Losing the post - baby weight

The concept of losing weight is easy…the lesser you eat and the more you exercise leads to weight loss. For me, this concept is definitely easy to understand but to put it into practise, is something most of us simply cannot do.

For me, earlier on, having to maintain my weight was so easy, mainly because I understood the need of having a petite physique. I always knew that I had to eat lesser than the taller girls whom I assumed had a faster metabolism than I am. So I eat with careful consideration of the amount I consume…portion eating became a norm, it became my lifestyle and I graced through my teen years to my late twenties with a desired size, then the baby happens…

I gave birth to my son two years ago and am still struggling to lose the 15 KG I had gained after giving birth which was due to lack of physical activities, giving in to tiredness and lack of sleep.

However, there are some things I would have done differently and I hope others would not make the same mistake.

Tips to maintaining a healthy weight and peace of mind after giving birth;

1. Breastfeed – breastfeeding your baby until he turns 1 can actually help you maintain a healthy weight. Some actually bounce back to their desired weight within 5 months after giving birth. The lucky ones I suppose.
2. Eat a diet with less carbs– soup is always the best option.
3. Take a walk every morning- I had found this hard to do because I was always exhausted but in order to be actually energetic to look after your child throughout the day, you need to look after yourself first. Your need to have some sort of exercise every morning.
4. Start your day with a glass of water – waking up and having a glass of water will make you feel full throughout the day.
5. Stock your fridge with good food – when I say good food, I meant … FRUITS AND VEGGIES
6. Have a “you” moment – at least an hour a day spend it reading your favourite magazine, listen to your favourite music, read your favourite book. This will help relax your mind and keep you occupied so that you don’t get bored at home.