Friday, March 6, 2009

Cons of Quick Weight Loss After Pregnancy

By Ricardo d Argence

After giving birth, one of a woman's first concerns is how to lose the pregnancy weight. After the baby is born she doesn't want to look like she's still pregnant after 4 months.

Unfortunately our society lauds women who are back to a size 2 within a month of giving birth. But did you ever stop to think that it might not be healthy to lose the weight that quickly? After all, it took you 9 months to put it on, why should it come off in 9 days?

A lack of proper diet or taking unnecessary medication is not going to help. After childbirth, the mind and body can be a hormonal mess. Using laxatives, taking deit pills or starving yourself will simply aggravate these effects.

A proper diet is vital for the production of breast milk. A healthy diet is necessary for the production of enogh breast milk. Breastfeeding requires an extra 200-500 calories a day. This is one reason the body stores extra fat during pregnancy. The purpose is to fuel the body for producing breast milk. Breastfeeding may mean eating more calories but at the same time it will allow you to burn 500 calories daily.

Your metabolism slows down a lot when you choose to starve yourself to lose weight. This will cause you to feel sluggish and lethargic. You won't be able to take care of your kids. You should never deprive yourself to lose weight.

It's just too costly for many of us to afford the right team to make us look our best. Personal trainers, stylists and makeup artists are not within most of our budgets! Like what normal people do, we should find healthy ways to lose weight gradually.

Women gain, on average, 25-30 pounds while pregnant. Usually the birthing process will get rid of about half of that. Eating a healthy diet is foremost when trying to lose that extra pregnancy weight. This is also vital if you are breastfeeding. A diet with 2000 calories is perfect.

Moderate exercise done carefully and slowly will also regain your pre-baby body. Allow your body time to heal. Having a baby can be very strenuous on the body. You are not helping your body by immediately returning to a heavy duty exercise routine.

Don't listen to the Hollywood guit when your trying to lose the baby weight faster than is healthy. I know that can be easier said than done, but think of your child. So to be the best mother you can you want to be healthy and happy. Fad diets and starving yourself are not going to help you loose weight.

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