WEIGHT LOSS TIPS FOR MOTHERS:
Being a mother is the greatest blessing and the most rewarding job in the world. But we all know how difficult it can be at times.
Giving birth to a baby changes the mother’s life in every way, and it also changes her body weight and shape.
It is estimated that in the healthy weight range, women gain between 12-16 kg during pregnancy.
However, being overweight results in a lot of fat. About 50% of women gain more than the recommended weight during pregnancy.
In addition, due to insomnia and stressful life, they continue to gain weight even after the birth of a child.
Most of the time, mothers usually focus on taking care of every member of the family and they forget to take care of their health.
They are fully engaged in full or part-time employment as well as household chores.
A mother’s life is busy and busy!
Therefore, gaining a healthy weight after pregnancy while caring for a newborn can be a challenge. Having young children taxes their free time and makes life difficult.
Here, we bring you top tips to help you reach your health and weight loss goals as a busy mom!
- KNOCK IT OUT EARLY
Our days are filled with millions of promises and responsibilities that pop up and it is very easy for something to interfere with your gym or workout time.
Getting rid of it before the day is over will give you energy, mental clarity, and even the satisfaction of boosting the mood to get past one of your to-do lists.
- EXERCISE AT HOME
A busy mom doesn’t have time to go to the gym. If you have young children, hitting the gym is even harder. Exercising at home is a good idea. No matter how busy you are, exercising at home during the day can help you lose weight.
Even a 20-minute workout session that includes squats, pushups, planks, and plan Jacques will work.
- EVERY LITTLE BIT COUNTS
It’s easy to get caught up in the mindset that you should exercise for hours a week to see results.
While I believe that strenuous exercise is essential for weight loss and muscle building, squeezing into smaller exercises will also help you reach your weight loss goals.
Think about it, you have “extra credit” for more organized exercise.
Not only will you burn extra calories, but 5-10 minutes of exercise can boost the mood and energy you need to deal with your day.
- FASTING
If you are a busy mom and don’t have time for exercise then fasting is an effective way to lose weight. Studies show that fasting is beneficial not only for weight loss but also for living a healthy and long life.
Intermittent fasting has many benefits including reducing body fat, lowering cholesterol, improving glucose control, and increasing endurance.
- CHOSE INTENSITY OVER DURATION
It is a factor that separates those who see quick results and those who do not.
The results you see are not based on how much time you exercise.
They come from how you spend your time exercising!
Increasing the intensity of your exercise will give you better results than exercising longer.
Fit moms don’t spend hours in the gym.
They exercise hard and have as much as they can every minute.
- EATING SMALLER MEALS
Eating small meals throughout the day can help you boost your metabolism. Remember that skipping meals will not help you lose weight. In your busy lifestyle, small portions of food are the easiest way to lose weight and control unhealthy food intake.
Drink water before every meal to control your appetite and lose weight. High-fiber foods after dinner will reduce your appetite and promote weight loss.
- FOCUS ON MAKING TIME
Regular exercisers do not have extra time to exercise, they take time out.
Most of us have a laid-back attitude when it comes to painting a picture of about 15 minutes of calorie burning.
Take a few minutes to audit your schedule and see what can be done to set aside a few hours each week for exercise.
- REDUCING STRESS
Reducing stress is a big challenge for a busy mother looking for weight loss. Stress has a direct effect on health and body weight. Stress is directly linked to overeating and weight gain.
In your busy schedule, just 10-15 minutes can play a significant role in reducing stress. Taking a break from your daily routine reduces stress. A short walk, deep breaths, and listening to music can reduce your stress.
- BREAK IT UP
There are times when it is impossible to squeeze in 30-45 minutes of exercise.
However, you can still reap the benefits of burning calories, tone muscles, increasing energy, and reducing stress, and divide your workout into a few 10-15 minute sessions spread throughout the day. Better a poor horse than no horse at all.
- MULTITASK
Us moms are excellent multitaskers.
This is truly a gift because sometimes squeezing in a little workout requires some creativity and multitasking.
If you have 10 minutes to kill while waiting to pick up your kids from school, do some squats in the parking lot or take a brisk walk up and down the street.
Try throwing in some squats while cooking dinner or giving the kids a bath.
- BUILD A SUPPORT SYSTEM
Losing weight and staying fit as a busy mother requires a lot of help.
Without proper cooperation, achieving these goals is almost impossible.
Share your goals with your spouse, family, and friends so they can help motivate you when you feel like giving up.
Join a support group on Facebook with like-minded people to encourage and motivate each other.
- LIGHTEN YOUR COFFEE.
Your morning cup of barley can do more harm than good to your back.
Cutting 200-500 calories in just one day can help you lose one pound a week.
Lightening heavy creams and sugars in your daily coffee can greatly help you reach your weight loss goals.
- POSITIVE THINKING
The body can achieve what the mind can imagine.
Do you motivate yourself with positivity or restrain yourself with fear and negativity?
Writing down your thoughts can have a huge impact on your health and fitness goals.
- TRY TO BALANCE, NOT HARD.
Being too strict with your exercise routine and meal plan can lead to feelings of frustration and resentment.
It’s hard to live with something that feels like a burden rather than a lifestyle habit.
Being flexible in your routine increases the likelihood of sustainability.
- EAT PLENTY OF PROTEIN.
Protein is the building block of our muscles.
We want to maintain as much muscle as possible because it burns more calories than fat.
Protein shakes are a great way to increase your protein intake.
