Written By: Debjani Arora | Updated : October 9, 2014 5:04 PM IST
I am 32 years of age weighing 67 kg and with a height of 5'2'. I recently had my first baby and subsequently had a miscarriage. I have noticed that the fat on my belly refused to reduce to its post pregnancy state. I have heard that belly fat can lead to complications in pregnancy and conception. How can I get rid of this fat as I am planning to have a second baby, and would like to avoid any complications during pregnancy and delivery?
You are right, belly fat can complicate a pregnancy and can be quite bad for your baby as well. If you want to reduce your belly fat you need to plan a good and efficient diet and workout plan -- based on your needs and lifestyle. Know that post pregnancy weight loss is not an easy job. Have patience and be consistent with your regimen to get results. Here are a few tips on what you can do:
Slow and steady, wins the race:
While planning an exercise regimen after pregnancy, no matter how much you want to workout with the same vengeance and fervour as your pre-pregnancy days, it is imperative that you start slow. You could start with a one and a half kilometer walk every day. Once you feel confident and want to upgrade your workout, try jogging. Alternatively you could do a 40-minute aerobic exercise or schedule a workout regimen at the gym.
On the diet front, choose wisely. Avoid junk foods and eat more vegetables and fruits.
Care for your body is imperative:
Since you will be breastfeeding your child, it's important that you don't miss out on any food groups from your diet and keep yourself hydrated. If you have undergone a C-section, check with your doctor about your health status before you start working out.
Most importantly, remember that too many abdominal exercises aren't advisable post-surgery. Moreover cutting down on vital nutrients to get a flat belly is definitely a bad idea because your body will need all the nutrition it can get to keep up with the demands of child rearing.
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