Wednesday, March 5, 2008 

Weight Loss and Pregnancy

In saying this there will be a best way to lose weight for just about everybody, and it is only a matter of finding out what suits you and your body and then follow it. For most I would suggest finding a qualified dietician or nutritionist especially if you are looking to lose weight during pregnancy. The nutritionist or dietician will put you on a diet that is healthy for you and your unborn child.

Another option for the best weight loss ideas is to research this yourself. There are many books on the subject of weight loss and nutrition that can give you ideas on weight loss even the internet can be a valuable source for gathering ideas on weight loss. There are many options open to you, and the decision lies with you on which diet strategy you take to get your weight loss program started.

Not matter which plan of action you choose for your weight loss during pregnancy, it is a very sound idea to advise your doctor to decide whether this is the best way to lose weight for you and the unborn child. You need to ensure that while you are losing weight the baby is still receiving the vital nutrition it needs to develop.

Your doctor should be able to foresee any future problems which could be contributed by your new found diet plan and as a result of your weight loss, this could also help you to also rule out any medical or health issues which might prevent you from losing weight such as the babys health.

Remember you are pregnant so it is also a good idea to keep your weight loss program flexible so that you can change if things dont feel right, as with any diet there might be some fine tuning involved finding the things which work for you. Remember just because this diet worked for a friend or family member maybe it is wrong for you. By being flexible you are not only ensuring the health of your baby but you are giving yourself the best chance to lose weight during your pregnancy.

Once you have found that suitable diet and it has been approved by a qualified professional you really need to stick with it. It is essential for you to be fighting fit and ready to take on the world once the new baby arrives into the world.

Cathy is the webmaster and author of Baby Shower Moments and has just released a new ebook on weight loss after pregnancy. Cathy had some real issues to over come in losing her excess weight after child birth find out how simple it really is when you know how.

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Eating Wisely and Weight Loss

Please bear in mind that I am not a dietician, or a physician, and my opinions are those of a yoga teacher, personal fitness trainer, and life-long student of Ayurveda. Always consult your family physician before changing your diet.

It may be generally agreed that eating wisely and weight loss do not often agree. Just look back that the parade of fad diets that didnt seem to work over the long term and, in retrospect, were not wise from the onset.

This article will be a union of ideas from Ayurvedic principles, modern fitness concepts, and overall strategies for better health.

It goes without saying that a vegetarian diet is healthy. Only a decade ago, there were many reservations, among local physicians in New England, in regard to this concept. How rapidly knowledge, insight, and opinions change.

Marie, my wife, exposed me to the vegetarian diet. Before that, I ate what is now called the Mediterranean Diet. The diet I eat, to this day, is a combination of the two. The combination of these two, classic diets, are easy for me to live with and it is not an effort, at all, for me.

That is the biggest hurdle for most people. Many of us take on a radical dieting change that we cannot live with. Most of us can afford to make a few small changes at a time, instead of changing everything at once - unless you are dieting under the guidance of your doctor or dietician.

Therefore, I propose a few small changes to your eating habits that will make sense. You do not have to change them all at one time.

Sit down and focus on eating your meal.

Avoid television, reading, heated conversations, etc.

Thoroughly chew your food at a slow pace and do not put more food in your mouth until you have swallowed the previous bite.

Be aware of how hungry you are before your meal.

Try to avoid too much time between meals, as this leads to over consumption and your stomach should never be more than three quarters full, after a meal.

exercise tip: Some of you practice yoga and understand the many benefits of Sun Salutations, but have you ever tried weight resistance?

Strength training increases energy expenditure during a weight resistance training session. The high intensity of strength training indicates a high utilization of carbohydrates during a training session.

During the post-exercise recovery period, energy expenditure is elevated for a period ranging from two to fifteen hours(1). The increased energy demands are obtained by burning more calories, and a good portion of the calories are coming from fat stores.

Reference (1) - Melby C, Scholl C, Edwards G, Bullough R. Effect of acute resistance exercise on post exercise energy expenditure and resting metabolic rate. journal of Applied Physiology 75(4): 1847-1853, 1993.

Even if you work every body part just once a week, this method of cross training will effectively burn calories. When you combine this with any aerobic activity, you have a powerful combination. Rowing and bicycling are good substitute forms of resistance too.

Strategies for results: Get help from a qualified Personal trainer, Dietician, or a Life Coach. You could do it all yourself, but how much time do you have to spin your wheels. without any progress? These services exist for those who dont want to waste time and want solutions now.

Paul Jerard, is a co-owner and the director of yoga teacher training at: Aura Wellness Center in, north Providence, RI. He has been a certified Master Yoga teacher since 1995. He teaches yoga, martial arts, and fitness to children, adults, and seniors in the greater Providence area. Recently he wrote: Is Running a yoga Business Right for You? For yoga students who may be considering a new career as a yoga teacher. http://www.yoga-teacher-training.org

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