How to Lose Weight after You Stop Breast Feeding
>> Dec 7, 2016
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Have you started to notice
more of a bulge since you stopped breastfeeding? While weaning our babies, we
need to consume more calories, so when this period ends our calorie needs
plummet and many women find themselves picking up weight. This is why it's important
to reassess your lifestyle after breastfeeding to ensure you stay on track.
Here are six simple ways to keep the weight off and get your post-baby body
back on track.
1. Get Active With Your Baby's Stroller
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Push that post baby weight
gain into the past by taking advantage of your baby’s stroller. Use your daily
walk with your city select double stroller to get a fun and effective full body
workout. From walking or lunges, there are tons of other ways you can
incorporate your baby's stroller into your exercise routine. From squats to a single arm chestpress,
there are countless ways to get fit while taking your newborn out for a stroll
on the town.
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Besides keeping the weight
off, one of the other main concerns for breastfeeding mothers is the effect it
has on their breasts. Luckily, there are breast exercises you can do after
pregnancy to build up your chest muscles. One of the best ways to do this is to
start swimming. Breaststroke will shape your bustline while toning up your
whole body. Your pectoral muscles will get a solid workout and give your
breasts a firm foundation to return to their perky former selves.
3. Drop Your Excess Weight By Lifting Your Baby
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Training with weights is
one of the best ways to speed up your metabolism and tone your muscles. But
instead of hitting the gym right after the weaning period, use your baby
instead. Hold your newborn to your chest and do lunges, lie on your back and
slowly press your baby towards the ceiling, or do lunges behind your city select double stroller on your daily walk. Exercising
with your baby is the perfect way to bond while still reaping the benefits of
an effective routine.
4. Connect With Other Moms
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Getting back into the
routine of exercise after giving birth can be a daunting task. Without people
to hold you accountable it can be all too easy to make up excuses about why you
can't go to the gym. A fun way around this is to connect with other mums and
join a group fitness class. Whether it's pilates, spinning or a morning run,
having other women around to encourage you will help you keep off that post
breastfeeding weight gain.
5. Load Up On Water
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It’s no secret that
drinking water has loads of health benefits. It prevents you from getting
dehydrated, keeps your skin looking great, fills you up between meals and it
speeds up your metabolism. To shed that baby weight make sure you are drinking
enough water throughout the day. Use the colour of your urine as a guide, it
should be relatively clear and you should be going to the bathroom every three
to four hours.
6. Get Your Diet Back On Track
As a new mum, being
showered with homemade meals and indulgent desserts can make it tough to have
self-control. But getting your diet under control after breastfeeding is key to
keeping the weight off. To avoid deficiencies that are common after pregnancy,
don't avoid any food group. Now is the time to eat them all - in moderation.
Limit your fat and sugar intake and stock up on low-fat milk and keep
high-fiber snacks like figs or raisins to fill up and help with digestion.
There you have it. Stop
making excuses, stop feeling dissatisfied with your body and squeeze in that
quickie workout. Whether it's with your baby, your friends or a session in the
pool there are numerous ways to keep your post-breastfeeding weight at bay.
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