Lose Baby Fat
How to lose baby fat?
Losing baby fat is the first thing on a woman’s agenda, just after giving birth, apart from attending to the baby’s needs. Getting back to the pre-pregnancy body can take time and unrealistic stories of celebrities getting back into shape have to be ignored. Gradual approach is healthier and also helps in the long run. Some sure-shot methods can aid in the postpartum weight loss, but all this has to be done only after consulting a physician.
Breastfeeding: One way to lose baby fat and also keep the baby healthy is to breastfeed, as it burns 600 to 800 calories. It is essential for the mother to ensure an intake of about 2700 calories while breastfeeding, so that the energy and nutrients can be restored to her body. Losing around 0.5 kg to 1 kg per week is normal, though losing more than this could affect the quality or quantity of the milk production that can leave the baby hungry and less nourished. Research also suggests that longer time of breastfeeding can help keep the weight off for a longer time.
Diet to lose baby fat: Diet during the postpartum period is an important way to cope with the demands of baby feeds and sleep cycles. Eating a sensible and balanced diet and not including the grab-and-go type of foods is the best way to lose baby fat and get healthy in the long run. The following tips are simple ways to lose baby weight or postpartum weight.
- Never skip breakfast in the morning. Take meals on time, with small portions taken more frequently.
- Take at least 3-4 liters of water per day. Intake of water helps in keeping muscles hydrated, aids in digestion, improves metabolism and also keeps up emotional balance.
- Calorie-counting while choosing the foods to eat can help in getting right nutrients as well as keeping the stomach full.
- Including fiber rich foods such as legumes, lentils, oats, etc can help feel full and also supply the right nutrients.
- Eat healthy snacks like low-fat milk, yogurt and nuts. This helps keep away food cravings.
- Keep lots of fruits and vegetables handy, and have at least five portions of this kind of food.
- Include carbohydrates in diet, like bread, rice and pasta, preferably whole grain varieties.
- Resist the urge to grab any unhealthy snack to meet those untimely hunger pangs.
- Avoid sugary foods, takeaways, biscuits and fizzy drinks.
- Take care to provide the body with at least 2700 calories if breastfeeding, and about 2000 calories if not.
