Lose Weight: 02/24/13

Extreme Weight Loss Methods For Events

You can use extreme weight loss methods to shed the bulk hanging from your waist, hips and chin to look smarter and prettier. The loss of weight is a gradual process which requires consistency. Some people are too desperate and impatient to lose weight, hence they seek short cuts. Extreme weight loss methods are meant for such people. These people are usually keener to lose weight for special occasions such as weddings, parties, prom nights and dates.

The most popular form of losing weight on a short notice is starvation, which is employed by some of the most famous fashion models and celebrities. Dieters can be more interested in finding the easier way of shedding their calories rather progressing slowly with the traditional method of eating healthily and exercising regularly.

There are some people who wish to reduce weight but they cannot seem to do so despite the extreme weight loss methods that they have applied on themselves. One of these methods, however, works well for them and that method is liposuction. The fatty tissue under skin is removed using a tube. This is more like surgery that a diet which is done under local or general anesthesia. For the general public, action such as this does not guarantee a definitive weight loss. Chances are that those who undergo this process need to go through several surgeries before their skin evens out and looks smooth. This may cost a lot to the person and also may leave him unsatisfied.

Some people also take excessive drugs for losing weight. This is a very unnatural way to reduce body mass since it may also have side effects which can lead to severe internal problems and diseases. Many vital organs of your body cease to work and you may also have mental and physical disability if you do not understand the gravity of taking too many drugs.
Extreme weight loss methods which cause such severe problems and damage your own body are not advised on the whole to put into practice. You may never realize the damage these drugs are having on your body because the symptoms will start to appear gradually. There could be times when you would lose so much weight that you will start feeling weak and nauseated. This is not at all normal in any circumstance.

There is another method often introduced to people who have digestive issues. This method is known as the detox diet. The dieter is given a liquid or juice in the form of syrup which he takes for a limited time period in order to clear the digestive system. You will stop feeling hungry because of the nutrients present in the liquid which replace the hunger of the dieter. However, once the problem is solved and you resume back to eating a solid diet, the weight is likely to start to be regained. This should therefore be used as a very temporary method.

Some people also take injections as one of the extreme diet methods. This might seem to be a very tempting method but it is not approved by the FDA. Hence it is better to opt for a traditional way of losing weight than these short cuts.

How To Lose Weight While Pregnant - 3 Tips To Help You Lose Weight While Pregnant

Putting on extra weight while pregnant is, as we all know, part and parcel of the whole process. And it has it's plus points too - those bigger boobs make your hubby feel like a kid at Christmas! :)

But what is a normal and appropriate amount of weight to gain while pregnant? Are there any ways that we can safely lose weight while pregnant? What can you do now that will make your labour easier and help you get back to your pre-pregnant weight super fast when your little bundle of joy finally arrives?

Are you really overweight?

These days it's easy to get sucked into the media's image of what a mum-to-be should look like, what with all these celebrity toothpicks, as I like to call them, having no more than a small bump, whilst being on some faddy diet. I must stress that pregnancy is definitely not the time to be going on a strict weight loss diet. What you need is to ascertain what a suitable pregnancy weight is for you, and then take steps to try to maintain it and increase your health and the health of your baby.

Everybody is different, and every woman's body will react differently while pregnant. An average weight gain for a full term pregnancy is anywhere between 25-45 pounds, which includes the increase in the mother's blood volume, the size of the uterus, the placenta, various fluids and the baby. This is an average figure so there will be much variation either side. Check with your doctor for more advice on your optimum weight.

How to lose weight while pregnant Tip no.1 - Control Your Cravings

Cravings are one of the hardest things to deal with during pregnancy, and annoyingly, one of the biggest contributors to excessive weight gain. Waking up in the middle of the night yearning for chocolate, or ice cream with gherkins, is a well-known part of pregnancy. However, these cravings, while healthy and perfectly normal, can be controlled and there are even certain foods that can reduce your cravings. Eating foods with a low Glycemic Index (GI) can help balance your blood sugar levels and reduce the highs and lows that many women suffer throughout the day, due to their slow release of energy. This can help you in reducing the onset of any excess pounds and begin to help you lose weight while pregnant.

By craving foods with high sugar and glucose levels a vicious circle can be created because they will often make the cravings worse, affect your mood and contribute to excess weight gain.

How to lose weight while pregnant Tip no.2 - Eat More Often

"Hang on, didn't you just tell me to control my cravings Now you're telling me that eating more often will help me lose weight while pregnant? Are you out of your mind?"

