Women gain weight during pregnancy. Excuse me for this “duh” moment – everyone knows that while a baby is developing, it is expected that women gain weight. We hope you gain the normal 25-35 pounds.
This blog entry is about AFTER pregnancy, when you MUST lose that added weight!
It is important to lose the weight within 12 months after delivery. If you don’t, you can develop what’s called a cardiometabolic profile (elevated blood pressure, insulin resistance, lower good HDL cholesterol and elevated triglycerides). That increases your risk for prediabetes, Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke, cancer and memory problems.
The best way to avoid getting stuck with post-partum weight gain: Avoid putting on excess weight during your pregnancy. But no matter how much you gain, here’s a great meal plan to help you lose the weight and feel more energetic.
–Start your day with a post-pregnancy smoothie containing fruit, grains and seeds; it delivers omega-3, calcium, magnesium, protein and fiber — and tastes great.
–Eat every four hours. Snack on apples, yogurt popsicles, whole-grain cereal, walnuts and almonds.
–Reduce your dinner portions. Serve your meal on a salad, not a dinner, plate. And dish up 1/3 protein, 1/3 100 percent whole grain and 1/3 veggie/fruit.
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