Successful weight loss after pregnancy

How fast you lose weight will depend on several factors, including the amount of weight gained during pregnancy.

Most women will lose anywhere from 10-14 pounds in the first 2 weeks of delivery. This weight can be attributed primarily to the loss of excess fluid in the body, the weight of the baby, placenta and amniotic fluid. Some women may lose a bit less, and others might lose a little more.

As the uterus shrinks to its normal size and your hormone levels continue to fall, you will lose weight. Most women earn less than 7 pounds of fat during pregnancy. This fat is meant to help women store energy while breastfeeding. How fast this weight comes depend on a number of factors including: genetics, your overall health, diet and exercise.

You should expect to have a little time to lose the weight gained during pregnancy. After all, you took nine months to put that weight! Many women have successfully lost weight however, in just a few months after childbirth.

Some women will hang in 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 enough milk for the baby. The experience of each woman is unique in this respect.

The good news is that with a solid nutritional program and moderate exercise, you can expect to lose the weight gained during pregnancy within a reasonable time.

Most women will return to their pre pregnancy weight within nine months to deliver if they follow a regular exercise program and eat healthily after delivery. That said, some women lose weight in as little as six to twelve weeks of pregnancy!