This kind of sounds counter-intuitive doesn't it? The idea though is that you'll be eating smaller portions more regularly instead of 2-3 large meals a day. By doing this you're not consuming any extra unnecessary calories, but are feeding your body and the baby more regularly. This will help keep your metabolism and blood sugar at consistent levels and keep you energised throughout the day.

And yes, I am out of my mind but not because of this! ;)

How to lose weight while pregnant Tip no.3 - Exercise

Exercising regularly during pregnancy was once frowned upon, but now has seen to be a great way to stay in shape and lose weight while pregnant, avoid the aches and pains common with weight gain, and can increase energy, flexibility and make your labour significantly easier (thank goodness!).

Walking and swimming are excellent low-impact ways to keep you fit and healthy and maintaining a balanced weight while pregnant. The buoyancy you'll find in the pool will often come as a relief and an aid to your daily routine and let's you get some fantastic exercise without putting stress on your body or the baby's.

Stationary cycling is also a great way to get some low-impact exercise and build stamina.
Yoga and Pilates can be beneficial and effective ways to lose weight while pregnant but make sure you find a suitably experienced instructor who has specialised in dealing with pregnant women.

Again it's always best to check with your doctor on the intensity of your workouts, for instance, if you exercised regularly before you were pregnant then your workouts will be notably different to someone who didn't.

There's no need to go through your pregnancy feeling overweight, unattractive and lacking energy. There are many more simple steps you can take to help you lose weight safely while pregnant, and have an easier labour.

How to Lose Weight Fast: 14 Things You Can Do to Lose Weight Quickly!

Everyone wants to know how to lose weight fast. We know the usual "watch your diet and exercise regularly" routine. But if it is as simple as that, then there wouldn't be so many fat people in this world!

Amidst all the lies and hype surrounding the weight loss industry, it can be hard to separate the hype and lies from the truth. That's why in today's article, I'm going to share with you 14 things you must do to lose weight fast. Following these 14 tips will help you to lose weight safely and stay lean all year-round.

WARNING: SOME OF THE INFORMATION YOU ARE ABOUT TO READ MAY CONTRADICT WHAT YOU KNOW ABOUT WEIGHT LOSS.

How To Lose Weight Fast Tip #1: Stop eating only salads

This is a well-known habit especially among female office workers. You order a big salad with nothing but greens. Your colleagues see what you eat and applaud your efforts to lose weight.
But before 2pm, you get hungry and start looking for cookies and chocolates to snack. How's that for one step forward and two steps back in your fat loss attempt? While there's nothing wrong with having salads for lunch, you should add some good clean protein such as eggs and chicken breasts and also good fats such as avocados or guacamole into your salads as well. Remember this: Every meal should have a protein element. These protein and fat make you feel more satisfied after the meal and will sustain your blood sugar levels for a longer period so you won't be looking for unhealthy snacks around the office right after lunch.

How To Lose Weight Fast Tip #2: Replace all the unhealthy snacks at home and in your office

Contrary to popular belief, snacking is actually productive for fat loss. Snacking on healthy snacks in between meals will help maintain a steady blood glucose level and also keep your metabolism elevated. Since people snack on convenience and the general availability of food around them, it is important to keep only healthy snacks such as dark chocolate, nuts, trail mixes, fruits or even beef jerky within easy reach. Throw all the others away. Or give them to a colleague you hate.

How To Lose Weight Fast Tip #3: Start a simple exercise routine

Every fat loss program needs to have an exercise component. It doesn't even have to an actual exercise like jogging or swimming. If you have never exercised before in your life, you can even start something as simple as brisk walking every day for 20 minutes and work up the intensity from there. The main objective is staying active and turning up your metabolism. As you get fitter (and you will), crank up the intensity and challenge your body to reach new heights of fitness.

How To Lose Weight Fast Tip #4: Stop the steady state jogging

If you have been jogging for some time and haven't seen any significant weight loss results, then it's time for you to move on to more challenging exercises. Jogging is a good exercise to build your cardiovascular endurance, but not the best for fat loss. To effective burn fat, you need a workout that elevates your heart rate to at least 80% of your maximum heart rate and burns the most number of calories in the shortest period of time. Full body exercises such as burpees, squats, deadlifts, shoulder presses and rows gives you the most bang for your time spent on exercising. Perform each exercise for 30 seconds with a 30 second break in between for 3 sets before moving onto the next. Do this for 10 - 15 minutes a day and you will see results beyond what you have experienced from months of jogging.

