Three Things to Know About Postpartum Weight-Loss

3 Things to Know About Postpartum Weight-Loss

Ditch the label. When you eat too much and exercise too little, becoming overweight is an inevitable consequence. Being overweight is not “you” and it’s not the nutshell that defines you. Your size is a temporary state and can only be overcome when we stop making excuses. You have taken the first step to your recovery by making the commitment to yourself to start exercising. That’s awesome! Let go of the “out-of-shape” label and instead think of yourself as a body in progress. Eat light and eat right. The rest will come naturally.
Know why you want it. Choosing to slim down to the healthy weight range may save your life. It’d be pretty cool for your kids to have mama around for a long time, right? Because some of the diseases that are triggered from being obese are really bad: diabetes, hypertension (high blood pressure), osteoarthritis, gall bladder disease and certain types of cancers. Obese people may also have difficulty becoming pregnant and face increased risk with emergency surgery. These are serious health complications; if you have a hard time shaping up for yourself, shape up for those who love you.