How to lose weight after pregnancy

How to lose weight after pregnancy

The most common mistake after childbirth is to want to lose weight now and quickly. The desire to get back into shape , in fact, may be underestimate an important aspect : during the nursing period is definitely not advisable to follow low-calorie diets and undergo very strict diets . Breast milk is , in fact , the feeding of the newborn and therefore must contain sufficient levels of nutritional components such as protein, iron, calcium , fatty acids and polyunsaturated fats. Not to mention that the woman's physical needs energy to breastfeed.
It is never advisable to go on a diet until the baby will not have nine or ten months, and then the mother's milk will be integrated with other foods ( weaning ) .

Even as of this moment , however, should never be followed drastic diets that promise instant results ( this is advice from the rest of the general value regardless of the recent pregnancy ) .

The first trick is to not use the scale : avoid this daily test that can induce stress . The satisfaction comes spontaneously when you can wear it again Maternity pants do not buy in the store .

Also remember that eating healthy does not mean depriving of taste : the secret is in the type of cooking and condiments. There are many natural spices that do not get fat and that can make even a simple tasty grilled chicken breast .
You can also in some way to follow the rules that apply to the newborn : eat at the table and calmly , make a complete meal but healthy , alternate every kind of dish , but do not overdo it in the doses etc .

Also bring a little fun for a walk can be a way to be with him and lose weight at the same time . A walk of thirty minutes a day pushing the stroller helps you recover faster form pre -natal care .

Nothing extreme sacrifices they ruin so magical this time of your life : better a pound more but with a smile . Indeed , remember that light snacks help to reduce peak insulin, the pancreatic hormone produced when you eat foods high in starch to store energy as fat is not consumed.
Yes and Exceptions: treat yourself to a meal out every now and then , perhaps avoiding binges and opting for a nice pizza margherita .

The secret pleasure is first of all to be well with yourself : rest at least 8 hours a night (now that the baby starts to grow you should do it ) and treat yourself to a massage, a visit to the hairdresser or beauty treatment every now and then ... Moreover also sleep well make you lose weight : during sleep is in fact released a hormone, leptin, which transmits to the brain a feeling of satiety .

Now that you know how to behave (even away from the table ) we see in practice what you can eat : the scheme proposed indicative provides a daily intake of about 1600 kcal . Armed with patience better results gradual but sure and steady .


Breakfast: 1 cup of semi-skimmed milk with 3 or 4 tablespoons of cereal biscuits .
Once a week is granted a croissant or a slice of cake.

Snacks: fresh fruit, 1 cup of yogurt or 1 cereal bar (2-3 times a week are also fine 2 scoops of fruit ice cream ) .


MONDAY '
Lunch: baked fish accompanied by shrimp salad , green beans, potatoes, carrots, parsley and lemon plus 1 wholemeal roll .
Dinner: 1 vegetable soup , 1 mozzarella with grilled zucchini with mint scented , half wholemeal roll .

TUESDAY '
Lunch: 80 grams of spaghetti with artichokes and parsley , eggplant rolls with mozzarella and cherry tomatoes.
Dinner: vegetable soup , and 30 grams of rice, beef carpaccio with lemon and generous plate of mixed grilled vegetables , 1 sandwich.

WEDNESDAY '
Lunch: 80 grams of spaghetti with pesto sauce , 1 grilled steak and boiled vegetables .
Dinner: vegetable soup , 100 grams of cottage cheese with arugula and balsamic vinegar , 1 sandwich.

THURSDAY '
Lunch: 150 grams of chicken in a pan with eggplant, zucchini and peppers, 1 wholemeal roll .
Dinner: 80 grams rice with vegetables, baked fish with olives and cherry tomatoes.

FRIDAY '
Lunch: 80 grams of spaghetti with clams , vegetables of your choice.
Dinner: vegetable soup with pasta or rice 40 grams , baked zucchini , 1 sandwich.

Saturday
Lunch: 80 grams of orecchiette with turnip greens , 50 grams of growth with fresh seasonal salad and balsamic vinegar.
Dinner: a pizza.

Sunday
Lunch: rabbit cacciatore , mashed potatoes, 1 serving of tart berries.
Dinner: Grilled meat with mixed vegetables to taste, 1 wholemeal roll , 1 cup of fruit salad.

For seasoning you can use : 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil.