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Be Careful About Your Post Pregnancy Diet
December 20, 2007
Apurva Shree
American Chronicle

Your body needs time to heal from the changes it has gone through pregnancy and post pregnancy diet plays a major role in the healing. In a hurry to resume work after pregnancy, most women go on crash diet after delivery. This kind of sudden weight loss after pregnancy can be very unhealthy for new moms.

You must wait until your two months checkup post pregnancy is done and then make a weight loss plan in consultation with your doctor.

If you are breast feeding, your breast milk can get affected by this crash diet. You need a solid intake of nutrients, to keep both your baby and you well nourished. Exercising and dieting in this post pregnancy period can sap your energy levels and you might not be able to give your best to the baby.

In order to get their pre- pregnancy figure, some women over-exert them selves. Post pregnancy diet and exercise should be focused towards a healthy weight loss than anything else. Some parts of your body like hips or tummy might not retain their original shape so donĚt fret about them.

Exercise Is A Must

The right way to ensure weight loss after pregnancy is to follow a regular exercise routine, along with a proper post pregnancy diet. Once you have decided to get on with your weight loss program, donĚt overdo it in the beginning. Start by light exercise and a low fat diet. Be careful about your calorie intake, do not reduce the calories or else you will start feeling weak.

Choose foods, which have low fat and high protein content. Increase the intake of fibrous foods like, fruits and drink lots of fluids. It is important to keep yourself hydrated while you are exercising. Citrus fruits are also very good, as they are high on fiber as well as fluid. Include a lot of green leafy vegetables in your diet, as they are a very rich source of iron.

Remember, dieting does not mean starving yourself. You must eat at regular intervals, as it helps increase your metabolism. Milk, cereals and salads are good sources of nutrition. Reduce the pace at which you are eating, that will also reduce your intake, as you will experience when your stomach is full. DonĚt indulge in watching TV or reading while you are eating, as you tend to eat more when you are distracted.

Increase your water intake to at least 10 liters a day. Water is the best form of fluid, as it detoxifies your body by washing away all the toxins.

Remember That Your Daily Meals Must Include

Plenty of fruits

Green leafy vegetables

Rich sources of protein like milk, tofu, soybean etc.

Cereals and pulses should also be incorporated

Remember to avoid high fat food, fried food and junk food. Reducing your sugar intake will also help reduce weight

Taking care of your post pregnancy diet and trying to reduce weight in a healthy way might take a little longer, but it is the safest way of losing weight after pregnancy.

Post pregnancy period you might be contemplating that yu should resume work. Weight loss after pregnancy and post pregnancy diet must be also on your mind. The doctor is the best person to guide you for all this.