Losing weight after pregnancy - This is how you get rid of those annoying pregnancy kilos

1. Are you a freshly baked mom trying hard to get rid of the pregnancy pounds again?

1. Join the club.

1. As many as 75% of all women are heavier after a pregnancy than before - and on top of that, this can sometimes last for years.

1. In fact, there are countless women who are still heavier 15 to 20 years after pregnancy than before. For some reason, I never managed to beat the pregnancy lumps.

2. In fact, there are countless women who are still heavier 15 to 20 years after their pregnancy than before. For some reason, I never managed to beat the pregnancy lumps.

1. You may have achieved success prior to pregnancy with a specific diet or method of shedding pounds.

1. Maybe you simply ate a little less and exercised a little more and lost weight naturally without really dieting.

2. Maybe you simply ate a little less and exercised a little more and lost weight naturally without really having to diet.

1. If you have tried this since your pregnancy, you will probably be deeply disappointed.

1. It is a simple fact that women lose weight after a pregnancy. We will discuss the main reasons for this in this and subsequent articles.

2. It is a simple fact that women lose weight after pregnancy. We will discuss the main reasons for this in this and subsequent articles.

1. Some women gain excess weight during pregnancy, others after childbirth and some after breastfeeding.

1. This is particularly frustrating as it is always said that breastfeeding causes you to burn more energy. Actually, this is also the case.

2. This is particularly frustrating because it is always said that breastfeeding causes you to burn more energy. Actually, this is also the case.

1. You burn an extra 650 kcal per day while breastfeeding (1).

1. Still, this doesn't stop weight gain, often because women still think they should eat for two.

1. However, not every calorie is the same and there are numerous studies from which it can be concluded that an energy-restricted diet is simply not effective (2).

1. So it may well be that you gain weight while you are actually not eating too much and maybe eating quite healthy.

1. This is usually due to underlying causes which generally play a greater role in post-pregnancy women than in others who are overweight.

1. In this article we will briefly discuss the main causes of excess pregnancy weight and how you can effectively do something about it!

Why can't I get rid of those pregnancy pounds?

1. A question I hear all too often.

1. When you're carrying some extra pounds after pregnancy, it's important to remember that your pregnancy has changed your body in many ways.

1. Your hormones work very differently now.

1. You may have nutritional deficiencies - eg certain vitamins or minerals.

1. During pregnancy, it often happens that the placenta 'takes' certain nutrients from mom because of a nutritional deficiency.

1. These substances then arrive at the fetus, which desperately needs them to grow properly.

1. With a newborn baby in the house you often experience more stress and less sleep - this also has a negative effect on your health and weight.

2. With a newborn baby at home you often experience more stress and less sleep - this also has a negative effect on your health and weight.

1. In short, there are countless reasons why you gain weight or lose weight less easily after a pregnancy.

2. In short, there are countless reasons why you gain weight or lose excess weight less easily after a pregnancy.

1. Aside from simply overeating and not exercising enough, there are other reasons that explain the pregnancy lumps.

1. We will discuss this in more detail below.

1. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal imbalance, which in turn can cause weight gain, cysts, excessive hair growth on the body, acne and irregular periods (3).

1. The Treatment - While there is no cure for PCOS, there are ways to treat the symptoms.

2. The Treatment - Although there is no cure for PCOS, there are ways to treat the symptoms.

1. This usually includes diet and exercise to encourage weight loss, along with birth control pills to regulate ovulation and shrink cysts.

1. Also, your doctor may prescribe certain medications that are normally used for diabetes.

1. These drugs help with insulin sensitivity, which in turn aids weight loss, fertility, and cysts.

1. Sadness, fatigue, or changes in sleep can be signs of depression.

1. For example, weight can often get out of hand - depression quickly leads to poor dietary choices.

1. Depression makes you want to sleep more and don't feel like exercising.

1. Since levels of dopamine, a neurotransmitter that sends signals of pleasure, and serotonin, a mood modulator, are lower in depressed people, it is natural to crave food to give you a boost. ..with all its consequences.

