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.
L 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. 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.
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.
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• Draws will take place on 28.10.14, 28.01.15, 28.4.15 & 28.7.15 and the winners will be notified within 14 days.
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• Competition is open to all Small Steps Registered Members based in the UK. • This competition is not open to any employees or contractors of Small Steps Media or Premier Concepts Ltd. or any person directly involved in the organisation or running of the competition, or their direct family members.
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