You may be in a hurry to drop your baby weight, but remember: It took nine months to put it on. And you’ve probably already dropped a substantial amount just from giving birth. But expect to lose the rest more slowly.
If you’re breastfeeding, those last few pounds may hang on until you stop. This is because the body keeps a small fat reserve as energy to fuel the process. But don’t let this stop you from breastfeeding. Experts agree that breast milk is more healthful for your baby than formula.
There’s another good reason to slim down gradually. Fast weight loss usually has tremendous downsides, including bone and muscle loss.Most women are advised to wait six weeks after birth to resume exercise because many of the internal and anatomical changes to your body from the pregnancy still persist. Your ligaments may remain overly flexible and your joints may be loose and less stable because of the hormone relaxin.
What’s more, your pelvic floor muscles may be weakened and you may have episiotomy stitches. If you had a Caesarean section, more profound tissue healing is taking place during this period—which will most likely prolong your return to strenuous activity.
Plus, you may have lost a bit of your strength and cardiovascular fitness (depending on how active you were during pregnancy). Therefore, it’s a good idea to ease back into regular workouts.
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