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natural tendency to eat more during pregnancy arises out of the myth
that a woman should eat more to feed the unborn baby as well. All
pregnancies result in some amount of weight gain which is quite
natural. But when the gain is more than what is actually desired the
result could be a disaster after delivery. Fascination of
becoming a mother gets replaced by frustration when women face hard
times to loose weight gained during pregnancy.
Women tend to feel unattractive due to their bulging tummies during
pregnancy. This should not be the case and women should try and
attempt to look their best during and after pregnancy. They should take
the pregnancy as a matter of pride for being able to give birth and
create a new human rather than feel it as a burden of bearing a child
and struggle to keep themselves fit. There are many ways to keep the
unwanted fat away during pregnancy and reduce the gained weight after
delivery.
Tips for Weight Control
Normally a woman gains about 40-60 pounds
during their 9 months period of pregnancy. Half of this weight increase
is shed at the time of delivery. It is the other half which requires
sincere efforts on your part to get rid of. Unless you have the
motivation and the desire to get rid of the excess weight, it is a life
long struggle with the weight gained during pregnancy. Extra efforts
and dedicated exercise regime with diet control is required to bring
the body back to shape. Unless extra efforts are made, it would
be impossible to remove this excess burden which will keep on growing
with each pregnancy and very soon you will find your self
unrecognizable in front of the mirror.
The first lesson of weight control is to eat sensibly. Get a diet chart
prepared by your doctor and follow it properly. Crash dieting is
not recommended for reduction of pregnancy related weight. This is not
only bad for your health but also for your baby in case you are
breastfeeding. Balanced diet consisting of highly nutritious food
containing a lot of greens, vegetable and fruits is recommended. High
fiber content in food is also recommended as it will give you a
fulfilling feeling and also prevent constipation.
The second and most important lesson of weight control is a strict
exercise regime during and after pregnancy. Your doctor will prescribe
you safe exercises which you must do while pregnant. A different set of
exercises will be required to be done after delivery to ensure gradual
loss of weight gained during pregnancy. The doctor will prescribe such
exercise which is safe for you to do after the child birth based on
your medical history. The doctor will also guide you how and when to
shift gears in your exercise program so that your weight loss is
optimal.
Along with your regular weight loss program, you can also engage in
activities like swimming, yoga and walking with advice from your doctor.
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