How To Lose Weight Fast Tip #5: Don't avoid carbohydrates completely

When carbs replaced fats as the main contributor of weight gain, many people are avoiding all known types of carbs completely. I personally have a colleague who shuns carbs like the plague. Let me set the record straight. Not all carbs are bad. Our bodies need carbs to function properly. Carbs are our bodies' main source of energy. In fact, our brain functions primarily on carbs. Depriving your body of carbs can have detrimental effects on your body. Every type food has its time and place to be consumed. As a general rule, you should only consume low glycemic carbs such as brown rice, dark leafy vegetables, multi-grain bread, oatmeal, etc. High glycemic foods such as bananas, juices, white rice, potatoes and other processed foods are best consumed only right after an intense exercise.

How To Lose Weight Fast Tip #6: Set realistic and measurable goals

A lot of people give up on a training or fat loss program after a week or so because they did not see the results they were expecting. First of all, you have to remember that you didn't get fat overnight. So you should not expect a miracle weight loss to happen as well. Setting realistic and measurable goals will help keep you motivated and continue towards your ultimate weight loss goal. So what considered as a realistic goal? Losing 0.5-1kg (1-2 lbs) a week is a realistic. Losing half an inch on your waist after two weeks is realistic. Of course, you have to be completely honest with yourself when you are accessing these goals. Ask yourself if you are really following the exercise program religiously? How many times did you cheat on your diet?

How To Lose Weight Fast Tip #7: Focus on building muscle

Some people may disagree with me that exercising and muscle-building is important for fat loss. To me, fat loss is all about changing our body composition - reducing the fat mass and increasing fat-free mass (muscles). Increasing fat-free mass will invariably contribute to the lowering of fat mass. For each pound of muscle your body has, you burn an extra 35-50 calories a day. Fat on the other hand burns only 2 calories per pound. So the more muscle you have, the higher your metabolic rate will be. And contrary to popular belief, having more muscles is what will give your body those sexy curves that the opposite sex desires.

How To Lose Weight Fast Tip #8: Invest in a whey protein or meal replacement supplement

Having 3 meals a day with 3 snacks times in between is not always easy to prepare. That's why for convenience purposes, it's recommended that you purchase a good whey protein or meal replacement supplement. Just add water or milk and you have one serving of quality protein.

How To Lose Weight Fast Tip #9: Make small changes and stick with them for 21 days

Let's be honest with ourselves. Fat loss involves some behavioral and lifestyle change. Your current lifestyle got you to the state that you are now. Continuing down this path obviously is not the quickest way to lose weight. We all know behavioral change is the hardest thing. This is why we need to make little changes every day that is more acceptable to our bodies. For example, if you currently drink two cans of soda every day, cut down to one can a day. Then next week, cut down to one can every two days. You get the picture. And for any program that you decide to get started, stick with it for 21 days. Statistics have shown that any behavioral change takes 21 to accept and approximately 60 days to form into a habit. So no matter how much you hate a current diet or exercise program, persevere for 21 days. You will be glad you did.

How To Lose Weight Fast Tip #10: Surround yourself with like-minded people
Some people are very dependent on social support, while others not so much. If you belong to the former group, it is important that you factor this aspect of motivation especially when you are starting out on a fat loss program. During the initial 21 days, it is important to stay motivated and focused on the goals you have set for yourself. You are bound to encounter challenges and struggles as you go through the program. Such as days when your thighs are so sore after doing full body squats or even good news like when you succeed in losing an inch off your waist. If you have friends who are doing the fat loss program with you, great! Share your results and how you feel about the program with them. Talk to fitness professionals; join online communities or Facebook groups to share experiences and gain knowledge. Also, don't just focus on the fat loss part. Get into the whole health and fitness experience. Buy fitness magazines, visit fitness websites. Look at physiques you desire to achieve and set them as your desktop wallpaper. Do whatever you need to stay motivated.

How To Lose Weight Fast Tip #11: Train your legs

I'm not just talking about jogging here; I'm referring to doing heavy squats, lunges, deadlifts, etc. If you have ever done squats before, you will know that it is one of the most demanding exercises in the world. You pant and sweat like a dog as if you have sprinted a mile. But it is also one of the best exercises for building overall strength and of course burning calories. Leg exercises such as squats are usually compound exercises and as such burns more calories.
Even if you are not doing weighted squats, just doing body weight squats alone can be just as challenging. To be honest, in my first 5 years of training, I never once trained my legs. I always thought the upper body is more important and doing squats could stunt your vertical growth.
That is all a fallacy. Ever since I started doing squats, my strength went through the roof and my body fat levels have remained consistently low all year-round. Now I do squats at least once a week otherwise my workout is never complete. If you have never trained your legs before, trust me, start your workouts with squats and you will be amazed by the results you see. And yes, you can thank me later.

