Thursday, January 29, 2009

Some Tips to Lose Weight After Pregnancy

By Ricardo d Argence

After you have a baby, it is natural to want to get back into pre pregnancy shape. The problem is how? You are trying to adjust to life with a new baby and maybe breast-feeding in the process. It can be a trying time to say, what is the best methods for losing weight after pregnancy?

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.

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

Weight loss after a pregnancy is no different than any normal time. And losing weight comes with a list of foods to be avoided, like sugar in large amounts, fatty and fast food - one famous value meal packs nearly 1000 calories.

Intead of those kind of foods you should prefer: fruits of all kinds, vegetables (especially leafy green ones), protein (dont skimp on the meat, look for lean cuts of red meat) and a lot of water.

Water is essential to properly function your body, and thus, should stay in one of your major food groups. If your body does not get adequate water supply for excretion of metabolic products, you suffer from dehydration and in case if you are feeding milk to your child, its production is likely to be affected.

You will want to drink as near the recommended eight glasses of water a day as you can. This will keep your body functioning properly and can even raise your metabolism. Studies have shown that 500 ml of water a day can increase metabolic rate by 30%.

One thing that will keep you from feeling that hunger pain is drinking plenty of water. At several occasions your body needs water and you incorrectly think that it is hunger. In addition, you will feel fuller longer after meals.

You can't complete a weight loss discussion without bringing up the subject of exercise. Since the body has gone through a major ordeal, you should consult a physician before beinning a strenuous work out.

If you are not quite ready for a full workout, you can begin slowly by adding walking to your daily routine. Get a carriage and take baby for a walk around the neighborhood, use the stairs instead of the elevator or simply park further from the door at the supermarket, anything that gets you moving and raises your heart rate.

The reason why exercise is so important is because it will increse your heart rate, and accelerate your metabolism. Many health problems can be avoided by healthy diet and moderate exercise.

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