1. Treatment - Talk to your doctor about a possible combination of therapy, antidepressants, physical activity, and proper nutrition.

1. Discussing emotional issues with a trained specialist can help you understand the triggers for your problems - and help you avoid comfort food.

1. Even inviting a friend for a walk can help lift your mood and slim your waist.

1. If you notice that you are gaining more and more weight, are slowly having trouble buttoning your pants, and have pelvic pain around the time of ovulation or during intercourse , better make an appointment with your doctor (4).

1. An unusual bloating or abdominal distension that does not go away can be caused by a cyst, or in very rare cases, cancer.

1. Some cysts can be a side effect of taking certain fertility pills.

1. Doctors can usually diagnose a cyst through a pelvic check, but other tests (an ultrasound, pregnancy test, MRI, CT scan, or laparoscopic removal) may be required to determine what type you have.

1. Ovarian cancer is rare in women under 40, but a suspicious mass will be examined via biopsy and blood test.

1. Treatment - Although a cyst may go away on its own, the pill is usually prescribed to shrink or disappear the cyst.

1. Large, ruptured, or malignant cysts may require surgery including removal of the ovaries or even a hysterectomy.

1. PCOS can also cause multiple cysts, in which case a different treatment is needed.

1. Fibroids are benign growths that develop on or in the walls of the uterus (5).

1. Although the exact cause is unknown, there are often several factors involved, including hormonal factors.

1. While some factors cause no symptoms, others lead to bloating, pelvic pain, or heavy and long periods.

1. Fibroids can grow to the size of a grapefruit and can actually make a woman appear pregnant.

1. Bloating - caused by the fibroid pushing the abdomen out - is more likely than actual weight gain, which would only happen if a fibroid is very large (like a grapefruit).

1. Your doctor can detect a fibroid during a pelvic check, and an ultrasound will confirm the diagnosis.

1. The Treatment - Most fibroids require no more than prescription painkillers such as ibuprofen, or hormone therapy to treat heavy periods.

1. Larger fibroids causing severe symptoms should be surgically removed.

1. Lasers and are less invasive, but can make it more difficult to conceive.

1. If you have trouble processing certain foods, such as lactose or gluten, eating these foods can cause significant bloating and discomfort (6).

1. Take lactose intolerance, for example: In this case, the gut cannot handle milk or other products containing lactose because you are not making enough lactase, the enzyme that breaks down the protein.]

1. As a result, this particular food passes your body unprocessed and causes an inflammatory reaction in the intestinal wall.

1. This leads to distended bowels, resulting in bloating.

1. If you have gluten intolerance - also called celiac disease - eating a sandwich can induce a similar response, including pain, gas, nausea, and even vomiting and diarrhea.

1. Ultimately, the reduced nutrient absorption that occurs with celiac disease can actually lead to weight loss, but it's also been linked to obesity.

1. Treatment - Regardless of what problem you suspect, it is important to consult your doctor before making any changes to your diet.

1. For example, your doctor might tell you to eliminate any foods that could cause a possible negative reaction, while keeping a diary of what you eat.

1. If you add a suspected food to your diet and you immediately notice that your stomach aches, you will immediately find out which food you are hypersensitive to.

1. If gluten intolerance turns out to be a problem, your doctor can diagnose it with a blood test and confirm with a small intestine biopsy.

1. Lactose intolerance can be diagnosed with a blood or breath test. Once a diagnosis is made, you will need to avoid gluten for the rest of your life - but thankfully, there are tons of tasty alternatives.

Other causes of weight gain after pregnancy

1. If you came to this page from a search engine, you probably have pregnancy pounds that just won't get off.

1. Take comfort, this is how most women go after one pregnancy - or several!

1. Chances are you've already tried everything and are tired of trying something different - to no avail.

1. In order to help you as best I can, in the following four articles, I will go into some more common causes of pregnancy weight - and obesity in general.

1. For example, I want to offer you the tools to evaluate what is wrong, what can be improved and how exactly you can tackle this.

1. In the following articles you can expect the following topics:

1. To help you achieve a slimmer you right now, below are five tips that have helped countless women lose their pounds after a pregnancy.

