#asktheexpert How can I reduce my post-pregnancy belly fat?

2 Answers

ExpertDr.Rasika ThosarPaediatric Intensivist4 years ago

A. have all fruits, veggies in your diet. home cooked fresh indian food with indian spices is perfect for breastfeeding mother. . you can have all the fruits , nothing to worry about. infact mild variety of flavors that baby gets in breast milk , helps in easy acceptance of baby foods in future most important of all maintain good hydration. drink lots of fluids to avoid constipation in this period. continue taking calcium supplements. limit tea or coffee to 1 to 2 cups per day. avoid aerated drinks. postdelivery, after gynaecologist clearance , start walking. yoga, suryanamaskars will also help. this is a slow process so keep patience. .

SanthoshiMom of a 8 yr old girl4 years ago

A. Hi dear good afternoon If your body is fit, then Waking is a good way to shed some weight. 20 mins of walk can help you alot. Try to do yoga like suryanamaskar, pranayma these are highly beneficial. Also follow good diet. For breakfast have fruits. Oats, ragi, kellogs for lunch have millets instead of rice. Or Have less rice and more veggies. For dinner have roti, fruits. Mainly try to Avoid white foods like white rice white bread maida.. Have a balanced and healthy diet. have warm water or jeera water in the morning in empty stomach. Avoid carbs and replace with brown rice n millets. Avoud junk food and have healthy snacks. Avoid sugars and use natural sweeteners. These few changes wil sure help you lose weight easily. Millets or brown rice czn be replaced for white rice.