bounced back and you are on a normal cycle, you can resume a healthy weight loss diet and do more challenging things. This generally happens around 2 to 3 months after the baby is born. Remember that fast weight loss will not be healthy and your physician can help you in establishing a good weight loss routine. To stay healthy, you shouldn't lose more than 1 pound a week. You should continue to eat a healthy and nutritious diet.
The time it will take you to lose weight and return to your pre-pregnancy shape will depend a great deal on how much weight you gained throughout your pregnancy. On average, women gain around 25 to 35 pounds during pregnancy. This is where your BMI will come into effect and can help you in a tremendous way. Giving yourself 3 months to recover from the birth and following your physician's advice you can possible lose this weight in around 6 to 8 months after birth. If you have more weight to lose than the 12 to 21 pounds then you should allot one month for every added 6 pounds that you have gained. This is just a basic guide to losing weight therefore don't depend on this timeline too much.
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