How
fast you
lose weight
will depend
on a number
of factors,
including
the amount
of weight
you gained
during your
pregnancy.
Most women
will lose
anywhere
from 10-14
pounds within
the first
2 weeks
of delivery.
This weight
may be attributed
primarily
to the loss
of excess
fluid in
the body,
the baby's
weight,
the placenta
and amniotic
fluid. Some
women might
lose a little
bit less,
and others
might lose
a little
bit more.
As the uterus
shrinks
back down
to its normal
size and
your hormone
levels continue
to fall,
you will
lose weight.
Most women
gain at
least 7
pounds of
fat during
pregnancy.
This fat
is meant
to help
women store
energy while
breastfeeding.
How fast
this weight
comes off
will depend
on a number
of factors
including:
genetics,
your overall
health,
diet and
exercise.
You should
expect that
it will
take a little
bit of time
to lose
the weight
you gained
during pregnancy.
It did after
all take
you nine
months to
put that
weight on!
Many women
have successfully
lost weight
however,
in just
a few short
months after
a delivery.
Some women
will hang
on to the
last few
pounds they
have to
lose until
they stop
breastfeeding.
your body
may want
to cling
to a few
extra
pounds to
ensure you
have enough
energy to
provide
adequate
milk for
the baby.
Every woman's
experience
is unique
with respect
to this.
The
good news
is that
with a solid
nutritional
program
and with
moderate
exercise,
you can
expect to
lose the
weight you
gained during
pregnancy
within a
reasonable
time frame.
Most
women will
be back
to their
pre pregnancy
weight within
nine months
of delivering
IF they
follow a
regular
exercise
program
and eat
healthily
after delivery.
That said
some women
will lose
their pregnancy
weight in
as little
as six to
twelve weeks!