| It is normal to gain weight during pregnancy as it | | | | as possible. Go for foods with high quantity of |
| indicates that both - you and your baby are | | | | fiber so that you get important nutrients and also |
| getting adequate nutrition. However, many new | | | | feel full. |
| moms find losing weight a big problem after | | | | - Opt for low-fat dairy products, such as yoghurt |
| pregnancy. Do you know it is not healthy to start | | | | and skimmed milk. The best sources of protein |
| with a crash diet immediately after your delivery? | | | | include lean cuts of beef and pork, fish, and beans. |
| This can lead to major health problems and may | | | | - Junk food is not good for you, so avoid storing |
| also cause post partum depression. Your body | | | | junk food items in your refrigerator. Never skip |
| requires an adequate supply of nutrients even | | | | meals as you may deprive yourself from vital |
| after pregnancy in order to recover. In fact, you | | | | nutrients. |
| need to have a better supply of nutrients if you | | | | - Keep yourself busy with the baby so that you |
| are breastfeeding your baby. Also you are losing | | | | have less time to think about food. You should |
| additional 500 calories every day if you are | | | | eat only when you feel hungry and not when you |
| breastfeeding. So, don't rush, when you can lose | | | | feel tempted to do so. |
| weight safely. | | | | - Feed your baby before you start exercising. |
| Often doctors recommend you not to aim at | | | | Avoid vigorous exercise such as jumping and |
| strenuous exercise schedule for a period of six | | | | jarring motions. Instead, opt for walking as the |
| weeks. However, you can opt for walking to | | | | safest exercise. Take your baby along in a stroller |
| improve your health and stamina. Walking will also | | | | or baby carrier and walk in a non-polluted area |
| help you lose weight and deal with post partum | | | | around your locality. |
| depression. | | | | - Go for abdominal exercises to strengthen your |
| Tips on losing weight | | | | abdominal muscles. |
| - Get as many fruits, vegetables and whole grains | | | | |