LOOSE POST-PREGNANCY WEIGHT?

Over-indulgence is one quality triggered by the human mind, which leads to serious physical implications.
Every Woman gains “Weight” post-pregnancy then why is it important?
Post- Pregnancy Weight gain is one of the most Emotional, Psychologically and Sexually difficult battles that a woman has to go through.
1. The mirror doesn’t lie. Every morning looking at yourself in the morning create a negative self image and can decrease confidence.
2. The pressures of motherhood, being a good wife, of being socially active puts “self-care” on the back burner. Leading to self-sacrificing nature which might trigger hopelessness about self.
3. Increased weight, makes it tougher to do work and therefore create emotional issues.
4. Lack of “sexual appeal” to attract partner, might decrease the feeling of being loved by the husband.
5. Increased weight, leads to decreased sexual enjoyment. Henceforth, leading the husband to complain about the same.


HOW SOON SHOULD ONE START A WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM.
1. Woman can start weight loss program within the 1st month after pregnancy.
2. The tip from leading gynaecologists is – after 9months of over-eating and lack of energy, its time to slowly condition your body to weight loss. While you don’t need to hit the gym with a vengeance immediately, the trick is to permit yourself to do what your body allows you. It can be anything from a brisk walk or a light jog.
During lactation the female body is already within a higher Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR). So its best to make use of this natural adaptation and decrease weight.

HOW MUCH WEIGHT ARE YOU ALLOWED TO GAIN.
Gaining around 12 kgs is healthy in a normal pregnancy.The maximum amount of weight one can put on would be 15 kgs,nothing more.
If a patient is already obese or on the healthier side – 6kgs should be the limit.


Myth “Eating for two during a pregnancy “?

One of the common myths surrounding pregnancy is people suggesting a pregnant woman “to eat for two”...
For gynaecologist this myth is as idiotic as calling a psychiatrist a mad-persons doctor. Nobody really  knows from where this erroneous concept came, but has done more harm to female health than any other.
Under the pretext of eating for two, women indulge into calorie-rich, fat-rich food. Once your body has been exposed to 9months of eating such food –
a.    Addiction to high calorie food develops
b.    Emotional eating as a disorder sets in – whereby the mind only seeks refugee in eating  as a way to calm down restlessness, anger, irritation.
Anytime exposed to any restless thought, the body is compelled to eat something fatty, sweet, sugary or chocolate.
c.    Fat deposits around the blood vessels and other parts of the body leading to Hypertension, increased cholesterol and chances of diabetes.
So the destruction of the future healthy self is started.
d.    “If Indian woman learnt to diet responsibly instead of believing the loads of bull-shit their mothers, mother-in-laws, friends, etc tell them, the only time they would need to visit ALL stores or buy XXL size would be for curtains not clothes”. – Says a gynaecologist friend of mind

Solutions?

1. The earlier you  start weight loss, the better.
2. If you have thyroid issues or suffering from PCOD, it might be difficult to immediately lose weight.
3. Pregnancy is the time when many woman desperately seek to be centre-of-attention, just to feel loved.
 After delivery their mind is addicted to the same, when they don’t get the same from their husbands/family they search for it in their child. Slowly they use the child as an excuse to escape or delay all activities.
4. Gynecologists recommend that every woman should start brisk walks within first 10days.
Work-outs at the gym can be started within 30-40days of delivery.
It’s essential to have a good and healthy diet.  And its even more important to understand that healthy diet doesn’t mean rich in fats, carbohydrates, sweet or chocolate.
5. Don’t indulge into crash diets.
6. Don’t over work out
7. Dont’ stop breast feeding

BEWARE OF MYTHS THAT WILL HARM YOU

1.  You don’t need to eat for two (and bloat up to resemble an elephant and give any more mileage to those annoying old wives' tales).

2. You don’t need to eat for two even after your baby is born. Your baby is only going to need about 500 calories per day, which you can easily make up for with a healthy diet.

3.  During pregnancy must keep your body in motion. Consult your gynaecologist for advice on the types of exercises to be followed.
4 . The loose skin and fat after pregnancy can be reduced by exercise but might require specialized treatment

(inspired from an article in Times of India, 2/7/2012)

Dr.Hemant Mittal
email – eksoch@gmail.com
www.mindmantra.in

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