I'm going back to work in September and will stop breastfeeding then. I know that it's really hard to loose weight while breastfeeding as i can't diet - but is it possible to do it by using an excercise bike in my apartment?
I started a few days ago and work out for 10mins a day, and was thinking maybe i could increase the time by 5mins per week, will this work, and if so how long before i see any results?
2006-07-09 22:40:25 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
I was in the same boat, I fed for 6 months and now am dieting and working out. beleive it or not feeding helps in losing weight, so stick with that. you can't diet but you can eat low fat stuff, your body stored fat during pregnancy to make milk, you need your dairy etc. but not the same calories you needed when you were carrying, so incorporate some salads in your meals. I bought a treadmill, I did 15 minutes morning and night = 30 mins ... I am seeing the results now after 6 months of doing this. I have a feeling that our metabolism changes after pregnancy so maybe thats why it takes longer than usual. just stay focused on losing weight without compromising on baby, it will take time but will happen, my doc said to give myself a year, I have a total of 17 kilos to lose, out of which I have lost 6.
2006-07-09 22:47:55 · answer #1 · answered by noogney 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Remember that breastfeeding takes up a lot of energy in itself. Think of all the energy that your baby needs to grow, develop and do all that he/she does comes directly from you.
The thing to do is just eat as normal, though healthily. Watch the amount of fat that you eat, and eat good proteins, carbs and fruit and veg. Exercise when you can and your weight should come off.
My wife dropped down to below her pre-pregnancy weight after 6 months by just eating healthily and breastfeeding. The only exercise that she did was the usual walkabout with the buggy everyday and a swim once a week. Oh, and we do live up 3 flights of stairs.
Also, most of the post-natal weight is fluid retention. Since you didn't mention when you gave birth, I can't really say whether part of the weight you're looking to lose is fluid. The fluid will naturally go away as you move about. Improve circulation by keeping active (yes, your exercise bike is good).
Just use a lot of common sense, but don't over do it. Remember you need some rest as well, and more importantly, some you time to do the things that you want to do. Finding time with a new baby is hard enough without having pressure being put on yourself to put in time to exercise. I suppose that's why using walks with the baby, going up stairs instead of the lift (with the baby) is a better way of exercising as it gets it done with the things you're going to do anyway without having to make extra time for it.
2006-07-09 22:53:02 · answer #2 · answered by k² 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is not any such element as straight forward even as coming to dropping weight ( i imagine ) do not understand a lot about this type of element yet i'd say that its going to be exertions and could be nicely worth it interior the full.. in simple terms reduce out the junk nutrition and purely eat at general situations of the day and if hungry in between have a healthful snack, yet on an same tI'me set your self a objective type element ... like treating your self to at least one evening per week were you could have what you want.... i'd say that searching ahead on your cope with i.e get rid of or going out for a meal would spur you on to adhere to a food regimen something else of the week. .. yet then hi im purely having a stab interior the darkish the following.
2016-10-14 07:28:26 · answer #3 · answered by season 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At first, a exercise bike is a really good idea!Then you can try to change your consuetudes: Don't eat a meal in the evening, if you feel hungry, take fresh vegetables and fruits. Veggies and fruits are very good to replace sweets and candy while TV-watching.
Catchword TV: In the sport channels of your country you can be instructed to do some practices except your exercise bike!
Hope that helps!
2006-07-09 22:54:01 · answer #4 · answered by montanus 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just continue to eat nutritious foods as usual and exercise is fine as long as you don't overdo it. Since breastfeeding takes calories away from you, you may see results soon after. But do not diet, like you said. You need the calories and nutrients in your breastmilk for bambino.
2006-07-09 22:45:21 · answer #5 · answered by Disgruntled Biscuit 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you were to remove the little darling(s) during checking weight, the numbers would surely improve.
2006-07-09 22:46:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