5 tips to make pregnancy weight disappear

1. Diet is known to simply not be effective for weight loss and sustained weight loss.

1. It requires a real lifestyle change.

1. Especially after pregnancy, a diet can make you gain weight rather than lose weight.

1. Moreover, a diet during pregnancy is not good for your baby, because your nutrients suffer and toxins from the fat burning end up in the milk.

1. Because you already have enough stress during the first year of your child, a diet â € “with all kinds of rules that you have to adhere to and the fact that you cannot let yourself go â € “can exacerbate this stress, causing a stress hormone, cortisol, to be produced.

1. This ensures that the fat stays firmly in your fat cells.

1. With an increased level of cortisol, you can forget about losing weight and moreover, this causes damage to your health.

1. Rather adapt your lifestyle in small steps.

1. It is now known that fiber can make you feel fuller, so you automatically eat less.

1. However, that is not the main function of fiber.

1. Fiber nourishes your intestinal flora. Since your gut flora is related to every function in your body and is associated with many diseases, it is clear that your gut flora must be kept in the best condition.

1. And you achieve that by feeding him healthily â € “with fiber.

1. Especially after pregnancy, your immune system - and therefore your intestinal flora - may be weakened. This can lead to obesity in certain cases - especially if you don't eat too healthy.

1. That is why it is EVEN more important at this stage of your life to eat enough fiber.

1. Do not do this with the help of supplements, but rather through natural food.

1. Eat vegetables, raw vegetables, fruit, beans and whole grains. Also eat potatoes, white and sweet, and nuts and seeds.

1. That way you get enough fiber to keep you satiated and nourish your intestinal flora.

1. Not only is this healthier for your child, it is also healthier for you.

1. Of course you then need more energy and there is the risk that you will eat too much, which will make you gain more weight.

1. However, if you combine your breastfeeding with the other tips in this article, you will lose weight without much effort, because your hunger pangs will normalize (using the other tips).

1. By breastfeeding you will automatically burn more â € “you need up to 700 kcal more per day.

1. By keeping your food intake the same, however, you create a natural deficit and you automatically lose weight.

1. Not only has calcium been proven to help burn fat more effectively, your body also needs this mineral as it has likely been deficient during pregnancy.

1. Your baby gets the nutrients from your reservoirs, if not enough is coming in.

1. This is also one of the reasons why women have cavities so often and go to the dentist more often during pregnancy.

1. Hair loss is also a consequence of this.

1. So keep your body healthy and speed up your metabolism by eating enough calcium.

1. Get this substance not only from dairy, but also from leafy green vegetables, nuts, seeds, etc.

1. This is how you ensure an optimal balance of nutrients.

1. To normalize your hunger pangs as much as possible and to avoid overeating, get extra protein with every meal and snack.

1. Protein makes you feel full for longer and stimulates muscle building.

1. Since you probably have not been able to exercise much during the last weeks of pregnancy, chances are you have lost some muscle mass.

1. To rebuild this you need enough protein. More muscle mass ensures a faster metabolism - you burn more while doing nothing.

1. For example, eat an egg with your snack or add yogurt to your breakfast cereal.

1. It's also a good idea to do some muscle training three times a week for 20 min.

1. If you can't leave your baby alone or if it cries a lot without your comfort in the first weeks, you can use your baby carefully as a weight. Gently lifting your baby several times does wonders for your arm muscles!

Finally ...

1. Losing pregnancy pads isn't easy.

1. Your body has done quite a job for 9 months.

1. Not only did it deplete it, but it also lost essential nutrients and caused a significant change in your hormones - let alone the stress and sleep deprivation you experience during the first months after your pregnancy. pregnancy.

1. It is therefore doubly important that you take good care of your body and give yourself time to lose weight.

1. By giving your body what it needs, you will automatically lose weight and you will also have more energy to blame on your baby!

1. Do you want to know more about pregnancy weight, causes and how to get rid of it? Then pay attention to the coming days, because then we will go even deeper into everything that has to do with pregnancy pounds!

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