| When you start a program to lose weight after birth, | | | | Start a regular program of exercise. This will probably |
| your main priority is to make sure you have the | | | | be very difficult at first, especially with the new routines |
| energy to take care of the needs of both you and | | | | associated with the baby. Start slow and increase |
| your baby. This must take first priority regardless of | | | | your routine as your strength and stamina return to a |
| your new weight loss routine. Improve your eating | | | | more normal level. When the baby is a little older you |
| habits and make sure you get adequate and balanced | | | | can take him or her for little walk while pushing the |
| nutrition for you and your baby, especially if your | | | | stroller. Another chance to bond with your baby and |
| breast feeding. Just starting a healthy eating routine will | | | | get some exercise. Remember that it took nine month |
| accomplish most of your fat loss goals. If you include a | | | | to put on the weight so why not give it nine months to |
| regular routine of light exercise, you will also burn more | | | | come off. |
| body fat and slim down. | | | | A few last words about eating right in order to lose |
| How to Lose Weight After Having a Baby. | | | | weight after birth. Always eat foods like oatmeal with |
| Start a routine of eating at least 5 small meals a day. | | | | yogurt and eggs for breakfast. Foods like these |
| Do not include junk food, fried food or foods high in | | | | contain complex carbohydrates with fiber and protein. |
| sugar in any of these meals. Instead, start eating fresh | | | | Stay away from fast foods and sugary foods like |
| wholesome foods - but in smaller portions. Include at | | | | donuts and cookies. Sugary foods cause an insulin |
| least 2 servings of fruits and 5 servings of vegetables | | | | spike which an hour later results in a sugar low and |
| to make sure you meet your daily fiber needs. Never | | | | feeling totally down. Take your mind off food by doing |
| have a second serving. Drink lots of water, at least 8 - | | | | things like exercising, walking or doing something you |
| 8oz, glasses a day. Stay away from sugary drinks | | | | enjoy. |
| and sodas., drink more water. | | | | |