Pregnancy Weight Loss

Women concerned about their weight before pregnancy generally continue being aware of the pounds gained during the expectant months. Pregnancy weight loss is not advisable as a fitness measure or eating for two in order to gain weight.

It is a fact that you will end up gaining between 25 to 35 pounds during your pregnancy and after giving birth you will have around 12.5 to 14 extra pounds to lose to regain your pre-pregnancy weight. However, you need the extra weight for the nourishment of your baby and your wish to begin a pregnancy weight loss program should wait until post-partum and after consulting your physician.

Medical advice is necessary because even if your pregnancy is over you will continue breast feeding for at least 3 months and once again, beginning a pregnancy weight loss diet or a rigorous exercising program may interfere with the nutrition of your baby.

As soon as you confirm that you are pregnant, focus your attention on healthy eating to design a balanced diet that allows you to gain the extra pounds you need but no more, because pregnancy weight loss practices must be avoided, unless your doctor advises some for any given reason.

Pregnancy weight loss will be easier after you give birth if you keep a moderate exercising program and do not eat in excess. If you only gain between 22 and 30 pounds it will be easier to return to your pre-pregnancy weight within 8 to 10 months after the birth of your baby.

If you ignore this simple principle, losing while while you are pregnant may result in excess blood ketone levels that may harm your developing baby, because Ketones are toxic to the fetus.