Losing Weight During Pregnancy
Everyone admits to it, no one likes to hear it, and most of the time it isn’t true; we become whales during pregnancy.
Our bellies are huge, we can’t fit behind the wheel of our car, we waddle when we walk, and we are uncomfortable. But, this is part of being pregnant and nothing to do with being fat.
Pregnant bodies change in miraculous ways and there is no need to beat ourselves up for putting on normal weight.
All doctors know that weight gain during pregnancy is both normal and essential for a healthy baby.
Preventing yourself from gaining weight is dangerous and can cause severe health problems for you and your baby. Talking to your doctor will always be your best bet.
They will let you know how much of the weight is baby, fluids, or double cheese burgers.
Not all of us pay attention to where the weight is coming from; just that it is everywhere we look and there is no stopping it. There are many ways to keep pregnancy weight gain from getting out of control though.
Eating healthy meals, several times a day will keep your energy and sugar levels balanced as well as keep your body from storing any excess in the trunk.
Of course, your doctor will talk to you about what and how you should eat if you are concerned, but for the best bet, don’t starve yourself and eat natural and healthy foods.
Over exercising, starving yourself, taking diet supplements, or skipping meals are unhealthy and dangerous.
Don’t take the chance of something happening to your or your baby to stave off a few pounds.
- The best thing you can do for everyone involved is to simply eat good foods in medium portions throughout the day.
- You will feel better with more energy, less nausea, less weight gain, and a healthier labor and delivery as well.
Take Your Time to Recover
Your recovery and continuing weight control after pregnancy will become easier if you watch what you are doing during those 9 months.
Do put your effort into proper nutrition and a healthy diet. Don’t try to control or fuss over your weight during pregnancy.
It is tough enough to keep up with feeding a new baby, don’t beat yourself up about a few extra pounds of pregnancy weight.
You will accomplish what you are trying to if you keep it simple and enjoy each moment with your little one.
