My sister in law was very thin before she was pregnant and after she had the baby her body was not thin like it was prior to the pregnancy (which is normal for most of us all). Anyway, after she had the baby she had a hard time accepting her weight. She was not heavy or even chubby, she actually look very healthy because before she was pregnant she was like 90 pounds at 5'3 and she look very sickly. After she had the baby, the weight on her made her look very healthy. Since she could not handle the extra baby weight she decided to eat very little per day and lost most of the weight within months. I told her I do not think that was healthy and that she should of lost the weight gradually and exercise, but she stated that since she was always thin and starving herself back to the way she was, she will just stay thin because that is her nature. Is this really healthy??
2006-11-11 14:37:49 · 16 answers · asked by happynay 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
It's not when you starve yourself then more then likely you gain back double. Weight loss needs to be done in a healthy manner, that usually takes months.
2006-11-11 14:51:28 · answer #1 · answered by Kitikat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everyone's different. Give her a break, she does have a lot of hormonal stuff going on. Being a new mom is hard, and it does affect your self-image and even your marriage. If this is something she feels she can control, let her be. She does know her own body better than you do, so if she says her body is healther and "normal" thinner, who are you to tell her otherwise? I wouldn't worry unless she continues to lose weight. But if she's found the weight she's happy at, and the weight that allows her to feel good about herself as a woman and mother, let her be.
Personally, I lost more than 45 pounds in just a few months, and I promise you, I was not starving myself. I just got into the habit of eating healthier when I was pregnant and the weight just melted off. If her body is used to being small, and this is because she usually eats smaller amounts, it's probably not as drastic a thing as you might think it is. Her metabolism and body are just used to being skinny.
It's good that you have expressed your concern, and that she has someone keeping an eye on her. But since it's done, just continue to watch her, and let her re-settle into things. You never know, after another year of motherhood, you might see her gradually put the weight back on. The more you talk about it, the more you are encouraging her to think it's a big deal.
2006-11-11 14:49:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Right there with you. I've not too long ago decided that it is time to alternate the way I feel about myself, commencing with losing a few pounds. It takes time, and if you wish to see results fast you almost always have got to make drastic alterations, which is not constantly healthful. One thing is - you have got to burn extra energy than you soak up if you wish to reduce weight. You could try some cardio as well, that's relatively potent the entire approach round. Seems like you're on the right monitor though, realizing that you just need to consume healthy and DRINK WATER! The major thing! Excellent job and just right good fortune! Don't quit it is going to show eventually. Preserve working rough.
2016-08-09 22:22:54 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, this isn't healthy for her, nor is it healthy for her baby if she happens to be breastfeeding. A new mother should expect to have a few extra pounds for a while. Not eating can cause serious consequences on one's health.
2006-11-11 14:44:14 · answer #4 · answered by Blue Jean 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it's not healthy, my sister lost alot of weight after she had her daughter and wound up with an bleeding ulcer because she wouldn't eat, and she had to be in hospital.
2006-11-11 15:12:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO!!! It s not healthly to starve yourself to loose weight, you loose out on all of your nutrition and actually starve your brain and other organs. You are 100% correct that she should of lost the weight gradually and exercise.
2006-11-11 14:42:15 · answer #6 · answered by Janice 10 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She is not really healthy, but that is her problem as long as she is not breast feeding. I weighed 101 prior to geeting pregnant w/ both pregnancies & lost it within 3 weeks
2006-11-11 15:42:50 · answer #7 · answered by notAminiVANmama 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its very unhealthy, not only for her, but for the baby, if she doesnt provide her body with nutrients, she is essence starving her child. I would talk to a doctor, this sounds very serious.
2006-11-11 14:46:33 · answer #8 · answered by di12381 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She is very unhealthy. Starving yourself does lose weight faster, but it's not the right way to lose weight.
2006-11-11 14:40:58 · answer #9 · answered by Mrs Apple 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope. You need to eat a balanced diet while breastfeeding. This includes eating enough to maintain your milk supply.
2006-11-11 14:42:47 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