Your Postpartum Weight-Loss Plan: 4 Ways to Stick To It
The frustration might be setting in: After all, you gave birth five months ago and you still haven't lost all your pregnancy weight. Well, don't give up. Lots of moms take lots of time to lose what they've gained, and patience is the key to shedding those stubborn pounds.
If you haven't done so already, set a realistic goal for yourself — say, losing one pound per week. Work toward it by following a sensible weight-loss diet (the Postpartum Diet has all the nutrients you need; add about 300 calories a day if you're nursing), and by exercising regularly. Regular is the operative word here — working out for at least 30-minutes three times a week is essential to your overall efforts.
Find an activity you enjoy — jogging, yoga, cycling, swimming, even walking works — and plan it into your week. You'll get in shape even faster if you add a little extra activity into your daily routine. For example, leave the car in the garage and take the baby in his stroller for nearby errands. When you do drive, park a bit farther away than usual, and take the stairs instead of the elevator whenever you can. Every step counts toward your ultimate goal of burning more calories than you take in.
Get your partner on board, too. Instead of watching TV, take a walk tonight. And together, make a commitment to rid your fridge and pantry of high-fat foods; then stock up on fruits and veggies, whole grains, and low-fat dairy products and lean meats, poultry, and fish that are good for you (no matter what you weigh).
Most importantly, keep a positive attitude. Focus on what you've accomplished so far (like having a baby and the weight you've already lost). And remember that just because you aren't at your prepregnancy weight yet doesn't mean you can't look fabulous. If your skinny clothes are still too skinny, buy a couple of fun things that you'll enjoy wearing as you make progress toward your goal. A new haircut or makeup can also perk you up as you slim down.
tulah.. susah tul nak turun kan.. especially tang perut ni.. degilnye..
ReplyDeletethanks for the article..
kena kuatkan tekad ni.. huhu..
ni yg tak jadi mummy lagi pun dah berlapis2...camno tuh..hehe..jom la kita sama2 flatkan tyre tu balik
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