Many times new mothers fail at breastfeeding because everyone around them makes it seem so complicated. They have little experience with babies and nobody instills confidence in them. Some will tell them it’s a big sacrifice, painful and difficult. Others will hint that everyone should…
One point can’t be emphasized enough. Weight loss takes time after pregnancy. A sensible goal would be to lose 1-2 pounds per week, particularly if you are looking for the weight you gained to stay off. Eating a well balanced diet and partaking in regular…
One of the best things you can do is set some goals for yourself. Goal setting is an important aspect of any successful weight loss strategy. The type of goals you set will depend on the amount of weight you have to lose and your…
Remember as with any weight loss and exercise program, moderation is the key! How fast you lose weight will depend on a number of factors, including the amount of weight you gained during your pregnancy. Most women will lose anywhere from 10-14 pounds within the…
So you need to gain weight but don’t want to gain too much weight during your pregnancy right? There are many things that you can do to improve your diet and ensure that you gain a minimal but healthy amount of weight during pregnancy. Choosing…
Where Does All That Weight GO? I’m sure you are wondering where all the weight gain during pregnancy goes, right? Here is a rough estimate of where all the weight goes during your pregnancy: Maternal Weight Gain Distribution During Pregnancy: Breasts 1-2 pounds Baby 6-9…
How fast you lose weight will depend on a number of factors, including the amount of weight you gained during your pregnancy. Most women will lose anywhere from 10-14 pounds within the first 2 weeks of delivery. This weight may be attributed primarily to the…
Ok so everyone gains weight while they are pregnant. This is perfectly normal. It is also perfectly normal for a woman to want to lose weight after pregnancy. We have established this much at this point in time. There is absolutely nothing wrong with aspiring…
For some women the best way to keep track of their progress is to document it. Some women will actually not lose weight initially but will start building muscle when they start exercising. Because of this it is important that you not simply check the…
Most women are concerned with reshaping their newly formed ‘pooch’ after delivery. You know the sagging area of skin that used to resemble your stomach? The good news is you can restore your abdomen to its pre-pregnancy luster, or at least a semblance thereof. It…