It is not strange to see celebrities They have been mothers recently appearing with the same figure they had before giving birth as if nothing had happened. This behavior makes many women believe that this is normal, that they have to lose the kilos they have gained as soon as possible, but first of all we must be prudent. It is illogical and unhealthy to be as before a month of giving birth.
Although excess weight after childbirth increases the risk of diabetes and cardiovascular problems, doctors advise the recent mother to lose weight and tune up in record time. We will talk about when to recover the figure after delivery.
Nor is it an obligation to be back as before. Motherhood changes the woman's body and as long as there is no risk to health, the woman should not feel pressured to wear a body ten. Returning (or not) to recover the figure after childbirth is a very personal choice that should be based on how each one feels better about herself. For some, a couple of extra kilos and some stretch marks are traces of motherhood with those who do not feel bad, do not have to apologize and have an excuse to show them off. On the other hand, whoever wants to be great with a flat stomach and firm thighs even after three births, does not have to apologize for it either.
Each woman owns her own body and when she begins to start recovery after childbirth will depend on many aspects. Doctors do not recommend a diet of weight loss in the weeks after delivery, nor during the first six months of exclusive breastfeeding. Breastfeeding is already an ally, as it helps reduce the weight gained during pregnancy.
Between six months and the first year after childbirth it is the ideal time to recover the figure after childbirth.
That is the best time to change eating habits if you want to reduce a few kilos, and always combined with exercise, since the more time passes, the more lazy the batteries get.
If you get pregnant again with extra pounds increases the risk of gestational diabetes in the second birth, among other complications. Therefore, if you have gained more than 10-12 kilos in pregnancy, which is the recommended weight gain, it is advisable that put in place a plan to recover your weight.
Food and exercise is the key
Slimming diets after childbirth should be accompanied by exercise for the results to be really effective. It is essential to start a balanced diet that includes fruits, vegetables and whole grains, which provide minerals, vitamins, energy and few calories. They will also help you improve the appearance of the skin, stretch marks and increase defenses.
Avoid saturated fats, refined sugars and take care of the way you prepare food. Cook grilled meats and sauteed, cooked, steamed or raw vegetables, and rarely breaded or fried.
When talking about how and when to return to exercise after delivery we have commented that you have to start exercising gradually and with gentle exercises at the beginning. Walking, cycling and swimming are great options to start moving the skeleton, even exercising with the baby. Then, you can incorporate the activities that you most want. More demanding or softer exercises, depending on the preferences of each one. Of course, it is always advisable to exercise the pelvic floor area after delivery.
The important thing is to establish an exercise routine and above all, the constancy. Not only to recover the figure but as a healthy habit.
Tips to recover the figure
Weight gain in pregnancy affects each woman differently. There are those who gain more volume in the abdomen, while others in the buttocks and legs, for example. If you have consistency with food and exercise, the changes will be noticed little by little.
In our special Postpartum Beauty that we published a few months ago we have given you good advice to exercise each part. We have talked about how to recover the abdomen after childbirth, how to improve the area of the buttocks and hips and the chest. We have also talked about how to treat stretch marks, since the months following delivery are very important to reduce their appearance and prevent them from coming out when losing weight.
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