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How to Lose Weight After Having a Baby
After women have babies, their bodies are almost always different than before. Along with other changes, most women are a few pounds heavier than they were before pregnancy. Here are some helpful tips for shedding those unwanted pounds: Step 1:
Moms Would Rather Lose Weight Than Have Smarter Kids
Nearly half the moms in the America would rather be thinner than have smarter kids! In a newstudy, 45% of the 26,000 mothers surveyed said they would choose to weigh 15 pounds less rather than add 15 points to their child’s IQ. The study, called “Mom Confessions,” encouraged moms to be totally honest, and divulge their deepest darkest parenting secrets.
Surgeries for Kids to Lose Weight
Weight-loss surgery for children remains a controversial medical option. Even though the growing rates of youth obesity are well documented, many health professionals contend that going under the knife is not an effective means for children to deal with their weight issues. No one knows exactly how many adolescents are turning to surgery to get thinner. As reported by Laura Beil in the New York Times (2010), one of the few studies, published in March 2007 in the “Archives of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine” noted that bariatric surgery in teenagers is relatively rare but rising fast: the number of operations tripled from 2000 to 2003 when 800 surgeries were performed.
Why Can’t I Lose Weight After Pregnancy?
Over nine months you gained the weight necessary to support your pregnancy and deliver a healthy child. Now that baby is in the crib, the excess weight can be a source of concern. The best way to lose weight post pregnancy is slowly, according to the National Institutes of Health. Be patient with yourself and your weight loss. Focus on your own health while you care for your newborn, and you both will benefit.
How to Help a Friend Lose Weight
Weight loss can be mentally, physically and emotionally challenging sometimes. When you have a good support system, the task seems much more doable. If you have a friend who also needs to lose weight, your powers combined could yield results you couldn’t achieve on your own. If you don’t need to lose weight, serving as a part of your friend’s support system can be a rewarding experience that helps bring you closer together.