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10 Effective Tips to Lose Pregnancy Weight Fast

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Prapti Chauhan
10 Effective Tips to Lose Pregnancy Weight Fast

Celebrities seem to lose their pregnancy weight in no time. However, for others losing pregnancy weight may seem like a huge challenge. While you may want to lose your excess pregnancy weight as soon as possible, your doctor may advise otherwise. Also, dieting and rigorous workouts soon after having a baby should be avoided at all costs.


Here are 10 effective tips to lose baby weight after pregnancy:


Let Your Body Heal


After delivery, your body takes time to heal. Your body was overworked during pregnancy. Therefore, after delivery, the body takes time to recalibrate and settle the hormone fluctuations. Unless the hormones settle down, it is difficult to lose excess weight. The body needs fat to stockpile certain fat-soluble vitamins that are essential for the body to heal. Losing weight too fast can also decrease your milk supply and interfere with breastfeeding. The body deliberately doesn’t want to lose the excess weight. Therefore, give your body some time to lose weight. Have patience.


Avoid Stress Eating


Pregnancy and childbirth are stressful. Many moms suffer from postpartum depression. Stress and depression can lead to stress eating. New moms are often so busy with the infant that they do not get time to cook or eat a proper healthy meal and end up stuffing themselves with junk food. This can hamper weight loss.


Sleep More


Lack of sleep increases the cortisol level in the body. Increased cortisol slows down the rate of metabolism. Low metabolism will not allow the body to burn enough calories and thus, losing weight will become difficult. Most new parents are sleep deprived and that is a major reason why losing weight becomes so difficult.


Create an Exercise Routine


Having a dedicated exercise routine with a newborn is extremely challenging. Moreover, it takes some time for the new mother to gain enough strength and stamina to start exercising. Lack of time to exercise adds to it.


Stay Hydrated


Most women do not drink enough water. Especially with a newborn, the mother often forgets to drink water. Dehydration can cause hunger pangs and make you eat more. Post-delivery your body needs a minimum of two liters of water daily. Do not wait to feel thirsty, keep gulping water at regular intervals.


Breastfeed More


Moms who breastfeed lose weight faster than those who don’t breastfeed. The body burns 500 calories during breastfeeding. If you do not have medical complications, then try to breastfeed as many times as possible to lose weight.


Avoid Crash-eating


After delivery, your body needs adequate nutrition. Most crash diets are designed to cause calorie deficit. However, along with calories, it also makes you nutrient deficient. Eat a balanced diet.


Avoid Sugar


Processed food, soft drinks, and sugary cereals are high in sugar. Avoid them as they will add to your weight.


Eat Protein


Lack of protein can slow down your metabolism. Add protein to each meal to help your body to get more energy to burn more calories.


Eat High-fiber Food


Fiber helps the body to lose weight faster. Fiber catalyzes digestion and metabolism and makes your burn more calories.


Getting back to your pre-pregnancy weight will take some time. Do not rush the process of weight loss. Be kind to your body. Let your body heal first before you start pushing it more. Some women lose weight faster, while others may take some time. Be patient with yourself.

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