Losing weight after childbirth as well as maintaining adequate nutrient intake to support your baby’s growth through breastfeeding and support self-recovery become difficult at times. When losing weight becomes a struggle, you end up opting for an intense diet, or meal plans that may lead to nutrient deficiency and also affect your emotional health.
To avoid this, here are a few tips to follow that will provide you and your baby with adequate nutrients as well as support your weight loss journey after childbirth.

The most important thing to do is to measure your calorie intake by maintaining a food diary or using an application.
Include foods that are high in fiber like grains, green vegetables, etc. such foods keep you full for a longer period of time and prevent you from snacking or binging on foods frequently.
Give preference to high protein food items to boost your metabolism, reduce intake of excess calories and control your appetite. Eggs, lean meat, dairy products, nuts, legumes, etc are good choices.
In case your feel like snacking in between your meals, go for healthy options like nuts, seeds, dried fruits, or yogurt instead of chips, and other junk foods.
Restrict your intake of sugary foods and drinks like cakes, pastries, biscuits, juices, etc. additionally avoid consuming alcohol.
Avoid taking in empty calories like processed foods, fried, fatty, and starchy foods.
Drink plenty of water and healthy fluids to support your metabolism, stay hydrated, and aid in weight loss.
Lastly, keep yourself moving, start with regular workouts gradually once your recovery from delivery is complete.

Follow these simple tips to gradually shed off the extra weight gained during pregnancy without compromising on providing required nutrients to your little one for his/her growt.
 
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