Archive for February, 2008

Postpartum Weight Loss- Have You Lost Your Identity?

Many new moms tell me they feel they have lost themselves and are no longer pursing their passion or fulfilling their own dreams.  My advice is to be kind to yourself.  It takes a while to adjust to being a mother, and it can be very overwhelming.  The first step to “finding” yourself is to write down what you miss doing, and/or what you would like to do.  Once you understand what it is you want to do, take baby steps towards reaching your goal.  For example, if your goal is to have your own business, your first baby step would be to research online possible business opportunities, or to call a friend who has her own business.  Breaking down your big goal into smaller pieces makes it do-able!  Every baby step you take builds momentum towards your larger goal.

How to get the most out of Weight Management Posted By : Lady Lon

Many of us want to be able to lose belly fat and have a trim and attractive body. There are many ways to achieve a good level of weight loss, from taking dietary supplements to the more rigorous level of exercise. There will be a way for you to diet and get rid of the fat from your belly while building up muscle and tone. However, the best way to decrease fat and achieve waist fat loss is of course to have a better lifestyle and to eat less. By controlling what you put into your body and by how much exercise you do you will get a healthier body and a better outlook on life.

How to start this better body and speed up your waist fat loss is to first have a look at your diet. Before you can exercise you must have an accurate assessment of how much you want to lose belly fat. Don't go rushing into hard exercise if your body cant cope. Make a detailed account of your caloric intake. See how many calories you eat in a day, get a grip with how much bad and processed foods you are eating and compare it with how much healthy and organic food you eat. When trying to lose fat nutrition is key and your body needs vital ingredients to keep going, and organic food is much better for weight management.


Exercise is necessary when it comes to belly fat loss and regular aerobic exercise is best for fat burning and weight management. Exercise stimulates your body to be more active and to burn up fat faster, and makes you shed the pounds and lose waist fat. Exercising should be done in tandem with your diet and you should see if there are any local aerobic classes or running groups that can help you in your weight management.

Now we cannot forget that whilst you increase your waist fat loss with a healthier diet you must also lose belly fat by regular exercise. Exercise will help you lose weight more easily and will give you greater freedom in your life. If you combine a sensible dietary plan with a good exercise regimen then you will lose weight more quickly and develop a much more healthy and vital body.

Look after your body when you want to lose waist fat or speed up your belly fat loss and make sure that you get the right advice, and most importantly remember you are not alone. You will find that many people want to lose weight just like you and are there to help you out!

Pregnancy- Concerned about Your Body Fat?

Many pregnant women approach me with concerns about their body fat.  They say they had weight to lose prior to getting pregnant and now they’re pregnant and afraid they’ll get even “fatter”.  My advice is, It’s not to late to start exercising!  As long as your doctor gives you the “ok”, start exercising.  Take up walking.  Walking is something you can do from the beginning of your pregnancy all the way to the end.  Also, try prenatal yoga.  Don’t use the excuse, “but I’m not flexible” because that’s how you get flexible!  The key is to start doing something now!  The sooner you get started, the quicker you’ll tone up.  It IS possible to lose body fat through eating healthy and exercising even while pregnant.  So don’t delay…start today! 

Losing Weight After Pregnancy - Some Easy Tips To Do So! Posted By : Apurva Jain

As a woman, giving birth to a baby is the most fulfilling experience, but it comes with many challenges...such as losing weight after pregnancy. During pregnancy, you have accumulated many pounds of extra bulk, which you naturally want to get rid of. Don’t lose heart: Weight loss after pregnancy is not only possible, it’s actually not very difficult either. Just be patient and consistent in your efforts and you will see the results for yourself.

Some Weight Loss Tips To Look Out For -

Lets have a look of some weight loss tips to start with

  • Don’t expect a miracle: The weight you have gained throughout the pregnancy period took 9 months to accumulate. Don’t expect it to vanish just like that. Crash diets are not recommended for anyone, especially breastfeeding moms. So give yourself some time, to understand the procedure of weight loss and to let the measures work upon you. Eventually you will lose weight.


  • Start off slowly: Allow your body to heal properly after pregnancy before starting on heavy workouts, aerobics, etc. It takes 2 to 4 month’s time for the body to get back in to normal mode and regain its strength. Meanwhile, you can do light exercises like walking, stretches, breathing exercises and generally try to be active, this will help in weight loss procedure.


  • Eat sensibly: Don’t do on a diet which will rob you off the nutrients. You are feeding the baby, so take care that you have proper nutritious food. Avoid excess fat, spices and junk food as much as you can.

  • Have lots of water: Keep yourself hydrated, this will help your body in flushing out toxins and it’s a good way to lose the pregnancy weight gain. Don’t go for sodas, instead have natural unsweetened juices.


  • Breastfeeding helps: Yes, if you are breastfeeding your baby, it will aid in losing weight after pregnancy. Don’t starve yourself, have a balanced nutritious diet and only that much take calories which you actually require to.


  • Exercise...there’s no way out: Some or the other form of regular exercise is a must for quick weight loss. If you find it difficult to hit the gym regularly, which is the case with most of the new moms, then try walking, swimming, yoga, jogging….anything that will give you enough physical activity to burn off the calories. Take the stairs instead of the elevator, dance when you feel like, and just be active.


  • If you are interested only in structured exercise, you may get an exercise video. You can then work-out in the privacy of your home and according to your own time schedule.


  • Though losing weight after pregnancy is more difficult than losing weight otherwise, it’s not impossible. With regular exercise, proper diet and your great resolve, you will soon start fitting into your good old jeans once again!

    Not All Weight Loss Pills Are What They Claim To Be Posted By : Apurva Jain

    Weight loss pills have a certain compelling charm. When you set your eyes on them in the store, you sure are tempted to try. And when your doctor prescribes one, you say, “Oh no! Not again!”

    It’s A Pill World!

    The shelves are stocked with different types of over-the-counter tablets. There are weight loss pills and there are weight gain drug, and there are medicine for vitamins and minerals, some of them you might not have even heard of. Such tablets are officially approved and scientifically tested.

    There are certain weight loss pills that are available solely through the internet. These pills seem to be wonders, as they act as supplements as well as help in losing weight.

    Watch Out Before You Pop Those Pills!

    Even the best pregnancy diet plan suggests taking supplements. However, before you swallow a pill, make sure that are not from the fat burner category. Most of the diet pills contain compounds like ma-huang or ephdera that might prove to be dangerous.

    The major attraction of fat burner tablets is that they burn your fat within a short period of time. However, once you stop taking these medication, you gain weight again! While charting out a pregnancy diet plan, it’s wise to not fall under the temptation of these magic tablets. Sudden weight loss and regain might create an impact on the development of your fetus. You should always go for gradual weight change.

    Another category to watch out for is the appetite suppressants. Although approved, they are loaded with side effects and there are restrictions in its usage. They work by suppressing your hunger, thus reducing the number of calories you take in everyday.

    Regarding supplements, you should be aware of the fact that they are not approved. There is no guarantee that the contents mentioned on the label will be present inside the capsule too. It’s better to choose healthy foods to eat during pregnancy period and not depend on supplements for nutrition.

    Yet another category is the diet weight loss tablet that acts as a binder or blocker. What they actually do is bind the fat so that your body is unable to store it. They too come with their own side effects and usage restrictions. However, they have been found to induce steady reduction in weight. Moreover, they work best for long term dieting.

    Whether it is weight loss pills or supplements you wish to take, gather as much information as you can about them through articles and books, and do not forget to consult your doctor.