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Weight Loss After Pregnancy- a Realist Approach

Author: Apurva Shree Author Ranking Gold Featured Author | Posted: 18-02-2008 | Comments: 0 | Views: 20 | Rating:  (50) Article Popularity - Green (?) Got a Question? Ask.
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Weight loss after pregnancy is a major issue with many women. During pregnancy, a woman can gain around 25-35 pounds. After delivery, she will lose around 12-22 pounds. This leaves around 12-22 pounds that she will have to deal with. The key is to remember that it is possible to lose all this weight and regain shape.

Be Realistic

Many women are influenced by celebrity moms and aim to lose their weight in a very short span of time. This is a very unrealistic approach to a complicated issue. Celebrity moms have expert fitness trainers, dieticians, etc., with them round the clock. It is thus, very important to keep realistic targets, have patience, and to work hard.

Therefore, after your pregnancy period is over you are surely going to be thinking about losing all the weight that you have gained. However, you should not rush into things. Before you start any exercise or diet after pregnancy, it is best to consult your doctor. After he/she gives you the green signal, you can start in all earnest.

Helpful Tips

Here are few weight loss tips to help you along the way-

  • For the first three months post partum, do not go on a diet. Dieting is not good especially if you are breastfeeding your child.

  • Eat a healthy well balanced diet. Ensure that you eat lot of fresh fruits and vegetables. Remember that you have just delivered and your body needs time to heal.

  • Instead of eating few heavy meals, you should focus on eating several small healthy meals everyday.

  • Avoid sugar, caffeine, processed foods, and sodium.

  • You can begin with slow exercises, like walking. Just be active around the house and you will start seeing a positive trend in your weight loss.


  • Pregnancy weight gain is natural and unavoidable. Yes, some women gain more weight than others and some women lose weight faster than others do. It is best to maintain a healthy diet during and after pregnancy. Keep yourself active. Walking is a very good form of exercise to keep your weight in check. Once your body has healed after pregnancy, you can go on a diet and exercise plan for losing weight. Aerobics, jogging, swimming, yoga, etc. are some of the exercises that you can take up. Talk to your doctor about them and see which ones are suitable for your body.

    It is good that you are working hard to lose all the weight gain, but do not overexert yourself. Always listen to your body. Take rest when you feel tired. Take it easy and always keep in mind that you are going to make it. Losing your pregnancy weight is not that hard if you have realistic expectations and patience. Keep your energy level up by eating healthy foods and work diligently on your weight loss after pregnancy program.

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    You must keep in mind that after delivering it is more important to take care of your body and baby than rushing to lose all the pregnancy weight gain. You should follow weight loss tips only after 2-3 months of your pregnancy or as per doctor’s advice. After pregnancy there is ample time to get back into shape. Don’t worry now. weight loss after pregnancy is possible if you maintain a realistic approach, work hard, and have patience.

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