What is the best time to lose weight after childbirth?

For many mothers who have just given birth, seeing their deformed bodies may feel very distressed, so the first thing they think of is how to lose weight and when is the best time to lose weight. Then the editor will tell new mothers about the best time to lose weight after childbirth. Come and learn about how to maintain your body shape!

It is best to start losing weight after childbirth after the confinement period. First of all, you should avoid eating sweets and refined high-starch foods, such as sugary drinks, cakes, pastries, white bread toast, white rice and pasta, etc. Try to replace white rice and pasta with vegetables, fruits or rough, unrefined brown rice. Try to use olive oil, peanut oil, and sesame oil rich in monounsaturated fatty acids at home. It is best to use less cooking oil rich in OMEGA-6 fatty acids, such as salad oil, sunflower oil, and grape seed oil. Avoid cooking foods wrapped in flour and fried. Try to use steaming, boiling, baking, braising, stewing, cold mixing, and blanching. You can also eat more raw sashimi or lettuce salad, and try to use low-sugar vinaigrette for salad dressing. No matter it is breakfast, lunch or dinner, you should consume enough protein for all three meals. In addition, you should consume more high-fiber vegetables such as konjac. Remember that you cannot lose weight by eating less or starving yourself. Otherwise, even if you succeed in losing weight, it will damage your health or cause you to gain weight quickly.

Sufficient water intake during weight loss is very important for the weight loss effect and physical health. The fundamental reason why some people are prone to edema after drinking water is that the insulin in the body is too high, not caused by drinking more water itself. So as long as you follow the diet mentioned above, you don’t have to worry about drinking more water causing edema and burden on the body, but you must not drink water with added sugar. You can drink more water such as; mineral water, boiled water, sugar-free tea, sugar-free amino acid water, clear soup, broth, egg drop soup, hot pot soup, etc. As long as you drink more water, you will find that water is beneficial to weight loss and health.

Let's talk about exercise. Some people need the assistance of exercise to lose weight effectively, but not all exercises are helpful for weight loss. You must grasp a few principles: simple, easy, happy and energetic. Simple means that you should do the most convenient and least difficult exercise for yourself, even if it is taking a walk, doing housework, or shopping. Easy means that you should not feel burdened or find it difficult to exercise. Pleasant means that you must exercise in a happy mood. Spirited means that you should exercise when you have enough sleep and are in good physical condition.

Some people will seek help from drugs during the weight loss process. There are two types of people who must rely on the assistance of drugs. The first type is those who still cannot lose weight after 2-4 months of following the above methods, and they must consider relying on drugs. The second type is those who, in addition to obesity, also have some chronic diseases; such as diabetes, hyperlipidemia, high cholesterol, fatty liver, high blood pressure, etc., and they must rely on drugs to assist in weight loss. However, the use of drugs must not be purchased by yourself, and you must seek assistance from professional medical institutions.

I believe you have understood the above-mentioned precautions for new mothers regarding weight loss! Now that you have understood through today’s reading, you should quickly implement these postpartum weight loss methods in your life to improve your figure!