How To Lose Weight Fast Tip #12: Keep a meal diary

Many people don't realize how many calories they consume every day. You think you are eating less by skipping a meal here and there. But you never consider those sodas, grande Frappuccinos or those cookies distributed by your colleagues that you so casually put in your mouth during the day. If you take down everything (and I mean every single thing including those mentos) that you eat into a meal diary, you will be surprised how many calories you are taking. Yes, I know it's quite a pain to record down everything. But do yourself a favor and just do it for one day. It will be an absolute eye opener.

How To Lose Weight Fast Tip #13: Learn to love water

Perhaps the most overlooked causes of weight gain, the liquids you consume can deceptively pack on a ton of calories. Just a can of soda contains close to 150 calories. A grande mocha Frappuccino contains a whopping 420 calories. Drink a soda and a Frappuccino every day and you will gain a pound a week.

Because we can so easily and carelessly gulp down beverages without a second thought, liquid calories are more harmful. Fruit juices are no better. They all contain naturally occurring fruit sugar, fructose, which like all other sugars if consumed in excess will result in weight gain. One of the quickest ways to lose weight is to always choose water over all other beverages. Water has zero calories and is a natural source of hydration for our bodies. By simply replacing all your other sugary laden beverages with water, you will quickly be able to see weight loss results.

How To Lose Weight Fast Tip #14: Limit alcohol consumption

I know it is almost impossible to completely abstain from alcohol. But if your goal is to find the fastest way to lose weight, then you have to cut down on your happy hours. Alcohol is a toxic substance with absolutely no nutritional benefit whatsoever. What's more, each gram of alcohol contains 7 calories. A few glasses of cocktails with its sugary mixers can easily pile on at least 1000 or more calories a night. You should also know that alcohol is an appetite stimulant. So don't be surprised if you feel hungry after a night of partying. Of course this leads to additional calories into your body that you don't need. If you are focusing on building muscle, excessive alcohol lowers your testosterone and increases cortisol levels (stress hormone) thereby reducing your body's ability to build muscle effectively.

With so many disadvantages to your fat loss goals, do you still need another reason not to drink?

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Making Weight Loss a Successful New Year's Resolution

Weight loss is one of the most popular New Year's resolutions, but it can also be one of the hardest to achieve and maintain if not approached appropriately. It is true many people lose weight each year as part of their New Year's resolutions, but it is also true that many of those people later gain some or all of that weight back. To make weight loss a successful goal in the new year, weight loss should be seen as creating a lifestyle change, rather than a temporary race to shed pounds.

Whether you want to lose 10 pounds or 100 plus pounds, successful weight loss is about lifestyle modifications. The key is to start slow and set realistic goals for yourself. A good place to begin is to cut down on sugar. Excess sugar in the body that does not get burned ultimately turns into fat. Maybe you know you already consume too much sugar such as sodas, desserts and snacks, or maybe you don't realize how much sugar you are really consuming. Many products contain more sugar than you realize. Read the labels of all food and drinks you consume to see how much sugar is in your regular diet. Chances are you can cut out some sugar.

Eat regularly. One mistake people make when trying to lose weight is skipping meals. This is unfortunate because skipping meals only starves the body of the healthy nutrients that it needs to regulate itself and be sufficient in losing weight. If your schedule keeps you from eating meals at regular meal times, try to carry healthy snacks to space throughout the day. Healthy snacks every few hours such as a cup of yogurt, a quarter cup of almonds, a piece of fresh fruit, or other easy healthy snacks will help you keep your metabolism on target and keep you from crashing.

If you are unsure of how to begin your weight loss program or how to stay on track, you may want to try a medical weight loss program under the care of a Board Certified Bariatric Physician. A Bariatric physician is a medical doctor who is specially trained in weight loss management and in the treatment and management of related medical conditions.

A program under a doctor's care can help you fulfill all aspects of weight loss and take into account your age, genes, medical history, metabolism, and lifestyle choices, which all play a role in weight loss and weight management.

New Year's weight loss resolutions can be frustrating but they don't have to be. With the proper guidance and support you can change the way you look and feel for a lifetime.

