The average weight gain during pregnancy is 25 to 35 pounds. If you were overweight before becoming pregnant you may have gained more. We are all familiar with the phrase, "eating for two," and sometimes it is very much the case once you realize just how much weight you have gained after having your baby. Regardless of how many pounds you put on, you definitely want to find a way to lose belly fat after baby.
The good news is that the fat surrounding the belly (visceral fat) may be some of the first fat to burn in comparison to other areas of the body. The fat around our stomachs reacts better in terms of physical activity. As you lose weight, you will more than likely notice the reduction in your belly before any other area. Let's take a look at the best way to get started.
Your Way of Eating is the Key
80% of your weight loss will be determined by your diet. The term diet is not meant in terms of the fad diets you may come across. The term is meant as a lifestyle change. For example, some people become vegetarians or a raw foodist. Others simply choose to eat healthier. Those are examples of eating for life and not for the short-term.
One diet that I've been reading up on is said to make losing fat almost effortless. It is called the paleo diet or caveman diet. This way of eating avoids grains, processed foods (bread, baked goods, pasta, etc.,) and refined sugar. The food eaten in this diet include lean meat, fresh veggies, fruit, and nuts. I suggest doing much more research on this diet, but in my opinion, it is probably one of the best in terms of weight loss.
Perform the Exercises that Burn Fat Best
Women tend to enjoy cardio exercises much more than lifting weights. While cardio can help you lose weight, it backfires if you become a cardio junkie and never perform strength training. Too much cardio can cause our bodies to take energy from our muscles. However, we should be building more muscle as it is much more effective in burning fat. One pound of muscle burns more calories than one pound of fat.
You can combine cardio and weights for a full body workout. This is better known as interval training or circuit training. It is an efficient fat burning workout that takes no longer than 45 minutes per session.
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