Top tips for healthy eating & exercising for new mums...
ots of new mums struggle to regain their pre-pregnancy weight & shape and, as many mums will testify, it’s not always that easy to achieve. You will also need to give you body time to adjust to not having a baby inside it – you should allow at least 6 weeks after a natural birth and 10 weeks after a Caesarean section before starting any fitness regime. Enjoy your new baby and don’t rush things.
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Here are some top tips to help you on your way:
Have a healthy breakfast - a very important step to losing and maintaining weight is starting your day with a healthy breakfast, including plenty of protein & fibre which will help satisfy your hunger but also give you energy.
Sleeping and nap time tips
leeping and nap times are really important for both your baby and you! We hope these tips will give you the very best baby snoozes!!
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• If your baby finds a bath stimulating, bathe them in the morning; if they find it relaxing, include it as part of the bedtime routine.
• Dress your baby for day and night time - make it part of the evening bedtime routine to change clothes, so your baby is prepared for sleep.
• Distinguish between daytime naps and night time sleep by closing curtains at night time and dimly light the bedroom (if at all); daytime naps should be in a light room.
• Time your daytime outings so that longer car journeys coincide with nap times and visits or activities are at livelier times.
The protein can come from low fat meat, eggs, nuts or diary products. High fibre foods include fruits, vegetables and whole grains.
Avoid snacking - if you skip breakfast or any other meal, your blood sugar levels drop below the normal level and you’ll most likely experience a drop in energy and food cravings for high sugar snack foods like biscuits & cakes – a healthy eating disaster!
Don’t diet alone - you are much more likely to succeed with a new healthy eating regime if you involve your family or a friend, or join a support group.
Choose an exercise you enjoy & can do easily - for example, if you don’t enjoy swimming, don’t join a swimming club as you are unlikely to keep it up; choose something that is local to you and you enjoy.
Plan and exercise regularly - plan a regular day & time when you do exercise, to avoid the “I’ll to it tomorrow” excuse we all use sometimes.
Make exercise fun – why not combine it with some social time with friends by attending a gym or fitness classes together? Or if you want to be really focused, how about booking a personal trainer for some one-2-one help and support?
Groups available throughout the area. Please call Team Developer Lizzie for further information
07961 482 069
www.slimmingworld.com
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