Worried about all the excess baby fat? Want to get back
to your old shape? The first thing that comes to your mind is diet. But do not.
Punishing yourself without eating your favourite foods might actually cause to
gain weight as you are stressed. Eat healthy when you are hungry, but have a
balanced diet. Keep healthy snacks like apple slices etc. If you are
breastfeeding, you need a minimum of 1,800 calories per day.
When you are a mother and nursing, you need the best
nutrition. Pick foods with heavy nutrients but less calories and fat. Fish is a
good choice as it has a very essential omega-3 fatty acid called DHA which is
good for your baby’s brain and neural development. Tuna, salmon etc. are great
sources of DHA. Breastfeeding helping in weight loss is still a debatable
issue.
Don’t over eat even if you are breastfeeding. Drink
water. Hydrate well. Dehydration is much worse than you think. It also helps
you control your hunger to a certain extent. Going to bathroom every four hours
means you are drinking enough.
Diet comes hand-in-hand with exercise. You have to do
aerobic exercises to keep your bones and muscles strong. Do strength training
exercises too. Exercise helps to leave depression, stress, and gives good sleep
apart from weight loss benefits.
Good sleeps is tough with your baby around but try to get
at least seven or eight hours of sleep. Cortisol, stress hormones etc. can
cause weight gain. It is released when you are tired. Sleeping with your baby
i.e. when she/he sleeps is a good idea. At least you can sleep uninterrupted
for that time. Nap during day if you get a chance. Getting expert advice from a
doctor/ dietician is also a good option.
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