i have a 2 year old and after 2 years i still cant loose my belly fat! i use to be 130lbs and now im 178 and im 5'6". i tried to diet and go to the gym but nothing helps i need help!!
2007-10-07 09:01:29 · 12 answers · asked by Heather23 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Go on a "No white carbs" Diet. I know mybiology teacher did that after her baby came, and she lost about 6-7 pounds a week! Not all carbs, just white carbs. Avoid foods like white bread, potatoes, white rice, ect.
Here's a source:
"Carbohydrates can be broken down into 2 major categories: simple and complex.
Complex carbohydrates "good carbs" are composed of long chains of sugar molecules and require more digestion than simple sugars. Complex carbs provide a more consistent blood sugar level in your body. This is essential to prevent food cravings and keep your weight in a healthy range. Complex carbohydrates are the types of carbs we want in our diets.
Examples of "good carbs": vegetables, fruit, beans, nuts, seeds, whole grains like oatmeal, brown rice, whole grains. Most complex carbs also provide a good amount of fiber which makes you feel full, keeps your digestive tract working properly and helps stabilize blood sugar levels.
Simple carbohydrates "not so good carbs": We all know what happens after we eat sugar (like soda or candy) we get a sugar high. Lots of energy for a short period of time then..... crash .... its all over and our body "craves" more sugar. Hence the vicious cycle of sugar and fat storage. Well here's what happens. The sugar you eat is quickly digested, goes quickly into your blood (the "rush") and your body quickly compensates by pulling the extra sugar out of your blood. Guess where THAT goes? Right on... it's stored as fat! Some examples of not so good carbs: sweets, soda, processed cereals and snacks, candy etc.
Examples of "not so good carbs": soda, "white carbs" (white pasta, white bread, rolls, bagels), sweets, desserts, juice and sweetened drinks, candy, chips and most snack type foods.
Check out labels and you'll be surprised. Especially items like cereal, yogurts, condiments, and soups. Many times if something is fat free, they make up for flavor with the sugar. BEWARE! Rule of thumb: if one serving has more than 10 grams of sugar, it's fat waiting to be stored."
2007-10-07 09:05:06 · answer #1 · answered by Javet 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Eat healthy..lots of veggies and whole grains and lean meats..chicken and fish. AND excersize every single day as hard as you can for at least 30 minutes (an hour is better). Get a personal trainer, they will teach you about what works and what is a waste of time, and how to feed your body properly. You can't just "go to the gym" and expect to loose weight...most of the people I see at the gym, never seem to look thiner, they just go through the motions...you have to take it seriously and really learn how to efficiently work out.
2007-10-07 09:07:57 · answer #2 · answered by katiebug 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dear Friend, It will take a lifestyle change. This means going in for the long haul. Enjoying food and exercise, and comitting to read and learn everyday how to improve health. You will come to the right combination/formula of healthy living over time if you are patient, determined and comitted. It is a journey. Sincerely, Runner
2007-10-07 10:01:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its the same as for anyone. The only thing that really works is to slowly increase your activity levels and slowly make healthy changes to what you eat. Despite the popularity the whole concept of 'dieting' is flawed.
In your case I would recommend getting one of those 'jogging' baby strollers. (with larger wheels and are more maneuverable) You shouldn't start with jogging though, you should start with just walking and then slowly increase the speed and distance that you go.
2007-10-07 09:04:49 · answer #4 · answered by megalomaniac 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My teacher's friend lost 30 pounds after pregnancy by exercising and not eating after 7 PM. She lost in like a month!
2007-10-07 09:04:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm planning on buying dance dance revolution after my pregnancy. a friend of mine lost a lot of weight playing that game.
another friend of mine lost a lot of weight using an ab lounger. she went from a size 22 to a 14 in about a year.
2007-10-07 09:09:36 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try Weight Watchers. You can even do it online now if you cannot make it to the meetings. It worked for me and it's inexpensive. It definitely teaches you how to eat right without having to cut out the things you love!
2007-10-07 09:05:17 · answer #7 · answered by Why? 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
well what kind of diet are you going to, and did you have sea section? regular birth? eat right and exercise but you said you already did that. talk to your doctor and maybe he can give you some suggestions. hope you get better soon.
2007-10-07 09:06:07 · answer #8 · answered by 21monkeys 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ya, I'd say no more eating after 7, that helps a lot.
2007-10-07 09:06:10 · answer #9 · answered by Megs 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try taking your baby on long walks it will take up to two years to fully lose your baby fat
2007-10-07 09:04:34 · answer #10 · answered by soccer hotty 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