Having a child changes your life - and your body. Some of the changes are unexpected for the young mothers. Many people wonder when they will return to their previous weight, how to lose weight after pregnancy, when the stomach is reduced and return to the previous figure of any shape.

Looking at the pictures in glossy magazines, it may seem that the star mother out of the hospital in such form, as if he had not been pregnant. In reality it is not so. Pregnancy affects every aspect of the mother's body, and can take up to a year to fully recover. But help yourself to restore the shape and lose weight it is in your power.

Why do I still look pregnant

One of the first things you notice young mothers - the fact that they still look pregnant. This is perfectly normal, since you were a child nine months. From the moment of birth belly begins to decrease, but this is a gradual process. To the queen returned to the original size, it takes about a month. Many women lose between four to ten kilograms in the first two weeks after birth, when the body takes the excess fluid. The same applies to the hips - its volume decreases gradually.

How can I get rid of excess weight after pregnancy

Even if you are ready to immediately begin to play sports or go on a diet, it's important to do it gradually and start with light exercise, so as not to hurt yourself. Even the sports moms should not immediately begin to play sports on the same program. Pregnancy and childbirth - a serious test for the organism, and first you have to recover. Starting exercise can be only with the permission of the doctor and, depending on how the birth took place, should take a month or two before you start to relatively serious exercise.

Breastfeeding can help you lose weight - because it requires about 500 calories a day, and these costs will help you get rid of excess fat. However, if you are breastfeeding, you have to provide yourself and proper nutrition Proper nutrition: I stopped eating at night Needed for energy. Who is the wrong time for a diet - if you restrict your calorie intake, you will be less milk. And if you try to lose weight too quickly (more than a kilogram per week), it can lead to release of toxins that get into breast milk.

However, breast-feeding does not interfere with the exercises. Studies show that moderate exercise does not affect milk production, if you are getting enough calories from food.

Barriers to exercise

Even if you really want to lose weight or exercise, exercise may be difficult for you in the first few months after birth. You may encounter the following difficulties:

• Fatigue. After giving birth, women often feel a lack of energy, especially when breastfeeding. If you feel tired, do not overwork.
• Unpredictable schedules. The first few weeks or months the child's feeding schedule Feeding your baby - optimal breastfeeding   It can be constantly changing, and you find it difficult to schedule time to exercise.
• Temporary restrictions. It may be that you only have a few minutes to practice. In this case, use the time that you have, distribute the exercise during the day.
• Mood swings. During hormonal return to normal, you can experience mood swings, and sometimes it comes up to postpartum depression Depression . Exercise helps improve mood, but should consult a doctor.
• Wines. Many young mothers feel guilty when spending time on, inter alia, on training. It is difficult, but you need to remind yourself that you're a better mother if you strong and healthy. In addition, because you give a child a good example.

Here are some ways to help you incorporate exercise into your schedule:

• Separate training. Divide training into small pieces and do the exercises when you have time for it. These classes are not less effective than long-term training.
• Keep it simple. If you have a few minutes, while the baby sleeps, walk, or climb poprisedayte and go down the stairs. Exercise does not have to be complicated, the main thing - to move.
• Find support. Talk to friends, family members or neighbors, ask how they managed to keep himself in shape after childbirth. You probably hear a lot of interesting tips.
• Focus on the important things. Women often experience stress on the fact that their body is not similar to what it was before. But it is important to remember that everything will return to normal, even if you do not exactly look like the old. Allow yourself to enjoy your baby and your body, even in your dreams, something looked different.

Experts believe that if you had a normal level of activity prior to pregnancy and delivery were normal, you can start walking and restorative exercises for the abs, back and pelvis, as soon as will feel able to do so. If you had a cesarean section, you have to wait a few weeks before starting any exercise.

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