Losing weight while pregnant can be difficult. Most women pack on pounds
whilst pregnant which is completely normal but sometimes due to a
health risk they need to losLosing Weight which is a hard process.
It's normal when women put weight on during pregnancy because the mind
thinks it needs to eat more to provide enough nutritional support for
the baby. If you are overweight then you will still gain some weight
because your child will need to meet its nutritional needs. This is
extremely important as if you diet two much your child will risk having
nutritional deficiencies; this is what can make losing weight while
pregnant difficult. Some diets leave you low on folic acid, iron and
other vital minerals and vitamins.
Before taking part in dieting you should talk to your doctor for some
advice about your weight before you choose an exercise program as well a
healthy eating scheme.
If you are obese and planning on losing weight while pregnant you should
also talk to your doctor for a healthy way to lose weight before you
give birth.
If you have a high BMI (body mass index) you may run the risk of
diabetes and blood pressure, your baby is likely to be premature and you
will have problems during child birth. Also your child is more likely
to be obese in childhood.
During pregnancy it is vital for women to get consume folic acid during
the first three months and before pregnancy. This is one of the B-group
vitamins and is also known as vitamin B9. During these first three
months the baby's nervous system is developing and requires this
vitamin.
During pregnancy, you are eating for two; however, you do not need to
double your meals. In fact, according to the American Pregnancy
Association, you only need an additional 300 calories per day to fuel
your growing baby. Keeping this total in mind can help you maintain
adequate nutrition without gaining too much weight.
Whilst being pregnant the body's internal processes can change too.
Between meals your blood sugar level can drop dramatically to low
levels. Most women who go into pregnancy and plan on losing weight find
themselves extremely hungry.
When pregnant a woman will need to eat approximately around about 2500
calories a day and when you are breast feeding after you've conceived
you will need to eat 300 calories a day. Whereas women who aren't
pregnant only need to eat 2100 calories per day
55 percent of the calories which women eat when pregnant should be from
carbohydrates which are found in pasta, bread, rice and all other grain
products. 10 percent should come from protein which is found in fish and
other meats, and the other 35 percent should come from fat. Fat can be
found in many butter products, margarine, dairy products and nuts.
If you plan on losing weight whilst pregnant then I highly recommended
that if you are planning on dieting during pregnancy that you get a
professional diet plan as there is a lot that you will need to keep
track of every day.
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