5 Effective Tips to Lose Weight After Pregnancy (Video)
- Breastfeed your baby
- Your body burns around 300-500 extra calories each day to produce milk.
- This is equivalent to a 45-60 minute intense workout session.
- Monitor your calorie intake:
- Use a mobile calorie tracking app
- Maintain a food diary
- Avoid added sugar and refined carbs: They are high in calories and can increase weight. Popular sources of added sugars include:
- Biscuits, Cakes, Pastries
- White flour
- Fruit juice, Sugary drinks
- Any refined sugar
Reduce your sugar intake by avoiding processed foods and sticking to fresh fruits, vegetables, legumes, fish, eggs, nuts, yogurt
- Do cardio exercises: Moving your body can help you burn extra calories. Do cardio such as:
- Walking
- Jogging
- Running
- Cycling
- Interval training
- Include protein in your diet:
- Decrease appetite
- Boost metabolism
- Reduce calorie intake
- Healthy sources of protein include:
- Eggs
- Lean meats
- Low mercury fish
- Legumes
- Dairy products
- Nuts and seeds
Keep your goals realistic. Eat healthy, nutritious food. Do Pregnancy friendly exercise regularly. Stay hydrated and rest.