Diet to Lose Baby Weight Post Pregnancy

Do you feel frustrated with the weight you’ve gained during pregnancy and now want to shed it? I’ll let you in on a secret: patience is the key. Don't be in a hurry; wait till your baby turns 6 months old, and will start taking top feeds and not be dependent solely on you. Celebrities have personal trainers and an army at their disposal to guide them through baby weight loss. What we have for you are some handy child weight loss tips or diet plan that will get you that much closer to the body you always wanted.

What Should Be Baby Weight Loss Diet Plan Post Delivery?

1. Say 'No' to Crash Diets: Your body has gone through a lot of mental and physical changes in the past nine months, and hence you need to go slow. Also, as you will be breastfeeding your baby it is extremely important to keep tab of your diet. Depriving yourself of adequate food or starving yourself will affect your health and ultimately the health of your little one. Eat a well-balanced diet, with small and frequent meals, and make sure that you do not dip to less than 2,000 Kcal per day.

     #ParentuneTip: Feeling hungry? Have fruit, salad sticks, whole wheat crackers, a cup of Greek yogurt or a handful of roasted sunflower/pumpkin seeds. 

2. Breastfeeding is the Best: Many studies have advocated that breastfeeding can help in losing post-baby weight faster. Usually, when you’re breastfeeding, you need to consume about 2800-3000 calories a day. Make sure these calories come from nutritious foods (fruits, vegetables, oats, daliya, brown rice, milk, paneer, yogurt and so on). Stay away from refined, processed and sugary foods as these are just going to add on more kilos rather than doing any good to your body.

3. Maximize on Nutrition: When you’re nursing it’s extremely important to eat protein and fiber-rich food that will also benefit your child. Protein-containing foods like milk, paneer, and yogurt are great sources of calcium too. Apart from these chicken, beans, dal, fish (a great source of omega 3 fatty acids!) are important for your body. 

    #ParentuneTip: Don't forget to include almonds/walnuts/sunflower seeds/flax-seeds/chia seeds as these are energy dense and help in keeping you full for longer.

4. Keep Yourself Hydrated: A good amount of water goes into the production of breast milk and not drinking enough can make you feel dehydrated. Drinking enough water shall speed up your metabolism and keep you full, so consume at least 8-10 glasses of water a day and go up to 15 glasses if needed.

5. Beauty Sleep: This might seem next to impossible but not getting enough sleep can make your weight loss journey difficult. While you’re on 24x7 baby duty, getting enough sleep is necessary. Sleep deprivation can lead to stress and ultimately the production of the hormone Cortisol, capable of creating havoc in the entire body. 

    #ParentuneTip: You should be sleeping for about 7-8 hours every day; take naps whenever your baby sleeps and catch as many naps as you can during the day.

6. Exercising is Fun: Exercising is necessary, of course! But before you think of slipping on those gym shoes don't forget to consult your doctor. You can start with aerobics and strength training, which will help in burning excess calories. Start with going for a walk for at least 30-35 minutes(break it up into two parts if required) a day to get your body going.

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