Making Weight Loss a Successful New Year's Resolution

Are Weight Loss Exercises The Same For Women And Men?

This is a fairly common question among women. Almost all weight loss products claim to work the same for both genres but science has proven that they are completely different. Fat burning exercises for women are meant to be customized due to the differences in terms of anatomy when compared to men.

One of the body's most efficient fat burners is the muscle cells themselves. The differences in anatomy dictate that women have less lean muscle than men and implicitly, a lower calorie burning potential. Since gym exercises are considered one of the most efficient ways to burn fat, customization of programs is required to achieve similar results to men.

The first misconception about weight is that diet can cure any problem. Existing calories will not get consumed by themselves. Since muscles are the greatest consumers, gym seems like the best solution for a weight problem. Additionally, fat burning exercises for women need a bit of customization. While men can lose weight without cardio, women will have to use this additional means of burning calories. This process starts with the overall improvement of muscle mass without increasing it. Women do not need to gain muscle mass as much as men but the health of the tissue determines the ability of the body to burn calories. This can be achieved by lifting lower weights that will not lead to micro muscle ruptures. Using less weight will only stimulate the activity of the tissue. Lifting heavy weights will increase the mass and this is an unwanted effect.

Muscle fever is to be expected. Even if fat burning exercises for women are meant to be mild, pain is inevitable. Knowing how to deal with it for the first few sessions is important. Once a routine is established, recovery should get easier. Pushing the exercises too much will cause more harm than damage. It is important for the body to still be able to perform exercises rather than skipping a day. For example, if in one day you work too much doing push ups and stepper exercises, you will not be able to do cardio the next day.

To make the most out of it, it is important to cycle trough exercises and never perform the same ones two days in a row. Forcing the same group of muscles each session leaves very little time for recovery. Alternation of exercises minimizes muscle damage and improves calorie burning while preventing excessive pain. Experts claim that "The best exercise is the one you're not doing". This statement points out how important knowledge really is. Advanced weight loss programs contain super sets that are not that common. Simple routines such as Mountain Climber with hands on Swiss ball can help a lot even if they are not that commonly seen in gyms. They can be done home as well but very few people know how effective they are.

Fat burning exercises for women are meant to be different. Men have more lean muscle and a higher calorie burning potential. Additionally, they can lift heavier weights without worrying that their abs gains too much muscle. These simple differentiate the exercises from genre to genre and knowledge plays an important part.

10 Fast Weight Loss Tips You Need To Use!

Weight loss can be tough, but if you make a plan and stick to it, you will succeed. Check out the following ways in which you can vastly improve your eating lifestyle and take those pounds off.

1. Identify your target weight. Aside from any Hollywood standard, what is your ideal weight? If you need to lose 25 pounds total, then set a weekly goal that will help you reach that ideal weight over time. The healthy habits you adopt should become permanent, to help keep the weight from returning.

2. Start a work out routine. Find something you like in a conducive environment and do it at least three times a week. No matter how much you cut calories, you are not really going to burn fat and drop the weight you want without serious regular exercise.

3. Stop drinking soda. Period. It's very unhealthy for you and even the so-called diet version contains too many empty calories. There are things you could be drinking like green tea and bottled water that will work in conjunction with your weight loss efforts; use them liberally!

4. Eliminate all junk and fast-food. There is really no excuse to keep eating at burger joints and filling yourself up with potato chips; if you are serious about weight loss, you just won't let yourself do that anymore! Although it's difficult to completely eliminate processed foods from our diets, it's easy to skip the drive-through and pork-skins.

5. Fill up with water. Not only is this a healthy drink for you, it will also trick your tummy into thinking you are full! Have a glass right when you wake up, even before coffee, and all your internal organs will function better over the course of the day. Enjoy one glass before every meal, and you will find yourself much less hungry.

6. Start using small plates. Over the years, the plates Americans eat on have gotten bigger and bigger: this really is no surprise, considering obesity statistics. Invest in smaller serving plates to limit portions on a regular basis and this alone should result in noticeable weight loss over time.

7. Avoid all fad or crash diet methods. No matter how tempting, such efforts are futile and counter-productive to long-term and healthy weight loss. Don't consider using any diet plan that your doctor would not approve of.

8. Try eating several small meals throughout your day. This can be very beneficial to your digestive system and aid in systematic weight-loss. Calculating everything you eat and making sure it's healthy will eliminate dangerous between-meal snacking that will keep pounds on.

