Tips for Losing Weight After Pregnancy

After the arrival of the child in the women's life every woman wants to regain the previous shape. Losing weight after the delivery is not only important for looking good but it can also protect you from the diseases as being overweight is the root cause of getting problems like heart diseases and diabetes. But for this some important points should be kept in mind which can provide a healthy weight loss and the weight loss should not be on the cost of your health. Post pregnancy is the very crucial period in the women's life and needs proper care and attention.

On an average a woman gains 12-15 kg of weight during the pregnancy. A healthy diet along with exercise is very important for the weight loss after the delivery. A moderate cut down in the calories is required for the weight loss after the pregnancy. But don’t start counting your calories immediately after the baby is born. You need adequate calories for the energy and if you are breast feeding the child then also diet should be rich in nutrients and calories.

A weight loss diet should be started after the six months of delivery so that by that time your child starts taking weaning foods. Never skip the meals to lose the weight rather take the small and frequent meals throughout the day to lose the weight. Take the foods which are rich in fiber like salads, fresh fruits and vegetables. These can also be a very healthy snack options and will be filling too. Some important minerals like calcium and iron should not be lacking in the diet and take the foods rich in these nutrients like milk and milk products, green leafy vegetables, nuts and oilseeds, carrots, beetroot, eggs and lean meat. Weight loss will be healthy if 2-3 kilos are lost in a month.

Tummy is the most prominent and difficult area which takes time and efforts to regain the shape. For this exercise along with diet plays an important role. Light exercises like walk and aerobics can be a good idea to start with. Do not overexert your body and stop exercising whenever feel uncomfortable. Following are some of the specific exercises which can be beneficial for a flat tummy but start these exercises under the guidance of an expert:

Basic Crunches: Lie on your back with your knees bent and your feet on the floor. Place your hands behind your head and slowly curl upward until your shoulder blades are off the floor. You do not need to come all the way up as in a traditional sit up. A crunch is very beneficial for the abdominal muscles and it also offers a better back support than a sit up.

Scissor Kicks: Lye on the floor. Place your hands under your buttocks and keep your back passed against the floor. Raise one leg about 10 inches off the ground and slowly lower it back down. As you lower the one leg, raise the other.

Pelvic Tilt: Lie on your back with your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor. Inhale and allow your abdomen to expand. As you breathe out, pull your abdominal muscles in and try to flatten the small of your back towards the floor and then release.