Here are five foolproof strategies to shed the baby fat.
It takes a combination of healthy eating, exercise and
behavioral change to lose weight effectively. Here are five foolproof
strategies to shed the baby fat.
1. Siesta
as often as you can.
Research shows sleep loss negatively impacts the
hormones that regulate how hungry you feel and how efficiently you burn
calories. We know it's hard to sneak in sleep when you're a new mom, but if you
nap when the baby does, you'll be able to grab a few extra hours of rest.
2.Make
an exercise date.
The best way to be sure to exercise is to make a date
with another new mom. Stroll your babies; meet at a
yoga class; hike at a local
park. Make a fitness appointment with a pal and you're a lot less likely to
make excuses.
3. Snack well, snack often.
Don't go long periods without eating,
especially if you're breastfeeding. Healthy meals and snacks contribute to
clear thinking, productivity and energy. Plus, if you don't nibble on something
every three to four hours, you'll become way too hungry to make smart food
decisions.
4. Eat on smaller plates.
A 2006 study in the
American Journal of
Preventive Medicine found that people serve themselves more food when using
larger spoons and plates, while downsizing the dish size had the opposite
effect. For weight loss, portion control is a must. Using smaller plates is a
simple tool for controlling how much you eat without having to measure
anything.
5. Fill up on veggies.
Vegetables have fewer calories per serving
than practically any other food. Plus, their high fiber content promotes a
feeling of fullness, making it easier for you to limit your calorie intake.
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