9. Get plenty of sleep. People who are sleep-deprived tend to over-eat and make poor choices throughout their day. Those who get a full eight hours have plenty of energy to sustain them and don't indulge in diet-costly binging. Don't overlook this important element of weight loss.

10. Stick with it! Depending on your age and metabolism, as well as other individual circumstances, your weight loss may not happen as quickly as you'd like. Despite your tireless (and often tasteless!) efforts, you might see only marginal progress on the scale, but don't give up! You're eating and living much healthier now, and it will pay off!

Use these tips regularly and you will lose the weight. Remember to keep it healthy and not give up!

Weight Loss Tips To Help You Find Success

Weight loss is no easy feat. It takes hard work and determination and the whole process can be quite overwhelming. The concept is actually quite simple and you can do it if you choose to put in the work that it takes. The following article contains some tips you can use to help you find success on your weight loss journey.

First of all, sit down and make goals for your weight loss. Research shows that those who make goals and write them down are more likely to reach them. Think of all that you would like to accomplish. How many pounds do you want to lose? What kinds of foods do you want to eat? What habits would you like to break? Think about all the changes you want to make and write them down. Now break these goals down into smaller, short-term goals. Make sure they are do-able. If you set goals for yourself that are impossible, you will get overwhelmed or frustrated and end giving up altogether.

One thing you need in order to lose weight is a healthy diet that is low in calories. Instead of eating refined sugars and simple carbohydrates, choose complex carbohydrates like fresh fruit and whole grain items. Do not eat fatty meats or those that are fried. Eat grilled or baked, lean meats that are simply lightly seasoned. Vegetables are important, too. Eat plenty of them either fresh or steamed. Also, choose low-fat dairy options instead of the full fat choices. Another good choice is to stay away from processed foods. Most of these are full of items that your body simply does not need.

Exercise is another part of weight loss. Exercise should take place most days of the week and will help you burn calories and get off the excess weight. When it comes to exercise there are two types and you need to take part in both of these exercise types.

The first type of exercise is cardiovascular exercise. This type of exercise raises the heart rate, strengthens your heart and lungs, releases feel good hormones and burns calories. Any exercise that raises your heart rate and keeps it there is considered cardio exercise and you should do this kind of exercise for about half an hour or more most days of the week. There are many options for cardio. You can walk, run, dance, bike or take an exercise class. Make sure you enjoy it your exercise routine, that way you will be more likely to stick with it.

The other type of exercise is strength training. Strength training helps build your muscle mass. Even if you do not want big muscles, you still need to take part in strength training. Every thing you do in life uses muscles and it is important that you are strong enough to get through your day. There are many options for strength training. You can use weights, machines, resistance bands or your own body weight. Try to take part in strength training at least a few days a week.

Losing weight is a simple concept, but it is not an easy process. Use the tips shared in this article to help make your weight loss journey successful.

Safe Weight Loss After Pregnancy

Losing weight after pregnancy is extremely essential and most women struggle to do so. A common complaint is that women struggle losing weight while pregnant and weight loss after pregnancy takes much more time than desired. Two quick facts to put some myths to rest - losing weight while pregnant is not essential or warranted and if it takes a while losing weight after pregnancy then you should not get anxious, it is only natural.

Now, here are some ways in which you can end up losing weight after pregnancy. In all likelihood, with these simple steps your weight loss after pregnancy goals will likely be pretty quick.

Do not Diet

Do not embark on a strict diet. Your body is not at a stage wherein you could starve yourself or deny yourself the necessary nutrients and calories. Post having a baby, many women suffer from medical problems owing to these efforts. Do not have any stringent diet and definitely don't starve. Dieting would lead the body to cling on to the fat owing to the dearth in consumption of calories and nutrients.

Exercise

Mild exercises work wonders for weight loss after pregnancy. You may want to have a well planned routine but casual walking, jogging and some stretches with cardio exercises can be equally rewarding.

Breastfeed

Breastfeeding contributes a lot to losing weight after pregnancy. Many women these days ponder over breastfeeding but it is the healthiest thing you can do for yourself and for your baby.
Breastfeeding would not only help you with weight loss after pregnancy but also ensure you have a much healthier and fitter system post pregnancy.

Eat Small Meals

Hunger prangs are common even after child birth. Snacking cannot be avoided in its entirety but having small meals would be advisable. Rather than restricting yourself to three or four meals a day, it is wise to have seven or eight very small meals. This would trigger