Weight Loss Tips After Pregnancy

Tip 1 – Weight loss will help you:• Look and feel better.• Reduce your risk of diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, cancer, and stroke.

Tip 2 – Wait six weeks after your baby's birth to actively start weight loss.• Your body needs time to rebuild after giving birth.• You may not return to your exact prepregnancy weight or shape.

Tip 3 – To lose weight, eat smart.• Choose foods from the Food Guide Pyramid.• Select lower fat, high fiber foods and watch portion sizes.• Eat regular meals; don't skip meals.• Try to eat at least five fruits and vegetables each day.

Tip 4 – Lose weight slowly, about one to two pounds a week.(If breastfeeding, no more than one pound a week.)• Avoid strict diets.• Combine smart eating with physical activity.

Tip 5 – Be physically active for 30 minutes most days, if not every day.• Find activities you can enjoy.• Pick activities that fit your lifestyle. Bottom line: To reach and stay at a healthy weight, eat smart and be physically active. Physical activity and calorie restriction is the cornerstone of all weight loss programs.

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