Sensible Weight Loss Whilst Breast Feeding

Many women have a hard time losing weight post pregnancy, but
there is light at the end of the tunnel.

"I've always believed if it took you 9 months to gain it, give
yourself 9 months to get rid of it"

Have NO high expectations of this quick weight loss diets and
fads, as it could be detrimental to your health and of your
child's.

Enjoy the time you have with no worry or hassles in the first
few weeks as this time is best spent bonding with your new baby,
and for you to recover mentally and physically after the birth.

Breastfeeding is the most natural and healthy way of nourishing
your new baby. A mother's breast milk provides sufficient
nutrients and a certain amount of antibodies from the mother
that may help the baby to resist infections.

A mother has to eat double the amount of calories per day to
sustain a high quality supply of breast milk. But don't let that
fool you into eating whatever is in sight. By simply making sure
that you remain well nourished by eating a healthy diet, gentle
exercise and eating small snacks regularly and at least drinking
2 litres of water a day.

These things combined have shown to assist in gradual weight
loss whilst providing an adequate supply of quality breast milk
for your baby.

Breast milk is the primary source of food for a baby up until
the age of 6months that's when the infants iron stores are
starting to run low. This is when solids are slowly introduced.

During this 6 month period and beyond, breastfeeding has many
health benefits for the mother. One being the closeness that a
mother and baby feel while feeding, the calming effect it has on
him/her and the retracting of the mother's uterus, back to post
pregnancy size.

For many mothers breastfeeding along with a healthy diet is the
perfect combination for steady weight loss.

Breastfeeding places a great demand on mother's blood sugar
supply and if the diet is not adequate in complex carbohydrate
foods, sugar cravings and extreme hunger may occur.

By eating 3 healthy small portioned meals a day with snacks in
between you will be soon on your way to a slimmer you. Eating
every two to three hours helps maintain a good blood sugar
supply and controls hunger.

Some simple suggestions for snack foods are:

Full Fat Yoghurt's
Lots of fresh fruit & vegetables
Rice crackers and cheeses
At least 2 litres of water per day

Foods to avoid when the cravings attack are:

Refined foods i.e. fast foods
Low fat foods (not giving you the calories to supply quality
milk)
Sweet biscuit, cakes
Soft drinks, coffee & cordials

Don't expect the weight to just drop off, it takes time we all
know that, but by following these basic steps you will be
heading in the right direction to a slimmer you . Also If you
start a short exercise regime each day you and take a little
stroll you will start to see a compounding improvement in your
weight loss.

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