How to lose weight when you are 5 months pregnant

Women always like to be slimmer, but it is inevitable that they will gain weight due to nutritional supplements during pregnancy. Some expectant mothers worry that their babies will not get enough nutrition, so they will continue to eat a variety of nutritious foods even if their figure is out of shape. This can be said to be a big "sacrifice". However, some expectant mothers are worried that once they gain weight, it will be difficult to lose weight again, so they pay close attention to maintaining their figure during pregnancy. However, how can you lose weight when you are five months pregnant?

When you are five months pregnant, the expectant mother's body looks a little bulky and it is inconvenient for her to move around. However, during pregnancy, it cannot be said that you are losing weight, you can only say that you are controlling your diet and controlling your weight. Therefore, it is fine as long as you eat in moderation. Eating more does not necessarily mean better nutrition. What is most important is what you can absorb. So you can eat small meals frequently, and eat more fish, eggs, milk, chicken, fruits, etc.

Remember: Pregnant women must not take diet pills just because they want to lose weight! Because diet pills may affect the growth and development of the fetus, and in severe cases may cause deformities. Don't deliberately go on a diet or take medicine to control your body shape, as this is not good for you or your fetus. Pregnant mothers should pay more attention to rest and nutritional supplements, and do a good job of prenatal checkups.

The baby's development requires more nutrition during pregnancy. At this time, more attention should be paid to strengthening nutrition. It is not suitable to lose weight. Being a little fat is generally not a big problem. Pay more attention to exercise to control weight. Eat more lean meat, milk, eggs, fresh fruits and vegetables, which are beneficial to the child's health and also help reduce fat intake.

In fact, gaining weight during pregnancy is not that scary, and it is not too late to lose weight after giving birth. Pregnant women can start doing sit-ups 2-3 weeks after delivery to promote the metabolism of abdominal fat; within one month after delivery, they can engage in appropriate activities indoors and avoid strenuous exercise such as running, yoga, etc. They can do pelvic floor exercises every day to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles; about 6 weeks after delivery, they can resume normal activities and exercise appropriately, while paying attention to reasonable diet control to promote body recovery.

After weaning, that is the critical moment to start losing weight. I lost weight in two or three months after weaning. One thing is to start controlling my diet. Of course, the nutrition still has to be balanced, otherwise I will not be able to bear it all at once. Then I insist on doing aerobic exercise every day, such as shaking a hula hoop, doing aerobics, running, jumping rope, etc.

The editor has summarized some postpartum recovery methods for everyone:

1. Eat scientifically. It is best for postpartum women to eat light, easily digestible, nutritious liquid or semi-liquid food, such as egg soup, millet porridge, noodles, milk, etc. Five days after delivery, if the mother has a normal appetite, she can eat more chicken, meat, fish, eggs and other foods to increase nutrition; she should also eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, which will help speed up the body's recovery and promote milk secretion.

2. Protect your breasts. Using a bra to support the breasts and paying attention to massage or using special oils locally to increase the elasticity of the skin and subcutaneous tissue will reduce the possibility of breast sagging. At the same time, breastfeeding should be done in time. Breastfeeding not only promotes uterine contraction and recovery, reduces postpartum bleeding and infection, and regulates endocrine system, but also converts fat stored in the abdominal wall and buttocks during pregnancy into milk. It can effectively lose weight and help maintain a slim figure after childbirth, which can be said to be "killing two birds with one stone."

3. Do appropriate exercise. Engaging in strenuous exercise to lose weight immediately after delivery is likely to affect the recovery of the uterus and cause bleeding. In severe cases, it may cause further damage to the surgical wound or vulvar incision during delivery. Fat loss is a slow process and does not require strenuous or high-intensity exercise. Aerobic exercise has an excellent fat-burning effect, including jogging, brisk walking, swimming, aerobic dance, etc. It must last for at least 12 to 15 minutes to be effective.

4. Keep brushing your teeth. The mother should develop the habit of brushing her teeth every day as usual. During the "confinement period", the mother eats more meals and more sweets, and sleeps right after eating. Food residues remain in the teeth, ferment and become acidic, which will erode the tooth enamel and corrode the dentin, forming caries, i.e. tooth decay. If caries continues to develop, dental diseases such as pulpitis and periodontitis will occur.

5. Ensure adequate sleep. Reduced sleep time will lead to hormonal changes, increase appetite, and make it difficult to lose weight.