Why Exercise?
Losing your pregnancy weight is not the only benefit to exercising postpartum. Just as in your pregnancy, postnatal fitness can help ease a host of discomforts simply by increasing your circulation. Exercise can also help with any postpartum depression you might be experiencing. Plus, if you maintain your exercise, you will be providing your children with an excellent example of how to stay healthy. To maximize the benefits of your exercise, try to stick to a well-balanced, healthy diet. And remember, whenever you work out, always drink plenty of water, warm-up and cool-down properly - and never exercise to the point of exhaustion.
The Benefits of Exercise
The amount and quality of food you eat after giving birth has a big impact on your weight and health. The same applies to exercise, so long as you don't overdo it (always consult your doctor before starting).
• Exercise assists postpartum weight loss.
• Exercise helps to minimize postpartum depression.
• Exercise helps you to adapt to your new situation.
• Exercise does not interfere with your ability to breast-feed. Breast milk is unaffected.
Weight Loss Tips!
• Be realistic - Moms who set themselves realistic goals do much better than those who don't.
• Be patient - Allow yourself 3 months before embarking on any strict weight reducing diet. Allow
yourself at least 8 months to regain your pre-pregnancy weight. Under no circumstances try to starve
yourself thinner. It's guaranteed to fail.
• Avoid all fad diets
Choose a low fat, healthy eating-plan.
• Get whatever help you can
Involve your partner or join a local support group
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