Weight loss around the waist, thighs, and arms are the common aftermath of motherhood. For many women, these become permanent reminders of their feminine duties. Usually most of the excess weight gained is left behind, especially when a new mom undergoes unsuccessful weight loss methods.
Gaining weight during pregnancy is the most normal thing in the world. Your body reacts to this new phase by producing hormones that will increase your appetite and allow you to have food cravings. With an increased appetite, you will want to eat more. Increased food intake is nutrition for your baby. In addition to that, the excess weight will prepare her for motherhood after delivery, which manifests itself through breastfeeding and the production of breast milk.
The most common concern is probably the pregnancy stomach. It’s just one of those things that is hard to get rid of. The stomach muscles stretch and it is not strong enough to return to its original shape after the baby is born. This is an even more difficult problem for women who have had a C-section. The abdominal muscles are cut vertically and this causes a permanent alteration in the structure of the muscles. They are no longer intact, so to speak.
Many women have learned to accept these flaws. They just couldn’t keep worrying about something as superficial as a sagging stomach every day. However, there are also a few ways to help reduce blemishes.
Reduce food consumption
If you lose weight through diet, it is usually trimmed. Your arms and thighs will look slimmer and your buttocks and hips will shrink back. The stomach area is another story though, but since you’ve solved the other issues, you need to pat yourself on the back for a job well done.
Make sure you eat only healthy food combinations. Plan your meals in advance so that you are less likely to eat something that is unhealthy. Load up your plate with more lean protein, fruits, vegetables, and fewer seasonings and starchy carbohydrates.
Drink lots of water too. You need water to replenish your body with lost fluid. In addition, it helps improve your complexion. If you can’t get rid of sagging stomach, you can give them something to complement – their skin.
Tone and strengthen your abdominal muscles first
Rather than immediately working to lose weight around the waist by doing crunches, first get stronger through full-body exercises like swimming and jogging. Focusing only on the abs can push the internal muscles and will make the problem much worse.
