Tips To Recover Your Figure After Pregnancy – You Are Parents

Sometimes we find with surprise that for you, as for many women, it seems impossible to recover your figure after pregnancy.  In 9 months you gain a few pounds and they do not always disappear once the baby comes out of the womb.

With the following tips, you will have very powerful tools to lose the extra weight gained during pregnancy and get back in shape in no time. Take note and find the silhouette you proudly wore before.

Tips for recovering your figure after pregnancy

Naturally, having a physical fitness program adapted to the state of your body after pregnancy is fundamental to losing weight. It must be supplemented by a suitable diet and good eating habits.

Start sharing your healthy lifestyle habits with your family members so that everyone has a great quality of life. Also remember that if you choose to  breastfeed,  you need to take care of every food you eat. Feed yourself well to get the best for your baby.

1.  Get up and do some physical activity. Many mothers who have just given birth feel sleepy and more tired than usual, but this is no reason to stay in bed. Try to do gentle activities at the beginning and then start a more intense routine 6 weeks after the  baby is born, or a few more weeks if you have had a cesarean section.

2. If possible, breastfeed your baby. For breastfeeding you will need to consume about 500 calories more than usual, but during this process between 600 and 800 calories are burned daily. When you stop breastfeeding your baby, remember to make the necessary changes in your diet to avoid nutritional imbalances.

3.  Lift weights and strengthen all of your muscles. Lifting weights is one of the most effective ways to speed up the functioning of the metabolism. To perform this type of exercise, you don’t necessarily have to go to the gym, you can practice it at home using the items you have at hand.

4.  Control the intake of calories and fat. One of the most effective ways to recover your body shape after pregnancy is  to not consume empty calories like those found in sodas and processed foods. Replace all of these foods with lean protein, whole grains, low-fat vegetables and dairy products.

5.  Distribute your food well over the day. It is also strongly recommended that you eat several small portions of food every day, and not just one large portion. The effect of this very simple action is to keep blood sugar levels under control and to avoid exceeding the recommended daily amount of food.

6.  Take a nap. One of the most effective ways to shed the pounds you gain during pregnancy is to get enough sleep. Disorderly sleep cycles that occur after pregnancy can alter metabolism and make it harder to lose weight. If you can, go with your baby during one of his daily naps to regain energy.

7. Eat healthy snacks. By eating a lot of sugars between meals, you immediately lose control of your blood sugar and increase your anxiety. To avoid temptation, always keep a sweet snack on hand, such as fruit, yogurt or a little skimmed milk. Another important recommendation in this regard is to consume foods high in  fiber  like raisins or wholegrain cookies, which improve your digestion and keep you full for much longer.

8. Exercise with other mothers. One socially and physically beneficial measure for you is to establish a physical activity group that you can train in often. Rediscover your social life and take advantage of this time to exercise and change your mind; exercise is one of the most effective ways to relax yourself. Remember that you can involve your baby in any of these physical activities.